Stocks To Buy

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 isQualcomm (QCOM). The wireless communications chip manufacturer dominates for ...
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Markets go up more often than they go down. But investors often forget when in the middle of a bear market. One way to break through the fear is to look at companies that are planning for a bright future now. At a time when many firms are scaling back, those looking forward are likely to best capitalize on the long-term return to rising markets and a booming economy. One example is withOracle (ORCL). The database giant has embraced cloud services and ...
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Some stocks deliver slow and steady returns over time that can compound out into a phenomenal profit. Others can be volatile – but that volatility allows investors to earn even more over time, provided they don’t get scared out of a trade. Right now, a number of companies have been taking big hits following earnings. And while it’s scary, separating the companies likely to best rebound from this slowing economy will lead to big returns. Case in point?Amazon (AMZN). The retailing giant ...
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Sectors tend to start out with an explosion of activity, then consolidate into a few big names over time. That’s played out in everything from automakers to the media. As this happens, surviving companies tend to settle into making steady profits. And when there are just a handful of players, one will typically stand out as the industry leader. This company will fare slightly better than its peers for various reasons. One consolidated sector worth buying for the long term is the ...
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One trend this earnings season has been a number of companies impacted by the strength of the US dollar in currency markets. As a result, multinational companies are reporting headwinds, as a strong dollar makes them relatively more expensive in local markets. That trend will end in time, and may even shift quickly once monetary policy stops tightening. As the trend reverses, companies that have been adversely impacted will suddenly benefit. Among multinational companies holding up strong right now isMondelez International (MDLZ) ...
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In a bear market, smart investors buy. They know that great companies get sold off with overpriced ones during a market selloff. And buying great companies ensures better returns than chasing great companies higher during a bull market. Investors who follow this strategy can build a solid portfolio of blue-chip stocks in any sector. Right now, many great tech names have been hit the hardest. Of those tech stocks, there are some compelling valuations in companies that simply dominate their market. It’s ...
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It’s no surprise that when the economy is slow, consumers and companies scale back on their spending. And there’s a whole world of defensive industries that tend to fare well no matter what the economy is doing. While trade and commerce may slow during a recession, goods still need to move from their manufacturing point to the end user. And right now, the only way for goods to reach their final point is by truck. That bodes well forPaccar (PCAR). They’re a ...
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The past few years has seen tremendous growth in alternative energy plays. And in a push for more environmentally-friendly ways of doing business. That’s led some to see the end of old-school energy companies like big oil plays. But most renewable technology can’t scale well or still remains ineffective for areas such as transportation. That’s why it’s likely that oil and natural gas will still be valuable commodities for some time. That’s why investors shouldn’t overlook some of the big energy plays ...
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