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The first months of 2022 have brought a lot of uncertainty to investors. Situations such as high inflation, rising interest rates, rising oil prices and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine have the markets concerned.
Despite not having the wind in our favor, there are some sectors where it may be convenient to invest, such as technology , health or energy. Having a diversified portfolio of shares in companies dedicated to different lines of business can help cushion an unforeseen blow.
Alphabet (GOOG , GOOGL)
This is the parent company of Google. According to US News, in the last quarter of 2022, YouTube recorded revenue of $8,335 million dollars, almost $1,000 million more than the $7,700 million reported by Netflix Inc in the same period. Although the stock has fallen by 2022 due to growing stock turnover, the website positions it as a viable option to invest.
ASML Holding NV (ASML)
The shares of the technology Dutch are trading around % per above the lows of 69 weeks. However, long-term growth expectations could cause the value of its shares to skyrocket. It is a leap of faith, according to the website.
Upstart Holdings Inc. (UPST)
The company reported revenue growth of 252% in the most recent quarter, and earnings per share of 89 cents, beating the forecast of 51 cents of the analysts. In addition, its shares have reported growth of more than 10% in one day. However, the company’s risk-averse attitude has caused its performance to be sub-par at the moment, says the site.
Lowe’s Cos. Inc. (LOW)
The US retail chain reported sales growth that rose 19.2% on a two-year basis. However, the invasion of Ukraine has hit the market. Despite a 7.2% drop in sales last February compared to the previous month, the website estimates that it could have a significant long-term recovery.
Medifast Inc (MED)
The Baltimore-based weight loss management company has a market capitalization of around $2,000 million dollars and has dividends of 3.6%, the highest on the list. The company has an expected revenue growth of 15% for 2022 and 15.7% for 2023.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV (ASR)
The airport operator, which operates in Puerto Rico, Colombia and Mexico, reports an increase in the first three months of 2021, of 8.8% of passenger traffic, who seek to resume their lives after the confinement caused by the Covid pandemic 15. The website suggests holding stocks that are disconnected from the US market like the Mexican operator.
Meta Platforms Inc. (FB)
Formerly known as Facebook. Along with Alphabet, it is one of the leaders in digital advertising. Analysts forecast double-digit revenue growth for 2022 and 2022, despite the fact that its shares have not recovered from losses due to the division of the metaverse.
Visa Inc. (V)
Being one of the most competitive companies in the world, with 3,600 millions of Visa cards circulating in the world and 70,,000 from commercial establishments with this network, their income is expected to grow close to 19% this year.
EOG Resources Inc. (EOG)
The US oil and natural gas producer stands out on the list, due to its role as a hedge against current inflation, which has reached an all-time high in 40 years. According to the website, in the fourth quarter of 2022, EOG’s adjusted earnings per share increased 335%. And more record earnings are expected for 2022.
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)
No introduction required. In recent years, the technology giant has turned to other growth paths, through the acquisition of LinkedIn, in 2016 and in Asure, its cloud computing division, –whose revenue skyrocketed 46% in the last quarter–. In addition, with the acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. for $40,000 millions, Microsoft could become in the third largest game company in the world and compete more aggressively in the metaverse.
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