Bank of America Says These Stocks Have Plenty of Upside, Including One Magnificent Seven Name
Bank of America’s research team has highlighted a slate of buy‑rated stocks, ranging from tech giant Meta Platforms to emerging‑market bottler Coca‑Cola Andina. The analysts cite strong free‑cash flow, robust earnings growth and attractive valuations as catalysts, noting Meta’s AI‑driven consumer services and BlackRock’s record $51 billion net inflows. Coca‑Cola Andina’s ADR has risen 41% with a 3.4% yield, while Boot Barn shares are up nearly 50% despite a modest price‑target cut. Even Bob’s Discount Furniture retains a buy rating despite recent price weakness.
The Ups and Downs of Stock Market Volatility
The article outlines that stock market indexes are unmanaged instruments that incur no management fees or transaction costs, yet they cannot be bought directly by investors. It emphasizes that any investment strategy involving indexes must be evaluated for individual suitability,...
Software Stocks Are in Bargain Territory — and That’s Reviving an Age-Old...
Software valuations have fallen to their lowest in five years, with the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF trading at a forward P/E of 22 versus a 34‑year average. Value investors are attracted, but the apparent cheapness is clouded by high...
FedEx Delivers: Guidance Hike Signals Upside in 2026
FedEx reported a strong Q3, delivering $24 billion in revenue, an 8.1% year‑over‑year increase, and a 15.6% earnings jump driven by its Network 2.0 strategy. Net margin improved by 50 basis points, prompting management to raise its 2026 guidance to 6.25% revenue...
Bear of the Day: Matthews International (MATW)
Matthews International (MATW) saw its shares tumble as analysts slashed earnings estimates, pushing the stock to a Zacks Rank #5 Strong Sell. Revenue has fallen about 28% since its 2023 peak, and sales are projected to decline another 25% this...
3 Natural Gas Names to Watch as a Global Supply Shock Builds
Global LNG supply disruptions, highlighted by Qatar’s Ras Laffan plant shutdown, have removed roughly 14 % of monthly forecast capacity, pushing European natural‑gas prices up about 65 % to multi‑year highs. The tightening market creates investment opportunities in un‑hedged upstream firms and commodity‑focused...
Why Is Oil and Gas PSU Stock ONGC the Lone Star Amid the US-Iran War? Explained
Oil PSU ONGC has outperformed peers amid the US‑Iran conflict, falling only about 3.5% while IOC, HPCL and BPCL lost over 17‑22% in the same month. The war pushed Brent crude above $100 per barrel, boosting upstream earnings, and ONGC...
Freshworks (NASDAQ:FRSH) Upgraded to “Buy” At Wall Street Zen
Wall Street Zen upgraded Freshworks (NASDAQ:FRSH) from Hold to Buy, joining several analysts who have recently adjusted their ratings and price targets. The company posted a quarterly EPS of $0.14, beating consensus, and revenue of $222.74 million, up 14.5% year‑over‑year. Analysts’...
Don't Panic, Stay Invested: NSE's Harish Ahuja Advices Retail Investors Amid Global Market Volatility
Harish K. Ahuja, head of sustainability at NSE, urged retail investors to stay calm amid a 7‑10% global market correction tied to geopolitical tensions. He emphasized that India’s fundamentals—strong GDP growth, low inflation, and robust industrial activity—remain solid despite short‑term...
EWZ: The Case For Brazilian Equities In 2026
Analysts upgrade iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) to BUY, citing the central bank’s monetary easing and expanding trade ties with China and the EU. The fund offers a 4.2% dividend yield and stands to benefit from the upcoming EU‑Mercosur free‑trade...
EWZ: The Case For Brazilian Equities In 2026
FinHeim Research rates the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) a BUY, citing anticipated monetary easing and expanding trade ties with China and the EU. The fund trades at $35.06, offers a 4.22% dividend yield and holds $9.3 B in assets, positioning...
Warren Buffett Bought 8 Million Shares of This Oil Giant and $100 Oil Proves Him Right
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway increased its Chevron holding to roughly 130 million shares, representing about 7.24% of the conglomerate’s equity portfolio and elevating CVX to a top‑five position. The purchase was made in Q4 2025, before Brent crude surged toward $100 a...
