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6 hours ago
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BGC Group (BGC): Obscenely Undervalued Stock to Buy Now
With recession fears drifting away, Financials are starting to outperform. Yet the BGC Group (BGC) is still undervalued by 56% making it an easy choice for my Stock of the... This story originally appeared on WallStreetZen As part of my original 2025 Stock Market Outlook I said that financials will be outperformers in the year ahead as the Fed lowers rates. Those cuts have been delayed, yet still most experts see another 4 cuts coming in the year ahead. Another reason to like financials is that the Trump administration has been very vocal about reducing regulation that constrains business. Few industries have as much red tape as the financial industry. These are 2 very good reasons to buy BGC Group (BGC) for the year ahead. And here are some more good reasons to like this company focused on financial brokerage and technology solutions… Not only does BGC enjoy a Zen Rating of A (Strong Buy) it actually has a percentile grade of 96.62. This means it's basically in the top 3.5% of all stocks across the 115 factor review. As you know with the Zen Ratings we also drill down into 7 component grades to appreciate the full appeal of the stock. In this case it really has no weakness across a broad array of what makes a stock appealing: Top 25% Momentum To 17% AI factors Top 16% Value Top 12% Growth Top 11% Financials That is a lot of goodness packed inside the stock which points to strong odds of future outperformance. On the value front I want to note that shares rocketed to $11.79 in November after the election along with gains for their financial peers. Since then shares have gotten as low as $7.24 in early April as the market was on the brink of bear market territory. Since then shares have rebounded nicely to its current perch around $9.25. And yet as you look at Wall Street analyst insights they are pounding the table on the amazing value proposition. Here we find that the average target price is $14.50. That's a whopping 56% above current levels. Yet given their history of impressive beat and raise earnings reports, I would not be surprised for shares to take a shot at $20 by the end of 2026. Truly I think that few stocks offer the upside reward of BGC with fairly modest downside risk making it one of my favorite picks for the year ahead. What To Do Next? BGC Group (BGC) is just one of the stellar stocks found in my Zen Investor portfolio. Plus this Wednesday morning June 4th I will unveil the next 2 buy rated stocks I have hand picked for the Zen Investor portfolio. This is where I use my greater than 40 years of investing experience to select the best Zen Ratings stocks for the current market environment. I have just lined up 2 perfect stocks to excel in the year ahead and can't wait to share them with you on Wednesday. Beyond those 2 new picks you will also find 18 other top Zen Rated stocks currently in my portfolio that have triple digit upside potential. Learn more about my stock picking process and how you can save up to 50% on the subscription price. Discover the Zen Investor portfolio + Top Picks + Special Savings > Wishing you a world of investment success! Steve Reitmeister…but everyone calls me Reity (pronounced 'Righty') Editor of the Zen Investor What to Do Next?
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3 days ago
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115 Great Reasons to Read this Investment Article
2025 has been a rough time for most investors. Yet those applying the 115 advantages of the Zen Ratings model have enjoyed much more success. This article will explain the... This story originally appeared on WallStreetZen The revolution has begun! I am talking about the Zen Ratings Revolution where we have discovered 115 different factors that lead to stock outperformance. These ratings really provide a 360 degree view of the attractiveness of a stock covering everything from Growth to Value to Momentum to Sentiment…even our proprietary AI factor which pinpoints stocks ready to rise. By now we have sent you many, many emails on the Zen Ratings digging into specifics of those 115 factors. However…perhaps we have bordered on information overload. So today I want to pull back to the big picture of why the Zen Ratings is such a valuable tool for stock investors. That is most easily explained by sharing this performance chart going back to 2003: There is no way to look at this chart without appreciating how the Zen Ratings consistently points out the best stocks to own…and the worst stocks to avoid. And for those wondering how the rating system held up in this recent rough and tumble market, I am glad to report it has produced a +22.52% gain during the volatile past year. 2 Simple Next Steps 1) Learn More: The better you understand the Zen Ratings…the better you will be at picking profitable stocks. That is why we put together this section all about the Zen Ratings. 2) Get 2 New Buy Recommendations That's right. On Wednesday morning June 4th I will unveil the next 2 buy rated stocks I have hand picked for the Zen Investor portfolio. This is where I use my greater than 40 years of investing experience to select the best Zen Ratings stocks for the current market environment. I have just lined up 2 perfect stocks to excel in the year ahead and can't wait to share them with you on Wednesday. Beyond those 2 new picks you will also find 18 other top Zen Rated stocks currently in my portfolio that have triple digit upside potential. Learn more about my stock picking process and how you can save up to 50% on the subscription price. Discover the Zen Investor + Top Stocks + Save Up to 50% > Wishing you a world of investment success! Steve Reitmeister…but everyone calls me Reity (pronounced 'Righty') Editor-in-Chief of WallStreetZen What to Do Next?
