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Full Court Finance

283 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★ - 48 ratings

Each week, Ryan McQueeney and Maddy Johnson discuss the most important stories from the investment and financial world.

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3 Top-Ranked, Market-Beating Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Upside

March 21, 2024 19:12 - 16 minutes - 38.8 MB

Ben Rains explores where the stock market stands after the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 soared to fresh highs following the Fed’s dovish update. The episode then dives into three Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks—Textron (TXT), Nextracker (NXT), and AppLovin (APP)—that have blown away the market in 2024 that investors might want to buy for long-term upside. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know After The Latest Fed Meeting (3:35) - Does Textron Earn Its Way Into Your Portfo...

2 Nasdaq 100 Stocks to Buy Before Earnings and Hold Forever

March 14, 2024 18:19 - 15 minutes - 35.7 MB

Ben Rains dives into key stock market levels to watch for as Wall Street bulls attempt to keep the Nasdaq and Bitcoin near record highs. The episode then breaks down why investors might want to buy two Nasdaq-100 stocks-Micron (MU) and Lululemon (LULU)-ahead of their upcoming earnings reports. (0:15) - Breaking Down The Market As Stocks Take A Break From The Rally (4:00) - Does Micron Earn Its Way Into Your Portfolio For AI Growth Potential? (9:25) - A Deep Dive Into Lululemon Before E...

3 Standout Tech Stocks to Buy Down at Least 15%

March 07, 2024 16:03 - 24 minutes - 55.8 MB

Today’s episode of Full Court Finance at Zacks explores where the stock market stands in the early days of March and why there hardly appears to be a tech bubble forming as tons of big names trade at oversold levels. The episode then digs into why investors might want to buy three tech stocks trading at least 15% below their all-time highs right now—Adobe, Apple, Block. (0:20) - Stock Market Update: What Bubble? (4:30) - Adobe Continues To Dominate The Creative Software Industry: Should...

2 Leading Tech Stocks to Buy in March and Hold

February 29, 2024 20:48 - 14 minutes - 34.1 MB

Ben Rains dives into why the bulls control the stock market to kick off March. The episode then explores why investors should consider buying Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) and Netflix (NFLX) stock for long-term growth inside two key tech industries.   (0:15) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Heading Into March (2:15) - Does This Chip Manufacturing Powerhouse Fit Into Your Portfolio? (8:35) - What Will Help Continue To Push Netflix’s Growth?               Podcast@Zack...

3 Large-Cap Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Through Thick and Thin

February 15, 2024 20:34 - 19 minutes - 44.8 MB

Ben Rains assesses where the stock market stands heading into a wave of reports from big retailers. The episode then digs into why investors might want to think about buying two of those retail standouts, Walmart (WMT) and Home Depot (HD), ahead of their upcoming releases, as well as why software powerhouse Intuit (INTU) might be worthy of attention before its report. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know After The Recent CPI-Based Pullback  (4:40) - Walmart Continues ...

3 Top Tech Stocks to Buy Now Not in the Magnificent 7

February 08, 2024 20:46 - 18 minutes - 41.4 MB

Ben Rains breaks down where the stock market stands as the S&P 500 nears the 5000 level for the first time following a largely bullish earnings season thus far. Many of the Magnificent 7 tech stocks have posted strong results. There are also plenty of big tech names outside of this exclusive group for investors to consider buying this earnings season, including the three highly-ranked tech stocks we explore today: Arista Networks (ANET), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS), and Shopify (SHOP). (...

3 Magnificent 7 Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

January 26, 2024 20:00 - 22 minutes - 50.3 MB

Ben Rains looks at where the market stands after the early wave of big earnings reports from the likes of Tesla and Netflix. The episode then explores why investors might want to buy three of the Magnificent 7 technology stocks—Meta, Apple, and Amazon—with their quarterly earnings results due out on February 1.  (0:20) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know As Earnings Heat Up (3:30) - Meta Continues To Grow Its User Base: Will We See A Slow Down Anytime Soon? (7:45) - Br...

