Stocks To Buy

This year has been challenging for investors. A slowing economy and high inflation are creating a poor outlook for markets. Yet buying during challenging moments can be a solid time to invest. That’s particularly true when investors sell as soon as skies are clear. Many companies are facing challenges right now. But companies with a long operating history of succeeding in different environments should get through today’s troubles with ease… although it may take some time. One company struggling now isTarget (TGT) ...
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Typically, it’s taken two quarters of negative GDP growth to officially mark a recession. By the time that’s announced, some short or shallow recessions are already over. We’ve seen two negative quarters so far this year, but many are looking to change the definition given the strong job market and other factors. As the definition of a recession seems to be changing, it might be a good idea to rethink the idea of a recession-resistant company. Those are typically firms that engage ...
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The stock market trended down in the first half of the year. Then, starting in late June, investors enjoyed a summer rally. Given the continuing strength in the economy and high inflation numbers, it’s likely that stocks will trend down as interest rates continue to rise. However, some assets can see a move higher here. That’s specifically true with assets that moved higher in the first half of the year, then took a breather when stocks rallied. One standout asset to perform ...
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Many companies are coming off of strong earnings reports from the past year. Those numbers were influenced by the prior year, where pandemic shutdowns made things look horrific. Now, with the added challenge of a slowing economy and high inflation, investors need to weed through those companies likely to lose market share amid current market conditions and those that can eke out a larger stake in their sector. As the retail space looks to condense, a few big box stores look like ...
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There’s an old saying that the Chinese character for “crisis” can also be interpreted as “opportunity.” That’s often the case in the stock market, where a big selloff can lead investors to years of profits relatively quickly when the fears fade and prices rebound. Right now, some tech stocks are getting hit hard on news that the US government is limiting chip exports to China. That can have an impact on a number of companies, but two look to be hit ...
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Some companies lead their sectors to new areas of growth. Others may hold back, to determine where the best prospect for growth is right now. Both can have their merits, if successful. A handful of today’s top tech trends should benefit all companies. That includes the rollout of the 5G network, the ongoing growth of electric vehicles, and the digitization of the economy. In the EV space, the past few years has seen a big shift by traditional automakers into the EV ...
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Typically, the fall season isn’t good for the stock market. Much like a harvest season, it’s a time for reaping, not sowing. But in some parts of the economy, the fall can be a favorite time of year. Why? Because the pumpkin spice must flow. A favorite flavor of the fall season, pumpkin-themed flavoring in a variety of foods and beverages has exploded in recent years. That tends to bode well for the bottom line for a number of companies. The most ...
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Inflation is still running hot. While that may change in the coming months, it will still take a long time to get back to a pre-pandemic level. Investors who are mindful of inflation know that they have a few ways to protect their wealth. One way is with commodities. These are physical goods that have a real use as the building blocks of the economy, in everything from construction to food to energy. While demand for these goods may decline in a ...
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