Stocks To Buy

When a trend is hot, owning any company related to that trend can lead to big gains quickly. But when the trend shifts, a company can fall out of favor as well. Some trends occur just once. Others are more cyclical. Targeting cyclical trends when they’re out of favor can lead to great returns. When the cycle turns, it can lead to life-changing profits. Especially when they relate to tech-related trends. For instance, electric vehicles are a top trend. But stocks related ...
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The financial sector is dominated largely by banks, but there are other niches in the space that can be a better place for investors. That’s because bank stocks can see massive declines during credit events. Or if a bank goes under, the stock can become worthless. That’s why other parts of the financial sector look reasonable. Many tout the insurance space. But asset managers are often an overlooked play. Asset manager Blackstone (BX) is one such player, although it may be better ...
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Markets tend to move in trends. Since bottoming out late last year, the trend has been higher, even with a few hiccups along the way like the drop in early August. With stocks trending higher, last year’s big losers have gained more ground than average. That trend will likely continue as well. That’s good news for investors looking to catch up this year who may have missed out on the first part of the market rally. The best-performing stock this year in ...
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Investors tend to suffer from a “home country” bias. They tend to overweight positions in assets located in their own country, and fail to sufficiently diversify internationally. There are plenty of markets that offer better values than the U.S. market, even adjusting for political and currency risks. And in those markets are plenty of industry-leading companies that can provide great returns for patient investors. Especially those who buy unloved sectors. One simple place to start internationally is with UBS Group (UBS). The ...
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While markets have been excited about artificial intelligence this year, other tech trends haven’t gotten as much interest. That’s led to better valuations, particularly for companies that are rolling out new technologies of their own. One company in particular is putting out a new gadget that will likely significantly boost its bottom line. Even better? It looks like the company won’t be raising prices, a much-needed relief given the recent inflation. That company is Apple (AAPL), and the new gadget is the ...
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Earnings season can see some wild, and often counterintuitive, swings. A company can beat on earnings, but can still sell off. Or a company can miss, but provide forward guidance that causes shares to soar. Amid this earnings season shuffle, investors can often get an opportunity to buy a high-flying stock once it’s had some of the wind knocked out of it. By buying at a lower price, investors can get better returns moving forward. The latest such opportunity is in aerospace ...
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Retail stocks have been an out of favor sector with the market this year. Consumer spending on goods has dropped. And there’s been a rise in retail theft leading to higher levels of inventory loss, known in the industry as shrinkage. However, some companies could fare better than others going forward, and those that can improve on earnings and keep inventory low could give investors a great return in the months ahead. Electronics retailer Best Buy (BBY) has fared poorly this year, ...
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While most stocks have pulled back in the past month, they still look strong relative to last year’s lows. However, some companies have specific issues at play that are keeping them from being near their highs. Understanding why a company can be out of favor with the market can lead to a great investment opportunity, if bought at the right time. Companies facing temporary legal problems, for instance, could be solid winners when they rebound. That could be the case with 3M ...
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