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Today’s Top Blue-Chip Stock to Buy

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

Dow's Volatile

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has been extremely volatile in 2015. Through January, the index fell 3.7%. In February it climbed more than 5%.

Now the Dow is back below 17,700 after falling more than 240 points. 

That’s why we’re recommending a blue-chip stock to buy today. Blue-chip stocks are some of the best investments to make when the markets are choppy. Here’s why…

What Are Blue-Chip Stocks?

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

What are blue chip stocks

Some of the most common questions we receive at Money Morning from new investors are "What are blue-chip stocks?" and "Why should I invest in them?"

Blue-chip stocks are best for investors who want to purchase a stock and hold it for five years, 10 years, or even longer.

Here's a full explanation of blue-chip stocks and why they're important for any investment strategy. Plus our favorite blue-chip stock to buy now...

General Electric (NYSE: GE) Stock Looks Good After GE Capital Deal

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

GE stock

General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) stock is up 9% today (Friday), after the company announced it will be selling most of its GE Capital assets, which total $500 billion.

The news sent GE shares to a new 52-week high of $28.

We alerted investors to the profit potential of GE stock last month, and the stock remains one of our favorite blue-chip stocks to buy and hold in 2015...

In fact, there are three major reasons why GE stock is more attractive following today's move...

The 3 Best Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy in Today's Volatile Market

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

blue chip stocks

The stock market has been extremely volatile in 2015.

From Jan. 22 to Jan. 30, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 4.1%. Over the next month, it climbed 6.5% through March 2. The DJIA dropped another 3.8% by April 1.

That's why it's a good time to look at the best blue-chip stocks to buy today.

Our stock market predictions show 2015's volatility continuing into Q2. So consider adding one of these three blue-chip stocks to your portfolio today...

Blue-Chip Stocks List: Three to Buy and Hold in 2015

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

blue-chip stocks list

Blue-chip stocks are typically sector leaders boasting market caps in the billions. Many also pay attractive dividends. The combination of growth, value, and dividend income continues to draw investors to blue chips.

A key argument for remaining in blue-chip, dividend-paying stocks has shifted from their value solely as an income-producing investment to their potential for future dividend growth.

Here's a blue-chip stocks list to keep you profiting in 2015...

A New Class of Blue Chip Stocks for 2015

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

blue chip stocks

Blue chip stocks are foundational investments that bring solid, safe returns for years. They're internationally recognized companies with strong financials, and they frequently pay dividends.

And even though investors are repeatedly given the same list of blue chip stocks, there are new picks that can bring the same types of legacy profits.

In fact, we've found three stocks that can now be considered blue chips. They'll be reliable foundational plays in 2015 and for the foreseeable future - even if you don't see them on other blue chip lists...

Retailers Are Top Stocks to Watch Today as WMT, JCP, and More Follow Macy's Miss

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

Stocks to watch

A bad year to date for retailers doesn't appear to be getting any better.

Macy's Inc. (NYSE: M) stock swooned 5% to $56 Wednesday after reporting Q2 earnings shy of estimates and trimming its sales outlook for the full year.

That's why the earnings reports of these four big retailers make them the stocks to watch today - can they beat the retail slump?

Our New Best Stocks to Buy List Focuses on Commodities, Small Caps, Dividends

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke -

stocks to buy

While commodities have been dominating our best stocks to buy lists lately, that's not the only asset hitting our radar...

Our new best stocks list includes a blue chip giant that's beating the broader market by roughly 50%, five small-cap stocks on the rise, and one generic drug-maker to buy now.

Get these, plus a full-year outlook on dividend stocks, in this roundup...

Buy, Sell or Hold: McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) Is Undervalued and Offers Exceptional Upside

By , Contributing Editor, Money Morning -

I first recommended McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) to Money Morning readers on Feb. 23, 2009. A few weeks later the stock bottomed out at $50.44. It then took the turn that we expected and went on to rally some 28%, achieving a 52-week high of $64.78 by the end of the year. The stock is now consolidating at these levels, and, from a technical standpoint it appears to be forming a cup-and-handle pattern.

This is important because this type of pattern often leads to explosive breakouts once the resistance level is breached. And while we wait for this to occur, we have the luxury of sitting on a 3.23% dividend yield, which is very safe given McDonald's very solid balance sheet.

I am confident that the only downside scenario to this investment would be to see the stock move within its well-established trading range for a little while longer. In times of economic and political uncertainty, this stock is a desirable one to hold as a core portfolio position.

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