Best stocks to buy roundup: Last week we highlighted 17 of the "best of the best" stocks for Money Morning readers to boost their portfolios heading into November.
Spooky October brought with it a stock market sell-off. That means a great opportunity – remember, "Buy low, sell high."
It's why Tech Investing Specialist Michael A. Robinson recommended four tech picks that may never be this cheap again. It's also why Global Energy Strategist Dr. Kent Moors suggested a natural gas stock he predicts will skyrocket in winter months.
Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald highlighted a small tech company that won't be small for long. He also pointed out two energy plays that are "essentials" in the oil and natural gas sector.
You can find all of last week's tips and picks here in our latest list of the best stocks to buy now.
Money Morning's Latest "Best Stocks to Buy" List
- The markets had a bumpy ride in October. The Dow dropped more than 5% by mid-month. The S&P lost 5.55% and the Nasdaq was down more than 6% in the same period. That's exactly why Money Morning Defense & Tech Specialist Michael A. Robinson had his eye on four tech stocks to buy at "stupid cheap" prices. He encourages readers to jump on these bargains…
- This fall brought with it changing leaves, cool temperatures…and huge corporate spin-offs. On Sept. 30, eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) announced it will spin off its PayPal unit in late 2015. On Oct. 6, Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ) said it will separate its personal computer (PC) and printer businesses from its corporate hardware and services operations. And on Oct. 10, Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) announced the split of its cybersecurity and data storage divisions. Overall, spin-offs are estimated to be worth $1.6 trillion so far this year – and Robinson's got a way for investors to grab a piece of that cash with just one move…
Money Morning Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald believes that getting his "boots on the ground" is the best way to decide if he's going to recommend an investment. "I want to have a darned good idea of what a company does and how they do it. You can't find that on a website," he said last week. It's why he's so excited about a tech company he just visited in Richmond, Calif. Fitz-Gerald calls it "the most inspirational visit I've ever made to any company, in any industry, anywhere in the world." It's no wonder he told Money Morning readers to buy shares in this wearable tech robotics suit-company while they're still cheap…
Dear Bill,
I have received your report re a "backdoor" entrance to alibaba a nd have purchased some stocks of Softbank. I am wondering about the behavior of this stop since Alibaba's IPO! As it continues to drop.
Do you
Have an explanation for this drop and what is your projection re SoftBank?
Gad