3 Stocks that will either Rise or Fall and Should be Watched

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Oct 20, 2014

Stocks are investments that can either rise or fall in the financial market and so investors investing in them should spend time watching them before committing their hard-earned cash. A number of factors can determine whether the cost of stocks rise or fall such as inflation, economic growth, a country’s stability, lower interest rates, confidence and expectations and other financial related markets. Here are some stocks to watch that may be seizing the opportunity to reflect price increases or a drop in price because of factors affecting the market.

Walmart (NYSE:WMT)

Recently newly started CEO of Walmart Doug McMillon and CEO for Walmart residing in the U.S. Greg Foran yesterday made an announcement to the world concerning plans for the retail store. Both CEOs made it plain some of the things that are presently affecting the giant retail outlet. See some of the things below that are affecting the profitability of Walmart.

  1. There are too many stores in operation at the same time.
  2. Over the years, Walmart leaders made too many under-investments in ecommerce properties.

In the past, managers who have managed Walmart made the mistake of not recognizing those important drawbacks that were stopping the company from breaking into new frontiers. Addressing those pressing problems is a good way to start the turnaround of Walmart and put it on a path that will see the retail giant once more showing strong signs of growth.

Some investors are optimistic about the future of Walmart and others are asking questions about why stock is on the decline. Investors who are watching to see whether Walmart will pick up in sales and profits must face at least four issues such as:

  • Positive growth in the company’s expenses at least for the next two years
  • Type of operating income growth that will result in strong profit growth within the next two years
  • Type of steps that will be taken toward capital expenditure increases in a business that everyone are expecting to see a downward plunge in finances in the following three years
  • Addressing the slowing growth of the company

In February 2014, Walmart’s annual dividend was US$1.92 per share. Today, investors can expect to pay about US$74.11 for Walmart stock, which is an increase of 0.28 (.38%). For the fiscal year 2015, the annual dividend expectant rate is expected to be in the category of US$1.92. Such figures for a company that is showing signs of failure may want to send some investors to use a Nordstrom coupon to give them a few discounts.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH)

Like other insurance companies operating in the industry, UnitedHealth Group customers are growing tremendously in numbers. This company is one of the most profitable health companies in the industry today. On the New York Stock Exchange, the cost per UnitedHealth Group stock is standing at US$88.18, an open of US$86.85 with a high of US$88.81 and a low of US$86.75.

Although the health care market can fluctuate from time to time, still some experts are predicting that shareholders can have a good run for their money.

E-Bay (NASDAK:EBAY)

E-Bay fell short of expected profits in 2014, which makes some customer attraction to lower. Revenue for the company in 2014 stands at US$17.85 billion to US$17.95 billion. Estimates for this company are in the region of US$18.15 billion.

Investors can expect to see some competition between e-Bay and e-Pass a service to be launched soon in the U.S. by Alipay. Amazon is another company which has been giving e-Bay a problem where market growth is concerned. Since Amazon is taking the market at a much faster rate than many companies are, some investors are unsure as to the future of e-Bay.

While stocks in the market can fluctuate either up or down, investors are taking a closer look at the ones that are rising and which they feel can give them a better chance of making money on their investment. Therefore, the sky can be the limit for some stocks and a defeat for others.