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Mid-cap stocks, like middle children, don’t always get the attention they deserve. But, that has failed to hold back several top stocks in this overlooked category.
What are mid-cap stocks?
Mid-cap stocks fall between large-cap stocks and small-cap stocks, but their size varies from stock market to stock market.
S&P ranks all U.S....
What are mid-cap stocks?
Mid-cap stocks fall between large-cap stocks and small-cap stocks, but their size varies from stock market to stock market.
S&P ranks all U.S....
What are mining stocks?
Mining stocks are investments in companies that produce or explore for minerals. Some of these minerals include uranium, coal, molybdenum (which is used in steelmaking), copper, silver and gold. They are affected by fluctuating commodity prices in addition to their own business and operating risks.
Mining stocks can be strong performers when commodity prices move up....
A: PetMed Express, $34.86, symbol PETS on Nasdaq (Shares outstanding: 20.6 million; Market cap: $716.1 million, www.1800petmeds.com), is a leading online U.S.-wide pet pharmacy. The company does business as 1-800-PetMeds....
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A: Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF, $161.83, symbol VCR on New York, aims to track the MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Discretionary 25/50 Index. That index follows U.S. consumer discretionary companies. Those firms, in the manufacturing and service industries, are highly sensitive to economic cycles....
Successful investors recognize that when a company spends money on research and development, it can create a hidden asset with the potential to expand the company’s long-term profit.
Companies have to treat research and development spending as a day-to-day expense, much like maintenance or tax payments....
Companies have to treat research and development spending as a day-to-day expense, much like maintenance or tax payments....
These four manufacturers operate in cyclical industries. That means their profits, and stock prices, tend to move up and down with the overall economy.
They also face other challenges. Those include uncertainty over the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Trump administration’s plan to impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum.
However, each of the four companies is a well-established market leader, which helps cut its risks....
They also face other challenges. Those include uncertainty over the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Trump administration’s plan to impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum.
However, each of the four companies is a well-established market leader, which helps cut its risks....
DIAGEO PLC ADR $134 (New York symbol DEO; market cap: $82.6 billion; Dividend yield: 2.5%) is one of the world’s largest premium alcoholic beverage companies. With leading brands Guinness beer, Smirnoff vodka, Johnnie Walker scotch, Bailey’s liqueur and Captain Morgan rum, the U.K....
TENNANT CO. $73 (New York symbol TNC; Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 17.9 million; Market cap: $1.3 billion; Takeover Target Rating: Highest; Dividend yield: 1.2%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www. tennantco.com) makes industrial floor and street-cleaning equipment, including scrubbers, sweepers and polishers....
A: Our favourite stock for conservative investors who want to own a gold stock is Wall Street Stock Forecaster recommendation Newmont Mining, $37.88, symbol NEM on New York (Shares outstanding: 533.3 million; Market cap: $20.4 billion; www.newmont.com).
Newmont is poised to take over as the world’s biggest gold producer....
Newmont is poised to take over as the world’s biggest gold producer....