Stocks To Buy

The fear of a recession has increased in recent weeks. Investors are uncertain over the impact of tariffs and trade policy on the economy. However, investors who buy companies that largely provide goods and services domestically should hold up far better. Most of today’s big trends still remain in place. As long as that holds, patient investors who buy great companies playing to long-term trends should be able to make good returns buying sold-off stocks today. For instance, utility companies tend to ...
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With stock market volatility on the rise and likely to persist, investors should think more defensively. That means looking for great companies to buy on big down days for the market. It can also mean taking a more income-oriented approach. That can include companies with low to moderate dividend yields with a history of increasing that payout over time, or companies with a high current yield. Either could help boost investor returns in today’s jittery markets. Plus, dividend stocks should perform well ...
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The tariff whipsaw in markets may be past the worst of the pain, but it’s not over yet. However, there’s a clear sign that many companies will be increasing their domestic manufacturing to avoid the dangers of rapid change in tariff policies. That could bode well for many American manufacturers, particularly those who produce higher-end technologies. And owning shares of these companies could lead to outperformance as they see higher growth. That includes industrial giant Honeywell (HON). The industrial conglomerate has a ...
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Investors have had a rocky year. Stocks touched bear market territory within just a few weeks of hitting all-time highs back in February. While many names have been hit hard, a few sectors have been standouts in this market carnage. One big performer here is the healthcare sector. These companies were generally laggards during the market’s big run over the past two years. Today, that’s reversing. Health insurers also received notice that Medicare payment rates would increase. That’s providing a tailwind that ...
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As the Trump administration looks to find ways to cut back America’s $2+ trillion national debt, investors are eyeing companies with large government contracts. Staffing companies have already fallen on the logic that temporary workers for government agencies are out. But now the trend is widening. It’s also hitting defense contractors, as cutting defense spending could be a key way to bridge the budget gap. However, investors may have an opportunity in today’s markets. That’s because data-related spending is likely to continue ...
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Nearly every market sector has been hit hard in the past week amid rising global tariffs and retaliatory measures. However, all sectors are different, and some of today’s selloff could be overdone. Even if the tariff situation gets worse before it gets better, some companies could actually benefit from the rising fears right now. That includes wealth management companies, who have no product that could be impacted by tariffs, and whose services are needed as much as eve For instance, The Charles ...
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Investors are scrambling to buy companies that can profit no matter what happens in the global economy next. For U.S. investors, companies that manufacture their products domestically are stronger plays than those that produce overseas. These safe-haven plays are seeing some traction as global tariff rates rise substantially. They may continue to hold up in the months ahead. But an even better play may be service-oriented companies away from manufacturing entirely. Take, for instance, pharmaceutical distributor McKesson (MCK). The transporter of specialty ...
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Many sectors are cyclical, moving in and out of favor depending on market conditions and consumer demands. One of the more interesting cyclical sectors is the video game sector. Earnings for video games can roll in as a big new game is released. Most developers try to build franchises that can sustain regular releases to create big revenue. But there’s another wave that can benefit as well. That’s the console wave. Every few years, the latest generation of consoles come out. And ...
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