AMD News – Best Stocks To Buy This Month Amid See-Sawing Markets

The market kicked off the first month of 2021 see-sawing between good news and bad news. The first week of the year started with an insurrection at the Capitol, and somewhere in between now and then, we’ve had a new president inaugurated, vaccines spreading across the world to outpace the ever-mutating coronavirus, $1.9 trillion of stimulus on the table, and Reddit traders taking on hedge funds and winning. Over the last few weeks, the indices have rotated between weekly losses and gains, and so far this week, have recovered almost all of last week’s losses—the worst week since October. Earnings so far appear to be impressive, but time will tell what happens with the market this month. We are not out of the woods yet, by any means, with all these different headwinds spooking investors at times. There’s one thing to keep in mind, though- there’s always a bull market somewhere. Our Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) algorithms at Q.ai have identified some standout stocks to consider for this month. Our AI systems have picked three Top Tech Stocks, three Top Consumer Stocks, three Top Quality Value Stocks, and three Top Growth Stocks.   

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Top Tech Stocks

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)

Semiconductor upstart Advanced Micro Devices is our first Top Tech Stock this month. The stock was one of the biggest winners during 2020, and continues to not only compete with but also beat long-time leaders in the semiconductor space. Although it beat its earnings and showed impressive growth, the AMD stock saw a pullback last week. Our AI systems rated Advanced Micro Devices B in Technicals, A in Growth, B in Low Volatility Momentum, and C in Quality Value. The stock closed up 1.37% to $88.86 on volume of 33,680,658 vs its 10-day price average of $90.04 and its 22-day price average of $91.37, and is down 3.73% for the year. Revenue was $9763.0M in the last fiscal year compared to $496.0M three years ago, Operating Income was $1369.0M  in the last fiscal year compared to $496.0M three years ago, EPS was $2.06 in the last fiscal year compared to $0.32 three years ago, and ROE was 57.48% in the last year compared to 36.2% three years ago. The stock is also trading with a Forward 12M P/E of 46.33.

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Facebook (FB)

Our second Top Tech Stock is Facebook. Facebook appears to be in the news constantly as of late for some sort of controversy. It’s being scrutinized for censorship issues, as well as transparency and privacy issues. Despite this, Facebook continues to look like a well oiled machine and tech giant. It recently reported strong earnings that beat estimates, while cautioning shareholders on Apple’s privacy changes. Our AI systems rated Facebook B in Technicals, A in Growth, B in Low Volatility Momentum, and A in Quality Value. The stock closed up 1.94% to $267.08 on volume of 16,972,041 vs its 10-day price average of $269.95 and its 22-day price average of $264.99, and is down 0.69% for the year. Revenue was $85965.0M in the last fiscal year compared to $55838.0M three years ago, Operating Income was $32671.0M in the last fiscal year compared to to $24913.0M three years ago, EPS was $10.09 in the last fiscal year compared to $7.57 three years ago, and ROE was 25.42% in the last year compared to to 27.91% three years ago. The stock is also trading with a Forward 12M P/E of 24.06.

Apple Inc (AAPL)

Apple is our final Top Tech Stock this month. Apple has the largest market-cap in America, and is one of the most valuable companies in the world. Everyone knows that Apple is a giant when it comes to producing consumer electronics products, computer software, and online services. But sometimes people forget that Apple is the world’s largest technology company by revenue and the world’s third-largest mobile phone manufacturer after Samsung and Huawei. As mentioned during our brief Facebook description, Apple has been in the news lately for its foray into the automobile industry, with a report claiming that Apple will invest $3.6 Billion in Kia to build its cars. It also delivered a record-breaking quarterly earnings report. Our AI systems rated Apple C in Technicals, B in Growth, B in Low Volatility Momentum, and C in Quality Value. The stock closed up 0.63% to $134.99 on volume of 82,321,579 vs its 10-day price average of $137.43 and its 22-day price average of $133.16, and is up 4.31% for the year. Revenue grew by 7.15% in the last fiscal year and grew by 10.75% over the last three fiscal years, Operating Income grew by 12.02% in the last fiscal year and grew by 4.73% over the last three fiscal years, and EPS grew by 12.4% in the last fiscal year and grew by 23.71% over the last three fiscal years. Revenue was $274515.0M in the last fiscal year compared to $265595.0M three years ago, Operating Income was $66288.0M in the last fiscal year compared to $70898.0M three years ago, EPS was $3.28 in the last fiscal year compared to $2.98 three years ago, and ROE was 73.69% in the last year compared to 49.36% three years ago. The stock is also trading with a Forward 12M P/E of 30.74.