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7 days ago
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This is a BIGGER DEAL Than Tariffs
This could be a bigger deal than tariffs … And here are two stocks benefiting from this under-the-radar trend. This story originally appeared on WallStreetZen In recent weeks, a major topic of discussion among traders and investors is about trade deals and the state of the market. It's fair to say that these issues have dwarfed the other opportunities and risks that were on the minds of investors, prior to "Liberation Day'. Smartphone Analogue It reminds me of the 2007-2009 period, and what happened with smartphones. The iPhone was first introduced in June 2007. As expected, Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock enjoyed a spectacular rally as investors became excited about its prospects. The stock had rallied by 45% in the weeks leading up to the announcement and then tacked on another 50% in the ensuing months. Yet, the exuberance and Apple's stock came to a crashing halt as the financial crisis began to spread throughout the economy. And, it eventually infected Apple as its stock declined by more than 60% from its high in 2007 to its low in 2009. In hindsight, it's clear that not even a once-in-a-century financial crisis could affect the inevitability of smartphones becoming ubiquitous. And, the financial crisis provided a rare opportunity to acquire Apple with lower risk and at lower prices. Apple went on to be a major market leader, and the stock is up by more than 6,800% since its 2009 low. Electricity is the New Oil I believe that investors may be missing out on another major, secular opportunity due to current tariff uncertainty and headline risk. Electricity demand is rapidly increasing due to AI, electric vehicles, newer heating and cooling systems, reshoring of critical industries, and data centers. By 2030, electricity demand in the US is projected to increase by 25% which would require an additional 38 gigawatts to meet peak demand needs. This is equivalent to California's current capacity for producing electricity. Meanwhile, the utility sector is completely unprepared to meet this moment. Over the last two decades, growth in electricity demand has been flat. This has led to significant consolidation in the sector and underinvestment in capital expenditures. Thus, trillions will have to be spent on these efforts in the coming years in order to upgrade infrastructure and generate increased levels of electricity. In fact, increasing electricity production may be one of the few areas of agreement for conservatives and liberals. For Democrats, more electricity is integral to the battle against climate change and reducing emissions. For Republicans, the project is essential to re-shoring critical industries and boosting manufacturing. 2 Stocks to Consider A major factor in this electrification trend is the boom in AI and data centers. Emcor (NYSE: EME) manufactures advanced fiber-optic and photonic products that are essential for efficient data transmission. The data center boom is in its infancy, yet, EME's EPS has climbed from $7 to $26 over the last 5 years. The stock is also quite cheap with a forward P/E of 18, and earnings expectations that have been hiked for the last 11 quarters. EME is also part of the Zen Investor portfolio. Each stock in the Zen Investor portfolio is hand-picked by 40+ year market veteran Steve Reitmeister, who uses a rigorous 4-step screening process to locate the highest-potential stocks. Click here to check out other stocks in the Zen Investor portfolio. KBR (NYSE: KBR) is a global leader in engineering and construction consulting services. Engineering companies will also benefit from this secular trend, yet KBR stands out due to its expertise in these types of large-scale projects. KBR is a leader in designing and building data centers, grid resilience initiatives, power-generation projects, and working with the government on major industrial projects. KBR is also highly rated by the Zen Ratings with a Strong Buy (A) rating. A-rated stocks have produced an average annual return of 32.5% which outpaces the S&P 500's average annual gain of 10.8%. Conclusion The best investments are riding unstoppable trends. Yes, market tantrums and uncertainty can affect them in the short-term but won't derail their destiny. Increasing electricity needs are one such trend. Investors should seize this opportunity and consider high-quality stocks like EME and KBR that are well-positioned to reap the rewards. What to Do Next?
