The first official summer day is June 20, just two months from now. This has me thinking about summer stocks and companies that benefit from the warm weather between June and September. Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) naturally comes to mind. If you bought last October at its 52-week low of $78.73, you’re up 43% in six months. That’s a marked improvement from the previous six months. What makes a good summer stock? One that makes good money in the summer but isn’t overly reliant on this brief window of o
Mid-cap stocks present an especially enticing narrative at junctures such as this, when it’s difficult to decipher the market’s trajectory. Stated differently, sometimes it’s best just to drive down the middle lane. Yes, large-capitalization enterprises offer (generally speaking) the most stability. That could be useful for conservative investors. However, for those seeking growth, the predictable nature of the big caps stymies upside potential. Of course, one could always go with the small-cap
If you’re looking for undervalued stocks, you don’t have to look far, despite the rally. The past year or so has been a wild rollercoaster ride for investors. While the major indexes kept chugging along to fresh highs, propelled by the ‘Magnificent 7,’ plenty of other stocks got left behind in the dust. It’s been a tale of two markets – the haves and the have-nots, if you will. But here’s the thing: Just because a stock has been stuck in the mud doesn’t mean it’s destined to stay there forever.