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Top Consumer Stocks

Amazon.com (AMZN)

Amazon.com is the first Top Consumer Stock for this month. Amazon has been the face of the e-commerce boom, and shows no sign of stopping as it continues to grow and innovate its platform through multiple avenues. Despite Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos stepping down, the company reported blowout earnings including record revenue exceeding $100 billion for the first time. Our AI systems rated Amazon D in Technicals, A in Growth, A in Low Volatility Momentum, and C in Quality Value. The stock closed up 1.11% to $3380.0 on volume of 6,183,716 vs its 10-day price average of $3288.2 and its 22-day price average of $3217.31, and is up 6.07% for the year. Revenue grew by 24.03% in the last fiscal year and grew by 95.62% over the last three fiscal years, Operating Income grew by 38.19% in the last fiscal year and grew by 384.78% over the last three fiscal years, and EPS grew by 48.64% in the last fiscal year and grew by 456.14% over the last three fiscal years. Revenue was $280522.0M in the last fiscal year compared to $177866.0M three years ago, Operating Income was $14404.0M in the last fiscal year compared to $4106.0M three years ago, EPS was $23.01 in the last fiscal year compared to $6.15 three years ago, and ROE was 21.94% in the last year compared to 12.91% three years ago. The stock is also trading with a Forward 12M P/E of 72.2.

Home Depot Inc (HD) 

Home Depot is our first Top Consumer Stock this month. As the largest home improvement retailer in the US, Home Depot has been in strong demand due to more and more people staying at home thanks to COVID-related restrictions. Our AI systems rated Home Depot D in Technicals, B in Growth, A in Low Volatility Momentum, and A in Quality Value. The stock closed up 0.77% to $272.16 on volume of 4,110,588 vs its 10-day price average of $277.02 and its 22-day price average of $273.06, and is up 3.12% for the year. Revenue grew by 13.98% in the last fiscal year and grew by 24.51% over the last three fiscal years, Operating Income grew by 22.96% in the last fiscal year and grew by 32.7% over the last three fiscal years, and EPS grew by 12.79% in the last fiscal year and grew by 58.59% over the last three fiscal years. Revenue was $110225.0M in the last fiscal year compared to $100904.0M three years ago, Operating Income was $15843.0M in the last fiscal year compared to $14681.0M three years ago, EPS was $10.25 in the last fiscal year compared to $7.29 three years ago, and ROE was 298.25% three years ago. Forward 12M Revenue is expected to grow by 0.46% over the next 12 months, and the stock is trading with a Forward 12M P/E of 22.08.

General Motors Co (GM)

General Motors Co is our final Top Consumer Stock for the month. General Motors is one of the largest automakers in the world, and is best known for its four core automobile brands- Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac. It’s been in the news a lot lately for going all-in the electric vehicle boom, and its stock has surged in 2021 as a result. Our AI systems rated General Motors B in Technicals, B in Growth, B in Low Volatility Momentum, and C in Quality Value. The stock closed up 2.35% to $52.72 on volume of 20,375,379 vs its 10-day price average of $52.71 and its 22-day price average of $49.01, and is up 30.14% for the year. EPS grew by -185.67% over the last three fiscal years. Revenue was $137237.0M in the last fiscal year compared to $145588.0M three years ago, Operating Income was $6444.0M in the last fiscal year compared to $10150.0M three years ago, EPS was $4.57 in the last fiscal year compared to $(2.6) three years ago, and ROE was 15.03% in the last year compared to 0.82% three years ago. Forward 12M Revenue is expected to grow by 18.07% over the next 12 months, and the stock is trading with a Forward 12M P/E of 8.29

Top Quality Value Stocks

Mastercard Inc (MA)

Mastercard is this month’s first Top Quality Value Stock. Mastercard has evolved into more than just a credit card company, and has become a FinTech innovator with global technological solutions. Mastercard’s latest earnings report impressed, and signaled a potential economic recovery to come. Our AI systems rated Mastercard C in Technicals, B in Growth, B in Low Volatility Momentum, and A in Quality Value. The stock closed up 3.98% to $334.37 on volume of 5,684,715 vs its 10-day price average of $326.72 and its 22-day price average of $335.81, and is down 4.87% for the year. Revenue was $15301.0M in the last fiscal year compared to $14950.0M  three years ago, Operating Income was $8154.0M in the last fiscal year compared to $8418.0M three years ago, EPS was $6.37 in the last fiscal year compared to $5.6 three years ago, and ROE was 102.51% in the last year compared to 105.98% three years ago. The stock is also trading with a Forward 12M P/E of 41.46.

