The bull market is still going strong, but some growing concerns about inflation could temporarily drag markets lower. However, companies with a steady consumer base generally absorb higher inflation without any significant lulls. An expanding subscriber base and rising earnings mean that inflation isn’t a threat for one blue-chip Dow component. As a bonus, investors…
Will Pandemic Stocks Rise Again?
After a quasi-normal summer, the spread of the Delta and Lambda variants and rising hospital cases are leading companies to reconsider their recovery plans. Some of the biggest corporations in the U.S. updated policies this week following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. United Airlines (UAL) and Walmart (WMT) will require…
A Growth Play That Could Generate Returns of 20% or More
Global businesses are still adapting to the changing paradigm of increased digital services and a work-from-home employee trend. Staying up to date with the latest technological advances and keeping in touch with their customer base is essential to the long-term success of any business. And that means companies that provide other businesses with tools to…
A Contrarian Play for Value Minded Investors
While inflation concerns and a renewed fear of a COVID resurgence have rattled markets and increased volatility, it also provides an opportunity for those who know how to take advantage of it. When cyclical market sectors become ignored amidst an uncertain climate, it means getting discounted prices in good companies. Traders should keep their eyes…
High-Flying Growth Stock Still Has Room to Run
The resurgent global economy following the coronavirus pandemic hit a wall on Monday. New fears regarding a possible COVID virus rebound tanked markets with the DJIA falling 2.09% and the S&P 500 dropping 1.59%. But as they say on Wall Street – “buy the rumor, sell the news.” In other words, fear of a COVID…
New Signals for MMM, XEL, and JOAN
It’s a busy week on Wall Street as investors anxiously await second-quarter corporate earnings and additional reports on inflation. Some stocks are staggering in a tight range, while others begin to gain momentum and swing towards the upside. This week, MarketClub flagged major trend shifts for several high-volume stocks, including three well-known names on the…
Consumer Spending Could Push This Stock Higher
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…
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.…