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27-05-2025
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Korn Ferry (KFY): Strong Buy Stock with NO Tariff Risk
There is a lot to like about Korn Ferry (KFY) as a prime investment in the year ahead. Best of which may be how it completely avoids all the current... This story originally appeared on WallStreetZen Korn Ferry (KFY) concentrates in two business areas that carry no tariff risk. Gladly there are 115 other reasons to like this stock (spoiler: I am talking about the 115 factor analysis of the Zen Ratings that points to this stock as being an A rated Stong Buy). Beyond their core consulting business, the real strength of the firm is their focus on executive recruiting. The best part of that story is that executive recruiting is a great counter cyclical industry. Meaning that there is often heavier executive turnover during the rough times than during the good times. This helps alleviate some concerns for owning KFY if indeed we are devolving into a recession as many worry about given recent economic weakness. On the other hand, they are having no problem at all finding growth during the good times like the expected 15% earnings growth this year which is about twice the pace of the average US company. Plus, as mentioned above, this is a business model that pretty well escapes tariffs which gives greater clarity into their future earnings prospects. Our Zen Ratings quant model has placed KFY in the top 5% of all stocks earning the coveted A rating which equates to a Strong Buy. Historically that has pointed to stocks that have more than tripled the return of the overall market. In particular what jumps off the page is the top 2% reading for Safety which is a great quality to have during these volatile times. Also good to note that it's in the top 8% for Value and top 14% for Financials. Strong Financials is one of the best predictors of future earnings beats as shared in this recent article: Boring Financials Point Way to Excited Stock Gains! This top 14% Financial reading means KFY is a very well run company which shows up in a string of 10 straight earnings beats…and increases the odds of more beats on the way. Indeed the Wall Street analyst community also smiles on shares with an average target price of $80 and a street high of $83. That upside value squares up well with that top 8% reading for Zen Rating Value score. This feels like exactly the kind of stock to buy given the mixed economic outlook thanks to the uncertainty of tariffs. Plus the unique focus of the company (executive recruiting) that should help shares outperform in the good days or the bad. What To Do Next? Korn Ferry (KFY) is just one of the stellar 18 stocks found in my Zen Investor portfolio. I pick these stocks based upon their attractiveness in our proven Zen Ratings model. Plus keying in on lessons learned over my 45 year investing career. Over that time I have seen 7 bear markets, 8 bull markets, and just about everything between. This has helped me pick some stellar stocks in 2025 even in the face of this volatile market. Plus I will soon be adding 2 new stocks on Wednesday June 4th. The only way to see these top picks is to become a Zen Investor member. Gladly that is a very simple process. And right now comes with the ability to save up to 50% on your membership. Discover the Zen Investor & My Top Stocks Now > Wishing you a world of investment success! Steve Reitmeister…but everyone calls me Reity (pronounced 'Righty') Editor of the Zen Investor What to Do Next?
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23-05-2025
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These 2 Gambling Stocks Look Like Winners…
Ready to take a gamble in the current market? More and more investors are wagering on gambling stocks — should you join their ranks? Here are 2 stocks to watch... This story originally appeared on WallStreetZen The house always wins, but can you invest in the house? Depending on the stocks you're looking at, the answer is absolutely. Yet that doesn't mean all gambling stocks have the same odds. To find the winners, you need the right background information, and we're here to show you some of the top-rated stocks according to our Zen Ratings system (which looks at 115 key factors proven to drive growth in stocks). Here are a couple of A-rated stocks in the gambling industry to keep an eye on: Accel Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) Not all gambling is in casinos, and someone needs to tend to that strange grocery store slot machine you may see a few times a year and do not fully understand. That's what Accel is for, alongside running standalone ATMs and a few other machines, and the distributed gaming operator has been showing itself as a standalone stock to watch. Currently, the company has a strong presence in Illinois, but potential remains for the company depending on the future legalization of gambling, whether ACEL finds new markets, and other factors. For the moment, though, it has a Zen Rating of A with a Component Grade of B in Value, Financials, and Artificial Intelligence. For further notes, consider that they are now investing in a casino and had a strong recent quarter. Super Group (SGHC) LTD (NYSE: SGHC) More in the Sports entertainment side of gambling, SGHC is the parent organization of several well-known gambling companies, including Spin, Betway, and others. And with so many options, it's no surprise that it's a huge part of gambling today. First, it's climbing back on previous losses, showing about a 1.5% growth over the last three months (though it's much better for people who decided to buy the dip). Yet don't let that or recent news distract you from the long-term view. Over the last 12 months, the stock price has risen about 127%. And it has a Zen Rating of A, meaning it is in the top 5% of stocks we cover. Its Component Grade of B in Value, Growth, Momentum, and Artificial Intelligence (our own algorithm sees trends that signify future price increases) are also positive signs. SGHC is one to watch that might be undervalued with growth potential. In fact, we covered it recently, mentioning its momentum in Africa and its favorable price target. Our system considers it to be the #1 stock in gambling right now. And if you want to learn more about how to look at industries, read our article on the topic. Want to keep on top of things when you're investing in gambling stocks and beyond? Then WallStreetZen Premium is exactly what you need. It will provide you with an unlimited watchlist and the fundamental information you need to make the best possible decisions. Don't go in blind and instead invest in one of the best tools you can find! And if you're looking for a more guided approach, then Zen Investor is exactly what you're looking for. With it, you'll receive a regularly updated portfolio recommendation from our own Steve Reitmeister, who has more than four decades of market experience and has seen his share of uncertain markets. With his insights by your side, investing might feel less like a gamble. What to Do Next?