American Express Co (AXP) 

American Express Co is our second Top Quality Value Stock this month. American Express is a multinational financial services corporation, and is best known for its traveler’s checks, charge cards, and credit cards. The company has also been around since 1850, and is a well-established component of the Dow Jones. Our AI systems rated American Express C in Technicals, F in Growth, A in Low Volatility Momentum, and A in Quality Value. The stock closed up 3.14% to $120.7 on volume of 4,036,747 vs its 10-day price average of $120.69 and its 22-day price average of $121.31, and is up 2.25% for the year. Revenue was $31357.0M in the last fiscal year compared to $36986.0M three years ago, Operating Income was $4296.0M in the last fiscal year compared to $8164.0M three years ago, EPS was $3.77 in the last fiscal year compared to $7.91 three years ago, and ROE was 13.61% in the last year compared to 34.13% three years ago. The stock is also trading with a Forward 12M P/E of 18.99.

Snap-On Inc (SNA)

Snap-On Inc is our final Top Quality Value Stock. The company designs, manufactures, and markets high-end tools and equipment for use in the transportation industry. Our AI systems rated Snap-On Inc C in Technicals, C in Growth, B in Low Volatility Momentum, and A in Quality Value. The stock closed down 3.56% to $178.62 on volume of 721,779 vs its 10-day price average of $180.24 and its 22-day price average of $175.36, and is up 7.01% for the year. EPS grew by 12.34% over the last three fiscal years. Revenue was $4067.7M in the last fiscal year compared to $4000.3M three years ago, Operating Income was $960.8M in the last fiscal year compared to $881.2M three years ago, EPS was $12.41 in the last fiscal year compared to $9.52 three years ago, and ROE was 21.72% in the last year compared to 20.41% three years ago. Forward 12M Revenue is expected to grow by 4.48% over the next 12 months, and the stock is trading with a Forward 12M P/E of 15.85.

Top Growth Stocks

Netflix (NFLX)

Netflix is our first Top Growth Stock this month. The streaming media giant was a major winner last year, and could have a strong year full of fresh content. However, despite claiming that it will provide weekly original movies in 2021, Netflix just lost nearly 1 billion hours worth of content after many of its licensing contracts expired. The stock reported stronger than expected earnings and keeps showing indications of its dominance in the streaming space. Our AI systems rated Netflix C in Technicals, A in Growth, D in Low Volatility Momentum, and D in Quality Value. The stock closed up 1.69% to $548.16 on volume of 3,717,321 vs its 10-day price average of $553.15 and its 22-day price average of $528.98, and is up 4.84% for the year. Revenue was $24996.06M in the last fiscal year compared to $15794.34M three years ago, Operating Income was $4585.29M in the last fiscal year compared to $1605.23M three years ago, EPS was $6.08 in the last fiscal year compared to $2.68 three years ago, and ROE was 29.62% in the last year compared to 27.46% three years ago. The stock is also trading with a Forward 12M P/E of 55.28.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG) 

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc is our second Top Growth Stock. Despite an underwhelming earnings report, Chipotle, a chain of fast casual Mexican restaurants in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and France, plans to open 200 stores in 2021 amidst surging digital sales. Our AI systems rated Chipotle D in Technicals, A in Growth, C in Low Volatility Momentum, and C in Quality Value. The stock closed up 0.93% to $1523.05 on volume of 441,373 vs its 10-day price average of $1491.3 and its 22-day price average of $1433.37, and is up 15.46% for the year. Revenue was $5984.63M in the last fiscal year compared to $4864.98M three years ago, Operating Income was $320.74M in the last fiscal year compared to $352.06M three years ago, EPS was $12.52 in the last fiscal year compared to $6.31 three years ago, and ROE was 19.21% in the last year compared to 12.58% three years ago. The stock is also trading with a Forward 12M P/E of 67.3.

Altria Group Inc (MO)

Altria Group, one of the world’s largest producers and marketers of tobacco, cigarettes and related products is our final Top Growth Stock. Despite missing on its latest earnings report, the stock has gone on a nice run as it aims to diversify its product offering and improve its pricing power. Our AI systems rated Altria C in Technicals, A in Growth, B in Low Volatility Momentum, and B in Quality Value. The stock closed up 1.96% to $41.57 on volume of 10,118,796 vs its 10-day price average of $41.8 and its 22-day price average of $41.47, and is up 1.79% for the year. Revenue was $20841.0M in the last fiscal year compared to $19627.0M three years ago, Operating Income was $11514.0M in the last fiscal year compared to $9834.0M three years ago, EPS was $2.4 in the last fiscal year compared to $3.68 three years ago, and ROE was 95.56%  in the last year compared to 46.07%  three years ago. The stock is also trading with a Forward 12M P/E of 9.07.

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