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Consumer Confidence Touches 18-Year High: 4 Stocks to Buy
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American citizens’ confidence in the U.S. economy increased for two months in a row. The conference board reported U.S. consumer confidence index for the month of August on Aug 28, which jumped to 133.4 from 127.9 in July. The index rose modestly in the month of July after falling in June.Notably, the August reading surpassed Reuters' economist expectations of 126.7 and is the highest since October 2000.
Economic Expansion, Spending Momentum to Continue
According to Lynn Franco, director of economic indicators at The Conference Board, “expectations, which had declined in June and July, bounced back in August and continue to suggest solid economic growth for the remainder of 2018.”
Proving him correct, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released the "second" estimate the next day per which GDP increased at an annual rate of 4.2% in the second quarter of 2018. The figure almost doubled from 2.2% increase witnessed in the first quarter and marked the strongest performance in nearly four years.
The high level of confidence indicates that consumers are little worried about the Trump administration’s protectionist trade policy, which has led to a trade war.
Notably, the present conditions measure climbed to an 18-year high of 172.2. The consumer survey report revealed that the majority of the respondents are looking to purchase big-ticket items including homes, cars and major appliances within six months. The consumer expectations gauge surged to a six-month high of 107.6. While a smaller share of respondents expects a surge in employment in the coming months, a number of them are positive on pay gains.
Rise in both these metrics indicates that spending momentum is likely to remain strong in the third quarter.
4 Solid Picks
At this stage, investment in consumer discretionary stocks seems to be a prudent move.
We have narrowed down our search to the following stocks, each of which has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and a solid expected earnings growth rate for the year. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Summer Infant, Inc. designs, markets, and distributes juvenile health, safety, and wellness products. It currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. The company expects earnings growth of more than 100% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year improved 50% in the last 60 days.
PCM, Inc. is provider of technology products and solutions. It carries a Zacks Rank #1. The company has expected earnings growth rate of 82.5% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year improved 12.9% in the last 60 days.
SodaStreamInternational Ltd. , a provider of home beverage carbonation systems, also carries a Zacks Rank #1. The company expects earnings growth of 35.3% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year improved 24% in the last 60 days.
The Container Store Group, Inc. (TCS - Free Report) retails storage and organization products and solutions. It carries a Zacks Rank #2. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 53.6%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year improved 7.5% in the last 60 days.
Did you miss Apple's 9X stock explosion after they launched their iPhone in 2007? Now 2018 looks to be a pivotal year to get in on another emerging technology expected to rock the market. Demand could soar from almost nothing to $42 billion by 2025. Reports suggest it could save 10 million lives per decade which could in turn save $200 billion in U.S. healthcare costs. A bonus Zacks Special Report names this breakthrough and the 5 best stocks to exploit it. Like Apple in 2007, these companies are already strong and coiling for potential mega-gains.
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Consumer Confidence Touches 18-Year High: 4 Stocks to Buy
American citizens’ confidence in the U.S. economy increased for two months in a row. The conference board reported U.S. consumer confidence index for the month of August on Aug 28, which jumped to 133.4 from 127.9 in July. The index rose modestly in the month of July after falling in June.Notably, the August reading surpassed Reuters' economist expectations of 126.7 and is the highest since October 2000.
Economic Expansion, Spending Momentum to Continue
According to Lynn Franco, director of economic indicators at The Conference Board, “expectations, which had declined in June and July, bounced back in August and continue to suggest solid economic growth for the remainder of 2018.”
Proving him correct, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released the "second" estimate the next day per which GDP increased at an annual rate of 4.2% in the second quarter of 2018. The figure almost doubled from 2.2% increase witnessed in the first quarter and marked the strongest performance in nearly four years.
The high level of confidence indicates that consumers are little worried about the Trump administration’s protectionist trade policy, which has led to a trade war.
Notably, the present conditions measure climbed to an 18-year high of 172.2. The consumer survey report revealed that the majority of the respondents are looking to purchase big-ticket items including homes, cars and major appliances within six months. The consumer expectations gauge surged to a six-month high of 107.6. While a smaller share of respondents expects a surge in employment in the coming months, a number of them are positive on pay gains.
Rise in both these metrics indicates that spending momentum is likely to remain strong in the third quarter.
4 Solid Picks
At this stage, investment in consumer discretionary stocks seems to be a prudent move.
We have narrowed down our search to the following stocks, each of which has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and a solid expected earnings growth rate for the year. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Summer Infant, Inc. designs, markets, and distributes juvenile health, safety, and wellness products. It currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. The company expects earnings growth of more than 100% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year improved 50% in the last 60 days.
Summer Infant, Inc. Net Income (TTM)
Summer Infant, Inc. Net Income (TTM) | Summer Infant, Inc. Quote
PCM, Inc. is provider of technology products and solutions. It carries a Zacks Rank #1. The company has expected earnings growth rate of 82.5% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year improved 12.9% in the last 60 days.
PCM, Inc. Net Income (TTM)
PCM, Inc. Net Income (TTM) | PCM, Inc. Quote
SodaStreamInternational Ltd. , a provider of home beverage carbonation systems, also carries a Zacks Rank #1. The company expects earnings growth of 35.3% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year improved 24% in the last 60 days.
SodaStream International Ltd. Net Income (TTM)
SodaStream International Ltd. Net Income (TTM) | SodaStream International Ltd. Quote
The Container Store Group, Inc. (TCS - Free Report) retails storage and organization products and solutions. It carries a Zacks Rank #2. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 53.6%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year improved 7.5% in the last 60 days.
The Container Store Group, Inc. Net Income (TTM)
Container Store (The) Net Income (TTM) | Container Store (The) Quote
5 Companies Verge on Apple-Like Run
Did you miss Apple's 9X stock explosion after they launched their iPhone in 2007? Now 2018 looks to be a pivotal year to get in on another emerging technology expected to rock the market. Demand could soar from almost nothing to $42 billion by 2025. Reports suggest it could save 10 million lives per decade which could in turn save $200 billion in U.S. healthcare costs. A bonus Zacks Special Report names this breakthrough and the 5 best stocks to exploit it. Like Apple in 2007, these companies are already strong and coiling for potential mega-gains.
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