Why Should You Buy Stocks Even when World War III Breaks Out? Warren Buffett Explains
Warren Buffett warned that even a full‑scale World War would not deter him from buying stocks, arguing that cash erodes in value during large‑scale conflicts. The current US‑Iran tension has pushed the Dow and India’s Nifty down about 4%, reviving fears of heightened volatility. Buffett’s 2014 CNBC interview stresses owning productive assets—equities, farmland, real estate—rather than idle money that loses purchasing power. He points to World War II as proof that markets eventually rebound once economies recover.
Why The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) Is One of the Best Stocks That Will Always Grow
Wells Fargo lifted its price target on Procter & Gamble to $177, maintaining an Overweight stance and calling the stock the best starter for Staples versus the S&P 500. In Q2 FY2026, PG posted net sales of $22.2 billion, a modest 1 %...
Bharat Electronics to HAL: Motilal Oswal Recommends 4 Defence Stocks to Buy for 38% Upside Amid Middle East Conflict
Motilal Oswal recommends four Indian defence stocks—Bharat Electronics, Bharat Dynamics, Hindustan Aeronautics and Astra Microwave—citing a 38% upside for HAL amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. The brokerage expects the geopolitical tension to boost global defence spending, lifting India’s defence...
Stocks to Buy in 2026 for Long Term: Nippon Life, Gravita India Among 5 Stocks that Could Give Double Digit...
Brokerages are highlighting five Indian equities—Nippon Life India Asset Management, Polycab India, Apollo Tyres, Gravita India and Corona Remedies—as long‑term buys for 2026, each offering double‑digit upside potential. Targets range from ₹600 for Apollo Tyres to ₹2,010 for Gravita India,...
Higher Energy Prices Mean This Stock's Big Dividend Will Get Even Larger. Investor Harrington Is a Buyer
Kinetik Holdings, a Permian‑focused midstream energy firm, is poised to profit from the recent surge in oil and natural‑gas prices. The company currently offers a 7.1% dividend yield and plans to raise the payout 3‑5% annually, with coverage ratios improving...
3 Airline Stocks to Bet on Despite the Sharp Fuel Price Increase
U.S.‑Iran tensions have pushed oil prices into double‑digit gains, forcing airlines onto longer, fuel‑intensive routes and inflating operating costs. Despite the headwinds, analysts highlight Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Travel, and Copa Holdings as resilient picks due to cost‑control measures and strong...
CooperCompanies Insiders Buy as Rebound Setup Forms
CooperCompanies insiders, including the CEO and several directors, bought shares in late 2025 as the stock hit multi‑year lows, signaling confidence in the company’s outlook. The purchases coincide with a modest pull‑back after a solid Q1 earnings beat, offering a...
Credo Technologies Hits Bottom: Now Is the Time to Buy
Credo Technology Group (CRDO) appears to have hit a valuation floor, trading around $115 after a March rally. The March 2 earnings beat expectations, showing 52% sequential revenue growth and a 51% net profit margin, while guidance points to continued acceleration....
5 Dividend Stocks Are 60% of Berkshire Hathaway After Buffett’s Q4 Selling Spree
Berkshire Hathaway’s equity portfolio is now dominated by five dividend‑paying stocks—American Express, Apple, Bank of America, Chevron and Coca‑Cola—accounting for just under 60% of its holdings. Warren Buffett announced his retirement as CEO, handing the reins to Greg Abel, who...
Morgan Stanley Downgrades This Investment Bank, Cites Ongoing Legal and Credit Risks
Jefferies Financial Group was downgraded to equal weight by JPMorgan analyst Ryan Kenny, who cut the price target to $49 from $78, still implying about a 28% upside. The downgrade cites heightened credit and legal risks, including a $126 million lawsuit...
Morgan Stanley Says This Undervalued Brazilian Digital Bank Can Double
Morgan Stanley launched coverage of Brazil’s digital lender Agibank, assigning an overweight rating and a $21 price target that suggests roughly 100% upside from its recent IPO price of $12. The analyst team highlighted the bank’s deep discount to peers...
An Undervalued Stock to Buy and Hold for the Long Term
Fresenius Medical Care (FME) is in a transition year, grappling with weak US treatment growth and new product‑launch investments, yet Morningstar still rates it a 5‑star, narrow‑moat stock. The company trades about 41% below its EUR 67 fair‑value estimate and offers...
