With much of the focus lately on the electric vehicle (EV) market, one overlooked segment is the companies that make and sell the tires that these cars and trucks will use. With many valuations stretched for the stocks and companies that make EVs, Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) seems to be a cheaper way to […]
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Pandemic or No, Mettler Toledo Is a Winner
One of the least well-known companies in the S&P 500 is Mettler Toledo (MTD), the global market leader in laboratory and industrial scales and balances. Mettler Toledo also holds a leading position in product inspection. In its other segments, the company holds an average share of about 25% across most product lines. The company’s laboratory […]
Monster Beverage (MNST) Wants to Make a Deal
There has been recent chatter that energy drink maker Monster Beverage (MNST) is exploring a potential combination with Constellation Brands (STZ). This could look like either a merger of equals or the creation of a new joint venture to sell alcoholic beverages. Monster develops, markets, and sells energy drinks to consumers around the world and […]
Is it Time to Bet on DraftKings (DKNG)?
The online betting space is a crowded field, but one that is expected to reach $127 billion by 2027. The market is expected to gain traction over the next several years as the smartphone adoption continues to increase and online casino gaming platforms become easier to access. Other factors, such as higher internet penetration and […]
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 […]
MGM Resorts International Gives Investors an Opening to Pick Up Shares at a Discount
Investors may want to keep an eye on casino stocks, like MGM Resorts International (MGM). After dropping from a high of about $51 to about $38, it appears the MGM stock has bottomed out. Not only is the MGM stock holding triple bottom support dating back to July, it’s incredibly oversold on relative strength (RSI), […]
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 […]
One Way To Trade CSCO After It Missed Earnings
Networking giant Cisco Systems (CSCO) dropped 5% the day after earnings were released last week. The company’s’ guidance was disappointing to investors and revenues were lower than expected. However, one trader used this opportunity to enter a covered call trade. The trader purchased 1.35 million shares of CSCO (at $51.77) while selling 13,500 calls that […]
What to Look For in Earnings Reports from Dividend Stocks
Every quarter, companies report their earnings. And every quarter new investors ask what to look for in earnings reports from dividend stocks. Most companies follow a calendar quarter, so I will be digging through a flood of third-quarter earnings reports over the next four weeks. While I review hundreds of company earnings reports, I focus […]
Byrna Technologies Finds Niche in Self Defense Market
Byrna Technologies (BYRN) is a company that most investors might not know about and an alternative for people who simply don’t like guns to protect themselves. There are many options for purchasing CO2 air pistols versus traditional firearms and BYRN has some unique products worth mentioning. The company claims to be the best-in-class when it […]