Stocks To Buy

Bigger isn’t always better. Once a company has had substantial growth, or become the leader in its industry, its rate of return will tend to slow. Companies can usually offset this by finding related products to offer or new markets to conquer. But in some mature industries, the best course of action may be to figure out ways to simply increase productivity. That could lead to far better outcomes for investors over time. For instance, automotive giant Toyota Motors (TM) is up ...
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Stocks famously climb a “wall of worry.” One thing that worries some investors now is the market’s valuation. By some metrics, the stock market is near values last seen near big peaks, like in 2000 and 2008. That’s not a healthy sign, by any means. However, if companies can grow their earnings, revenues, and income, the extreme valuation issue can be fixed in time. Some companies are also clearly still a strong value today. One such value today is Alibaba Group Holding ...
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While investors may be looking for other opportunities in the AI space, chipmakers still remain the key hardware provider. And the increase in AI tools could potentially continue to fuel strong growth for the right chipmakers in 2025 and beyond. Investors who got into the trade early are right to look around for other opportunities and diversify out some profits. But other chipmakers are potentially set for some big and surprising growth in the months ahead. One such player is Qualcomm (QCOM) ...
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While markets have been a bit jittery heading into the holidays, companies are generally bullish on the continued rollout of AI technologies into 2025. Billions continue to be invested in the hardware, software, and infrastructure needs for this trend. Investors may have missed some early gains, but there’s still much more ahead. Especially as new generative AI models and even artificial general intelligence (AGI) comes into play. The infrastructure for those plays is still crucial. That’s where chipmakers like Astera Labs (ALAB) ...
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Markets can be fickle. When a high-growth company doesn’t exceed lofty expectations, investors can be quickly disappointed. And when investors are disappointed, a fast-growth stock can get beaten down. That could mean an opportunity for investors who buy shares at a much lower price. As long as the growth story remains intact, profits can be made down the line. And investors who buy during periods of fear and sell during times of greed can fare even better. That could be the case ...
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Overall, sticky inflation and a rising unemployment rate suggests that consumers may be getting burned out. Traders are keeping a close eye on consumer trends to avoid a danger from any slowdown in their spending, which makes up a majority of the economy. Consumer spending comes in all shapes and sizes, from cruises and vacations to pricey home goods and automobiles. For lower-income Americans, dining out is a key indicator. The good news? That trend looks strong. Restaurant operator Darden (DRI) just ...
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Stocks can rise or fall for any number of reasons. Over time, a company’s fundamentals, such as rising earnings and profit margins, should drive shares higher. In the short-term, any item of news could detail shares. That includes a potential government investigation, the departure of an old CEO, or even just poor guidance even after a strong earnings report. Investors who can look beyond short-term fears can often get a reasonable opportunity to buy an oversold trade. That could be the case ...
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Investors are taking profits and positioning themselves for the start of 2025. It’s likely that, even after a strong run, there’s still some more upside in the markets. That’s especially true for companies that can grow their sales, revenues, and earnings. 2024 was a strong year for tech companies that were able to deliver on growth. Even if the market is more volatile next year, that trend shouldn’t change. Investors may want to use any market pause right now to invest in ...
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