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Insiders Love This Communications Stock

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Daniel Cross - INO.com Contributor - Equities


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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Daniel Cross - INO.com Contributor - Equities


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" →

This Health Care Play Could Help Protect Your Portfolio

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Daniel Cross - INO.com Contributor - Equities


The markets have been behaving badly over the past several weeks posting gains and losses of more than 100 basis points on several occasions. The indexes have shed about 3% just this week as investors scramble to find a sense of direction amidst a market where volatility reigns supreme. With so much uncertainty in stocks right now, it might be a good time to consider adding a defensive play to your portfolio.

As the economy continues to struggle, we could be headed towards a recession. It's a good time to reevaluate your holdings and think about adding something defensive into the mix. Certain sectors of the stock market tend to outperform when the overall economy contracts and picking up a solid, dividend paying health care stock could deliver the kind of defensive results your portfolio needs. Continue reading "This Health Care Play Could Help Protect Your Portfolio" →

This Grocery Stock Could Be A Steal At This Price

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Daniel Cross - INO.com Contributor - Equities


It's been a wild ride for Wall Street this past week as the broader indexes collapsed for several days before rebounding sharply back to the upside. The short correction was mostly blamed on the fallout from the Chinese stock market crash which triggered panicked selling across all assets and dragged down every segment of the stock market. But panic selling can be a great buying opportunity for value shoppers.

Sometimes a perfect storm can take a stock way down below its fair value. An earnings miss combined with a macroeconomic crisis can amplify losses well beyond a reasonable range. However, if the long-term fundamentals hold strong, investors can pick up a great value buy at a discounted price.

A solid company in the wrong place at the wrong time

The Fresh Market (TFM) is a grocery store with 168 stores in 27 states known for its organic foods selection. The stock has suffered mightily this year – down roughly 50% year-to-date. The company's recent earnings miss coupled with the recent events in the global financial markets have contributed to the stock's weakness. Continue reading "This Grocery Stock Could Be A Steal At This Price" →

Find Winners On Down Days In The Market

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Daniel Cross - INO.com Contributor - Equities


When the broader stock averages all fall, savvy investors can find winning companies by watching for stocks that show a gain when all others show a loss.

Concern over the state of the global economy sent markets plunging on Friday with the S&P 500 shedding 3.19%, the Dow losing 3.12% and the NASDAQ dropping 3.52%. Stocks like Valero Energy and Ross Stores fell over 9% and further corrective activity is expected to follow next week.

But not all stocks are facing negative pressure. One company is the growing data storage field showed promise and lifted expectations following a surprise earnings beat that helped the stock gain 8.95% on a day where most others fell. Strength in a difficult market environment is a good sign of a solid company and could provide a safe haven for investors looking for bullish plays right now. Continue reading "Find Winners On Down Days In The Market" →