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Apple’s share price got a big boost on Wednesday after the company revealed the (low) price of its streaming service. It could be a sign of things to come.

Cabot Stock of the Month Editor Tim Lutts discusses recent news about Iranian nuclear power, and names his favorite stock.

Retirees should choose consumer sector stocks with well-established brands, reliable earnings, and a history of paying regular dividends. They might not be as exciting as Amazon, but these companies can add a reliable income stream to your portfolio while also providing upside.

Today we’ll take a half-sized position in a small-cap company that’s like the Amazon of manufacturing. Its marketplace is revolutionizing this outdated industry and bringing it into the digital age.

Despite several years of depressed manufacturing in the U.S., the company is growing. That’s a testament to its platform. And there’s also a potential growth kicker … Trump’s tariff policies and desire to kick off an onshoring boom.

All the details are inside the September Issue of Cabot Small Cap Confidential.

Investing in revolutionary companies isn’t about finding bargains; it’s about getting on board the rocket ship before the masses.

Following the second 10% U.S. stock market correction of 2018, stocks are trying to get their footing. We’re witnessing some large daily price swings, especially among energy stocks, which are being buffeted by falling oil prices.

All in all, not a bad month. The stock markets had a nice bounce. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%; productivity increased (by 2.4%), higher than economists expected; and while home prices continued to rise in certain areas of the country (Northeast and Midwest), nationwide, they fell by 4.9%, to $401,800, on average.

And best of all, the turmoil regarding tariffs doesn’t seem to be affecting earnings much.

FactSet reported that, so far, 90% of S&P 500 companies have announced second-quarter earnings, and 81% have reported a positive EPS surprise and a positive revenue surprise.

That gives us an 11.8% earnings growth year over year—not bad!

The expanding senior population is a major demographic trend that’s driving higher costs in senior living and senior care services across the country. If you’re retired (or planning to), unexpectedly high living expenses can put your entire retirement picture in doubt. This month, let’s explore assisted and unassisted living options for seniors, how to plan for those expenses even as they climb, and important factors to consider before you shake up your living situation. Plus, we’ll pick a few of the best-looking stocks taking advantage of the trend.

As a company, Comcast is doing just fine despite rampant cord cutting. But does Comcast stock carry enough weight perception-wise on Wall Street?

Our EEM Signal slipped below its 20-day moving average this morning and is right on top of its 50-day average. We will remain positive and constructive but lean toward finding some bargains. Most likely, the next two ideas will come from heavyweights India and China.

Astera Labs (ALAB) Delivers

Netflix continues to revolutionize the way people watch movies at home.

Despite recession fears, the U.S. consumer is still resilient, and that’s boosting the fortunes of these retailers.

This month we’re going with a little-known consulting company that’s growing revenue and EPS in the double digits as it helps organizations adapt to the changing times.

It is growing especially quickly in areas like digital transformation, which is challenging for lumbering organizations in the healthcare and education segments where the firm generates the bulk of its revenue.

With a fresh revenue and profit growth strategy and a plan to return more money to shareholders, this little company’s stock looks great.

Enjoy!

Why is the stock market up 30% in the last two months in the face of the COVID-19 crisis? Guest contributor Chris Douthit explains.

The retail sector has been hard hit by coronavirus, shopping centers most of all. But certain shopping center REITs are well positioned for a rebound.

Today we have five buy ideas including two ratings changes.

The reality is, there are so many undervalued stocks right now that I have to fight the urge to add another dozen to the Cabot Undervalued Stocks Advisor portfolios.