Stocks To Buy

While growth stocks have staged a strong comeback in recent weeks, income stocks remain well off their highs. The good news is that these stocks offer a historically higher yield than at most other points over the last two years. And should interest rates start to trend down next year, income stocks should trend higher to match that change in yields. That means today’s investors can get a relatively high yield, plus see some capital appreciation ahead. One income-heavy space is cell ...
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Economic trends can shift over time, and catching them near the start can lead to big profits. The strategy is to identify which sectors will benefit from that shift, and invest with the industry leaders, who are best poised to profit. One trend coming next year is a rise in business travel. It’s been slow to recover since virtually ending during the pandemic, but 2024 looks like it will be the strongest year yet for this trend. Business travel means expensed airline ...
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Market sentiment has reversed in the past month, from extreme fear to extreme greed. Some companies are making new all-time highs. But not all stocks have gone along for the ride yet. Over time, that can change. Buying companies that haven’t rallied yet can lead to better returns when the runaway market rally trades slow down. And the returns can be even better with companies posting strong earnings. Case in point? Deere & Company (DE). The agricultural equipment manufacturer beat on earnings, ...
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The big market rally of the past few weeks will likely slow down into the final weeks of the year. And we may see a pullback at the start of 2024. Rising interest rates may finally scare investors away from growth stocks in general. The good news? As long as a company can report strong growth, its shares should be able to rise, even in a bear market or under a slowing economy. Investors looking for growth should look for companies that ...
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It’s no secret that artificial intelligence has been the top investment trend of the past year. And that it’s helped big-name tech companies soar higher. In turn, that’s helped the overall market recover sharply from the 2022 bear market. With all of the focus on those big names, many smaller players in the AI space still look like a bargain now. They may have also had a great run this year, but their small market cap makes them better long-term growth ...
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The economy may be showing some signs of a slowdown, but consumers continue to break out their wallets for unique and memorable experiences. That’s in contrast to the pandemic, which featured a focus on buying needed or wanted goods. Consequently, investors likely still have upside as long as consumers are looking to spend on experiences. That can include anything from travel to catching a tour, to enjoying live sports. Related experiences, such as gambling on sports, also remain popular. That’s helped PENN ...
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Earnings season is winding down, following the statements from many big-name companies. But a company that’s been trending higher, combined with strong earnings, can trend even higher. Add in the high likelihood of a seasonal rally, and investors should target these companies to find a winner. The power of seasonality, stock momentum, and improving fundamentals from earnings is hard to argue against, even for a stock making a new 52-week high. One compelling opportunity now is Ross Stores (ROST). The discount retailer ...
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Every year, a few former market darlings can’t seem to catch a break. The shares get hit hard. And business slows down, leading to a massive price and valuation compression. After a while, however, the market finds new stocks to dislike, and what’s hated can start on the path to becoming loved again. This can happen to any stock in any sector. Often, it happens to an industry leader that gets passed up by a new leader, even if they’re still ...
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