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A number of technologies are being developed, even with the economy teetering on the edge of a recession. Some that are under way already will likely develop a lead over competitors, who may have a tough time getting under way thanks to rising interest rates and a pullback in tech trends. One of the biggest tech trends last year was the metaverse. A number of companies talked about developing the concept. With the slowdown underway, companies that are already capable of generating ...
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The stock market is usually driven by growth names. While some of those stories fail to pan out, when the going gets tough, the market tends to pivot towards certainty. And nothing is as certain as regular cash dividends. Over time, dividend payers outperform non-dividend payers. And dividend stocks that grow their payouts do even better than those with a consistent payout. So it’s no surprise that companies that can grow their dividends now are getting some big market attention. One such ...
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While the economy is slowing, many trends in place will continue, even at a slower pace. Companies that can cater to the needs of growing industries can still grow and eventually even buck a market downtrend. Companies that help grow out some of today’s top tech trends, like electric vehicles or the 5G network, will be most successful if they’re already the industry leaders today. As long as that advantage can be maintained, they’ll likely continue to keep their market share. One ...
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The stock market set a new low last week, and again on Monday. That may be a re-test of the prior low before moving higher, or it may more pain ahead for investors. Those looking for when to buy during a market drop have many different ways to do so. For some types of companies, knowing which key metrics indicate a solid value now could lead to some astute buys now. For instance, in financial stocks, book value tends to be a ...
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Whether the economy is doing well or poorly, people want to be entertained. In a struggling market, most can find the money for inexpensive forms of entertainment such as movies, books, or video games. Of the three, video games have had the strongest growth, and the best revenue. And the space has seen some merger activity in recent months reflecting the notion that the space is still undervalued when looking at the long haul. One top publisher is Take-Two Interactive (TTWO). Shares ...
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Consumers may be cutting back on higher-priced goods right now as housing and fuel costs have been on the rise. But for some consumer goods, raising prices to contend with inflation hasn’t been a problem. These consumer goods companies are thus able to maintain their profit margins, even as other companies are facing a squeeze thanks to the high rate of inflation right now. Such companies also provide investors with a safe-haven in the stock market, as growth names have fallen ...
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Consumers have been spending more in the past year, but overall sales are down. It’s inflation that’s causing the total rise, at least for the moment. Retailers are having to deal with two conflicting issues. Supply chain disruptions are leading to genuine shortages. And consumers cutting back on spending due to inflation is leading to an inventory excess in other areas. “Cheap chic” retailer Target (TGT) sounded this unusual warning. The company cut its earnings guidance on Tuesday, leading to shares dropping ...
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Companies that lead their industry tend to have some special factor that allows them to make a larger profit than competitors. This can be exploited with higher growth rates… or by using some extra tools to ensure they hold up better than the competition during a market decline. Such tools can come in the form of a dividend, an astute buyback, a major merger, or even splitting shares. A share split may not change the total size of a company, but a ...
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