3 Magnificent 7 Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

January 26, 2024 20:00

Ben Rains looks at where the market stands after the early wave of big earnings reports from the likes of Tesla and Netflix. The episode then explores why investors might want to buy three of the Magnificent 7 technology stocks—Meta, Apple, and Amazon—with their quarterly earnings results due out on February 1.  (0:20) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know As Earnings Heat Up (3:30) - Meta Continues To Grow Its User Base: Will We See A Slow Down Anytime Soon? (7:45) - Br...

3 Great Stocks from Key Industries to Buy and Hold

January 18, 2024 19:47 - 18 minutes - 42.4 MB

Ben Rains dives into some of the stock market uncertainty heading into the heart of quarterly earnings season. Despite nerves, investors must remember that the selling was due at some point following the huge rally off the October lows. Patient, long-term investors should consider buying strong stocks and holding them through any near-term pullbacks. The three stocks we explore today—Visa (V), Union Pacific (UNP), and D.R. Horton (DHI)—all report their quarterly results during the week of ...

Buy These 3 Highly-Ranked Stocks to Kick Off Earnings Season

January 11, 2024 20:57 - 16 minutes - 37.3 MB

Ben Rains breaks down where the stock market stands as Wall Street starts the fourth quarter earnings season. The episode then dives into three highly-ranked stocks—Fastenal (FAST), Stride (LRN), and Netflix (NFLX)—with strong positions in various industries that investors might want to buy now with their earnings results around the corner. (1:50) - Does Fastenal's (FAST) Wide Range of Products Provide Strong Growth For The Future? (6:30) - Will Stride (LRN) Continue Its Strong Performanc...

2 Stocks to Buy Now for Long-Term Upside as Wall Street Looks for Deals

January 04, 2024 21:11 - 11 minutes - 27.1 MB

Ben Rains dives into the much-needed market pullback to start 2024, and why investors might want to start taking advantage of the downturn. The episode then digs into two highly-ranked stocks—Encompass Health (EHC) and Shift4 Payments (FOUR)—with strong growth potential in key industries that investors might want to buy amid the early cooldown.  (0:30) - Stock Market Update As We Start 2024 (3:10) - Should You Add Encompass Health To Your Portfolio For Long Term Growth? (7:10) - Is Shif...

2 Top S&P 500 Stocks to Buy on the Dip for Big 2024 Gains

December 21, 2023 22:39 - 14 minutes - 33.3 MB

Ben Rains explores where the stock market stands following the big December rally heading into Christmas. The episode then pivots to why investors might want to buy two large-cap S&P 500 stocks— NextEra Energy (NEE) and PepsiCo (PEP)—on the dip heading into 2024 for long-term gains. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Will The Stock Market Rally Continue In 2024? (3:10) - Should You Buy NextEra Energy Stock On The Dip? (8:45) - Does PepsiCo Fit Into Your Portfolio For 2024? Podcast@Zacks...

3 Highly-Ranked Stocks to Buy Now for a 2024 Comeback

December 14, 2023 19:33 - 20 minutes - 46.8 MB

Ben Rains explores the bullish market rally following the Fed’s rate cut outlook. Despite the impressive run for the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 in 2023, many large-cap stocks have underperformed for various reasons. The three highly-ranked stocks we dig into today—DocuSign (DOCU), Nike (NKE), and Target (TGT)—are all trading at least 30% below their highs and could be poised for serious comebacks in 2024. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Have The Bulls Taken Control of The Stock Market Heading in...

2 Strong Stocks Trading 30% Below Their Highs to Buy in December

November 30, 2023 19:18 - 16 minutes - 36.7 MB

Ben Rains dives into where the stock market stands to start December and where we could be headed as we close out 2023. The episode then discusses why investors might want to consider buying Global Payments (GPN) and DexCom (DXCM) stock right now for long-term growth, with both trading at least 30% below their record highs. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Navigating the Market to Close 2023 (3:20) - Does Global Payments Stock Offer Strong Upside? (8:50) - Can DexCom Make Its Way Back T...

