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Dogs of the Dow come up a little short

January 3, 2018January 3, 2018 Michael Fowlkes 8897 Views aerospace, construction, Consumer Goods, Drug Makers, drugs, Heavy Machinery, oil, Oil and Gas, pharmaceuticals, soft drinks, Technology, telecom

We have tracked the Dogs of the Dow strategy for the last four years, with 2017 being the first year since we started following the group that the strategy has… Read more >

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What happened to our 2017 breakout stocks?

September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 Michael Fowlkes 12902 Views athletic apparel, athletic footwear, athletic retailers, building, construction, e-commerce, Energy, fast food, Heavy Machinery, infrastructure, interest rates, office supplies, Online Retail, President Trump, restaurants, trump

Earlier in the year, we took a look at five stocks that had breakout potential for 2017. At the time, the markets were hitting new highs, and investors were looking… Read more >

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Five companies that stand to gain from Trump’s budget plans

March 2, 2017March 2, 2017 Michael Fowlkes 13439 Views aerospace and defense, defense, donald trump, Heavy Machinery, infrastructure, mexican wall, Taxes, Technology, Trump budget

President Trump made a lot of promises while on the campaign trail. Following his inauguration he started moving quickly to follow through on as many of those promises as possible,… Read more >

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Five stocks that are climbing in a sideways market

November 8, 2016December 6, 2016 Michael Fowlkes 11299 Views aerospace and defense, clinton, Commodities, Federal Reserve, Heavy Machinery, interest rates, Motorcycles, regional banks, software, Technology, trump

Since the beginning of the summer, the markets have been stuck in a fairly tight sideways pattern. The broader indices have been handcuffed by this year’s presidential election, as well… Read more >

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Wall Street wants you to buy these stocks

September 1, 2016September 1, 2016 Michael Fowlkes 11453 Views 0 Comment Commodities, consumer electronics, Heavy Machinery, mobile, Oil and Gas, Online Retail, Retail, Technology, telecommunications

While you never want to blindly follow Wall Street analysts in stocks, it would be a huge mistake to completely dismiss what analysts have to say about the stocks that… Read more >

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Are these stocks about to beat earnings estimates?

August 4, 2016August 4, 2016 Michael Fowlkes 12470 Views 0 Comment Agriculture, appliances, atheltics, athletic retailer, Entertainment, Heavy Machinery, home goods, home improvement, homebuilders, Media

We are in the midst of yet another earnings season, which is always a little stressful for investors. Stocks can make big swings after their quarterly reports, so it is… Read more >

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Buy these stocks now before they raise their dividends again

May 10, 2016May 10, 2016 Michael Fowlkes 21298 Views 0 Comment Banks, commodity, Dividend increases, dividend stocks, Dividends, Farm Products, financials, Heavy Machinery, Insurance

The market has regained its footing after an early-year sell off, but there is enough uncertainty in the market to warrant investors taking a defensive stance. One way to build… Read more >

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Machinery Industry: Global perspective, bright outlook

September 12, 2014 Zacks Investment Research 2001 Views 0 Comment Agriculture, Brazil, China, Emerging Markets, Europe, european markets, Global Markets, guidance, Heavy equipment, Heavy Machinery, India, Industrial Electrical Equipment, Industrial Equipment, Industrial Equipment & Components, Industrial Goods, Industrial Metals & Minerals, japan, Machinery, manufacturing, South Africa

Recovery in the global economy has been irregular over the last few years. While the world economy grew 3.5% in 2012, the pace decelerated to 3.2% in 2013 and growth… Read more >

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Six dividends that will be increased soon

March 5, 2014 Michael Fowlkes 2306 Views 0 Comment beverages, Commodities, consumer staples, Dividend increases, Dividends, Energy, Heavy Machinery, oil, snacks

Investors who focus on dividend stocks know that there are multiple benefits to investing in those stocks, not the least of which is the added gains you can realize from… Read more >

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Uncovering seven stocks with hidden value

February 27, 2014 Michael Fowlkes 2442 Views 0 Comment Banks, cable, financial services, Heavy Machinery, Retail, semiconductors, telecommunications, television

Everyone loves finding a good value. There is a sense of accomplishment in purchasing something at a price lower than what it is worth. You can get that feeling in… Read more >