Interestingly, the S & P is close to its all time highs. October was a blow out month too, and the Nasdaq is performing rally nicely too. We are 7 years post recovery with an average of 6 years between recessions but that doesnt mean we are due for another recession in the short term, but a recession is likely to happen at some point in the next few years. Among the immediate concerns to the US economy are the following things: 1. high dollar value causing US exports to cost more on the global market, 2. Decreasing commodity and especially energy prices. 3. the upcoming rate hike.
True, odds are against the investor; emotional investing in one of the reasons people lose their shirts in the markets. One mistake people make is not taking a long term view of the markets.Stocks rise and fall for a myriad of reasons and past performance is no guarantee of future success, so try to avoid buying while stocks are rising and try to buy the temporary dips. Stick with some solid performers and hold for the long term. If all else fails, look at what Warrren Buffet is buying and do like him (albeit on a much smaller scale!) 3 stock tips to hold for the long term in my opinion are: CocaCola, Disney, Philips 66 and Bank of America (pre expected rate-hike). Good luck out there! Any thoughts on those?
The darling of video-game stocks! Can nothing stop her? Stellar performance this year up over 60% is very enticing. This month, out of 21 analysts; 14 are a buy, 6 are a strong buy, and 1 is a hold. With an expected boost to sales leading up to holiday season, we can surely look forward to beating quarterly earnings at the next earnings announcement. Major competitors include; Electronic Arts, Sony, and TakeTwo Interactive Software.
The stock has been sliding this past year dropping around 13% in the past six months but with oil prices expected to rise slowly going forwards, we can probably look forward to increasing profits from Chevron. For long term holders, there's also the reward of a healthy dividend yield of 5.54%. The company has a market cap of around $175bn and so can probably afford to weather the current oil volatility storm. If its LNG production continues to be in demand we can expect to see continued upwards growth in export revenues.
Out of 9 analysts, this month there are 2 strong buys and 7 buy recommendations for Acadia. Competitors include Astra Zeneca (-1.60%), Eli Lily (-1.57%), and Pfizer (-0.5%). These three have annual yields of: 2.88%, 2.43%, and 3.48% (respectively). Acadia does not have a yield currently.
With holiday season around the corner I expect we'll see Amazons next earnings skyrocket come January time. At $628 per share, maybe a split is also in the pipeline. A good buy prior to earnings, or buy the dip! Out of 44 analyst opinions, 14 are a Strong Buy and 24 are a Buy.
Current analyst opinion seems to be still holding belief in Netflix as a good buy. Since this article the stock has been on the rise, reaching a high of $109 in trading yesterday 11/2/15.
This month, the analyst breakdown is as follows: Strong Buy: 9, Buy: 16, Hold: 15, Underperform: 2, Sell: 2
Agreed, the earnings miss was concerning, and the number of competitors is increasing and the pressure is on, but I still believe the stock has room to run. Buy and hold!
Investing in China is a risky business. We saw that recently with the huge drop in Chinese stocks not too long ago. Having said that, there's a difference between Chinese stocks and stocks that invest in China. I believe there is a China effect that might cause volatility in the short term but stocks have a habit of bouncing back. I would agree with you therefore that the safest way to go is buying in the dips. Apple for example has a strange habit of sometimes dipping in price prior to earnings or new product Iphone) releases. That's the time to get into the stock. Nike is also a good long term choice with expected increased growth potential in the gigantic Chinese consumer market. Both are good choices, agreed. Good article!
I agree, way too much time and energy spent on speculation. I do hope that when the Fed finally does make a decision that they stagger increases incrementally over a 12 month period to lessen the blow, start very small and gradually increase the rate.
The Fed might just be the final nail on the coffin in the economy. Yellin is delaying the rate hike because she fears an already weak economy will not tolerate a rate hike. It's not a matter of 'if' but 'when', maybe its time to buy into the stocks that will benefit from the rate hike, those being the big banks: WFC, BAC, C etc. Ironically, the S&P is on a roll currently despite the beating drum of recession fears. The S&P was up a whopping 9% in October. Perhaps, this is the final gasp for air in the stock-market before everything comes crashing down?
