Stocks To Buy

In any industry, there’s one leader. Even if there are two big players that seemingly duke it out, one of them is still king of the hill. In the tech space, today’s leaders can become tomorrow’s laggards. That also means that when a leading stock is soaring, smaller players may be more attractive. Those smaller players could win from a “catch-up” trade when the leader’s momentum slows down. Right now,Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) could be the catch-up trade against industry giantNvidia (NVDA). Shares ...
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Defensive stocks tend to hold up well in just about any market. This recent market rally has been an exception. Tech stocks have handily beaten other sectors. And high interest rates have made dividend-paying defensive stocks look less attractive. But the businesses behind those stocks aren’t playing defense. By creating new products and expanding operations, they can continue to grow, and provide investors with great long-term returns. Buying these companies today could fare well when the tech trade slows down. One such ...
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Consumer spending has been declining. That bodes poorly for most retail stocks from here. However, not all retail stocks are created equal. Some retailers can thrive in a challenging environment. Specifically, companies that cater to cost-conscious consumers. Even with tight budgets, those looking for a deal and seeing price tags with steep discounts on them will likely continue to flock to companies that continue to have massive deals. One company that could hold up well amid slowing consumer spending isTJX (TJX). The ...
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In any industry, market share is a key metric. How much of the total market one company gets can result in bigger profits, and also open up opportunities to take advantage of a larger size. Investors remain wary about inflation and rising costs. Those costs are usually seen when making a purchase, even if inflation has worked its way through the entire system. Retail companies are working on ways to lower prices and knock down inflation. One way is by finding products ...
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While the market trends higher over time, some companies can be out of favor with the market. If they’re capable of finding ways to improve their business and profitability, they’ll likely have a catch-up rally. Such rallies can beat the overall market returns handily over time. And they’re the kind of move that can be common in large, established companies that tend to otherwise perform as slow-moving investments. One way to find these opportunities is to follow activist investors. For instance, right ...
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There’s a saying in the video game industry that a delayed game can become good. But a game that’s rushed out with flaws will never be great. Some video game companies have taken that philosophy to heart, even when it means delaying an anticipated release. That can be tough for some studios, since they have to develop the game before they can sell it and generate revenue. For larger studios working with multiple properties, it’s somewhat easier. For instance,Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) ...
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The AI rally of the past 18 months has largely focused on big-tech names and semiconductor manufacturers. But AI’s applications can encompass and benefit every company, no matter what industry it’s in. That’s leading to a number of stealth AI plays. These are companies that will benefit from the rise of this technology and its rollout in the years ahead. Investors who buy into these companies can see market-beating returns in the years ahead. One such company isDell Technologies (DELL). Best known ...
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10 AI Stocks to Buy Now Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has unleashed a massive investor interest in artificial intelligence (AI). That’s because generative AI like the kind developed by ChatGPT shows how powerful this trend has become. And it’s kicked off a race by companies to develop AI programs and systems of their own. With AI tools, companies can create more efficient manufacturing processes. Reduce waste. Better utilize their workforce. Even if there are only small gains in those areas, that ...
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