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Confident Consumers to Drive U.S. Economy: 5 Picks
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American households seem to be confident about the economy encouraged by the U.S.-China phase one trade deal, a stellar market and the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years. And as consumers continue to remain confident about their well-being, and continue spending, it would be prudent to invest in stocks that are poised to grow as consumer spending increases.
Strength in Job Market Boosts Consumer Confidence
On Jan 28, the Conference Board reported that consumer confidence index rose to 131.6 in January beating the consensus estimate of 128.8. Additionally, the board reported that December 2019’s figure was revised from 126.5 to 128.2. Per the report, the reading is the strongest since August 2019.
Consumers were found more optimistic about the short-term outlook, and consumers expecting business conditions to worsen declined to 8.4% from 8.8%. The labor market came up with the most upbeat results, as Americans are expecting more jobs in the near term. The percentage increased from 15.5% to 17.2%.
Lynn Franco, Senior Director, Economic Indicators, at The Conference Board in his statement specified that the growth in consumer confidence was “driven primarily by a more positive assessment of the current job market and increased optimism about future job prospects.”
And why not? The unemployment rate in the United States was 3.5% at the end of 2019, the lowest level since the late 1960s. This makes American households secured about their jobs and short-term job prospects high as companies keep complaining about shortage of skilled workers.
The consumer confidence survey is closely followed to analyze the purchasing trend of American households that accounts for 70% of economic activity. The stronger-than-expected results indicate that upbeat job prospects help U.S. consumers to spend more cash, which in turn will help the economy soar.
5 Stocks to Buy
The consumer discretionary sector is positioned to benefit from this stellar reading on confidence level, as spending grows across consumer-centric companies like household appliances, retailers, entertainment providers, jewelry retailers and cruise line operators. Hence, we have shortlisted stocks that flaunt a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE - Free Report) operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear and accessories for young men and women. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 4.57% compared with the industry’s projected earnings growth of 2%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for The Buckle’s current-year earnings has advanced 1.5% over the past 60 days. Additionally, shares of the company have gained 46.5% over the past year against Zacks Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry’s decline of 27.3%.
Cable One, Inc. (CABO - Free Report) owns and operates cable systems that provide data, video and voice service. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 9.42% compared with the industry’s projected earnings growth of 1.8%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the Cable One’s current-year earnings has advanced 0.3% over the past 60 days. Additionally, shares of Cable One have gained 100.7% over the past year compared to the Zacks Cable Television industry’s rise of 32.3%.
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (EDU - Free Report) operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men and women.The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 39.5% compared with the industry’s projected earnings growth of 2%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s current-year earnings has advanced 4.7% over the past 60 days. Additionally, shares of New Oriental Education & Technology have gained 70.8% over the past year compared to the Zacks Schools industry’s rise of 29.3%.
MarineMax, Inc. (HZO - Free Report) operates as a recreational boat and yacht retailer. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 17.2% against the industry’s projected earnings decline of 1.1%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the MarineMax’s current-year earnings has advanced 15.8% over the past 60 days. Additionally, shares of MarineMax have gained 17.6% over the past year against the Zacks Retail - Miscellaneous industry’s decline of 8.3%.
Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ - Free Report) operates as a specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, accessories, and hardgoods for young men and women. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is nearly 40% compared with the industry’s projected earnings growth of 2%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the Zumiez’s current-year earnings has advanced 15.7% over the past 60 days. Additionally, shares of Zumiez have gained 30.8% over the past year against the Zacks Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry’s decline of 27.2%.
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Confident Consumers to Drive U.S. Economy: 5 Picks
American households seem to be confident about the economy encouraged by the U.S.-China phase one trade deal, a stellar market and the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years. And as consumers continue to remain confident about their well-being, and continue spending, it would be prudent to invest in stocks that are poised to grow as consumer spending increases.
Strength in Job Market Boosts Consumer Confidence
On Jan 28, the Conference Board reported that consumer confidence index rose to 131.6 in January beating the consensus estimate of 128.8. Additionally, the board reported that December 2019’s figure was revised from 126.5 to 128.2. Per the report, the reading is the strongest since August 2019.
Consumers were found more optimistic about the short-term outlook, and consumers expecting business conditions to worsen declined to 8.4% from 8.8%. The labor market came up with the most upbeat results, as Americans are expecting more jobs in the near term. The percentage increased from 15.5% to 17.2%.
Lynn Franco, Senior Director, Economic Indicators, at The Conference Board in his statement specified that the growth in consumer confidence was “driven primarily by a more positive assessment of the current job market and increased optimism about future job prospects.”
And why not? The unemployment rate in the United States was 3.5% at the end of 2019, the lowest level since the late 1960s. This makes American households secured about their jobs and short-term job prospects high as companies keep complaining about shortage of skilled workers.
The consumer confidence survey is closely followed to analyze the purchasing trend of American households that accounts for 70% of economic activity. The stronger-than-expected results indicate that upbeat job prospects help U.S. consumers to spend more cash, which in turn will help the economy soar.
5 Stocks to Buy
The consumer discretionary sector is positioned to benefit from this stellar reading on confidence level, as spending grows across consumer-centric companies like household appliances, retailers, entertainment providers, jewelry retailers and cruise line operators. Hence, we have shortlisted stocks that flaunt a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE - Free Report) operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear and accessories for young men and women. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 4.57% compared with the industry’s projected earnings growth of 2%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for The Buckle’s current-year earnings has advanced 1.5% over the past 60 days. Additionally, shares of the company have gained 46.5% over the past year against Zacks Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry’s decline of 27.3%.
Cable One, Inc. (CABO - Free Report) owns and operates cable systems that provide data, video and voice service. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 9.42% compared with the industry’s projected earnings growth of 1.8%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the Cable One’s current-year earnings has advanced 0.3% over the past 60 days. Additionally, shares of Cable One have gained 100.7% over the past year compared to the Zacks Cable Television industry’s rise of 32.3%.
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (EDU - Free Report) operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men and women.The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 39.5% compared with the industry’s projected earnings growth of 2%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s current-year earnings has advanced 4.7% over the past 60 days. Additionally, shares of New Oriental Education & Technology have gained 70.8% over the past year compared to the Zacks Schools industry’s rise of 29.3%.
MarineMax, Inc. (HZO - Free Report) operates as a recreational boat and yacht retailer. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 17.2% against the industry’s projected earnings decline of 1.1%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the MarineMax’s current-year earnings has advanced 15.8% over the past 60 days. Additionally, shares of MarineMax have gained 17.6% over the past year against the Zacks Retail - Miscellaneous industry’s decline of 8.3%.
Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ - Free Report) operates as a specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, accessories, and hardgoods for young men and women. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is nearly 40% compared with the industry’s projected earnings growth of 2%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the Zumiez’s current-year earnings has advanced 15.7% over the past 60 days. Additionally, shares of Zumiez have gained 30.8% over the past year against the Zacks Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry’s decline of 27.2%.
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Zacks has just released a Special Report on the booming investment opportunities of legal marijuana.
Ignited by new referendums and legislation, this industry is expected to blast from an already robust $6.7 billion to $20.2 billion in 2021. Early investors stand to make a killing, but you have to be ready to act and know just where to look.
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