3 Tech Stocks to Buy Now with the Bulls in Control

November 17, 2023 22:18 - 19 minutes - 45.7 MB

Ben Rains explores the huge market rally that has the bulls seemingly sitting in the driver’s seat heading into the final weeks of 2023. The episode then explores three top-ranked Zacks technology-centric stocks—Vertiv (VRT), LegalZoom (LZ), and Pinterest (PINS)—that investors might want to buy now for both near-term and long-term upside as we close out November and 2023. (0:20) - Stock Market Update: Will The Bulls Remain In Control? (3:45) - Is Legal Zoom A Strong Addition To Your Por...

Buy These 3 Retail Stocks Now and Hold Forever?

November 10, 2023 19:47 - 20 minutes - 47.5 MB

Ben Rains digs into the rapid stock market rebound over the last two weeks and looks at the evolving earnings picture. The episode then explores three major retail stocks—Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), and TJX (TJX)—that are all set to report their quarterly earnings this week to see if investors might want to buy these stocks and make them a part of a long-term diversified portfolio. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Amid The Rapid Market Rebound (3:40) - Time To ...

3 Highly-Ranked Tech Stocks to Buy Now for Long-Term Upside

November 03, 2023 15:35 - 20 minutes - 46.5 MB

Ben Rains discusses the recent market rebound that has the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq back above some key technical levels, with the bulls possibly pushing for more critical gains soon.  The episode then dives into three tech stocks—Uber (UBER), AppLovin (APP), and Pure Storage (PSTG)—that are all currently Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buys) that investors might want to buy now for long-term upside as they prepare to report quarterly earnings. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know...

Time to Finally Buy These 3 Beaten-Down Tech Stocks?

October 27, 2023 18:32 - 18 minutes - 41.5 MB

Ben Rains dives into where the stock market stands after the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 tumbled during the first busy week of tech earnings. The episode then looks at three former growth-heavy tech stocks—Shopify (SHOP), Pinterest (PINS), and Block (SQ)—that are trading at least 70% below their highs heading into their Q3 earnings releases to see if investors might want to consider buying. (0:30) - Breaking Down The Stock Market As The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Approach Long-term Moving Averages ...

Big Tech Earnings: Time to Buy Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta Stock?

October 19, 2023 20:05 - 19 minutes - 44 MB

Ben Rains explores the broader earnings outlook as the results start to pour in from Tesla, Netflix, and tons of other big tech stocks. The episode then transitions to deeper dives into Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta to see if investors should consider buying these technology superstars heading into their upcoming earnings releases. (0:40) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know As Q3 Earnings Season Heats Up (4:05) - Should You Invest Into Microsoft Ahead of Earnings? (8:40)...

3 Top-Ranked Beaten-Down Tech Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Upside

October 05, 2023 19:53 - 22 minutes - 52.2 MB

Ben Rains explores where the stock market stands in the early days of the fourth quarter. The episode then dives into three Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) technology stocks—Uber, Pinterest, and Wix—that investors might want to consider buying for longer-term growth upside. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know To Start Q4 (4:40) - Uber Soared In 2023: Does It Fit Into Your Portfolio For More Growth? (10:15) - Can Pinterest Regain Its Pandemic Success? (16:20) - Is Wix...

3 Top Stocks to Buy in October Despite Market Fears

September 28, 2023 20:08 - 15 minutes - 36.3 MB

Ben Rains digs into some key stock market levels and data as the market closes out September and the third quarter on a downbeat note. Despite the wave of selling in a historically weak month for stocks, the overall bullish backdrop for stocks remains, and some indicators appear to be flashing buy signals to investors who can handle more volatility and the possibility of more near-term selling. The three highly-ranked Zacks stocks we explore today are Textron (TXT), NXP Semiconductors (NXP...

