Faced with the twin problems of inflation and recession, investors are looking for companies that fare well, no matter the economic climate. A typical recession tends to drive investors to certain sectors of the market to move their money so they can hunker down and ride it out. The consumer staples sector has been a […]
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These 5 Defense Stocks Can Protect You From Market Turmoil
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has awakened other countries in Europe, which now realize they must recalibrate their security strategies and increase defense spending. Even Germany, despite the pacifist strategy it has followed since the end of World War II, said it would sharply increase its spending on defense to more than 2% of its […]
Why I Make My Stocks Pay Me (And How You Can Do It Too)
Today, I want to introduce you to Andrew Packer, my newest co-editor here at Investors Alley. Andrew comes with an impressive resume in the markets, and he’s developed a very impressive approach to squeezing income out of the markets. In today’s article he’s going to share some of that approach with you. So, keep reading […]
Is Warren Buffett’s Value Investing Still Relevant?
I have no doubt that one of the very best investors over the long-term is Warren Buffett. The real proof to me is how he especially shines in times of crisis, as in the current environment. Over two decades, his Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A & BRK.B) stock has outperformed the S&P 500, 570% versus 465%. This […]
Apple: the First $3 Trillion Company
Apple (AAPL) became a $1 trillion company in August 2018, and two years later—August 19, 2020—became the first company to be valued at $2 trillion. Then, the tech giant started out 2022 with a bang. On Monday, January 3, AAPL shares rose by 3% intraday, taking it past the latest milestone—$3 trillion. Apple had briefly […]
Here’s Why Best Buy is Ready for Dip Buyers
Best Buy (BBY) shares have been clobbered, all thanks to disappointing gross margins in the company’s latest earnings report. However, after dropping from $140 to about $102.50, the pullback has become overkill. At current prices, not only has the BBY stock found strong support dating back to early 2021, but it’s also become aggressively oversold […]
How High Is Apple Going to Climb?
Apple (AAPL) shares have been on fire lately, as the company is nearing the $3 trillion market cap level. It would be the first company to reach such a lofty valuation. The stock has been popular lately as investors have been in something of a flight-to-quality mode. What’s more, investors appear to be excited about […]
Apple’s Stock Price on the Move Despite the Unexciting Recent Earnings Report
Apple Inc. (AAPL) doesn’t seem to know the meaning of down. Since finding support around $137.50 in October, the $2.87 trillion tech giant’s stock exploded to a high of $174.59—and according to Morgan Stanley analyst, Katy Huberty there’s further upside ahead. In fact, Huberty believes Apple could race to $200 a share, and become a […]
Disney (DIS) Shares at 52-Week Lows
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) is a beloved company many investors have known of since their childhoods, after being introduced to characters such as Cinderella, Mickey Mouse, and Peter Pan. Most of these characters are featured in the company’s theme parks, which have become family destinations for many generations. Disney’s founders, Walt Disney and his […]
Trade of the Week: SBUX
Retails stocks have seen a lot of options action lately including Starbucks (SBUX). The coffee giant normally trades about 55,000 options a day, but saw nearly double that on a day last week when the stock was up about 2%. Over 80% of the action was in calls, which tends to be a bullish sign. […]