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Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has a six-decade-long history of consecutive dividend growth. So, given the uncertainties surrounding the market, this fundamentally strong dividend-paying stock might be an ideal buy now. Read more.

Big box retailer Walmart (WMT) reported solid fourth-quarter results, topping analysts’ estimates. Moreover, WMT’s solid dividend-paying record makes it an attractive buy this year as macroeconomic uncertainties remain. Keep reading.

Consumers showing resiliency in the face of high inflation should bode well for the consumer goods sector. However, recession fears are still prevalent. While we think consumer stocks Unilever (UL), Ennis (EBF), and Mannatech (MTEX) might be ideal buys now, fundamentally weak Peloton Interactive (PTON) could be best sold short.…

Innovation in the software industry will likely continue bringing waves of investments. However, global economic instability is expected to compound near-term challenges for the software industry. While we think Salesforce (CRM) might be worth buying, fundamentally weak software stocks Robinhood Markets (HOOD) and Matterport (MTTR) could be best avoided. Keep…

The fertilizer industry is expected to witness stable demand this year, which should bode well for leading fertilizer company Mosaic (MOS). Moreover, the company is committed to growth with major expansion plans this year. So, it might be an ideal addition to your watchlist in February 2023. Read more.

Following a year of solid growth in 2022, leading pharma company AstraZeneca’s (AZN) robust pipeline and recent launches look promising. Moreover, its strong fundamentals should enable the stock to deliver solid returns this year. So, AZN could be an ideal buy. Keep reading.

With inflation still alarmingly high, the Fed’s rate hikes might continue. This is raising concerns over the possibility of a recession. Therefore, quality dividend-paying stocks Altria (MO), International Paper (IP), ICL Group (ICL), and Spok (SPOK), yielding more than 4%, might be ideal buys now. Read more.

Sticky inflation might trigger more rate hikes this year, which could keep the stock market under pressure. Hence, investors could consider buying fundamentally strong stocks Stellantis (STLA), Honda Motor (HMC), MasterCraft Boat (MCFT), and Genie Energy (GNE) given the uncertainties. These stocks are rated A (Strong Buy) in our proprietary…

The airline industry has been struggling with macroeconomic issues, which is expected to keep fundamentally weak stock Spirit Airlines (SAVE) under pressure in the near term. In addition, while the space economy may command a significantly high valuation in the long run, the near-term prospects look beak on Virgin Galactic…

Leading pharma company Bristol-Myers Squibb’s (BMY) fiscal year 2022 revenue and EPS were in line with analysts’ estimates. While BMY continues to advance its innovative portfolio and pipeline, is it a good dividend stock to pick up right now? Read more to find out.

Leading networking company Nokia (NOK) announced robust growth in the fiscal year 2022. Moreover, the company looks confident in its near-term performance. And given bullish analysts’ expectations, NOK might be worth buying this month. Read more.