3 Large-Cap Stocks to Buy Now During the September Pullback

September 22, 2023 18:15 - 19 minutes - 44.4 MB

Ben Rains explores where the stock market stands after Wall Street ramped up the selling on the back of ‘higher for longer’ fears during what is a historically rough month for stocks. Even though the market is dealing with a pullback that has both the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 below their 50-day moving averages, the overall backdrop appears to remain rather bullish for the fourth quarter and beyond. Therefore, investors with long-term horizons might want to consider buying proven large-cap stoc...

3 Renewable Energy and EV Stocks to Buy Now for Under $25

September 14, 2023 19:34 - 21 minutes - 48.8 MB

Ben Rains digs into the market after the August CPI release and ahead of the Fed’s big September meeting next week. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 climbed on Thursday to inch back above their 50-day moving averages, while market volatility slipped back near its June lows. With this backdrop, investors might decide it is time to take a chance on some home run-style stocks from the renewable energy and electric vehicle industries. The three stocks we break down today are Rivian Automotive (RIVN)...

Unlocking Long-Term Value: 3 S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Now on the Dip

September 07, 2023 19:57 - 19 minutes - 44.9 MB

Ben Rains explores the stock market as the bulls and bears fight for control of the market in the early weeks of September. Despite the possibility of more near-term uncertainty, volatility, and selling, the overall upbeat backdrop that drove much of the 2023 rally remains in place. Therefore, investors with long-term horizons might want to consider buying proven S&P 500 stocks that are trading at levels that could look like steals years or even months from now. The three stocks we explore...

2 Large-Cap Stocks Down 30% to Buy in September for Long-Term Gains

September 01, 2023 19:11 - 15 minutes - 35.8 MB

Ben Rains dives into where the stock market stands as we start September. The bullish backdrop seems to remain in place at the moment as Wall Street bets on a soft landing and a huge return to earnings growth next year. Therefore, some investors might want to consider looking for proven large-cap stocks that haven’t bounced back yet. The two stocks we explore today—Nike (NKE) and NextEra Energy (NEE)—are trading at least 30% below their records even though they remain titans of their respect...

Block Out the Market Noise: 3 Proven Large Cap Stocks to Buy Now

August 25, 2023 17:06 - 17 minutes - 39.4 MB

Ben Rains digs into the stock market as the bulls and bears tussle for near-term control of the market as we close out August. Of course, the downbeat month and the recent stretch of volatility are not pleasant in the moment. But pullbacks are healthy and vital parts of the stock market and one was desperately needed after the huge rally. The foundation that drove the market comeback is still in place. Investors with long-term horizons who can block out the near-term noise might want to co...

2 Pioneering Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

August 18, 2023 18:52 - 18 minutes - 41.6 MB

Ben Rains explores where the stock market sits amid the August pullback. The selling doesn’t feel great in the moment, but the downturn was needed to help cool things off. The drop also offers investors opportunities to buy into great stocks at attractive levels. The two Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks we look at today are pioneers of key areas of the modern economy—Uber (UBER) and Amazon (AMZN)—and investors might want to buy them now for long-term upside. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: ...

Long-Term Tech Stock Deals to Buy Now

August 04, 2023 18:37 - 13 minutes - 31.6 MB

Ben Rains dive into where the stock market sits as big tech results continue to flood the market. Amid all of the recent reports from Apple, Amazon, and others, let’s explore two highly-ranked technology stocks trading at attractive valuations that offer investors long-term growth opportunities.  (0:15) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know As More Big Tech Earnings Roll In (3:30) - Does Jabil Stock Fit Into Your Portfolio For A Long Term Investment? (6:55) - Is Netfli...

