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 Portfolio As A Long Term Investment? (12:00) - Is Mastercard A Strong Play Against Volatility In 2023?

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

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Ben Rains explores a few key stock market levels as Wall Street digests Jay Powell’s speech and what the Fed might do next. The episode then dives into three strong stocks—Arista Networks (ANET), Uber Technologies (UBER), and Shopify (SHOP)—that investors might want to buy before their upcoming earnings releases and hold for the long haul. (0:30) - Stock Market Breakdown: The Bulls Push Stocks Higher After Powell (2:40) - Breaking Down Arista Networks Ahead of Earnings (8:30) - Can Uber Continue Its Rally After Its Upcoming Earnings Report? (15:15) - Does Shopify Fit Into Your Portfolio Down over 50% From Highs?                 Podcast@Zacks.com

3 Strong Stocks to Buy in May and Hold

Ben Rains breaks down the recent market comeback during the wave of tech sector earnings results from Alphabet, Microsoft, Tesla, and more. The episode then shifts its focus to two of the biggest companies in the world—Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN)—before they report to explore why investors might want to buy these mega cap tech stocks for possible near-term breakouts and long-term upside. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Will The Bulls Quickly Retake Control Amid Tech Earnings?  (3:05) - Is Now A Good Time To Invest In Apple Stock Before Earnings?  (16:00) - Should You Consider Adding Amazon To Your Portfolio Right Now?                Podcast@Zacks.com

Apple and Amazon Earnings: Tech Stocks to Buy for Near-Term Breakouts and Long-Term Upside

Ben Rains dives into the recent stock market pullback and key levels investors should pay attention to. We then turn our attention to three innovators in their respective industries-Vertiv (VRT), Align Technology (ALGN), and DexCom, Inc. (DXCM)-that investors might want to buy before earnings to take advantage of the recent stock market downturn. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Amid The Pullback  (3:45) - Should Investors Continue To Be Bullish On Vertiv?  (9:55) - Does Align Technology Line Up With Your Investment Portfolio?  (17:30) - DexCom Continues To Post Huge Growth: Should You Be Buying?                Podcast@Zacks.com

3 Innovative Stocks to Buy Before Earnings Amid the Market Pullback

(0:20) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Heading Into Q1 Earnings Season (4:50) - Should You Buy Taiwan Semiconductor Amid Its Expansion (11:00) - Netflix Continues Growth: Is Now A Good Time To Invest In The Entertainment Giant? (17:15) - Is Cadence Design Systems A Good Play If You’re Looking To Invest In AI?                 Podcast@Zacks.com Ben Rains breaks down where the stock market stands as Wall Street turns its attention from March inflation data to first quarter earnings season. Some major tech names outside of Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, and the other superstars are set to report during the early weeks of Q1 earnings season. We dive into why investors might want to consider buying Netflix (NFLX), Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), and Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) ahead of their upcoming earnings releases.

3 Giant Tech Stocks to Buy in April and Hold Forever

Ben Rains digs into some key stock market levels and potential catalysts in the early days of the second quarter. The episode then dives into three highly-ranked Zacks stocks to consider buying—PACCAR (PCAR), Murphy USA (MUSA), and DaVita Inc. (DVA)—that have crushed the market over the last five years and in 2024 that still offer impressive long-term value. (0:35) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (4:00) - Should You Add Paccar To Your Portfolio Near All-Time Highs? (8:45) - Is Murphy USA A Good Way To Gain Exposure To The Energy Sector? (13:00) - DaVita Inc Continues To Push Higher: Is Now The Time To Buy?                 Podcast@Zacks.com

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

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