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Why Do Most Investors Fail?
Most individual investors underperform the stock market (SPY). Sadly 85% of mutual fund managers also come up short of the mark. So what does work? Quant investing which now makes up more than 50% of daily trading activity. However, these method seem out of reach for most investors. That is all about to change as I will show 5 ways to apply quant investing models to help you beat the market going forward. Read on for more...
3 Dividend-Paying Healthcare Stocks Thriving With Lower Rates
Investors should consider adding dividend-paying stocks in the healthcare sector to their portfolios given the drop in rates and rising coronavirus concerns. 3 of the top dividend-paying healthcare stocks are Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AbbVie Inc. (ABBV), and Unitedhealth Group (UNH).
Will the Stock Market Bounce Back Last?
Last Monday, the major benchmarks suffered their worst declines of the year. The rising case count for COVID-19, primarily driven by the highly contagious Delta variant, led to the most significant drop in two months for the S&P 500 (SPY) and Nasdaq. It also sent Treasury yields to their most significant decline in over three months. But the market bounced back on Tuesday as investors reconsidered their worries as hospitalizations and deaths are not at the same level they were during the height of the pandemic. The question is, was last week's rally a temporary move higher, or are the rising cases a much larger cause for concern. I will answer that question and give my outlook below, but first, let's recap the week in the markets. Read on below…
Scathing Allegations Should Make Investors Nervous About Coinbase
Cathie Wood might like Coinbase (COIN) stock, but informed investors should be cautious as a class-action lawsuit pokes holes in Coinbase's reputation.
REVISED 2021 Stock Market Outlook
The stock market (SPY) has continued on a bullish path to start 2021. Yet it is not quite the same glorious bull run we enjoyed from the lows of last year. This market has become more volatile and with less upside potential. However, there is still plenty of money to be made if you look in the right places. That is the very nature of the new presentation I put together. So read on for more info…Top Stories
American Airlines vs. Alaska Air: Which Airline Stock is a Better Buy?
With rebounding demand for travel due to the lowering of travel restrictions afforded by a strong vaccination drive, and government stimulus packages, the airline industry is likely to recover some of its pandemic-led losses in the near term. Thus, we think popular airlines stocks American Airlines (AAL) and Alaska Air (ALK) will benefit. But which of these stocks is a better buy now? Read more to find out.
4 Mid-Cap Stocks on the Verge of Becoming Large-Cap Stocks
Many mid-cap companies have witnessed a significant rise in their share prices and, consequently, market capitalization so far this year owing to renewed investor attention to growth stocks and bullish broader market sentiment. So, we think mid-Cap companies Manhattan Associates (MANH), DICK’S Sporting Goods (DKS), Playtika (PLTK), and AutoNation (AN), each with market capitalizations of more than $8 billion, should enter the large-cap group soon. Read on for an explanation.
Is Pure Storage a Good Tech Stock to Buy?
Insiders have been unloading their shares of software-defined data storage solutions provider Pure Storage (PSTG), and the stock’s price has declined 13.1% year-to-date. However, given the robust investor optimism surrounding the industry, and PSTG’s stable revenue and earnings growth projections, is the stock an attractive investment bet now? Read more to find out.
3 ETFs to Buy as the Bull Market Makes a Comeback
Despite concerns regarding the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, the market has made a comeback since its wobble last week thanks to strong corporate earnings. And because the market is expected to keep moving higher in the near term, we think it could be wise to bet on quality ETFs Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), iShares Trust - iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM), and ARK ETF Trust - ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK). They each possess higher-than-market return potential.
Forget Bank of America, Buy These 3 Financial Stocks Instead
Shares of Bank of America (BAC) look overvalued at their current price level considering the bank’s bleak growth prospects amid the low-interest-rate environment in the United States. So, we think it is better to bet on shares of renowned foreign financial institutions Banco Santander (SAN), Barclays (BCS), and Deutsche Bank (DB) because they are well-positioned to capitalize on the industry’s recovery around the globe. Read on.
4 Undervalued Computer Hardware Stocks to Grab Before They Move Higher
The rising demand for efficient and high-capacity data storage devices and solutions amid the continuing digital transformation, and increasing use of advanced technologies for remote activities, should keep driving the computer hardware industry’s growth. Therefore, we think prominent hardware companies HP (HPQ), Toshiba (TOSYY), Lenovo (LNVGY), and Sharp (SHCAY) that look undervalued at their current price levels could be solid bets now. Let’s discuss.
Western Digital vs. Seagate Technologies: Which Computer Hardware Stock is a Better Buy?
