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May 17, 2019
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9 Small-Cap Value Stocks to Buy Now
The S&P 500 index hit a new all-time high in April, but not all sectors of the market have been along for the ride.
Bank of America analyst Jill Carey Hall says improving macroeconomic data and profit outlooks in the U.S. over the next three quarters could lead small-cap value stocks to shine. Small-cap value stocks lagged the overall market in the first quarter, but they have historically outperformed during economic recovery phases of the business cycle.
Here are nine small-cap value stocks.
1. Helen of Troy (ticker: HELE). Helen of Troy is a worldwide consumer products company with leading brands including Braun, Pur and Vick’s. Analyst Christopher Carey says Helen of Troy has improved its execution and laid the foundation for long-term earnings and revenue growth.
The company’s low debt load and cash flow also create financial flexibility for the company to return capital to shareholders or look for potential buyout targets. A trade deal with China could also be a bullish catalyst for the stock in the near term. Bank of America has a “buy” rating and $160 price target for HELE stock.
2. Hancock Whitney Corp. (HWC). Hancock Whitney is a U.S. regional bank that operates in states along the Gulf Coast. On May 1, Hancock announced a $213 million all-stock buyout of MidSouth Bancorp, an acquisition that will add $1.7 billion in assets, $900 million in loans and $1.4 billion in deposits to Hancock Whitney’s holdings.
The deal will boost Hancock Whitney’s deposit base by about 6%, and analyst Ebrahim Poonawala says the low-risk deal should be well-received by investors given potential for immediate earnings accretion. Bank of America has a “buy” rating and $46 price target for HWC stock. – Wayne Duggan
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Top Target-Date Retirement Funds to Buy
Vanguard Target Retirement Income VTINX
$16.1B
3.92%
TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Retirement Income Fd TLRIX
$528.2M
3.19%
USAA Target Retirement Income Fund URINX
$329.3M
3.17%
Fidelity Freedom® Index Income Fund FIKFX
$354.2M
4.09%
MFS Lifetime Income Fund MLLAX
$566.7M
3.88%
American Century One Choice In Ret Port ARTAX
$1.6B
3.00%
Fidelity Advisor Freedom® Income Fund FAFAX
$225.7M
3.04%
JPMorgan SmartRetirement® Income Fund JSRAX
$3.5B
2.31%
Manning & Napier Target Income Series Fd MTDIX
$76.0M
4.46%
Franklin LifeSmart™ Retirement Income Fd FTRAX
$50.8M
4.36%
Data as of May 17th, 2019
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