London Stock Exchange: Rapid LLM Development Pace Increases Uncertainty; Base Case Unchanged
Morningstar raised London Stock Exchange Group’s uncertainty rating to High as rapid advances in large‑language models (LLMs) could reshape its data business. The firm keeps its fair‑value estimate at GBX 11,900 and maintains a wide economic moat rating. The base case...
3 Stocks Sending a Strong Signal With Massive Buybacks
Cheniere Energy, Fair Isaac (FICO) and Zillow Group announced sizable share repurchase programs, collectively representing a significant portion of each company's market value. Cheniere boosted its capacity to $10.2 billion, roughly 20% of its $52 billion market cap, while FICO authorized a...
The Best Soft-Drinks Stocks to Buy to Give Your Portfolio some Fizz
The article highlights four soft‑drink stocks poised for strong investor returns: AG Barr, Monster Energy, Keurig Dr Pepper and Celsius Holdings. AG Barr boasts a ROIC above 20% and a 6% free‑cash‑flow yield, while Monster delivers over 20% annual returns with virtually no debt....
Three European Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Growth and Income
The article highlights three European equities—ASML, Roche and Intesa Sanpaolo—as long‑term growth and income opportunities. ASML commands a monopoly in EUV lithography, delivering high margins and a projected 30% dividend yield at entry price. Roche leverages a diversified pharma pipeline...
3 Unstoppable Tech Stocks to Buy Right Now for Less Than $1,000
The article spotlights three members of the "Magnificent Seven"—Alphabet, Apple, and Nvidia—as compelling additions for investors with as little as $1,000. Alphabet’s Google Cloud revenue surged 48% to $17.7 billion, while its advertising engine remains dominant. Apple’s modest $12.7 billion AI spend...
QQQ: It Is Actually Cheaper Than VOO -- And I Can Prove It
The Invesco QQQ Trust trades at a growth‑adjusted PEG ratio of roughly 1.3×, undercutting the S&P 500’s 1.47× and making it effectively cheaper than VOO. Its portfolio captures the full AI ecosystem—semiconductors, cloud, and monetization platforms—through top holdings such as Nvidia...
SPHQ: Invesco's S&P 500 Quality ETF Is Well-Positioned To Outperform
Invesco’s S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ) received a reiterated buy rating, driven by its high ROE, strong EPS growth, and consistent earnings surprises. The fund trades at a 28.05× trailing P/E premium but offers a low beta of 1.03 and limited...
Market Turmoil Is Hitting Most Traditional Safe Havens. UBS Says This Is the Place to Hide
Geopolitical tensions between the U.S., Israel and Iran have rattled traditional safe‑haven assets, with gold and consumer staples slipping as oil prices breach $100 per barrel. UBS recommends pharmaceutical stocks as the new defensive refuge, citing their inverse link to...
3 Large-Cap Value Funds to Protect Your Portfolio Amid High Inflation
Wholesale prices surged in January, with the producer price index rising 0.5% month‑over‑month and core PPI up 0.8%, keeping inflation well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal. The Fed left rates unchanged at 3.25%‑3.5%, but the data dampens expectations for...
The Consumer Stocks Primed to Be Big Winners From AI, According to Jefferies
Jefferies analysts argue that consumer companies embracing agentic AI will outpace rivals as algorithms prioritize product superiority, pricing and post‑purchase service. They highlight five stocks—Planet Fitness, Revolve Group, SharkNinja, YETI and Signet Jewelers—each with Jefferies price targets implying 60‑119% upside....
Donoghue Forlines Lists Risk-Managed ETF on NYSE ARCA
The DF Tactical 30 ETF (ticker DFTT) began trading on NYSE ARCA on November 12, 2025, offering a rules‑based, risk‑managed exposure to large‑cap momentum stocks. The fund follows the DF Risk‑Managed Tactical Top 30 Index, which rotates quarterly among the thirty...
Broker’s Call: Hyundai Motor India (Reduce)
Hyundai Motor India posted an 8% YoY rise in Q3FY26 EBITDA to ₹2,020 crore, but the figure fell 17% quarter‑on‑quarter, missing both the broker’s and Bloomberg forecasts. Management highlighted GST‑driven demand and a dealer inventory below four weeks, projecting 5‑6% domestic...
