New York-based alternative investment manager Blackstone Group is a market leader. 53.12 percent of its investments are in energy stocks, reflecting the company’s strong ties to the industry. As well as in the areas of healthcare and financial services as well as in the areas of real estate and utilities as well as telecommunications and healthcare. Hilton Worldwide was purchased by Blackstone in July 2007 for approximately $26 billion. Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P., FirstEnergy Corp., and Rivian Automotive, Inc. were the company’s top stock purchases in the fourth quarter of 2021. Insider Monkey used the Q4 portfolio of Blackstone Group…
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Cathie Wood, the CEO of ARK Investment Management, is known for her investments in disruptive technologies. The information technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer discretionary, and telecommunications sectors are among the holdings of Wood’s hedge fund. The company’s clients include digital commerce and genomics companies. Q4 2021 regulatory filings show that ARK Investment Management has a 13F portfolio worth $33 billion, down from $41.6 billion in the previous quarter. In comparison to the S&P 500’s 9% decline, the ARK Innovation ETF fell 30% in 2018. Insider Monkey selected 10 innovative stocks from Cathie Wood’s Q4 portfolio that failed to impress. An…
According to Jim Cramer of CNBC, investors should take advantage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a buying opportunity. According to Jim Cramer, host of CNBC’s Mad Money show, the Russian invasion was not a surprise because the US government had been warning about it for weeks. According to a 67-year-old investor, the current market does not believe President Biden’s threat to impose additional sanctions on Russia. After weeks of underperformance, major technology stocks like Apple Inc. are finally trading in the black. Insider Monkey takes a look at some of the stocks Cramer talked about in his latest…
A small-cap stock is defined as one with a market capitalization of less than $2 billion. Market capitalization, or the number of outstanding shares multiplied by the share price, is a measure of a company’s value. Small-cap stocks have outperformed large-caps in nine of the last ten recessions. Russell 2000’s market cap grew to $3.5 trillion, an increase of an astounding 84.2 percent, as compared to Russell 1000’s growth of 49.5 percent. Insider Monkey selected the 10 best small-cap stocks to buy for 2022. This past year, Titan Machinery Inc.’s stock has increased in value by 21.91 percent. The company’s…
Located in Central Europe, Germany has Berlin as its capital and Frankfurt as its main financial hub. Over 83 million people call Germany home, making it Europe’s third most populous country. It is the European Union’s most populous member state. As a founding member of the EU and the Eurozone, Germany has an important role to play. There are 29 of the world’s largest corporations based in Germany on the Fortune Global 500 list. In 2020, the automotive industry in Germany is expected to generate $448.43 billion in revenue, making it one of the most profitable industries in the world.…
According to S&P Global Market Intelligence’s report, Barclays analysts predicted that bank stocks would outperform the market in a sector-outlook report on banking and financial services stocks in January. Analysts expect positive trends in the banking sector in the near future, including loan growth and low deposit betas. In the first five trading days of January, the S&P 500 financials sector gained 5.4 percent. This was the best start to the year for the industry since 2010. According to current market trends, investors are looking to add more financial services stocks into their portfolios. Insider Monkey selected bank dividend stocks…
Hacks, frauds, and money-laundering schemes involving cryptocurrency are growing in scope and sophistication. The debate over the regulation of the industry is heating up. The use of blockchain technology in state conflict has been one of the most talked-about topics in the crypto community in the last few days. Prices of cryptocurrencies have risen in response to the Ukraine crisis. Russia is the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency mining country. Even in the United States, Russia is home to many top cryptographic developers. There has been an increase in ransomware attacks originating in Russia that target crypto exchanges. Insider Monkey picked 10…
A company is considered a dividend king if it has consistently raised its dividends for the past 50 years or more. According to the US Dividend Sensex index, these companies have a long history of rewarding shareholders with dividend increases and share price appreciation. The dividend kings of the S&P 500 are concentrated in the industrials, consumer staples, and utilities industries. Stocks with high dividend yields are an excellent inflation hedge. Target and Leggett & Platt are two of the best dividend kings that are also undervalued today. Insider Monkey chose undervalued dividend kings to buy in 2022. As of…
The S&P 500 index is on the verge of a correction. The market’s reaction to Russia’s attack on Ukraine has been negative. In a time of rising interest rates and geopolitical unrest, it’s critical to keep an eye out for undervalued industries. In this market, investing in technology and consumer staples would be considered defensive. S&P 500 rebounds after periods of instability, implying that the market volatility is only temporary. Investing in stocks that pay dividends has long been considered a hedge against inflation and rising interest rates, so it’s important to keep an eye out for companies that are…
Oil prices have hit a seven-year high for the first time since 2014. Brent crude oil, an international benchmark for oil prices, is above $105 a barrel. The United States and its allies will impose “severe sanctions” on Russia, according to Joe Biden’s announcement. Russian financial institutions, businesses, and other government entities will be affected by the sanctions. NATO territory defense could lead to higher energy costs for the public, according to Vice President Biden. European energy prices rose by about 30 percent after these attacks because oil and gas are primarily transported through Ukraine, and Russia is the primary…
At Lakewood Capital Management, Anthony Bozza serves as CEO. Founded in 2007, the New York-based investment management company has been operating since then. Prior to starting his own hedge fund, Bozza studied economics at the University of Pennsylvania. The fund returned 10.7 percent to shareholders in the second quarter of 2021. Insider Monkey focuses on the top dividend stocks in Anthony Bozza’s portfolio. More than 24 countries are served by Brunswick Corporation, an American manufacturer. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 9% to $0.365 per share on February 17th. As of the 24th of February, the stock’s dividend yield…
Consumer cyclical and healthcare-related stocks continue to outperform the broader stock market. Following their results, Teladoc Health, Agilent Technologies, and TJX Companies saw their stock prices fall, while Lowe’s stock rose after exceeding expectations. Insider Monkey highlights the 10 stocks in focus after posting their earnings reports. Shares of Penumbra, Inc. fell nearly six percent after the company reported disappointing fourth-quarter earnings. The Alameda, Calif.-based medical device company reported adjusted earnings of 1 cent per share, well below the expected 22 cents. While Monday.com Ltd.’s fourth-quarter loss was narrower than expected, the company’s shares fell to an all-time low. An…