Stocks to buy

At age 92, Warren Buffett’s stock picks have stood the test of time. The Oracle of Omaha has put up some of the most incredible numbers of any long-term investor over his storied career. His long-standing experience in investing and the resilience of his Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) holdings can provide a stable portfolio that endures

Emulating the moves of hedge fund stock pickers, and some of the most successful hedge funds can produce sizable profits for retail investors. In fact, here are seven of the top institutional stock picks you may want to consider as we near the last few months of 2023. Top Institutional Stock Picks: GSK (GSK) Source:

One of the best ways to generate reliable income is by investing in dividend aristocrats because they’re among the most reliable dividend payers. Not only have these stocks paid out dividends for more than 25 years, they’re also some of the most reliable companies on the planet even in the worst of times. In fact,

“Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary predicted mortgage rates will exceed 8%. He also emphasizes the historically low unemployment rate and the impact of remote working enabling individuals to relocate to sunnier locations in lower-tax states like Texas and Florida. O’Leary believes those factors will boost housing demand and drive up prices in those regions. The

Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are companies that own and operate income-producing real estate in the property sector. REITs offer several benefits to investors, including high dividend payouts. REITs are required to distribute 90% or more of their profits to shareholders as dividends. The large dividend payments make REITs attractive to income investors who

Short squeezes can rapidly produce huge gains for investors. As heavily shorted stocks climb, short sellers have to buy back the shares they bet against, causing the stock to climb higher and forcing other short sellers to buy the shares. So a tremendous, vicious — but potentially very positive — cycle is created. On the

Healthcare stocks often make good long-term investments. After all, the U.S. healthcare industry is worth more than $700 billion annually and growing at a brisk clip, especially with an aging population and global health events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether it is a health insurance company, a drug maker, or a medical device manufacturer,

The future is artificial intelligence (AI) and any industry you name has AI working for it. Whether it is the autonomous driving industry, gaming industry, tech industry or robotics industry, AI is everywhere. It is a revolution that is only getting started. Next-level technology, generative AI can be deployed in different use cases and it

Recession talks are scary, but it’s important to remember that a recession isn’t the only outcome. Indeed, plenty of stocks for long-term investors are available to buy now, ones that might provide great returns regardless of whether we get a recession or not.  And so, let’s look at three stocks that are excellent deals if

There’s no foolproof method for making money in the stock market, and, in my view, no one should rely on any one technique for picking stocks. After all, using multiple criteria — including analyzing fundamentals, checking charts, and identifying macro trends — should increase one’s chances of success. One method that I will often use

Federal Reserve Chair of the United States Jerome Powell continues to sound a hawkish tone, saying that inflation remains “too high” and warning markets that “we are prepared to raise rates further.” Powell reiterated that the Fed remains focused solely on lowering the U.S. inflation rate back down to its 2% annualized target. Currently, inflation

Traders were on edge this week as Nvidia geared up to report Q2 earnings. In an interview with InvestorPlace.com contributor Michael Gayed, Shrey Dua summarizes how a bad quarterly report from Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) could send the entire market down the drain. Here’s Gayed from the interview: [This] is just one of those classic dynamics that’s

Even in today’s bull market, there are still plenty of overlooked gems for investors to consider trading for less than $10 per share. As an investor, finding these underappreciated stocks with massive upside potential is like striking gold. While the AI and tech sectors are currently soaking up most of the attention, digging a little

Barron’s published an article in mid-August that discussed how the best employers are the best stocks to buy. Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF) analysis found that the stocks of the companies on the annual Fortune list of top 100 workplaces had consistently outperformed their peers since 1998 when the list was started. “Analysts led by Aniket

After a rough few months, I’m finding a good deal of top tech stocks to buy. Especially with a lot of negativity priced in, including fears of higher interest rates. Helping, the Federal Reserve has signaled that it’s largely done raising rates, and inflation has been easing in recent months. That being said, it’s a great time

In the world of investing, blue-chip stocks represent the gold standard. These large, reputable companies with strong balance sheets are pillars of stability and reliability. While the Dow Jones and S&P 500 are dominated by blue chips today, the landscape is always evolving. The blue chips of tomorrow have yet to reveal themselves. As an

Crypto stocks, like crypto overall, face a volatile environment that shifts quickly and is affected by domestic and global policy. Stablecoins have taken the spotlight currently. Many developed economies are regulating stablecoins but the United States looks unlikely to follow suit. Regulation of U.S. stablecoins threatens the U.S. dollar and its dominant position. It’s a

While it’s always nice to read a range of opinions about the market, targeting top Wall Street upgrades this week may be a more sensible choice. Fundamentally, the major indices have printed red ink as economic jitters again rose to the forefront. This time around, investors appear skeptical about the Federal Reserve’s efforts to spark

With concerns growing about the possibility of a 2024 recession, it’s prudent to tilt your portfolio in a more conservative direction as we head into 2024. Currently, the 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Minus the 2-Year Treasury Constant Maturity chart displays a risky trajectory. But let me explain what this chart is first – it measures

With thousands of publicly traded securities available, it’s inevitable that more than a few names will classify as under-the-radar stocks to buy for discerning investors. I don’t say this to cast aspersions on any market expert. Rather, it’s just a fact of life: people can’t be all things at all times. Still, this framework opens