Our Money Morning experts have been busy updating our list of the best stocks to buy now heading into 2016.
Money Morning Small-Cap Investing Specialist Sid Riggs has been tracking two "micro-trends" that will make certain small-cap stocks surge in 2016. And these trends aren't covered in your typical investment report...
Technical Trading Specialist D.R. Barton is bullish about an entertainment company that maximizes the value of its brands. One of this company's franchises is set to break records in multiple categories and is expected to significantly boost the company's revenue in 2016.
Capital Wave Strategist Shah Gilani likes a company that's shedding its unprofitable operations, focusing instead on expanding its most profitable segments. This company has bold plans to lead the "fourth industrial revolution."
Defense & Tech Specialist Michael A. Robinson identified a cloud-computing stock that is poised for incredible growth over the next few years. He's calling it the "best cloud investment of 2016." This stock pick satisfies all five of Robinson's rules for the best tech trades.
Let's take a closer look now at our latest list of the best stocks to buy...
Money Morning's Best Stocks to Buy Now
- Have you ever wondered what makes certain small-cap stocks take off? Like Starbucks Corp. (Nasdaq: SBUX), which was once only a tiny grinding shop in Seattle. Today it's a $62.5 million coffee-brewing market mover, setting the standard for its competitors. Starbucks, and many other former small-cap companies like it, benefited from new trends in their industries. Money Morning Small-Cap Investing Specialist Sid Riggs found two emerging "micro-trends" that will cause certain small-cap stocks to see big gains in 2016. Most investors typically spot trends like these only after they send stocks soaring. By then, investors will have forfeited substantial profits. Riggs believes the trends he's identified will create triple-digit returns for small-cap investors.
- The success of an entertainment company often hinges on the popularity of its franchises. Money Morning Technical Trading Specialist D.R. Barton is bullish about an entertainment company whose franchise will be a billion-dollar winner for the next few years. This franchise is already projected to see $5 billion in merchandise sales by 2016... See what company Barton is so excited about...
- Money Morning Capital Wave Strategist Shah Gilani likes a huge, multinational company that is redefining its focus on its most profitable segment. This company nearly busted during the 2008 financial crisis because of its financial services segment. Today, the company has altered its course, selling off most of that part of its business. Now it's refocused on generating nearly 90% of its earnings through industrial businesses - a huge growth industry. Gilani has a particular strategy to play this company for long-term gains.
- Cloud computing is in huge demand right now, especially Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) licensing. SaaS involves leasing remotely hosted software on a subscription basis. It's a huge component of cloud computing. Money Morning Defense & Tech Specialist Michael A. Robinson sees SaaS hitting $32.7 billion in sales in 2016, which is more than double the sector's value five years ago. What company is at the forefront of this sector? The company that invented SaaS technology, of course. Robinson sees this company as the best cloud-computing investment for 2016...
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