Stocks to buy

It may be hard to believe now, yet as recently as six months ago, one could classify Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) as a “deep value” stock. At the time, META stock was trading less than $100 per share. Compared to 2022 earnings forecasts, this meant you could buy the Facebook and Instagram parent at a low

While Wall Street apparently seems content with the federal government’s efforts to contain recent banking failures, investors may want to start targeting inflation-resistant stocks to buy just in case. To be sure, the nuances behind bank bailouts are complex. Still, at the root, these lifelines tend to be inflationary. Basically, that money has to come

The e-commerce sector has been through wild swings in the last few years. The pandemic served as a big catalyst for online shopping, and e-commerce stocks surged. However, as the market discounted the post-pandemic reality, even the best e-commerce stocks plunged. I believe that most e-commerce stocks have seen the worst in terms of correction. As a

Few may be looking to increase their exposure to real estate investment trusts, or REITs, in today’s economic environment. Yet even as the Federal Reserve suggests that interest rate cuts will not happen this year, and economic growth continues to slow, now may actually be a perfect time to search for REITs with high returns.

REIT stocks have not been the best performer lately and I don’t know when that observation will change. That said, income-oriented investing cannot exclude this group, as the yields and payouts are simply too attractive. The stock market is in a tough spot. On the one hand, we’ve had a hot start to 2023, but

Even with the latest 25 basis point hike, the stock market seems to have digested the news and many anticipate that this is the last rate hike before the Federal Reserve chooses to pause. The interest rate is just slightly above the inflation rate, and the distresses in the banking sector have caused additional tightening

If you’re looking for cheap Nasdaq stocks to buy now, you’ve come to the right place. Granted the index’s outperformance in 2023, up 17% year to date, makes finding value a bit trickier. But there are still a few names that look relatively cheap.  To come up with my list of the three most undervalued

The metaverse is emerging as a powerful economic force, creating substantial opportunity for top metaverse stocks to buy. The market value of metaverse activity could reach an astonishing $4 trillion to $5 trillion by 2030. Consumer and enterprise use cases, including e-commerce, gaming, banking, and manufacturing, will drive the value. From augmented to virtual reality, various

With the world going green, the hydrogen story could get explosive. In fact, according to Vantage Market Research, the market could grow from $374.17 million in 2021 to more than $8.7 billion by 2028. All as the global community clamors for clean energy initiatives as part of the climate change battle. Even analysts at Goldman

The cloud computing market could become massive. In fact, according to Technavio, it’s expected to grow by $429.6 billion from 2022 to 2027. All thanks to growth in 5G, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence. To potentially profit from that growth, here are three top hyper-growth stocks to consider now. AI C3.AI $17.92 NVDA Nvidia

While most financial advisors may direct you to blue-chip stocks to buy now, the problem with this well-meaning concept is that everybody else also has the same idea. Because of their massive footprint, these high-profile companies feature transparent, predictable businesses. However, the other side of this relationship centers on a decided lack of upside potential.

Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) has shown that it can rapidly ramp up the production of its electric vans and trucks, while the demand for its electric vehicles has been and is likely to remain strong.  Moreover, the automaker has forecasted that its gross margins can reach around 25%. Given these points, I think the company’s stock price can

As we continue to watch the internet evolve, it’s important to consider which software-as-a-service (SaaS) stocks to buy as more workloads migrate to the cloud over the next decade. There has been a significant shift to the cloud in recent years from legacy on-premise workloads and infrastructure. Cloud computing allows organizations to rent rather than

While investment ideas derived from social media platforms tend to have a high-risk reputation, some of the best meme stocks to buy present rather sensible profiles. In other words, you can envision a typical financial advisor speaking well of these enterprises. This just proves that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Another reason

Thinking about divesting all of your bank stocks? Don’t be too hasty, as there will be winners in the financial sector even as some banks fall by the wayside. SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) represents the future of personal finance with features that should appeal to finicky bankers. In addition, SOFI stock is a prime pick because SoFi

As the overall stock market remains choppy, plenty of investors may be considering which dividend stocks to buy for steady, reliable returns. In the near term, stocks offering average- to above-average yields can produce steady gains in a sideways market. In the long term, stocks that pay dividends can produce strong total returns through a combination of

This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. It’s been a terrible week for speculators in low-quality stocks. Last Sunday, struggling retailer Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY) announced it was entering Ch. 11 bankruptcy. The speed of its wind-down, however, makes it

The move toward decarbonization and the global transition to renewable energy sources is accelerating. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), renewable power sources will surpass coal to become the world’s biggest source of electricity generation by early 2025. That makes now a great time to consider buying the best green energy stocks. Furthermore, according

As Morgan Stanley noted recently, artificial intelligence is poised to improve (and, I believe, revolutionize) many fields from content creation to internet search to e-commerce. And the firm thinks that AI “could help tech companies tap some $6 trillion in offline spending.” Since AI systems are literally built with computers that are powered by chips, buying the best AI

The problem with finding stocks that could be the next Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) or Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is that you’re looking for a needle in a haystack. How many investors knew they had the tiger by the tail when buying either stock in 2010? Very few. So what should investors look for to find the next trillion-dollar companies?