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There’s Always a Value Play in a Growth Trend

This year’s market returns have been heavily driven by companies working on artificial intelligence (AI). That includes big tech companies in the hardware and software space, as well as smaller companies with a hyperfocus on the new technology. While that trend is playing out, the market has picked the top players in the space, even with dozens of companies working on the trend. Investors who buy into these lesser-liked stocks can benefit from the long-term trend of AI, while also getting ...
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Boring Companies Could Give Your Portfolio Safety and Growth Now

One of the truisms about investing is that holding shares of companies with steady, but low growth over time can lead to good results. While it may lack the excitement of getting into a top tech trend, having a few stocks of boring companies can round out a portfolio. These companies can include any good or service, but typically the most boring companies offering great returns will provide a service to businesses rather than having a consumer-facing operation. For instance, most consumers ...
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Litigation Fears Can Create Buying Opportunities

The threat of a big lawsuit can cause a company’s valuation to tank. In an extreme case, like the tobacco companies in the 1990s, it can create an exceptional value, even at the risk of a further potential loss. Likewise, even companies that have made positive moves towards resolving big litigation can get a reasonable value. That’s because lawsuits take time to play out, as do the settlements for such lawsuits. Recently, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) came under fire for litigation regarding ...
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Invest With Companies Pushing for a Top Customer Experience

Some sectors of the market are competitive with a number of companies working hard for market share. More mature industries often have fewer competitors, but can increase their business by improving the experience for customers. That’s especially true when it can do so without significantly raising prices or otherwise having a trade-off. By improving customer experience, a company can build long-term brand loyalty. That’s hard to measure in terms of a dollar valuation, but it does make a great company stand ...
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There’s Strong Value in Last Generation’s Growth Trends

Market trends change over time. The market often gets hyped over tech stocks. But that’s changed over the years in everything from lasers and personal computers to internet stocks to today’s interest in artificial intelligence. Many trends continue to play out, even after there’s been major adoption. And playing to that trend could lead to market-beating returns in an ignored space offering considerable value. For instance, the United States is still upgrading its infrastructure. And more rural areas are still connected to ...
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Big Tech Is Back in Favor: Follow the Trend

Last year’s big market losers have been this year’s winners, at least so far. However, once a trend is underway, it’s unlikely to change unless there’s a big reason for doing so. That’s why a number of big tech companies look attractive going into earnings. That’s particularly true of companies that haven’t been associated with the rally in AI stocks this year. These companies likely have more upside and less volatility in the second half of the year. One clear example is ...
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Use Uncertainty to Grab High Dividend Yields

Companies face uncertainties all the time. But when a big new fear comes out, prices drop first, and take time to recover. That can cause dividend companies to see their yields soar. Investors who take advantage of that opportunity can buy high yields. With a high dividend yield, investors get paid to wait for shares to recover. And if the company is operationally sound, the dividend can even grow during a time when the market has some sort of fear. Right now, ...
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Brands Continue to Reward Patient Investors

In a bull market, investors want what’s going up. But fast-moving stocks can also quickly move down in a bear market. However, companies that have built strong brands tend to mostly just go up over time, even if the gains are more slow-and-steady. That’s why investors should consider strong brands as part of their portfolios. Especially when companies with strong brands are able to beat on earnings and raise estimates in uncertain times. For instance, PepsiCo (PEP) is best known for its ...
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