The U.S. stock market had a fantastic 2023. The benchmark S 500 advanced 24% as economic growth continued unabated in spite of recession fears. And the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite skyrocketed 43% as investors were swept away by excitement surrounding artificial intelligence.

Admittedly, valuations are elevated compared to a year ago, but there are still stocks worth buying. Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) and Coupang (NYSE: CPNG) trade at reasonable prices in relation to likely growth trajectories, and both stocks are inexpensive at less than $20 per share.

Here's what investors should know.

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Source Fool.com