Stocks To Buy

While the market has had a strong start to the year, plenty of companies are still well off their highs. For the right companies, this can create an opportunity to build substantial wealth and a growing stream of income. That’s especially true in parts of the market that tend to get overlooked. In a bull market, the focus tends to be on tech stocks. So far this bear market, investors have flocked to energy and utilities. That’s why other areas like industrial ...
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In a bull market, all sorts of investment ideas come into play. When there’s a bear market, investors can stay safe but also make money by focusing on companies that provide products and services that customers need. Defensive stocks don’t have to just be utilities and telecoms. There are a number of other sectors that fit the bill, such as industrial stocks. That space tends to get overlooked. One such player is conglomerate Honeywell (HON). The manufacturer of power units, avionics, and ...
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There are many ways that a company’s stock can rise over time. Its earnings can grow over time, indicating a more valuable company. Or the multiple that investors are willing to pay for a company can rise as well. In today’s economic uncertainty, companies that can grab increased market share are capable seeing their multiples rise over time. And chances are when the economy recovers, so too will earnings and profit margins. One company that’s faring well on the market share front ...
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Wealthy investors tend to see inflation as a friend, not an enemy. Rising prices tend to benefit assets like stocks and real estate over time. Owning companies that can pass on all, or nearly all, of inflation’s higher costs can fare even better over time. When inflation subsides, higher prices remain in place, leading to better profits for investors. While there may be some headwinds now, great companies can be had for a reasonable value. One such company is McDonald’s (MCD). The ...
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Inflation rates are coming down off of a 40-year high. But they’re still far higher than average. The process will take time to fully play out. When it does, prices will remain higher than they are now overall. Companies that can raise prices and still maintain market share and their customer base will be just fine as this trend fully plays out. Some companies keep customers thanks to popular, low-priced products. Others are able to raise prices as there are few, if ...
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Many industries tend to have a few big players. There will likely be a single player that dominates the industry. But things can change. And underdog companies looking to catchup to the big dog can potentially deliver better returns while doing so. That can come about from a better product or service mix, better customer service, or a way to improve profitability during an economic downturn. In the home improvement retailer space, Lowe’s (LOW) is down more than the overall market in ...
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Economies change over time. The U.S. economy is largely driven by consumer spending. Most of the goods that consumers spend money on are made overseas, where labor is cheaper. But that’s starting to change. A big reason why is automation. Rather than employ factory workers, technology allows for goods to be made with minimal human interaction. That’s making it easier for manufacturers to operate in the high-cost United States. Companies that play to that trend have years of growth ahead. In the ...
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When markets are running scared, it may be prudent to look at companies making new highs. Chances are there’s something going on with the underlying business that explains why they’re bucking the trend. And chances are that trend will continue. There are always a few companies making new 52-week highs, even in a challenging market. The past few months have also seen a rotation towards more value-oriented and defensive stocks moving higher. One such play is telecom AT&T (T). The company hasn’t ...
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