As an institutional investor, there may be nothing more important than establishing your investment strategy, maximizing the efficiency of your exposures, and defining strategic beliefs.
With the stock market’s recent slump against the backdrop of aggressive rate hikes, there are some lucrative opportunities for investors to grab. We believe fundamentally strong stocks Valero Energy (VLO), Tripadvisor (TRIP), and Rambus (RMBS) are solid buys at their current price levels to benefit…
Amid sky-high inflation and consecutive big rate hikes, recessionary fears are looming. We believe fundamentally sound and stable dividend-paying stocks Walmart (WMT), AbbVie (ABBV), Coca-Cola Company (KO), and International Paper Company (IP) could be ideal investments to navigate a bear market. Re…
Tech giant Microsoft (MSFT) has missed the consensus revenue and earnings estimates in its last reported quarter. Moreover, despite plunging more than 25% year-to-date amid the tech rout, the stock is still trading at a stretched valuation. Instead, VMware (VMW) is well-placed to benefit from its st…
The industrial sector is expected to witness solid growth in the long run because of easing supply chain constraints and rising global demand. Moreover, the government’s focus on infrastructure improvement should stimulate the manufacturing of materials within the country, thereby boosting industria…
Using methods other than market value should give superior performance amid slow economic growth and rapid inflation, respondents believe.
Despite the recession and subsequent loss of assets value, pensions plans continued to pay out over a trillion dollars in benefits to stakeholders over the recessionary era.
Entertainment stock DISH Network (DISH) recently witnessed unusual options activity with significant put options traded, indicating a bearish sentiment. Moreover, the stock is trading near its 52-week low. So, let’s find out if you should avoid the stock now…
Contrary to the general theme of doom and gloom in the markets battered by macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, energy stocks APA Corporation (APA) and Unit Corporation (UNTC) have delivered stellar returns to investors thanks to high energy prices. These stocks are rated “Strong Buy” in our pr…
September’s CPI data revealed that inflation is far from being eased despite the Fed’s aggressive interest rate hikes. This reinstates the view that the central bank will raise interest rates more aggressively later this year. Since the market is expected to remain under pressure on concerns over a…
The social media industry is witnessing a slowdown in ad sales and could remain under pressure due to straining economic conditions. Given this backdrop, we think the social media stocks Snap (SNAP) and Nextdoor Holdings (KIND), which have been slumping significantly in price lately, are best avoide…
Entertainment stock DISH Network (DISH) recently witnessed unusual options activity with significant put options traded, indicating a bearish sentiment. Moreover, the stock is trading near its 52-week low. So, let’s find out if you should avoid the stock now…
Tech company Salesforce (CRM) has reiterated its ambitious long-term revenue target and announced new profitability goals. However, with the stock slumping in price lately, should you invest in it now or wait for a better entry point? Read on to find out…
“If I reflect on other competitors in the space, an important difference is the transparency we’re offering,” says SSGA’s Matthew Steinaway.
Microsoft (MSFT) has recently raised its quarterly dividend rate by 10% and has an impressive dividend growth record. So, should you add this tech giant to your retirement portfolio? Read on to find out…
The stock market has been witnessing wild swings amid the consecutive Federal rate hikes. E-commerce giant Amazon (AMZN) lost more than 30% in 2022. Moreover, its bottom-line position looks concerning. However, investors looking to invest in internet stocks could consider buying TripAdvisor (TRIP) a…
The industrial sector is expected to grow significantly in the foreseeable future, thanks to sustained demand, increased digitization, and rising government funding. Moreover, industrial production in August grew on a year-over-year basis despite the lingering macro headwinds. Thus, we think investo…
Is the American cannabis sector facing the prospect of just a few players dominating the market? While worries abound in some corners of the space, sources say that is not the current case. Alan Brochstein, founder of 420 Investor and New Cannabis Ventures, told Benzinga that while a single dominant…
Financial services provider SoFi Technologies (SOFI) has lost more than 65% this year. Given its bleak fundamentals, the stock could get pushed even lower this quarter. Hence, it might be best avoided now. Read on…
France-based energy company TotalEnergies (TTE) recently reported a new investment deal with Qatar, which might prove strategically beneficial for the company. However, given the modest decline in its stock price over the past month, is this energy giant still a buy in the fourth quarter? Read on to…