Full Court Finance

Full Court Finance episodes:

• 04.18.2024

  3 Innovative Stocks to Buy Before Earnings Amid the Market Pullback

  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...

  
• 04.11.2024

  3 Giant Tech Stocks to Buy in April and Hold Forever

  (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...

  
• 04.04.2024

  3 Soaring, Highly-Ranked Value Stocks to Buy in April

  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...

  
• 03.21.2024

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

  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...

  
• 03.14.2024

  2 Nasdaq 100 Stocks to Buy Before Earnings and Hold Forever

  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...

  
• 03.07.2024

  3 Standout Tech Stocks to Buy Down at Least 15%

  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...

  
• 02.29.2024

  2 Leading Tech Stocks to Buy in March and Hold

  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.  ...

  
• 02.15.2024

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

  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...

  
• 02.08.2024

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

  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....

  
• 01.26.2024

  3 Magnificent 7 Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

  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,...

  
• 01.18.2024

  3 Great Stocks from Key Industries to Buy and Hold

  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,...

  
• 01.11.2024

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

  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...

  
• 01.04.2024

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

  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...

  
• 12.21.2023

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

  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...

  
• 12.14.2023

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

  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...

  
• 11.30.2023

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

  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)...

  
• 11.17.2023

  3 Tech Stocks to Buy Now with the Bulls in Control

  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...

  
• 11.10.2023

  Buy These 3 Retail Stocks Now and Hold Forever?

  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...

  
• 11.03.2023

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

  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),...

  
• 10.27.2023

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

  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...

  
• 10.19.2023

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

  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...

  
• 10.05.2023

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

  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...

  
• 09.28.2023

  3 Top Stocks to Buy in October Despite Market Fears

  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...

  
• 09.22.2023

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

  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...

  
• 09.14.2023

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

  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...

  
• 09.07.2023

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

  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...

  
• 09.01.2023

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

  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...

  
• 08.25.2023

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

  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...

  
• 08.18.2023

  2 Pioneering Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

  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...

  
• 08.04.2023

  Long-Term Tech Stock Deals to Buy Now

  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...

  
• 07.21.2023

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

  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...

  
• 06.30.2023

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

  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...

  
• 06.22.2023

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

  (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...

  
• 06.02.2023

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

  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...

  
• 05.19.2023

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

  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...

  
• 04.21.2023

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

  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...

  
• 04.14.2023

  2 Beaten-Down Stocks to Buy and Hold for Years

  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...

  
• 03.31.2023

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

  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...

  
• 03.17.2023

  3 Big Tech Stocks to Buy in March and Hold Forever

  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...

  
• 03.10.2023

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

  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...

  
• 03.03.2023

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

  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...

  
• 02.24.2023

  2 Market-Beating Stocks to Buy for March and Hold

  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...

  
• 02.17.2023

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

  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...

  
• 02.03.2023

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

  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...

  
• 01.27.2023

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

  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...

  
• 01.20.2023

  3 Great Dividend Stocks to Buy to Combat Market Volatility

  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...

  
• 12.29.2022

  3 Great Stocks to Buy in 2023 and Hold Forever

  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...

  
• 12.08.2022

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

  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...

  
• 11.18.2022

  3 Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Growth Upside

  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....

  
• 10.31.2022

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

  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...