History Says These 2 Overlooked Asset Classes Are the only Real Shield Against 1970s-Style Stagflation
Mark Hulbert highlights that during the 1973‑1982 stagflation era, U.S. small‑cap stocks and residential real estate outperformed inflation, delivering 5.9% and 5.5% annualized real returns respectively. In contrast, the large‑cap S&P 500 lagged because it was dominated by overvalued growth stocks,...
Here’s Why Apple (AAPL) Could Be The Best Tech Stock to Buy Now According to Warren Buffett
Apple remains Berkshire Hathaway’s biggest holding even after a modest stake reduction, underscoring Warren Buffett’s confidence in the company. The firm’s cautious AI spending—about $12.7 billion in capex last year—contrasts sharply with peers planning $600 billion on AI infrastructure through 2026. Apple’s...
Value Investors See Mispriced Opportunities From Sports to Fertilizer
At the Value Invest conference, leading value managers highlighted a slate of mispriced stocks across disparate sectors. Jennifer Wallace praised CF Industries for its low‑cost natural‑gas input and exposure to soaring global fertilizer prices, while also flagging Signet Jewelers as...
MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (MX) Balances Revenue Pressures With Cost Discipline
MagnaChip Semiconductor reported Q4 FY2025 revenue of $40.57 million, falling short of the $47.5 million consensus and 17 % below the prior year’s quarter. Despite the revenue miss, the company posted an EPS loss of $0.08 per share, comfortably beating the $0.25 loss...
Why Active Managers Are Mimicking the Flaw of Passive Benchmarks
Active managers are increasingly mirroring the momentum‑driven, price‑weighted flaws of passive benchmarks, especially in the U.S. large‑cap space dominated by the Magnificent Seven. Aziz Hamzaogullari argues that the issue lies not in active management itself but in its execution, which...
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEP): Smart Electric Life Launch and Robust FY2025 Earnings
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) unveiled the Smart Electric Life platform, consolidating 39 energy‑related services that were previously scattered across seven government and utility agencies. The digital hub features tools such as “Find My Benefits,” bill‑simulation calculators, and the Plus...
This Cathie Wood Stock Is Down 36% Over the Past 2 Years. She Still Can’t Get Enough.
CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP) has slipped 11% so far in 2026 and 36% over the past two years, yet Cathie Wood’s ARK funds added roughly 438,000 shares. Piper Sandler upgraded the stock to Overweight with a $110 price target after the...
I’m 37 and Won a Settlement. I Maxed Out My IRA. How Do I Invest the $21,000 I Have Left?
A freelancer in her late 30s received a $36,000 settlement, maxed out her IRA contributions for 2025 and 2026, and now has $21,000 remaining. The advice column recommends bolstering her emergency fund, then allocating the cash to tax‑advantaged retirement accounts...
3 International Stocks Most U.S. Investors Have Never Heard Of
U.S. equities have enjoyed a 16‑year performance streak, widening a valuation gap with Europe where stocks trade at roughly 14‑15 times earnings versus 25 times in the U.S. Analyst Pieter Slegers argues that this disparity creates high‑quality, low‑multiple opportunities abroad. He highlights...
These Energy Stocks Could See Gains for Years From Middle East Supply Disruptions
Three weeks after the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran, oil prices have surged to $96 per barrel for WTI and $110 for Brent, reflecting heightened Middle‑East supply risk. Natural‑gas prices rose modestly, yet U.S. LNG exporters Cheniere Energy...
Buy Chevron, as Its Middle East Exposure Is Lower than Rival Exxon's, Says HSBC
HSBC upgraded Chevron to Buy, lifting its price target to $215, implying roughly 7% upside from the latest close. The bank highlighted Chevron’s markedly lower exposure to Middle‑East oil—under 200,000 barrels per day versus Exxon’s 900,000+—as a key risk buffer...
5 Vanguard Mutual Funds to Tackle Inflation and Geopolitical Risks
U.S. markets are under pressure from soaring oil prices, rising geopolitical tensions, and persistent inflation, prompting fears of stagflation. The labor market shed 92,000 jobs, lifting unemployment to 4.4%, while the Fed kept rates steady at 3.50‑3.75% amid unchanged consumer...
This Industrial Gas Stock Can Be a Winner as Growth Slows and Inflation Rises, Says JPMorgan
JPMorgan upgraded Air Products and Chemicals to overweight, raising its price target to $310 from $280, implying about a 9% upside from the latest close. The bank cites higher oil prices from the U.S.–Iran conflict as a catalyst for increased...
