Oligopoly Stocks Set for Solid Returns on a Return to Pre-Pandemic Spending
Last week saw a large number of companies reporting earnings for the second quarter of the year, as well as a strong GDP report. The most important data? The fact that the US economy has now surpassed its pre-Covid levels. There’s still a long way to go, especially among lower-income workers. But the trend also points to more profits ahead in one key sector. That sector? Financial services, especially credit card spending.Mastercard (MA) reported solid numbers last week, hitting $4.5 billion in ...
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Earnings Momentum in Industry Leaders Should Bode Well for Shareholders
With a large number of companies reporting this week, hundreds of firms have been updating their shareholders. A lot of attention has gone into mega-cap names, particularly in the tech space. But any company in any sector that’s a leader and showing earnings growth right now could be an attractive investment. That’s doubly true for any company that’s been growing over the past few quarters and has gotten some momentum going. One such non-tech name isMcDonald’s (MCD). The company beat second quarter ...
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Big Tech Wins on Earnings, But Poor Guidance Creates Buying Opportunities
Investors are looking for guidance right now, and many companies simply aren’t delivering. That’s a lingering effect of the pandemic that will eventually go away. Until then, even a company that reports great earnings for the prior quarter can see their shares sell off as traders look forward. That’s been the case just this week with major companies reporting such asMicrosoft (MSFT) andAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD). Both companies saw an immediate drop in share price when they reported earnings after the ...
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Quantum Computing Potential Makes this Household Name an Unusual Tech Buy
Investors will often flock to smaller tech names when they’re looking for a fast profit. But, it’s often bigger companies embracing new technologies that have the expertise and financial depth needed to carry big projects to fruition. That’s why the big-tech companies have come to dominate markets in recent years, and why they may yet further increase their market share. But a group of up-and-coming big tech plays could disrupt the biggest players in the mega-stock club. One such company isHoneywell (HON) ...
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10 Electric Vehicle Stocks to Buy Now According to Goldman Sachs
10 Electric Vehicle Stocks to Buy Now According to Goldman Sachs There are several megatrends sweeping the world right now. One of them could lead to a $30 trillion global industry by the end of the decade. It’s an industry that was just in its infancy a decade ago, but is just now starting to ramp up the traditional S-curve of the business model that can lead to the biggest profits. Best of all, while it’s been led by the private sector, government ...
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Market Fears Point to Potential Buying Opportunity
The past few months have been brutal for cryptocurrencies, which went from a total market cap over $2 trillion to shedding over half its market value in just a few weeks. One culprit? China, which banned cryptocurrency mining. While the global mining network is reestablishing itself in friendlier jurisdictions, there’s rising concern over how long that will take and if the market will be flooded with used mining equipment. Such equipment is usually in the form of high-end graphics cards, which could ...
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This Hated Stock Has Massive Rebound Potential
A number of smaller tech companies exploded at the start of the year on the back of retail interest. Some of that speculation quickly died out. Even with markets still near all-time highs, these smaller players, which likely have better long-term growth potential, remain out of favor. One particular area where that holds true is with electric vehicles. It’s a potential $30 trillion market over the next decade as the trend of EVs goes mainstream. One of the more interesting companies in ...
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Streaming Services Hit a Crossroad
2020 was a great year for streaming service companies, as quarantined populations turned to binge watching shows old and new. With the economy reopening, however, more options are available to consumers, who want to get out of the house. That creates a challenge for streaming companies to keep their subscribers. For instance, in its latest earnings on Tuesday,Netflix (NFLX) reported lighter-than-expected subscriber growth, the key metric for streaming companies. However, Netflix is already working to develop gaming. While some feared this might ...
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