3 Highly-Ranked Large Cap Stocks to Buy Before Earnings for Big Upside

July 21, 2023 17:57 - 17 minutes - 39 MB

Ben Rains takes a look at where the market stands as big tech stocks start reporting quarterly earnings results. The episode then explores three highly-ranked large-cap stocks—Honeywell, DexCom, and NextEra Energy—that investors might want to buy before their upcoming earnings releases for both near-term and long-term upside. (3:55) - Does Honeywell's Diverse Portfolio Provide You A Stable Long Term Investment? (8:00) - DexCom Is Changing Lives With Their Glucose Monitoring: Can It Do The...

3 Highly-Ranked Stocks to Buy in July for the Second Half of 2023

June 30, 2023 18:35 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MB

Ben Rains dives into three-highly stocks from three totally different areas of the economy that investors might want to buy in July for long-term growth beyond the second-half of 2023. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Heading Into July (2:50) - Cadence Design Systems Helps Power The Backbone of The Modern Economy: Should You Be Investing? (8:20) - Lululemon Continues To Post Huge Growth, While Trading 20% Below Its Highs (14:40) - Is Hubbell A Strong Investment ...

2 Beaten-Down Large-Cap Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Growth

June 22, 2023 19:12 - 16 minutes - 36.6 MB

(0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know As We Turn the Page on the First-Half (4:15) - Enphase Energy: Is It Time For You To Buy This Solar Energy Stock Down 50% From Its Highs? (10:40) - Is This Beaten-Down REIT Perfect For Your Stock Portfolio? [email protected] Ben Rains dives into where the stock market stands as we near the end of June and turn the page on the huge first-half rally. The bulls appear to be in control heading into the heart of the summer. Instead of...

3 Tech Stocks Still Trading at Big Discounts to Buy in June

June 02, 2023 18:54 - 19 minutes - 43.5 MB

Ben Rains explores the wider stock market to start June as Wall Street officially moves beyond debt-ceiling fears. The episode then dives into three large-cap technology stocks—Intuit Inc. (INTU), Garmin (GRMN), and Paycom Software (PAYC)—with strong histories of outperformance over the last roughly 10 years and solid growth outlooks that are still trading roughly 40% or more below their record highs. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know To Start June (3:50) - Does In...

Buy These Standout Large-Cap Stocks for Big Long-Term Upside?

May 19, 2023 17:49 - 15 minutes - 35.3 MB

Ben Rains dives into where the stock market stands in the back half of May as we close out the first quarter earnings season. The bulls remain in control of the market right now, and debt-ceiling positivity helped send stocks higher on Wednesday and Thursday. The great start to 2023 might have some investors nervous about “chasing” stocks right now. But long-term investors don’t need to worry too much about market timing. Plus, there are many great stocks with proven and resilient business...

Microsoft, Meta & Amazon Earnings: Time to Buy These Mega-Cap Tech Stocks?

April 21, 2023 19:21 - 24 minutes - 57.1 MB

Ben Rains digs into the unusually quiet market after the first truly busy week of earnings season that featured results from Tesla and other giants. Wall Street might not remain calm with Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon all reporting during the week of April 24. The question now is should investors buy these resurgent mega-cap tech stocks heading into earnings, or wait? (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Breaking Down The Busy Earnings Season (3:10) - Microsoft Ahead of Earnings: Is Now a Good Tim...

2 Beaten-Down Stocks to Buy and Hold for Years

April 14, 2023 19:17 - 17 minutes - 39.3 MB

Ben Rains dives into where the stock market stands as we kick off the busy stretch of first quarter earnings season. The episode then explores two giants of key industries—Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) and Union Pacific (UNP)—that are sitting at beaten-down levels heading into earnings that might make them attractive to long-term investors. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know As Q1 Earnings Season Starts (4:40) - Does This Semiconductor Manufacturing Giant Sit at Entici...