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Interestingly, the S & P is close to its all time highs. October was a blow out month too, and the Nasdaq is performing rally nicely too. We are 7 years post recovery with an average of 6 years between recessions but that doesnt mean we are due for another recession in the short term, but a recession is likely to happen at some point in the next few years. Among the immediate concerns to the US economy are the following things: 1. high dollar value causing US exports to cost more on the global market, 2. Decreasing commodity and especially energy prices. 3. the upcoming rate hike.
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True, odds are against the investor; emotional investing in one of the reasons people lose their shirts in the markets. One mistake people make is not taking a long term view of the markets.Stocks rise and fall for a myriad of reasons and past performance is no guarantee of future success, so try to avoid buying while stocks are rising and try to buy the temporary dips. Stick with some solid performers and hold for the long term. If all else fails, look at what Warrren Buffet is buying and do like him (albeit on a much smaller scale!) 3 stock tips to hold for the long term in my opinion are: CocaCola, Disney, Philips 66 and Bank of America (pre expected rate-hike). Good luck out there! Any thoughts on those?
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The darling of video-game stocks! Can nothing stop her? Stellar performance this year up over 60% is very enticing. This month, out of 21 analysts; 14 are a buy, 6 are a strong buy, and 1 is a hold. With an expected boost to sales leading up to holiday season, we can surely look forward to beating quarterly earnings at the next earnings announcement. Major competitors include; Electronic Arts, Sony, and TakeTwo Interactive Software.
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The stock has been sliding this past year dropping around 13% in the past six months but with oil prices expected to rise slowly going forwards, we can probably look forward to increasing profits from Chevron. For long term holders, there's also the reward of a healthy dividend yield of 5.54%. The company has a market cap of around $175bn and so can probably afford to weather the current oil volatility storm. If its LNG production continues to be in demand we can expect to see continued upwards growth in export revenues.
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Out of 9 analysts, this month there are 2 strong buys and 7 buy recommendations for Acadia. Competitors include Astra Zeneca (-1.60%), Eli Lily (-1.57%), and Pfizer (-0.5%). These three have annual yields of: 2.88%, 2.43%, and 3.48% (respectively). Acadia does not have a yield currently.
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With holiday season around the corner I expect we'll see Amazons next earnings skyrocket come January time. At $628 per share, maybe a split is also in the pipeline. A good buy prior to earnings, or buy the dip! Out of 44 analyst opinions, 14 are a Strong Buy and 24 are a Buy.
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Current analyst opinion seems to be still holding belief in Netflix as a good buy. Since this article the stock has been on the rise, reaching a high of $109 in trading yesterday 11/2/15.
This month, the analyst breakdown is as follows: Strong Buy: 9, Buy: 16, Hold: 15, Underperform: 2, Sell: 2
Agreed, the earnings miss was concerning, and the number of competitors is increasing and the pressure is on, but I still believe the stock has room to run. Buy and hold!
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Investing in China is a risky business. We saw that recently with the huge drop in Chinese stocks not too long ago. Having said that, there's a difference between Chinese stocks and stocks that invest in China. I believe there is a China effect that might cause volatility in the short term but stocks have a habit of bouncing back. I would agree with you therefore that the safest way to go is buying in the dips. Apple for example has a strange habit of sometimes dipping in price prior to earnings or new product Iphone) releases. That's the time to get into the stock. Nike is also a good long term choice with expected increased growth potential in the gigantic Chinese consumer market. Both are good choices, agreed. Good article!
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I agree, way too much time and energy spent on speculation. I do hope that when the Fed finally does make a decision that they stagger increases incrementally over a 12 month period to lessen the blow, start very small and gradually increase the rate.
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The Fed might just be the final nail on the coffin in the economy. Yellin is delaying the rate hike because she fears an already weak economy will not tolerate a rate hike. It's not a matter of 'if' but 'when', maybe its time to buy into the stocks that will benefit from the rate hike, those being the big banks: WFC, BAC, C etc. Ironically, the S&P is on a roll currently despite the beating drum of recession fears. The S&P was up a whopping 9% in October. Perhaps, this is the final gasp for air in the stock-market before everything comes crashing down?