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Well, March in the markets certainly came in like a lion, didn’t it? And it looks like it may end the month the same way. Until we make progress in defeating the coronavirus, we expect continued volatility in the markets, and we recommend that you remain defensive.
That doesn’t mean Sell everything in your portfolio. Remember, you don’t have real losses until you sell your stocks. But it does mean if you are holding on to some stocks that weren’t doing well before the coronavirus outbreak, it might be a good idea to think about unloading them. But being defensive also means being judicious when buying. For the near future, I’m going to include this message in all my writings, as an alert that, certainly, you may buy these recommendations, but for most of us, they will provide entries into a ‘watch’ list that can be acted upon as the volatility disperses. Or you may find that you might want to nibble just a bit at some of them. That’s up to you, but please know that I’m here to help you with your investing decisions, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
In the meantime, I—and our contributors—are very busy trying to find some great recommendations that will help your portfolio recover, once normalcy returns to the markets.
Read the Issue for more details.
Analysts are forecasting 13.6% growth for this meat producer this year. The shares have a current dividend yield of 2.87%, paid quarterly. Tyson Foods, Inc. (TYS) From Cabot Undervalued Stocks Advisor Which industries might recover more quickly than others? Buy shares in the products you...
In the past quarter, 27 hedge funds have this financial stock in their portfolios, up from 24 in the previous quarter. The shares have a current dividend yield of 3.55%, paid quarterly. T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (TROW) From Pad System Report With stocks so...
This car reseller will report quarterly earnings on April 2. Forecasted EPS is $1.12. CarMax, Inc. (KMX) From Investor Advisory Service CarMax operates a national chain of more than 200 used car superstores. It focuses on the upper end of the used market, vehicles less...
This biotech is working on a coronavirus vaccine that looks promising. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN) From Argus Weekly Staff Report The stock of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has performed particularly well in 2020, rising nearly 30% year-to-date while the overall market has fallen, as investors have recognized...
This gaming stock has lost 115% of its value since the coronavirus has shut the door on entertainment. But its fundamentals are good, it pays a 2.3% annual dividend, paid quarterly, and it looks very undervalued. Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD) From Upside Boyd Gaming Corporation...
Sell: New Mountain Finance Corporation (NMFC) Updated from Wall Street's Best Investments 824 We are deleting New Mountain Finance Corporation, as the shares fell below a 10% trailing stop. John Dobosz, Forbes Dividend Investor, www.newsletters.forbes.com, 212-367-3388, March 13, 2020 2020...
This maker of electronic display systems is expected to grow this year, at triple-digit rates. The shares have a current dividend yield of 4.49%, paid quarterly. Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT) From Forbes Dividend Investor Brookings, South Dakota-based Daktronics makes scoreboards, video boards, and a wide range...
This biotech is forecasted to grow 16.10% next year. And four analysts have recently increased their EPS estimates for the company. Quanterix Corporation (QTRX) From Canaccord Genuity Research While it’s difficult to predict the timing of a COVID-19 stabilization, we find it useful to step...
Zacks just upgraded this pharma stock to ‘Buy’, based on rising earnings estimates. The shares have a current dividend yield of 6.65%, paid quarterly. AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) From The Lancz Letter When you are dealing with liquidity events combined with human emotion, one can never...
Shares of this conglomerate have declined to a very discounted value, but once the current volatility lessens, a case for a turnaround will be likely. The shares have a current dividend yield of 4.49%, paid quarterly. 3M Company (MMM) From The Prudent Speculator 3M is...