2 Great Value Stocks to Buy in April and Hold for Years

March 31, 2023 19:00 - 16 minutes - 36.7 MB

Ben Rains explores the bullish end to the first quarter and where the stock market stands as we head into April and the start of Q2. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq surged to end March as Wall Street scoops up tech stocks. The wave of buying and the impressive quarter has some pockets of the market overheated, especially considering the economic unknowns ahead. Therefore, we dig into two highly-ranked Zacks stocks—Humana (HUM) and O-I Glass, Inc. (OI)—that offer investors great value, alongside...

3 Big Tech Stocks to Buy in March and Hold Forever

March 17, 2023 19:07 - 24 minutes - 56.5 MB

Ben Rains explores where the market stands roughly a week after the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. The episode also breaks down why Wall Street is diving back into large cap technology stocks amid the recent stock market turmoil, before we dig into why investors might want to buy Adobe, Intuit, and Meta Platform shares in March and hold them for the long haul. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (5:20) - Breaking Down Adobe’s Long-Term Strength After Its Q1 ...

2 Highly-Ranked Stocks to Buy as Market Volatility Heats Up

March 10, 2023 19:19 - 17 minutes - 40.3 MB

Ben Rains dives into the volatile week on the stock market that has more investors worried that Jay Powell and the Fed will raise rates at a higher clip in March. Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq are now trading below their 50-day and 200-day moving averages, and stocks had tumbled through mid-afternoon trading Friday as investors grow spooked by the Silicon Valley Bank failure.  Despite the worries, there are always stocks poised to thrive amid economic and market uncertainty. Today we di...

3 Soaring, Top-Ranked Stocks to Buy for More Upside

March 03, 2023 20:49 - 18 minutes - 41.2 MB

Ben Rains explores the tug-of-war going on between the bulls and the bears in the early days of March. Stocks surged again through mid-afternoon trading on Friday to help the S&P 500 retake a key moving average once again. Given this bullish backdrop, we dive into three top-ranked Zacks stocks—O-I Glass (OI), Airbnb (ABNB), Las Vegas Sands (LVS)—that have all soared in 2023 and look to have plenty of long-term upside left. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now...

2 Market-Beating Stocks to Buy for March and Hold

February 24, 2023 18:54 - 15 minutes - 34.9 MB

Ben Rains explores the recent wave of selling as Wall Street once again reworks its inflation outlook. Despite the somewhat rapid downturn, there are pockets of the market and stocks that look poised to thrive in near term and for years to come. Today we dive into United Rentals (URI) and The TJX Companies (TJX) to see why investors might want to buy these stocks as the calendar turns to March amid ongoing market uncertainty. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right ...

3 Great Value Stocks to Buy Now for Steady Long-Term Growth

February 17, 2023 20:22 - 18 minutes - 41.6 MB

Ben Rains dives into the recent market dip as Wall Street is forced to once again recalibrate its inflation outlook amid a string of hot economic data. The episode then explores three highly-ranked value stocks with resilient businesses—(CAH), (GPK) and (BJ)—that investors might want to consider buying amid lingering inflation and for stable long-term expansion. (0:15) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (3:50) - Does Cardinal Health Fit Into Your Portfolio Amid I...

Buy Shopify and Block Stock Amid Tech Rebound for Long-Term Growth?

February 03, 2023 20:36 - 20 minutes - 47.8 MB

Ben Rains dives into the extremely bullish start to 2023 that has sent tech and growth stocks soaring once again. The episode then breaks down two such growth tech stocks, Shopify (SHOP)and Block (SQ), ahead of their earnings results over the next several weeks to see if investors might want to finally buy back into these beaten-down stocks for long-term upside. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now After Bullish Start to 2023 (5:50) - Will Shopify Make A Com...

Meta and Amazon Stock: Buy These Beaten-Down Giants Before Earnings?

January 27, 2023 19:43 - 23 minutes - 53 MB

Ben Rains explores the stock market and the broader earnings picture as results continue to pour in from many of the biggest names on Wall Street. The episode then breaks down Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) and Amazon (AMZN) ahead of their upcoming earnings results to see if investors might want to finally buy these beaten-down tech stocks. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (3:50) - Is Now A Good Time To Add Meta To Your Investment Portfolio? (14:00) - Shou...

