Stocks to buy

Everyone’s definition of cash-cow stocks is different. I consider cash-cow stocks to be companies whose free cash flow (FCF) is considerably higher than the capital expenditures required to keep the business running efficiently. FCF generators with high FCF yields, defined as free cash flow divided by enterprise value, are even better.  I look for those

There was a great deal of uncertainty surrounding Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and its AI strategy (or lack of one) entering this year. With the first half now over, investors now have more understanding of where Apple is headed in the AI age. Indeed, the Cupertino-based innovator is shooting for intelligence (note the lack of “artificial”) that’s

As the second half of 2024 unfolds, main Wall Street indices are reaching new highs. The Nasdaq 100 index soared more than 20% year-to-date, and the S&P 500 saw an all-time high with a 16% surge. Meanwhile, the hunt for undervalued breakout stocks intensified among savvy investors. Think of it as a Wall Street plot

After a tumultuous 2023, the stock market is back on its feet this year, putting high-potential stocks in the spotlight. Stocks are climbing steadily, the S&P 500 has been up 17% in the last six months, and inflation rates have cooled. Now, as we reach the midpoint, several companies hope to keep the momentum and

The search for top flying car stocks is on. Growth investors initially piled into this industry last year, with many top players in this potential trillion-dollar industry (by 2040) seeing sharp gains. Unfortunately, many top electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) companies have seen stark declines this year as growth investors eye other high-growth sectors

After a period of aggressive interest rate hikes aimed at taming inflation, the Federal Reserve is poised to shift gears in the coming months. With inflation moderating and approaching the Fed’s 2% target, economists and investors anticipate rate cuts as early as September 2024. Lower interest rates typically benefit certain sectors through lower borrowing costs

With U.S. Presidential elections around the corner, there are several sectors in the spotlight. The reason being potential policy changes and their impact on growth. As an example, decarbonization investments have increased under President Biden. However, if Donald Trump is elected, energy transition is likely to be decelerated. Amidst these concerns, it’s a good time

With the Nasdaq and S&P 500 on a running spree, it is easy to pick stocks on momentum. But if you are investing for the long term, you need to pick stocks that will grow your money at little risk. $10K isn’t a small amount, and it is possible to turn it into $1 million with

Some stocks fly under the radar of investors even as they quietly dominate the industry in which they operate. These stealth stocks rise to the top by developing competitive advantages. This allows them to take market share from competitors and deliver strong financial results. Wall Street analysts who cover specific economic sectors and their competing

With the AI boom, it’s no surprise that many sectors will experience heightened growth. One such sector for investors to take advantage of is cybersecurity. The cybersecurity sector has more than ample room to grow, with the demand for stronger encryption resulting from more prevalent and sophisticated cyberattacks. However, despite industry growth, there are still

There’s a lot of significance behind the timely return of investing influencer Keith Gill, who is best known by his YouTube and X persona, “Roaring Kitty.” Gill was a driving force behind the 2021 meme stock frenzy that saw GameStop’s stock briefly soar 4,000% in a now infamous short squeeze. Now, there are several meme stocks

Cloud computing stocks will continue soaring as businesses go digital. The profound shift toward cloud migration among global businesses makes it almost a no-brainer to bet on the best cloud computing stocks. Cloud computing is a boon for companies looking to replace costly in-house servers with more scalable, remote data center solutions. Moreover, as we

As the march of digitalization moves skyward, cloud computing has become one of the most relevant investment sectors. Essentially, businesses from across multiple industries are migrating their data streams to online networks. This framework presents a powerful opportunity for forward-thinking market participants, boding well for top-tier cloud-computing stocks. The projected numbers really tell the tale.

As the stock market passes through mid-2024, it’s vital to identify stocks for a market rally to capitalize on emerging growth trends. Here are three standout real estate investment trust (REIT) stocks. Each demonstrates high fundamentals that lead these companies to gain on the market rally in the second half of 2024. The first company

Why consider video game stocks? If I had to boil it down into one word, it would be “culture.” Allow me to explain. For the longest time since the inception of digital entertainment, video games represented the near-exclusive domain of friendless nerds. If you wanted to have a partner in life, you kept that stuff

If you had to point to any one attribute that makes very large capitalization firms attractive as an investment vehicle, it would be predictability. Big, established businesses are predictable in terms of earnings and revenue growth. At the same time, they lack maximum upside potential. So, the next best thing in that regard may be

In most circumstances, you should avoid extremely speculative ideas, especially those billed as cheap penny stocks. It’s difficult to find hard statistics regarding the odds of success in this arena, in large part because of the diversity of enterprises and industries involved. However, to put it colloquially, the odds aren’t good at all. We know

While the overall market continues to reach new highs, gaming stocks have largely lagged behind. This trend can be attributed to brutal competition prevalent within the gaming industry, with both major studios and independent developers fiercely fighting for market share and gamers’ available playtime. This cutthroat industry environment has damped growth and profitability prospects for

Investors focused on dividend stocks for high yields will usually end up looking at mortgage real estate investment trusts (REITs) and business development companies (BDCs) because they offer extremely high yields. Mortgage REIT dividends tend to go down over time — so the trick to succeeding in these sectors is not buying and holding indefinitely.

Buy-and-hold stocks don’t have to be boring. Often, investors looking for buy-and-hold stocks see recommendations centered around what can be called charitably value traps. Alternately, some recommend buy-and-hold stocks based purely on recent outperformance without looking at long-term potential or whether the company is objectively overvalued. These buy-and-hold stocks blend the best of both worlds,