Valuing companies has become damn near impossible. America's volatile economic environment, currently fueled by low interest rates and a strengthening dollar, has left investors searching for "yield." Nowhere is this transition more evident than in fixed income markets. As investors sell bond and Treasury holdings for high dividend and growth stocks, valuations have soared to record levels.
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Stocks To Move Even Higher
Although the stock market is shattering records, and publically traded companies are more valuable than ever, much of Wall Street fears an upcoming “market correction." The general consensus is that September 2015 will mark the end of the Fed’s Quantitative Easing program, and the beginning of interest rate hikes (also known as the Federal Funds Rate). In response, investors are hesitant to invest capital in the stock market.
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Earnings That Matter
Over the past two weeks, America’s largest and most successful companies have released their Q1 2015 earnings reports. First quarter earnings reports are a decent indicator of how a company will perform during the remaining fiscal year. This first quarter, as is typical, has failed to impress traders. A much strengthened U.S. dollar has weighed on revenues, costing multinational corporations billions in foregone profits.
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SanDisk Poised For Growth
Last Thursday, SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash storage solutions, hit a historically high share price of $90.46 per share. The company’s stock is up 25.94% year-to-date and 55.23% over the last 12 months. In addition, SanDisk recently beat analyst earnings expectations for the fourth consecutive quarter, announcing an actual EPS of $1.31 compared to the consensus EPS forecast of $1.17.
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Dividends For Dummies
Entering the world of investing can seem like a daunting endeavor. With so many different stocks, bonds, ETFs, and mutual funds to choose from, how can one ever figure out where to start? For new investors, I believe the answer to this question is large, proven companies that pay dividends.
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Make The Right Bets
As I reflect on my three years of investment experience, I realize that I've done many things correctly. However, I also understand I've made my share of mistakes. I'm not at all upset with the errors of my past, as they've provided me invaluable insight into how the game is played, and are part of the learning curve associated with the stock market. Although I encourage people to push their limits when learning a new activity, investing is different.
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