Organizations’ continuing adoption of hybrid working models and an ongoing digital transformation have fostered rising demand for computer hardware to utilize advanced technologies. As a result, popular computer hardware stocks Western Digital (WDC) and Seagate (STX) should benefit from growing investor optimism about this space. But let’s find out which of these two stocks is a better buy now.
2 Lidar Stocks Wall Street Predicts Will Rally More Than 55%
Lidar technology underpins the autonomous vehicle and smart infrastructure industries, with the capacity to revolutionize the technology space. And given increased trade restrictions designed to promote domestic markets, U.S.-based Lidar manufacturers Luminar Technologies (LAZR) and Ouster (OUST) are well-positioned to emerge as industry leaders. Consequently, Wall Street analysts expect these stocks’ prices to rally by 55% or more in the near term. Read on.
Fed Meeting Could Play Big Part in Determining Silver's Next Move
We’ve seen a rough start to the week for the price of silver (SLV), with the metal down more than 2% to start the week. Overall, 2021 has been disappointing for the metal given the Fed's dovishness and rising inflation. Taylor Dart explains why the Fed meeting could be crucial.
2 Biotech Stocks to Buy for Outsized Gains
Biotech companies have experienced exponential growth over the past year owing to their contribution to efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The rising demand for medicines and therapies for treating several other critical diseases and significant breakthroughs in developing customized drugs are expected now to boost the industry’s growth further. So, we believe fundamentally strong biotech stocks Genmab (GMAB) and Bio-Techne have plenty of upside potential. Read on.
3 Downgraded Stocks to Dump Now
Despite the S&P 500's recent bounce, the market environment remains perilous. Participation in the advance is limited which explains the underperformance of small and mid-caps index. Patrick Ryan identifies 3 stocks with deteriorating technicals and fundamentals: Blade Air Mobility (BLDE), Live Nation Entertainment (LYV), and Freightcar America (RAIL).
4 Mid-Cap Semiconductor Stocks That Have More Room to Run
The semiconductor industry is seeing a substantial uptick in demand from the consumer electronics and automotive industries. Consequently, we think semiconductor companies Rohm (ROHCY), Cirrus Logic (CRUS), MACOM Technology (MTSI), and Semtech (SMTC) have robust growth potential because they have been rapidly boosting their production levels. So, there could be plenty more upside to be had from these mid-cap stocks. Let’s discuss.
Why Socket Mobile Should be on Your Radar
Leading innovator of data capture solutions Socket Mobile (SCKT) has generated triple-digit revenue growth in the second quarter of 2021, driven by positive momentum in the deployment of its business applications. In fact, with investors taking a stronger interest in its financial strength and innovative portfolio, we think the stock is poised to advance further. Let’s discuss.
How Kinder Morgan Stands Out in the Energy Sector
Leading energy infrastructure company Kinder Morgan’s (KMI) strategic acquisitions to diversify its portfolio of natural gas assets have strengthened its position in the energy market. However, because the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant continues to stoke fears around future energy demand, the stock’s near-term prospects look uncertain. Let’s discuss.
3 Top Upgraded Stocks to Buy for August
Our POWR Ratings system grades stocks based on 118 different factors to identify the stocks with the highest chance of outperforming. Every day, the system upgrades and downgrades stocks based on theses factors. We recommend investors consider stocks that have recently been recently upgraded such as Gentherm (THRM), Richardson Electronics (RELL), and Haverty Furniture Companies (HVT).
Is a Breakout in the Charts for Medtronic?
A resistance line has formed in the chart of Medtronic Plc (MDT) over the past few months. The stock has tested that area multiple times since the end of May, and is sitting right under that level. If the stock breaks through that level, a breakout is expected. Read more to learn how to profit from this trade.
Down 10% in the Past 3 Months, is Now a Good Time to Scoop Up the Shares of Delta Air Lines?
While a surge in domestic leisure travel helped Delta Air Lines (DAL) turn a profit in the second quarter, investors continue to be worried about its growth prospects due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant. As a result, the stock’s price has declined by more than 10% over the past three months. So, let’s discuss if it is wise to buy DAL shares on the dip.
Verb Technology vs. Dropbox: Which SaaS Stock is a Better Buy?
Because the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) market is booming with the ongoing digital transformation and heightened remote activities, we think that some prominent companies in this space, for example Dropbox (DBX) and Verb Technology (VERB), should see increasing demand for their solutions. But which of these two stocks is a better buy now? Read more to find out.
Crocs vs. Designer Brands: Which Footwear Stock is a Better Buy?
Rising consumer spending and a robust digital presence should enable footwear companies to continue recovering from pandemic-led damages. Based on recent developments and collaborations, popular footwear brands Crocs (CROX) and Designer Brands (DBI) should benefit from the industry’s recovery. But let’s find out which of these stocks is a better buy now. Read on.