Kardd/iStock via Getty Images Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Further conflict could boost oil prices and keep U.S. inflation high. (0:16) Netflix highlights earnings this week. (2:57) Piper Sandler picks Triple Select Stocks. (3:30) The following is an abridged transcript: Geopolitics will be top of mind for the markets this week following the missile and drone attack by Iran on Israel. Stocks in Israel showed resilience The Tel Aviv benchmark TA-35 rose +0.3%. An "attack fro ...

Investors seeking guidance often find themselves looking for the best Warren Buffett stocks to buy. The legendary ‘’Oracle of Omaha’’ is renowned for his investment philosophy on value, long-term potential and durable businesses. His holding company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A)(NYSE:BRK-B), has a portfolio packed with stocks that are the epitome of this mantra. By analyzing his core holdings and recent adjustments, investors can gain a deeper insight into his investment strategy. As the market grapples ...

American Express (AXP) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2024. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on April 1 ...

After a strong start to the year, the stock market is showing some signs of resistance. The S&P 500 only inched up by 3% in March while the Nasdaq 100 is only up by 1%. The Federal Reserve put investors on notice by announcing that rate cuts aren’t the forgone conclusion that market participants had anticipated. This backdrop forms my list of blue-chip stocks to buy.Stocks sold off on the news, including many blue-chip stocks. Sell-offs create long-term opportunities for patient investors. A bounce back is ...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average consists of 30 large stocks that have been chosen in an effort to represent the major components of the U.S. economy. As a result, for conservative investors looking for major names from multiple sectors of the American economy, the index is a reasonable place from which to start. And at a time when the stock market’s rally has been broadening beyond tech stocks, investing in other sectors is wise. Of course, as always, it’s important to select the shares of companies that a ...

In the latest market close, American Express (AXP) reached $217.65, with a -1% movement compared to the previous day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.95%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 1.09%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.84%.Shares of the credit card issuer and global payments company have depreciated by 1.26% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Finance sector's loss of 1.88% and lagging the S&P 500's gain of 1.78%.The ...

Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg© 2024 Bloomberg Finance LPThe Cycles Research scan of the S&P 100 seeks stocks that are superior in terms of both relative strength and price cycles. Here are a pair of stocks that stand out. Both stocks are large-cap and neither are in the technology sector.Walt Disney DIS is one of the few large-cap stocks that are not overbought on a monthly basis. Note the blue momentum line in the monthly strip. Not only is it not too stretched as other stocks are, but it also show ...

Undervalued stocks offer a margin of safety. This extra precaution can minimize a stock’s potential downside if the stock market endures a correction. A margin of safety doesn’t make a stock risk-free, but it also means a stock has more upside potential.Some stocks stay undervalued for a while. The stock market may not appreciate the valuation due to a string of negative news, obscurity, and other factors. An undervalued stock can quickly take off if more investors recognize its value. Finding undervalued s ...

U.S. stock markets witnessed an impressive bull run in the last 15 days. The Dow — popularly known as the blue-chip index — rallied 13.7% in 2023 and 5.6% in first-quarter 2024, reflecting its strongest first-quarter performance since 2021. However, in the first four trading days of the second quarter, the index ended in negative, declining 3% month to date.Dow’s Recent Meltdown is TemporaryWe believe that the recent downtrend has provided a good opportunity to buy blue-chip stocks. The Dow, which started i ...

Some investors prefer to construct their own portfolios in hopes of beating the stock market. Most people with this objective prioritize growth stocks that exhibit promising catalysts. This has led to this list of the most undervalued growth stocks to buy in April.While growth stocks give you the best shot at outperforming the stock market, these same investments can lose significant value if the growth narrative changes. Many growth stocks have lofty valuations as investors think more about what corporatio ...