Why Low-Risk Refiners May Be the Best Way to Play Energy Now
These three top refining stocks are way down from 52-week highs, pay solid dependable dividends and offer investors a way to play the energy sell-off with a much lower risk profile.
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Plunging Interest Rates Have Utilities Back in the Spotlight: 4 Top Buys
Despite some softer industrial demand, and weather conditions that drove second-quarter results for some utility companies lower on a year-over-year basis, this analyst remains positive on some of the top companies in the sector.
5 Stocks to Load Up on Now That Interest Rates Continue to Plummet
With much of the European sovereign debt trading with negative rates, demand may continue for U.S. Treasury debt, pushing yields even lower. That could mean a return to bond proxy stocks for investors seeking…
4 Red-Hot Stocks to Buy That Have Virtually No Trade-Related Worries
A new research report from the analysts at Baird makes the case that some of the top restaurant stocks are still strong buys despite having had an outstanding year already.
Oil Massively Underperforms the S&P 500: Buy These 4 High-Yielding Giants
Some of the biggest players in the energy sector are reporting some solid results, and with tensions in the Middle East once again rising as Iran has seized yet another tanker, four high-yielding giants…
Why Gold Stocks Are Breaking Out to 6-Year Highs on Big Volume
With gold breaking out to six-year highs, it makes sense to add some to portfolios now in case trends continue on the current path. These three stocks look like solid plays now.
If the Trade War Explodes, These 5 Stocks May Be the Safest Play Now
Every time it seems as though the United States and China get closer to a trade deal, it turns into a one step forward, two steps back gambit. So what are whipsawed investors to…
If the Trade War Explodes, These 5 Stocks May Be the Safest Play Now
Every time it seems as though the United States and China get closer to a trade deal, it turns into a one step forward, two steps back gambit. So what are whipsawed investors to…
What If the Fed Does Cut Rates and It’s Already Totally Priced In?
Economists and investors see it as a certainty that the Federal Reserve will lower the key borrowing rate at its policy meeting. However, the market is always forward looking, and it’s very possible that…
5 Merrill Lynch US 1 Stocks to Buy Also Pay Big and Growing Dividends
24/7 Wall St. screened the Merrill Lynch US 1 list looking for the stocks paying the highest dividends, as rates are going nowhere this year or next, and the total return component of dividend-paying…
5 Favorite Stocks Trading Under $10 With Massive Upside Potential
Encana and Nokia are among stocks for aggressive accounts looking to get share count leverage on companies with sizable upside potential.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Alcoa, Chipotle, CrowdStrike, Deckers, Grubhub, Philip Morris, Skechers USA and More
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations on Friday included Alcoa, Chipotle Mexican Grill, CrowdStrike, Deckers Outdoor, Grubhub, Philip Morris International and Skechers USA.
Huge Buying Opportunity in Marijuana Stocks as Short Sellers Pounce
For those with a long-term horizon, now may be a good time to buy some shares in cannabis stocks, put them in your account and be patient. Merrill Lynch has five pot stocks rated…
SunTrust, Cautious on Semiconductors Due to Trade Issues, Has 4 Top Buys
While the trade issues and the slowdown in the sector may not be settled anytime soon, aggressive growth accounts could start to nibble at these top semiconductor stocks.
Deutsche Bank Has 4 Sizzling Software Stocks for the Rest of 2019
A new Deutsche Bank research report is laser-focused on four of the top small/midcap software stocks, which may be the place for aggressive accounts to be positioned for the rest of the year.
President Trump’s Huawei Pivot Could Be Huge for 3 Top Semiconductor Companies
The U.S. government recently agreed to lift a ban that would have prevented U.S. firms from selling hardware and software to Chinese tech giant Huawei. That's huge for three leading semiconductor companies.
Merrill Lynch’s Top Second-Half 2019 Small and Midcap Stock Picks
With the market clearly close to, or at full value, it makes sense to look to areas where alpha can be generated for the rest of 2019. These five top stocks are the best…
5 Red-Hot New Stocks Trading Under $10 With Huge Upside Potential
These five stocks could provide investors with some solid upside potential. While more suited for aggressive accounts, they could prove exciting additions to portfolios looking for solid alpha potential.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Altria, Charles Schwab, Charter Communications, Comerica, Morgan Stanley, Slack, Snap, Wells Fargo, Zoom Video and More
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations on Friday included Altria, Charles Schwab, Charter Communications, Comerica, Morgan Stanley, Slack, Snap, Wells Fargo and Zoom Video.
Merrill Lynch Has 8 Top US Stock Ideas for Q3
In a new research report, Merrill Lynch is among the first out with top ideas for the third quarter of 2019. At first glance, they look like outstanding stock picks for growth accounts.