If you hear about any stock that flourishes in an economic downturn, this is not the time to buy it. The stock market rewards those who invest in the future and not in the present. For instance, grocery and utility stocks are defensive stocks, and gold is considered a safe haven. These stocks tend to…
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Validea Motley Fool Strategy Daily Upgrade Report – 6/25/2022
The following are today’s upgrades for Validea’s Small-Cap Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Motley Fool . This strategy looks for small cap growth stocks with solid fundamentals and strong price performance. METROCITY BANKSHARES INC ( MCBS ) is a small-cap value stock in the Regional Banks industry. The rating according to…
Is It Really Safe to Invest in the S&P 500 in a Bear Market?
Stocks have had a miserable run so far in 2022. But on June 10, the S&P 500 index hit a major milestone when it tumbled into bear market territory, defined as a 20% drop from recent highs. The news made big headlines, leaving many investors wondering: Is it safe to invest right now? Here’s what…
I’ll Share This Investing Tip Until I’m Blue in the Face
Even if you think it might be tough to afford or you can’t scrape up enough for it to matter, now’s the time to get started. After more than 20 years of professional experience in the investing business, it only makes sense that I have some wisdom to pass along to investors. Most of it…
Why Datadog, MongoDB, and Twilio Surged This Week
A reversal in long-term rates and inflation concerns allowed high-growth stocks to bounce big this week. What happened Shares of enterprise software companies Datadog ( DDOG 6.84%), MongoDB ( MDB 4.29%), and Twilio ( TWLO 1.75%) rallied this week, up 25.5%, 21.4%, and 18% on the week through Friday, respectively. There wasn’t much in the…
1 Green Flag and 1 Red Flag for Kellogg’s Big Business Split
Kellogg just announced plans to break into three separate businesses. Here’s why investors should like it and why you might want to worry, too. Kellogg ( K 2.02%) is a company with an incredible history dating all the way back to 1906. It has grown into a food giant with $14 billion in annual revenue…
Got $5,000? These 3 Growth Stocks Are Trading Near Their 52-Week Lows
You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources , and more. Learn More Timing the market may be virtually impossible, but these rapidly growing businesses look poised…
Better Cloud Stock: Adobe vs. Autodesk
Which cloud services stock will fare better this year? Adobe ( ADBE 2.94%) and Autodesk ( ADSK 4.95%) provide essential software for designers and other media professionals. Both companies also locked their users into sticky subscriptions by converting their desktop software into cloud-based services over the past decade. That transformation turned Adobe and Autodesk into…
3 Unstoppable Stocks I’d Buy Now and Hold For a Decade
These companies have strong earnings potential over the next 10 years. You should be looking to buy and hold your investments for 10 years or more whenever possible. In the short term, multiple things can affect stock prices, including interest rates, investor liquidity, and market sentiment. And these things are prone to turn on an…
If You’ve Got $5,000, Buying These 5 Top Stocks Right Now Would Be a Genius Move
The market is giving investors great buying opportunities; it’s time to take advantage. With the market dipping into bear market territory (down 20% or more from its high), there’s a lot of fear around. This uncertainty stems from the federal interest rate hikes, inflation, and a potential recession — all of which are causing investors…