If you have spare cash you’re looking to invest in this extraordinary downturn, where should you look? While the near-term movements of the market are likely to be volatile and unpredictable, investors with a long-term focus can find many bargain-priced stocks almost certain to surge higher one, five, and 10 years down the line. Of […]

The novel coronavirus pandemic is on the minds of so many individuals and businesses around the world right now. As COVID-19 has forced the shutdown of so much of the economy, the primary objective of many companies has been to shore up enough liquidity to survive an extended period of contracting sales. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) are two tech […]

The only upside to living through a bear market is that there are amazing bargains to be had. Even great companies with strong growth prospects can see their share prices get whacked. Mastercard (NYSE:MA), Square (NYSE:SQ), and Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) are all great businesses that have been recently tossed in the discount bin. I own shares of all three of these companies myself, and […]

A handful of biotech companies have been stock-market winners even as the coronavirus outbreak has pushed the market as a whole into bearish territory. The S&P 500 is down 25% since the start of the year, while Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) has gained 47%, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN) rose by 34%, Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) climbed by 24%, and Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:INO) soared by 96%. There is no secret to these companies’ short-term performance. […]

High dividends and technology stocks aren’t usually synonymous. After all, tech companies are known for their focus on growth, pouring cash into research and development and expanding their businesses. But it turns out there are several tech stocks that pay a dividend. Among them are the standouts that have high and sustainable payouts. Mobile chip makers Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO), […]