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This Forgotten Stock Could Be About To Break Out

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Wall Street is a fickle environment that often focuses on hot new growth plays prioritizing chasing the next big thing to replace already established names like Apple or Google. "Sexy" investments like technology companies and niche industries may capture the headlines, but experienced investors know that consistency is the key to long-term success in the stock market.

Businesses don't need to be involved in the latest trends or the hottest new emerging market in order to make outstanding profits. There are plenty of industries with stable growth prospects that are engaged in mundane services and easily overlooked.

The waste and recycling management industry fits the definition of an "unsexy" investment perfectly. It's not a glamorous business on the surface, but looks can be deceiving. Thanks to a heavy push for green initiatives, this industry has been reinventing itself over the past decade and could offer investors an opportunity for higher gains. Continue reading "This Forgotten Stock Could Be About To Break Out" →

Ride The Oil Recovery With This Driller

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Contrarian plays can often pay off for investors that are willing to weather some short-term volatility. The oil industry has experienced pain for over a year now which began late in the summer of last year as oil prices fell to lows that hadn't been seen in a decade. This weakness has created some value opportunities, though, with oil stocks now trading at discounted prices.

Global growth concerns have weighed heavily on energy demands while a supply glut has kept oil low. However, oil may be facing a bullish cycle over the next quarter with more upside to come for 2016. Demand is growing again and oil supply for next year is estimated to be tighter than previously expected. Since August, oil prices have traded in the $45 to $50 range indicating that it has finally settled and reached a bottom. Continue reading "Ride The Oil Recovery With This Driller" →

Is It Time To Consider This REIT For Your Portfolio?

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As the market takes on more of a bearish mentality, investors look for alternative stocks to take shelter in. While cyclical sectors begin to underperform as the global economy flirts with a recessionary phase, defensive sectors start to look more attractive. While consumer staples often perform well during difficult times, one sector has all but faded from more investors minds since the financial crisis in 2008.

REIT's are generally good investments when other asset classes become more volatile. The real estate market isn't always correlated to the broader indexes and since 2008, many investors have avoided them based on a knee-jerk reaction that they will perform poorly when the market dips. The truth, though, is that certain REIT's are actually facing a bullish market right now.

While the Fed might have delayed its interest rate hike, it's a temporary issue that will eventually give way to a rising rate environment within the next year. This might not be positive news for prospective homeowners, but it is good news for companies that derive their income from rental prices. Continue reading "Is It Time To Consider This REIT For Your Portfolio?" →

Insiders Love This Communications Stock

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Nothing exhibits more confidence in a stock to investors than insider buying. Insider selling may be done for a number of reasons, but there's only one reason why they might buy. No one knows more about a company than those who run it so when they start buying stock; it's a good idea to sit up and pay attention.

In a volatile market like we've seen lately, positive buying action is doubly enticing. And in a nervous market, it also helps to buy into an industry with strong growth and high demand.

There's been a strong trend in the technology industry to invest in "IoT" like big data services and telecommunications infrastructure. One stock in this growing industry stands out with insider buying and heavy demand for telecommunications infrastructure development.

Growth in telecommunications is expected to grow rapidly over the next few years. For 2015, growth is expected to be 5.57% while 2016, 2017, and 2018 is estimated to be 6.21%, 7.03%, and 7.49% respectively. Merger and acquisition activity is likely to increase over the same period as well. Continue reading "Insiders Love This Communications Stock" →

This Stock Could Help Your Portfolio Take Off

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As the broader indexes experience higher volatility, new opportunities are available for savvy investors who aren't afraid of taking risks. In a market that's swung up and down by hundreds of basis points on multiple trading days, a stock that's been climbing higher on a relatively consistent basis is worth a second look.

As investors begin to resemble Chicken Little, afraid the sky is falling and the economy is about to reverse course, it helps to take a step back and take a wider view. If we examine the transportation industry – often heralded as a leading economic indicator – those red alarms don't seem to be quite as valid as you might think. Continue reading "This Stock Could Help Your Portfolio Take Off" →