Stocks To Buy

Some companies are primed for growth. Investors can get fantastic returns, but can get burned if that growth slows, or even on hints that the growth may slow. Other companies offer investors a better value. While they tend to have lower volatility throughout the course of a year, there are times when markets are jittery and a slow-and-steady holding may be ideal. These companies tend to sell off less than the market, but in a big selloff, they could be solid ...
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Earnings season is winding down, and most companies that have seen big moves have done so thanks not to their actual earnings, but to their guidance. Companies that have gotten more cautious have been hit hard, even if that caution is warranted amid rising political and geopolitical changes. But companies that are reporting smooth sailing now are in a strong position to continue performing well. Especially if they’re showing both strong current earnings and future guidance. One such rare play right now ...
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The current market selloff has hit high-flying AI plays hard. And shifting market sentiment may keep many AI players, particularly in the hardware space, from making new highs anytime soon. However, the software side is different. That’s because new software upgrades can be rolled out as they’re made. And companies incorporating AI tools can roll those out immediately too. Combined with a recurring-revenue model, it could make software-related AI plays the winner for the next upswing in tech stocks. One sign of ...
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AI-related stocks have rallied the hardest over the past two years. So it’s not surprising that they’ve also declined the fastest in the latest market pullback. However, AI stocks have sold so quickly and so heavily that they’re now looking oversold. Markets could see anything from a V-shaped bounce, to a gradual recovery to new all-time highs if the news cycle gets less pessimistic. In the short-term, a bounce in stocks could be an ideal time to buy some AI plays. That ...
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Markets are pricing in a higher chance of a recession. That’s led to fast deleveraging by hedge funds, sending the market into a tailspin. But some companies are more recession-resistant than others. Investors can hold up during a fearful market with more recession-resistant companies. That includes goods and services that have strong demand, no matter what the economy is doing. Investors who buy these companies during periods of fears can earn reasonable returns while the economy sorts itself out. For instance, plumbing-equipment ...
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Investor expectations for AI’s performance have slid in recent weeks. That’s amid the rise of new AI programs such as China’s DeepSeek, which claims to use fewer resources, and amid a growth scare in the general market. Either way, the AI trend is still on track to grow, irrespective of the price and valuation of many tech stocks. But it’s also a sign that investors should focus on AI-adjacent opportunities right now instead. One such opportunity? Cloud services. AI demand will keep ...
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Over the past few years, consumers have become more price conscious about many goods, but have continued to spend on services. Experiences such as travel and vacations have continued to thrive, and still look like strong trends. However, consumers may potentially want to start looking for deals there. Companies that can cater to consumers looking for a deal may be able to see continued strength as this trend shifts towards bargain hunting. For vacations, that could be a boon for Airbnb (ABNB) ...
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While investors fear the potential impacts of tariffs and a slowing economy, some companies are better positioned than others. There’s some fear in the retail space, from the one-two punch of rising unemployment and higher-priced goods due to tariffs. While that may impact retailers and consumers, chances are the companies with the best industry pricing will feel the pinch the least. They’re the companies that could hold up relatively well amid the current market fears. Retailer Costco (COST) has recently taking a ...
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