Stocks To Buy

Over time, a stock will continue to rise thanks to growing earnings. That tends to be the stickiest metric for investors when it comes to rewarding a stock. However, over the course of a quarter, other factors may be at play. Consequently, that can mean that a company is capable of growing its earnings, but can also be susceptible to market fears along the way over other concerns. For instance, digital payments company PayPal (PYPL) just beat on earnings and revenues. But markets ...
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Earnings season is underway. And investors are finding reasons to be both bullish and bearish right now. For companies that are beating earnings handily, the market is generally rewarding those companies, especially if they also show the ability to raise their guidance. That includes tech and non-tech stocks alike. With some of the rising uncertainty the market, including uncertainty over AI investments and trades, investors may find better returns with more defensive companies beating earnings now. One such play is food giant ...
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As a company grows, it often requires investor capital to succeed. That can mean issuing shares over time. As a company matures, its cash flows rise, and they can start rewarding investors with buybacks and dividends. Dividends aren’t as tax efficient, but investors tend to flock to cash flows. If a company’s dividend comes under threat, however, a big selloff may be in the works. Shares of United Parcel Service (UPS) sank to a multi-year low, following earnings and a report that ...
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Earnings season is in full swing. Investors have been willing to reward companies with strong guidance, and punish those with weak guidance. However, not all guidance is created equal. It’s a future estimate after all. Understanding why a company may struggle in the future can give a better understanding of whether or not a company has been fairly or unfairly punished when the market sends shares into a selloff. For instance, tech giant Microsoft (MSFT) sold off 6% on Thursday following earnings ...
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Consumers have shifted tastes in recent years, spending less on goods and more on experiences such as travel and vacations. Part of that shift also includes a trend towards dining out more often. While there have been some worries about a slowdown in consumer dining, the latest earnings suggest that isn’t a worry. Customers continue to go out to dine, with many restaurant franchises benefiting from the ongoing spending. That includes Brinker International (EAT), owner of chains such as Chili’s. The company’s offerings ...
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Investors like certainty. They don’t always get it. Companies are often changing plans, either of their own volition or because of outside factors. For companies that have to contend with government contracts, negotiations can last for a long time. But so can contracts, once forged. There’s some uncertainty amid the launch of Donald Trump’s second term. That extends in just about every facet of government, including the defense industry. So it’s no surprise that a mixed outlook from Lockheed Martin (LMT) sent ...
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As expected, market volatility is on the rise in 2025. Many tech stocks carry high valuations following a massive bull market. That may not mean that the market’s overall rally is over. But it is a sign that investors may want to look for other sectors. More importantly, it’s also a sign to look for fundamental indicators that a company is performing well. That can include increasing earnings and revenues, as well as growing its customer base. When a company is growing ...
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Consumers make up the bulk of the economy. And they continue to spend, which is a healthy sign for most companies overall, and for a stock market likely to trend higher. There are a few warning signs, however, like a drawdown in savings, and a rise in credit card balances. For now, it’s clear from corporate earnings that current debt levels look sustainable. Delinquencies have started to rise, but are not yet at a crisis point. That suggests investors may have some ...
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