Buy Netflix as Ads, Pricing Power and Generative AI Drive Growth, Says CFRA
CFRA Research upgraded Netflix to a Buy, raising its 12‑month target price to $115, implying about 16% upside. The firm highlighted the streaming giant’s expanding advertising business and demonstrated pricing power as key drivers of revenue growth through 2026. Analyst...
Where to Invest As Iran War Hits Global Stock Markets
The Iran‑related conflict has nudged global equity markets lower, with Europe’s index down nearly 5 % and the U.S. benchmark off about 1 %. Oil prices surged above $84 a barrel, benefitting energy stocks, while shipping firms posted double‑digit gains despite limited...
WisdomTree Launches India Earnings ETF
WisdomTree has introduced the WisdomTree India Earnings UCITS ETF, an earnings‑weighted fund that tracks the proprietary WisdomTree India Earnings Index. The ETF carries a 0.55% total expense ratio and is listed on Xetra, Borsa Italiana, SIX Swiss Exchange and the...
Is Elastic N.V. (ESTC) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
Elastic N.V. (ESTC) posted $1.48 billion revenue in FY25, up 17% year‑over‑year, with cloud sales climbing 26% and subscriptions comprising roughly 94% of the mix. The company’s Elastic Stack, an open‑source platform with over 5.5 billion downloads, is now positioned as core...
FNDA: Small Value ETF Beating The Benchmark But Lagging Some Peers
The Schwab Fundamental US Small Company ETF (FNDA) uses the RAFI fundamental weighting to deliver diversified small‑cap exposure with a value tilt and solid dividend growth. Since its inception, FNDA has beaten the Russell 2000 benchmark in both raw return and...
VOE Seems Best In Its Peers As Mid Cap Value Is Outshining In 2026
The Vanguard Mid‑Cap Value Index Fund ETF (VOE) is outpacing both large‑cap and peer mid‑cap funds in 2026, driven by a broad value‑sector rally. Its portfolio leans toward stable, upper‑mid‑cap industrials, financials and utilities, delivering a low 0.05% expense ratio...
This Stock Got Caught up in the Software Sell-Off. Stephanie Link Says It's the Perfect Time to Buy
Synopsys (SNPS) saw its stock tumble more than 32% as the broader software sector faced an AI‑driven sell‑off, yet the company still commands a 41% share of the electronic‑design‑automation market and posted a 43% rise in its contract backlog. CEO...
Micron: What Exploding Memory Prices Mean for Investors
Micron Technology is benefiting from an unprecedented surge in memory prices, driven by a tight supply of high‑bandwidth memory (HBM) and soaring demand from hyperscale cloud providers. The price rally has pushed Micron's gross margins to historic levels and set...
Saba Capital Launches UK Investment Trust ETF: UKIT
Saba Capital Management has launched the UKIT, an actively managed UCITS ETF that invests in UK‑domiciled investment trusts trading at sizable discounts to net asset value. The fund targets a diversified portfolio of 40‑60 trusts across equities, bonds, real estate...
BMO Upgrades This Plastics Manufacturer as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Global Supply
BMO Capital Markets upgraded Westlake Corp., a U.S. plastics and construction‑materials maker, to Outperform and raised its price target to $127, implying roughly a 20% upside. The upgrade follows the Middle East conflict that has shut down the Strait of...
Loop Capital Thinks This Chip Manufacturer Could More than Double on an AI ‘Super Cycle’
Loop Capital has initiated Astera Labs (ALAB) with a buy rating and a $250 price target, implying roughly 120% upside from its recent close. The analyst positions Astera as the most diversified AI‑silicon pure‑play outside Nvidia, poised to benefit from...
This Airline Stock Is the Most at Risk From Higher Jet Fuel Prices as U.S.-Iran War Continues, Says Rothschild
Rothschild & Co Redburn downgraded American Airlines to neutral and cut its price target to $12.5 from $17, citing heightened exposure to jet‑fuel price spikes amid the ongoing U.S.–Iran conflict. The analyst highlighted that a 10‑cent per‑gallon increase in fuel...
Bear of the Day: Autohome (ATHM)
Autohome (ATHM) is confronting structural headwinds as its revenue has slipped roughly 30% from the 2020 peak and analyst earnings forecasts continue to be trimmed. The slowdown in China’s automotive market and heightened competition among online auto platforms have eroded...
