Virtu Financial's share price is up 52% YTD, outperforming the S&P 500. Virtu benefits from increased trading volumes and volatility, providing a perfect hedge for unexpected market downturns. Despite flat net income growth, Virtu's aggressive share buybacks and a forward PE of 10.15 make it undervalued by roughly 16%.
Republic Services has delivered impressive returns and remains a top candidate for my portfolio due to its wide moat and resilient business model. The company's strategic focus on essential services, M&A, and long-term growth potential make it hard to ignore despite its high valuation. With a 21-year dividend growth streak and a healthy balance sheet, RSG offers strong dividend potential and financial stability.
24/7 Wall St. Insights The interest rate cuts have started, and dividend stocks will be the big winners.
Like its participants, the market goes through cycles, some of which are predictable on a fundamental and statistical basis. Today, the S&P 500 is experiencing a headwind caused by two factors: historically slow stocks in September and the potential effects of the Federal Reserve (the Fed) cutting interest rates this week.
The S&P 500 index has experienced increased volatility lately, which will cause money to shift in a few select ways as a reaction. This is often called a flight to safety, or risk-off, a way to keep capital safer in places that experience less volatility and risks in business models.
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September is historically one of the heaviest-selling months in the stock market. Investors may want to take some gains in volatile growth stocks and seek out more reliable opportunities.
Three things that may have been missed from Nvidia's latest earnings report worth considering before markets reopen Tuesday after the Labor Day holiday.
As Nvidia gets sets to report earnings, gold miners lead this screen featuring 13 "perfect" stocks to watch.
24/7 Wall St. Insights Dividend stocks will come into favor as rates are lowered over the next two years.
One of these companies is an obvious pick for Buffett to add to Berkshire Hathaway's long list of subsidiaries. The other is a great under-the-radar candidate that's the best in its niche market.
24/7 Wall St. Insights While it may come later this year or in 2025, recession odds are going higher on Wall Street.