This weekend kicks off the unofficial start to summer.
However, these past few weeks have been anything but warm and breezy for investors.
Panic selling has dominated much of the market landscape.
So, the big question now is: Have the financial markets stabilized?
I posed that question to Research Analyst Sam Blumenfeld, who covers both the traditional equity markets and the crypto market as a contributor to Weiss Crypto Daily.
Sam works closely with commodities expert Sean Brodrick on his publications, including Wealth Megatrends, Supercycle Investor and Gold & Silver Trader.
They're finding big wins in this late-cycle environment, and as one major trend takes hold — a trend that Sam sees continuing over the summer months:
I expect to see a continuation of the broader shift from growth investments to companies that are more value oriented.
I expect to see companies with lower multiples trade more resiliently than companies that are trading at loftier valuations.
Sam has been tracking companies that are not only riding out volatility but taking advantage of funds flowing away from riskier stocks.
While many "have pulled back due to a series of short-term headwinds caused by geopolitical uncertainty, interest rate increases and fears of an economic slowdown," Sam notes that the energy sector has been going strong — particularly oil and gas stocks.
According to AAA, rising wholesale gasoline prices will likely soon push the average per-gallon price we pay at the pump above $5 nationwide.
For its part, diesel just hit a record of $5.56 per gallon, while crude oil is back up to $112 a barrel.
It's certainly putting upward pressure on inflation, but it's also padding the profits of companies that explore, produce, refine and sell these commodities.
And there are more and more companies participating — drilling in a race for dollars.
In fact, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects U.S. drillers to increase domestic oil production by 8%, compared to 2021.
In today's special three-minute video segment, you'll learn about companies getting in on the action … and how investors can, too.
Sam and I discuss investments that are bringing high returns to Members of Sean's services.
In Wealth Megatrends alone, investors are currently sitting on open gains of 106% and 55%.
Sam says the energy sector's momentum shows no signs of slowing down:
We have a large allocation to energy companies right now. It's one of the only sectors in the S&P that's been "green" over the past few months.
And with strong positive tailwinds for oil, it's likely to have oil prices drive greater growth than higher earnings over the next several quarters for oil companies.
If we continue seeing certain forces like the conflict in Ukraine and supply chain disruptions, it will definitely drive oil prices higher, which would result in positive impacts on top- and bottom-line growth for oil producers.
In this insightful video, you'll also see and hear about:
- A handful of surging stocks in a hot sector.
- An indicator that a "major breakout" in one industry is coming soon.
- The "long-term prospects" of the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
And more.
The information in this short segment couldn't be timelier. Just go to the video box above to watch it now.
Happy investing!
Jessica Borg
Financial News Anchor
Weiss Ratings
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