Stocks To Buy

Commodities look like an early winner for 2022 as traditional and risk-on assets have continued to sink since the start of the year. Companies looking to make astute mergers and improvements in the space are likely to benefit from this trend. That’s true for companies in the base and precious metals areas. Base metals play well to themes of inflation, as do precious metals. Investors looking for a blend of both can likely see outstanding performance in the months ahead.Barrick Gold ...
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The stock market selloff has been hitting tech stocks the hardest. That’s turned some high-flying valuations into more reasonable ones. While maybe not an extreme value, companies that are able to report growing earnings in spite of the economic headwinds right now could be at a solid entry point. That’s especially true for industry-leading tech companies that are also contending with the issues of larger companies, such as regulatory ones. The perfect example of this isNvidia (NVDA). The graphics processing giant just ...
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Earnings season has led to some wild swings, even in companies that tend to trade with low volatility. However, reading behind the headlines that led to a big swing – in either direction—can point to a different direction going forward once the market starts to calm down. With many tech stocks reporting earnings, many have been hit harder than necessary on small misses thanks to the recent fears in the markets. One such “loser” right now isPalantir Technologies (PLTR). The big-data platform ...
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There are many ways that companies can reward shareholders. Most maturing companies will pay out a part of their earnings in the form of dividends. Those dividends can be spent, kept as cash, or reinvested. While less mentioned but possibly more popular, many companies have implemented share buyback plans. This reduces the total shares outstanding, which rewards remaining shareholders. It also helps a company report higher earnings per share, even if their overall earnings don’t improve. One company showing growing earnings and ...
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The pandemic is largely over in the United States and around the world, as many cities, states and countries have started dropping mask and social-distancing mandates that have marked nearly two years now. Already, travel trends have pointed to a recovery in that sector, with further room to go before getting to pre-pandemic levels. That will likely accelerate as plans for Covid passports and other restrictive measures to travel now appear unlikely. But one clear winner is already emerging. The company?Airbnb (ABNB) ...
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It’s no surprise that conventional energy stocks have been strong performers in the past year. From industry leaders to smaller players, rising energy prices have fueled market-beating performance. With oil nearing $100 per barrel, it may be unthinkable, but the commodity could further rally further. Given the amount of insider trades and unusual options activity in the energy sector we’ve seen over the past year and a half, it’s clear that institutional investors and experts are betting on a further rally ...
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There’s an old saying that the Chinese word for crisis is also the same word for opportunity. That can be the case in the stock market often, as short-term fears create long-term buying opportunities for astute investors. That’s the case with many beaten-down tech stocks right now. While there are still some pockets of overvaluation, a number of opportunities are available for industry-leading companies at a reasonable price right now. One clear-cut example isAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD). Last week’s market selloff led ...
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The current economic data shows inflation is running hot, supply chains are strained, and consumers are increasingly uncertain. A company that can thrive and grow now is one that’s going to be rewarded by investors in today’s market. The best place to find such companies are one that offer a powerful brand, which tends to hold more value, or which offer a service, as services are removed from supply chain constraints and tend to be highly profitable. One such area that looks ...
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