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Energy stocks are thriving, and some of them have risen into the stratosphere. I never recommend that people chase stocks that just rose 20% to 50% without resting. Let them rest, then jump in to catch the next run-up. On the flip side, financial stocks are just now emerging from a resting period. Many of my favorites appear ready to not only retrace their recent highs, but to surpass them as well!

As the dividing line between the public and private sectors becomes increasingly blurred, it’s readily apparent that long-term investment decisions must now be evaluated through a new lens. And that means asking a simple question: “Could the financial asset I’m interested in acquiring be potentially influenced through direct federal intervention?”

Here are two companies that fit my screening criteria for undervalued stocks with low volatility.

The technology-oriented Nasdaq Composite closed yesterday 10.7% below its all-time closing high, set in November. Some technology- related stocks are facing headwinds for multiple reasons. Many trade at high valuations. Most do not offer dividends to buffer the impact of higher interest rates. Some companies are showing great revenue growth but no profits. We are adjusting by selling two positions and adding an international story with enormous promise.

Over the past month Tesla (TSLA) has struggled as continued price cuts have boosted sales but narrowed profit margins. It is also failing to live up to its brand as more than just a maker of electric cars (EVs).

Higher interest rates are eating into EV demand. Competition is catching up as Tesla last launched a new passenger vehicle in 2020. In October, BYD (BYDDY) outsold Tesla for the first time.

With the market on edge we’re going with a slightly larger company than normal with this month’s Cabot Small-Cap Confidential selection. But we’re not being overly conservative. Shares of this software stock have been climbing steadily after a breakout move in May. The reasons? Growth is reaccelerating, profit margins are climbing, and the proportion of recurring revenue is going up.

After a nine-month-long and very deep correction, during which the Global Cannabis Index fell 54% and many stocks fell farther, there was strong buying in the sector on Friday and Monday, signaling that the correction in the sector is likely over.

Warner Bros. shareholders have enjoyed double-digit gains in December following buyout offers from Netflix and Paramount. Here’s how to play it.

Last week, reviewing the 10 Revolutionary Stocks, I asked you which ones you owned.

Monthly dividend stocks are a perfect source of regular income you can use to pay bills, rent or buy groceries. Here are five to add to your portfolio.

Our emerging markets (EEM) signal continues to be positive and right on top of its 20-day moving average as China and other emerging markets are bumping along and lacking a decisive uptrend.

The market hit an air pocket last week but has since stabilized. It didn’t hurt that revised U.S. GDP figures for Q4 came in 0.2% higher than previously reported. That improvement bumped growth up to 2.1%. On the back of that good news, small caps regained their 50-day moving average line (they’re now up four straight days).

Buying investment real estate is the best way to take advantage of the current housing boom. But there’s an easier way too.

In my mind, Warren Buffett is the best investor ever. Here are eight guidelines that will help you become a better investor.

This week’s update includes our comments on earnings from Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) as well as commentary on several stocks.

Here are five of my 10 top value stocks for 2017. All of my top value stocks are selling at bargain prices, and all have the potential to easily beat the stock market indexes in 2017!

After beating the market handily in 2017, our Wall Street’s Best experts are back with their top stock picks for 2018. Here are five of them.

Royal Caribbean, Priceline.com and Winnebago are all Cabot Top Ten Weekly stocks.

The horrible second quarter is behind us and a rapidly recovering economy with a very accommodative Fed lies ahead. There are a lot of reasons for the rally and unless investors get scared straight the rally seems destined to continue.

There are no ratings changes today. My stance is cautiously optimistic, and favors resisting the temptation to chase stocks. Action is going to pick up next week as we have Blackbaud (BLKB), LogMeIn (LOGM) and Mitek (MITK) reporting. I’m expecting good things from all.