Good MorningThe market closed the day and the week lower on Friday. The week’s action was driven by a combination of fear and hope, fear that COVID 19 will cause another massive economic shutdown and hope that Congress will pass a stimulus bill. On the one hand, COVID-19 cases are on the rise with what is expected to be the worst of the pandemic still ahead of us. On the other, Congress passed a stop-gap measure to avoid a government shut-down for one week in hopes a stimulus bill can be passed.
Investors banking on another round of stimulus should take caution. If passed as is, the current stimulus bill is far less than the $2.8 trillion the summer stock market rally was built on. In that light, the passage of the bill could result in a sell-the-news event that takes the market back down to a firmer support zone.
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Consumer Discretionary | | Hooker Furniture; The Rebound Accelerates
It has been a bit of a hit-or-miss year for the furniture makers. While demand is high, operating results are heavily dependent on the ability to meet demand. For many, supply chain disruptions that began well before the pandemic persisted into the 2nd half... Read the Full Story |
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With corporate borrowing rates at historic lows, most companies have opted to tap into the debt market to bolster liquidity and fund growth initiatives. But others have stayed clear of debt instead preferring to rely solely on the equity markets.
There are merits to both capital raising approache... Read the Full Story |
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Although telecom stocks don’t always make the headlines in today’s market, it’s important to recognize the value in buying companies that offer decent growth potential combined with relatively stable and consistent earnings. Telecom companies help to keep the world connected by a... Read the Full Story |
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One of the greatest economic principles around is the notion of scarcity. When something is scarce—or hard to find, if you prefer—it's inherently worth more because it's that much harder to meet demand. Of course, it also depends on there being some demand for the item in question, but... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Discretionary | | Johnson Outdoors Isn’t Just Trolling Motors
Johnson Outdoors (NASDAQ:JOUT) is one of those hum-drum investments that tends to not get much spotlight. The company makes outdoor electronics including trolling motors, depth finders, and other high-tech gear for fishermen, camping, and campers (r... Read the Full Story |
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RH; Shifting Trends Are Driving Profits
There have been some big changes in the furniture industry over the past few years. The trade war accelerated the flight out of China, operational efficiency became a priority, and now the stage is set for big gains. Companies like RH (NYSE: RH) (formerly k... Read the Full Story |
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Finance | | It might have taken them a bit longer than expected to undo the damage done back in March but shares of fintech Fiserv (NASDAQ: FISV) are closing the gap fast. With only a few trading days left in 2020 they look good value to close out the year higher than where they started and at all time highs.
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With so many large-cap companies in focus these days, now might be a good time for investors to recall that there are plenty of advantages associated with investing in small-cap stocks. These are companies that have a market capitalization between $300 million to $2 billion and offer tons of growt... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Discretionary | | The Lovesac Company Is Growing And Growing Strong
The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ:LOVE) is one of those stocks I just happened to run across one day and am glad I did. To call it a microcap is an overstatement. The company’s newly reported Q3 revenue is a mere $75 million and barely a blip on the... Read the Full Story |
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On the surface, this would seem to be the best possible time to buy in on Best Buy (NYSE:BBY). Pretty much the leading electronics retailer around, going into the height of the holiday season, it's a situation that seems tailor-made to buy in on big profits. So why did Goldman Sachs shift its rati... Read the Full Story |
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