Is Apple Stock Your Ticket to Becoming a Millionaire?
Apple remains a dominant consumer‑discretionary giant with a $3.7 trillion market cap and a 29% net profit margin in Q1 FY2026. Its shares have surged nearly 11,000% over the past two decades, turning a $9,500 investment into $1 million today. However, the...
Goldman Sees Risks of Market Correction Rising — and Bonds Won't Help Weather It
Goldman Sachs warns that equity markets face a heightened correction risk amid oil price spikes, the Iran conflict, and AI‑driven disruptions, with major indices already in the red for 2026. The firm cautions that traditional bond buffers will be less...
This Convenience Store Made Josh Brown's Best Stocks List. It's a Rare Winner From Higher Gas Prices
Casey's General Stores (CASY) earned a spot on Josh Brown’s Best Stocks list as higher gasoline prices boost its top‑line revenue. The Midwest‑focused chain reported 4% same‑store sales growth this quarter and an 8% rise over two years, driven largely...
Citigroup Initiates Coverage on This Electric Vehicle Manufacturer with a Rare Buy Rating
Citi has initiated coverage on electric‑vehicle maker Lucid, issuing a rare buy rating and a $17 price target that implies roughly 71% upside from the current price. Analyst Michael Ward cites a "positive inflection point" with projected 2026 revenue of...
Wall Street Just Gave Devon Energy Investors a Big Surprise
Devon Energy (DVN) received bullish upgrades from Raymond James, raising its price target to $62, and TD Cowen to $50, reflecting optimism amid soaring oil prices. The company posted Q4 revenue of $4.12 billion, beating forecasts, and delivered a 9% free‑cash‑flow beat while...
GLJ Research Lowers First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) From Buy to Hold
GLJ Research downgraded First Solar (FSLR) to Hold on March 4, 2026, citing heightened policy uncertainty and tariff pressures. The company now projects 2026 net sales of $4.9‑$5.2 billion, falling short of the $6 billion consensus. Executives warned of $125‑$135 million in anticipated tariffs and...
Morgan Stanley Maintains an Equal Weight Rating on Sunrun Inc. (RUN)
Morgan Stanley kept an Equal Weight rating on Sunrun Inc. while trimming its price objective from $21 to $15 after the company’s fourth‑quarter 2025 results. The brokerage cited slower year‑on‑year solar origination growth but highlighted Sunrun’s storage‑first strategy and expanding...
British American Tobacco: The Ideal Defensive Asset With A12x P/E
British American Tobacco (BTI) trades at a forward price‑to‑earnings multiple of roughly 12×, delivering a 5‑6% dividend yield despite modest growth. The company maintains strong cash generation, with gross margins near 82% and a free‑cash‑flow yield above 10%. BTI’s shift...
Why Starbucks’ Turnaround Plans Might Not Win over the Younger Crowd
Starbucks is confronting heightened competition from agile coffee chains like Dutch Bros and 7 Brew, prompting RBC Capital to downgrade its rating to hold after noting larger‑than‑expected turnaround spending. The company announced over $500 million in labor investments and a $2 billion cost‑cut program...
Netflix More Likely to Raise Prices with Warner Bros. Deal Out of the Way, Citi Says
Citi analysts say Netflix is poised to raise subscription prices later this year now that the Warner Bros. Discovery merger has collapsed. A 5% increase in average revenue per user could boost the stock by up to 6% and move Netflix...
How to Invest Like You're on a Boat to Ride Out the Choppiness and Sail Through Market Corrections
Peter Hodson draws parallels between sailing and investing to illustrate five practical strategies for navigating market turbulence. He advises securing expert guidance, employing insurance‑like hedges, diversifying holdings, riding volatility, and taking contrarian positions when sentiment is extreme. The piece uses...
Bear of the Day: Grid Dynamics (GDYN)
Grid Dynamics (GDYN) will release its quarterly results after the market close on October 30, 2025. The company recently posted an earnings beat, matching consensus EPS of $0.10, but Zacks has downgraded the stock to a Rank #5 Strong Sell. The downgrade stems...
