The economy is growing again with the robust coronavirus recovery. The adage of “sell in May and go away” doesn’t seem to hold true for investors this year, with the markets surging ahead and indexes hitting record highs. And with positive sentiment back into the markets, there are more opportunities than ever to find quality…
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Tyson Foods (TSN) Deeply Discounted for Value Investors
The markets kicked off the new week with technology stocks leading the way for both the NASDAQ and the S&P 500. But with most of the attention on the technology sector and the rest of it carefully monitoring the Federal Reserve, other market segments are gaining ground under the radar. And value investors thrive where…
Surprising Stock Pick Could Soar Over 25% in the Next 12 Months
The markets rebounded in a big way on Monday, with the DJIA up 1.76% and the S&P 500 up 1.40%. Last week’s sell-off, triggered by over-hyped headwinds, has seemingly vanished with the bulls back in the driver’s seat. But the sell-off could mean big opportunities for value investors looking for strong companies at lower prices.…
Hedge Against Rising Inflation with this Commodity Stock Play
Inflation is one of the most damaging and persistent portfolio enemies. It eats away at profits and can do significant damage over a long period. Even something relatively minor adds up, thanks to the magic of compounding. But there are ways of staying ahead of the curve and even using inflation to boost portfolio profits.…
Inflation Won’t Faze This Stock
The summer months have begun and investors are carefully monitoring the growing inflation concerns that have cropped up in the markets. Rising inflation means diminishing profits for most companies. Conversely, some companies absorb inflationary impacts without a second glance. Defensive industries tend to do well with little to no revenue reduction when inflation rears its…
Give Your Portfolio a Makeover With This Stock Play
There’s a misconception among newer investors that the best stock play is the hot new Wall Street darling or tech IPO. But experienced investors will tell you that some of their best money-making picks have been in well-known companies with a history. There are numerous opportunities in familiar companies that can generate bigger returns than…
The “Prepper Stock” that Wall Street is Ignoring
In the classic apocalypse preparation scheme, people load up on canned food goods, portable energy generators, and of course, weapons. But regardless of whether you are a “doomsday prepper” or just a hobbyist, an apocalypse isn’t the only reason investors might want to look into these types of manufacturers. One well-known gunmaker is trading at…
A Business Technology Company That Has Room to Run
Sometimes investors can find “no-brainer” stock picks that end up being hugely profitable. For example, when the COVID pandemic first broke out and social distancing became compulsory, stocks like Zoom skyrocketed. There’s a Wall Street adage that says, “when everyone else is mining gold, be the one selling the pickaxe.” In other words, the company…
Missed Earnings Belies Underlying Strength for Transportation Stock
No matter the state of the economy, value investors are always on the lookout for bargain pickups. Strong growth, weak growth, recession – there is always an underpriced or underappreciated market segment. While everyone else focuses on technology stocks and other big Wall Street favorites, the transportation sector has been stealthily growing stronger. For one…
Surprising Millennial Play Could be a Strong Long-Term Performer
When it comes to investing, one of the keys to success is paying attention to other consumers and investors. While the baby boomer generation is entering retirement, the future of the economy is now solidly in the hands of millennials. Paying attention to millennials’ interests and trends could offer investors insight into how to make…
