When investors think of economic indicators, what comes to mind is usually something like inflation, unemployment rates, interest rates, and so on. And while these metrics are valuable for analyzing the health and direction of the economy, there are certain stocks that behave much like economic indicators as well. For one discount retailer, a rising…
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This Bargain Buy Is What Value Investors Have Been Waiting For
The best value stock finds usually come from mundane or “unsexy” industries. Technology, biotech, and big Wall Street names like Goldman Sachs or JP Morgan typically dominate headlines and draw investors attention. But that leaves plenty of other strong companies to beat expectations and steadily grow while remaining unnoticed. And a stock no one is…
Nike, Inc. (NKE) is a Bargain at This Price
Stocks can go up or down for many reasons that don’t always reflect a business’s actual performance. Conversely, even an economic reason that explains why a market sector might struggle can highlight outstanding companies that find ways to succeed no matter what. In the case of one globally recognized brand, a steeply discounted stock price…
Anheuser-Busch (BUD) – Recession Proof and Trading in Value Territory
Super Bowl weekend is almost an American holiday, with a halftime performance show that appeals to more than just football fans and commercials that are an event in themselves. And there’s one brand with famous commercials that consumers look forward to and enjoy the product of during the televised game. For this long-standing Super Bowl…
CVS Health Corp. (CVS) – Defensive Play with Upside Potential
Inflation is still a lingering worry for investors, but the global economic growth story is driving markets higher. In addition, the recent spike in COVID infections put additional pressure on markets, but savvy investors can find a way to protect themselves and still profit from these market concerns. A healthy dividend, attractive multiple, strong management,…
Anchor Your Portfolio With This Blue-Chip Stock
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…
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…
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…
Infrastructure Stock Play Could Be the Biggest Winner of 2021
Although the market behaved skittishly last week on renewed COVID fears, the booming global economy has buoyed investor spirits, with stocks resuming their upward climb. The industrial market segment historically shines during periods of economic growth. However, it doesn’t always get the coverage that other “hotter” segments like tech stocks do. But for value investors,…