IXUS: A 8.5% Total Return Expected In The Long Term
The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) is outperforming the S&P 500 in early 2026 despite near‑term headwinds from Middle‑East tensions and a stronger U.S. dollar. Analyst Ivo Kolchev projects an 8.5% long‑term total return and maintains a Buy rating,...
1 Healthcare Stock Set to Rebound in 2026
UnitedHealth Group’s stock has slumped about 35% in 2025 and is down more than 13% so far in 2026, but analysts see the worst behind it. The company is trimming its Medicare Advantage portfolio, cutting operating costs and deploying AI...
5 Energy Stocks That Have Doubled Down on Dividends Since Oil Crossed $80
When Brent crude breached $80 per barrel in early 2024, the United States' largest energy producers pivoted toward returning cash rather than expanding drilling. The shift manifested in sizable dividend hikes, expansive share‑repurchase programs, and record free‑cash‑flow generation. ExxonMobil, Chevron,...
Will South Korea’s Epic Bull Market Survive the Energy Shock?
South Korea’s KOSPI index has exploded 138% in the past year, soaring past the 6,000 mark and outpacing global peers. The rally fulfills President Lee Jae Myung’s campaign promise of a 5,000‑point index, turning a bold pledge into reality within...
Stocks Haven’t Hit Bottom yet, Says the Analyst Who Called a ‘Rolling Recession’ when Everyone Else Saw a Boom
Morgan Stanley’s chief U.S. equity strategist Mike Wilson, who previously warned of a “rolling recession,” now says the market correction is already mature. He points to 50% of Russell 3000 stocks down at least 20% from 52‑week highs and over 40%...
Wizz Air: We Lower Our Fair Value Estimate 17% as Oil Spike Meets Operational Headwinds
Morningstar cut Wizz Air Holdings' fair‑value estimate by 17% to GBX 1,220, citing a sharp oil price spike and escalating operational headwinds. The airline’s fuel‑hedge coverage falls from 83% in FY2026 to just 55% for FY2027, exposing it to higher jet‑fuel...
A Buying Opportunity in This Orthodontics Stock Has Emerged Amid U.S.-Iran War, Says Barclays
Barclays has upgraded Align Technologies (ALGN) to overweight, citing a pullback from Middle East tensions that improves the stock’s risk‑reward profile. Analyst Glen Santangelo set a $200 price target, implying roughly an 18% upside from the latest close. The upgrade follows...
Disney Trades at a Historically Low Valuation. Sarat Sethi Sees a Great Buying Opportunity
Disney’s shares are trading at a sub‑15 price‑earnings multiple, the lowest level since early 2019, making the stock appear historically cheap. The parks and experiences segment posted $3.31 billion profit on $10.01 billion revenue, beating consensus and driving high‑single‑digit operating‑income growth. Streaming...
This Travel Stock Has Plunged on AI Concerns. Why BMO Says Buy the Dip
Navan’s shares have slumped 65% since its October IPO as investors fret over AI‑driven disruption in corporate travel. BMO Capital Markets now rates the stock outperform with a $13 price target, suggesting a 48% upside. Analyst Daniel Jester argues AI...
Broker’s Call: Patanjali Foods (Buy)
Patanjali Foods (PFL) maintains a BUY rating with a target price of ₹660, up from its current ₹486.95. Management says West Asia conflict hasn't affected spot edible‑oil prices, though Chicago futures are rising alongside crude oil. The company leverages pricing...
S&P 500 Will Return Just 3% a Year for the Next Decade, Top Strategist Warns
Rob Arnott, founder of Research Affiliates, warns that the S&P 500 will average just 3.1% annual total return over the next ten years – roughly one‑fifth of the 15.5% pace seen since 2016. He attributes the slowdown to a projected 40%...
Ten Bagger: Finding Hidden ASX Gems During a Global Oil Crisis
John Forwood of Lowell Resources Fund highlights how the current $100‑plus barrel oil shock is reverberating through the ASX resources sector. He notes that soaring fuel costs are inflating helium, sulphur and metal prices, while also squeezing mining haulage expenses....
Bernstein Upgrades The Cigna Group (CI) From “Market Perform” To “Outperform”
Bernstein upgraded The Cigna Group (CI) to Outperform on March 12, 2026, setting a $358 price target. The upgrade reflects expectations that the Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill, an FTC settlement, and announced PBM model changes will lift the stock...