Stocks To Buy

Economists are predicting a gloomy holiday season. Real spending will likely be down thanks to slow economic growth and high inflation this year… not to mention the impact of supply chains. But consumers still remain robust, so it’s likely that retailers may be oversold going into the holidays. Investors who buy today can grab a reasonable value in any of the big-name big-box stores here. And if things go better than expected, they’ll be well positioned for some quick profits. Among the ...
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Earnings season in a bear market can turn even a blue-chip stock into what looks like a penny stock with big moves up or down – usually down. But patient investors who buy an industry-leading company during a down market can get a great value. Patient investors can earn a great return buying values and waiting for the market to recover. And, as that happens, traders tend to be more forgiving in future quarters for a company during bull markets. The recent ...
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Many investors have made money by buying the dip and being greedy while others are fearful. In today’s fearful markets, there are plenty of bargains. But some companies may continue to struggle right now, leading their share price lower. Buying companies who have seen their stock price increase this year may be a better way to go. Those companies that can deliver now can likely continue higher no matter what market conditions develop. Playing to that momentum could fare well. For instance, ...
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Some companies are cyclical, seeing customers appear in good times and disappear in bad. Those customers can be individuals, or entities like corporations or governments. Companies that are building out corporate or government contracts right now may not fully book that revenue for some time. But when they do, if markets are looking up, they’ll be rewarded for solid long-term decisions being made today. That’s why investors should find companies ramping up their customer base in the current challenging markets. One company ...
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During a boom, companies tend to need more employees or services immediately. So they pay market rates… and often end up overbuilding when the boom comes to an end. Many companies have already started laying off employees, or have held off on hiring new ones. If a company can find a way to do the same level of business (or more) with fewer employees, those lower expenses can lead to a bigger profit. That’s true even if the underlying business isn’t ...
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In finance, there’s a concept called elasticity. It shows that some goods won’t see a big drop in demand, even if there’s a big change in price. This can be seen with energy prices, as people have to heat their home and drive to and from work. It’s also plain to see in the food space, as people have to eat. Companies that cater to these demands tend to be steadily profitable, or even improve amid inflation. One such example is Kellogg ...
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Earnings season can be a tricky time. A company can report great earnings. But if they warn on guidance, shares may sell off big time. Or, if a company has poor earnings, shares may move higher as things weren’t as bad as the market expected. In today’s market, most news is likely to lead to a discount in shares, whether good or bad. But that may be creating a solid long-term setup for investors. One company looking interesting now is Paramount Global ...
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Price and value aren’t the same thing. A low-priced stock could be wildly overvalued relative to the business’ prospects. And a high-priced stock could still be pennies on the dollar for a great company ahead of a growth kick. In today’s market, the fast drop in price, combined with fear and uncertainty, are creating a number of values for long term investors today… even in once high-flying sectors like tech. One such example is Qualcomm (QCOM). The wireless communications chip manufacturer dominates ...
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