3 Great Dividend Stocks to Buy to Combat Market Volatility

January 20, 2023 20:26 - 16 minutes - 38.1 MB

Ben Rains explores the wave of stock market volatility to start 2023 and where the market stands as we head into the heart of fourth quarter earnings season. The episode then breaks down three highly-ranked dividend-paying stocks that have upped their earnings guidance amid the economic slowdown that investors might want to buy right now.  (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (3:45) - Darden Restaurants Strong Performance Amid Rising Inflation (8:15) - Shou...

3 Great Stocks to Buy in 2023 and Hold Forever

December 29, 2022 19:40 - 20 minutes - 46.6 MB

Ben Rains explores where the stock market stands as we close out 2022. The episode then dives into why investors with long-term horizons might seriously consider buying proven large-cap stocks poised to grow within essential industries heading into 2023 amid all of the uncertainty, recession fears, and selling. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need As We Close out 2022 (5:20) - Should You Buy The Powerhouse Taiwan Semiconductor? (11:10) - Adobe's Strong Growth During 2022: Wi...

2 Blue Chip Stocks to Buy in 2023 for Long-Term Upside

December 08, 2022 21:23 - 19 minutes - 45.3 MB

Ben Rains dives the some of the mixed signals that the stock market and economy are sending at the moment. Despite the volatility and slowing growth, long-term investors might consider buying stocks in December for 2023, even if that means starting tiny positions or dollar-cost averaging into blue chips. The two stocks we explore today are Intuit (INTU) and Mastercard (MA). (1:00) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (7:10) - Does Intuit Fit Into Your 2023 Portfoli...

3 Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Growth Upside

November 18, 2022 20:07 - 17 minutes - 39.9 MB

Ben Rains into the stock market and takes a look at the next likely market catalysts as we near Thanksgiving. Despite the recent dip, the market has been on a strong run during the first half of the fourth quarter. With this in mind, let’s look at three stocks—JinkoSolar (JKS), GlobalFoundries (GFS), DexCom (DXCM)—that investors might want to buy for long-term growth potential from three different parts of the economy that become more important by the day.  (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Ev...

3 Top-Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for November and Beyond

October 31, 2022 19:14 - 18 minutes - 41.7 MB

Ben Rains explores the recent stock market rebound and the broader earnings and interest rate picture as the calendar turns to November.  The episode then dives into three highly-ranked Zacks stocks that have posted double-digit climbs in 2022 and recently popped after topping estimates and providing upbeat guidance.  (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (5:00) - Is Chef’s Warehouse A Buy After Strong Earnings Beats? (8:20) - Will W.R. Berkley Continue Its ...

3 Under-the-Radar Stocks to Buy Now Near Highs to Fight Inflation

September 22, 2022 19:00 - 18 minutes - 43.4 MB

Benn Rains explores Jay Powell and the Fed’s latest interest rate hike efforts and the ongoing stock market downturn. The episode also focuses on three highly-ranked stocks that have climbed to new highs recently during the market downturn that investors might want to buy. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (6:00) - Does Chesapeake Energy's Big Turn Around Earn Its Way Into Your Portfolio? (12:10) - ICF International's Consulting Business is Thriving (15...

3 Top-Ranked Stocks to Buy for Upside in the Face of Inflation

September 08, 2022 20:23 - 17 minutes - 40.4 MB

Ben Rains explores some of the various divergent economic and market data as Wall Street attempts to determine what’s next. The episode then dives into three highly-ranked stocks—Pure Storage (PSTG), The Chef's Warehouse (CHEF), and Ulta Beauty (ULTA)—that investors might want to consider buying for growth potential and upside during the current bout of 40-year inflation and beyond. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (4:00) - Does Pure Storage Fit Into Yo...