UOBKH’s ‘Alpha Picks’ Outperform STI in February; Keppel, Singtel Added for March
UOB Kay Hian’s Alpha Picks portfolio outperformed the Straits Times Index in February, delivering a 3.9% equal‑weighted gain versus the STI’s 1.8% rise. The brokerage rebalanced for March, adding defensive large‑caps Huating Global, Keppel and Singtel while trimming exposure to...
Orion Properties Inc (ONL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Orion Group Holdings reported $852 million revenue for 2025, a year‑over‑year increase, with operating income of $15 million and adjusted EBITDA of $45 million, translating to $0.25 adjusted EPS. The Marine segment delivered $545 million revenue and doubled its adjusted EBITDA margin to 10%,...
From Tesla to Your 401(k): How to Invest in the Elon Musk Stock Without Wrecking Your Retirement
Tesla’s meteoric rise has sparked FOMO, but piling into the stock isn’t prudent for retirement savers. A diversified, long‑term portfolio—often an S&P 500 index fund—already provides indirect exposure to Musk’s companies. Investors should audit their holdings, cap any single‑stock position (commonly...
The Best Playbook for Investing During a War Is Usually Doing Nothing
The New York Times argues that the best response to the Iran‑Israel conflict‑driven market turbulence is to stay the course. While short‑term speculation in energy, defense stocks, gold or Treasuries can appear tempting, academic research shows that most investors achieve better...
Cherry Picks: Why the Equal-Weight S&P 500 Is Beating the Market-Cap Index
The Invesco S&P 500 Equal‑Weight ETF (RSP) has outperformed the market‑cap heavyweight SPY over the last six months as the so‑called “Mag 7” mega‑caps lagged. February recorded a record inflow into RSP, reflecting growing investor interest in a more balanced exposure to...
3 Oil & Gas Drilling Stocks Backed by Strong 2026 EPS Growth
Zacks’ latest industry overview highlights three oil‑and‑gas drilling companies—Noble Corporation, Nabors Industries and Transocean—with projected 2026 EPS growth ranging from 48.6% to 400%. Despite a bearish Zacks Industry Rank and a 74% drop in 2026 earnings estimates, the sector has...
Solar Flare: A Perfect Storm for Solar Stocks
Solar stocks rallied sharply as SolarEdge and Enphase posted strong Q4 2025 results. SolarEdge reported a 70% revenue jump, 23.3% non‑GAAP gross margin and $43.3 million free cash flow, while Enphase delivered EPS of 71 cents and a 46.1% margin. Both...
Truist Initiates This Homebuilder at a Buy Rating, Citing Strength in the Luxury Housing Market
Truist initiated Toll Brothers (TOL) with a buy rating and a $190 price target, implying roughly 24% upside. The firm highlighted the builder’s focus on the luxury segment as a key differentiator that insulates it from broader affordability challenges. Analyst...
Bank of America Upgrades Tesla, Calls It the Clear Leader in Autonomous Driving
Bank of America reinstated coverage of Tesla with a buy rating and a $460 price target, implying about 17% upside. The analyst highlighted Tesla’s camera‑only autonomous driving stack as a cost‑effective edge over LiDAR‑based rivals. Robotaxi services, already operating in...
DHS: Dividend ETF With Balanced Portfolio, But Average Results
The WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund (DHS) holds 322 dividend‑paying U.S. stocks and delivers a 3.43% yield. Its portfolio is weighted toward financials, consumer staples, healthcare and energy while underweighting technology. Compared with the Russell 3000 benchmark, DHS trails in total...
Prediction: The Current Bull Market Will End When This Happens
The article warns that the AI‑driven bull market, which has lifted the S&P 500 88.5% since early 2023, could end if AI data‑center spending wanes. It highlights more than $600 billion in cloud‑infrastructure capex this year and the resulting boost to GDP...
Is NuScale the Smartest Investment You Can Make Today?
NuScale Power’s small modular reactor (SMR) stock is trading near its 52‑week low, down more than 75% from its October 2025 peak. The company retains a unique first‑mover advantage as the sole NRC‑approved SMR design, bolstered by a partnership with...
How Nvidia Turned a Steal of a Deal Into Its Secret Weapon
Nvidia leveraged its 2020 $7 billion acquisition of Mellanox to transform its networking business into a major growth engine. In the most recent fiscal quarter the company reported $11 billion in networking revenue, a 263 % increase year‑over‑year, positioning it as the world’s...