Top 10 Safest Stocks To Buy For 2019

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Safestore Holdings Plc (LON:SAFE)’s share price reached a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday . The company traded as high as GBX 554 ($7.43) and last traded at GBX 554 ($7.43), with a volume of 525524 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 554 ($7.43).

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Peel Hunt restated a “hold” rating on shares of Safestore in a research note on Thursday, April 5th. Numis Securities restated an “add” rating and set a GBX 570 ($7.65) price target on shares of Safestore in a research note on Thursday, February 22nd. Finally, Liberum Capital restated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 560 ($7.51) price target on shares of Safestore in a research note on Thursday, February 22nd. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company. Safestore presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of GBX 515.83 ($6.92).

Top 10 Safest Stocks To Buy For 2019: McEwen Mining Inc.(MUX)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Joseph Griffin]

  McEwen Mining Inc (NYSE:MUX) (TSE:MUX) insider Chris Stewart purchased 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 20th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $2.50 per share, with a total value of $25,000.00. Following the acquisition, the insider now owns 10,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $25,000. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

• [By Max Byerly]

  HC Wainwright set a $5.00 price target on McEwen Mining (NYSE:MUX) (TSE:MUX) in a research report released on Friday. The firm currently has a buy rating on the basic materials company’s stock.

• [By Money Morning News Team]

  McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) is an American mining firm with operations across North and South America.

  Currently, McEwen operates three mines – one in Argentina, one in Mexico, and a final operation in Canada.

Top 10 Safest Stocks To Buy For 2019: Braskem S.A.(BAK)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Maxx Chatsko]

  Shares of Braskem (NYSE:BAK) rose 22% today after Brazil's largest chemical manufacturer confirmed what investors had long suspected: Talks are under way for Dutch chemicals leader LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE:LYB) to acquire majority control of Braskem and gain a manufacturing footprint in South America. Rumors of such talks were first reported in October 2017, but both companies denied them.

• [By Max Byerly]

  Aemetis (NASDAQ: AMTX) and Braskem (NYSE:BAK) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

• [By Dan Caplinger]

  The stock market eased lower on Friday, but major benchmarks managed to come back considerably from their worst levels of the day. At its lows, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down more than 200 points following news that the U.S. would indeed move forward with tariffs against China. Yet even though China announced plans to retaliate in kind, market participants seemed willing to give trade policy the benefit of the doubt given the current strength of the U.S. economy. Some stocks saw nice gains in response to the news, as well as to company-specific events. Schnitzer Steel Industries (NASDAQ:SCHN), Braskem (NYSE:BAK), and Pivotal Software (NYSE:PVTL) were among the best performers on the day. Here's why they did so well.

Top 10 Safest Stocks To Buy For 2019: Opko Health Inc(OPK)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Money Morning News Team]

  And after taking a look at our 10 top penny stocks to watch, we'll show you a small-cap stock that just signed a deal with Facebook Inc. (Nasdaq: FB)…

  Penny Stock Current Share Price Law Week's Gain Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK) $6.00 288.51% Enterprise GP Holdings LP (NYSE: EPE) $2.94 44.00% Opko Health Inc. (Nasdaq: OPK) $4.79 43.49% MYnd Analytics Inc. (Nasdaq: MYND) $3.15 38.84% Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ARWR) $0.52 37.80% Mid-Con Energy Partners LP (Nasdaq: MCEP) $2.08 36.81% VAALCO Energy (NYSE: EGY) $1.49 36.04% Cel-Sci Corp. (NYSE: CVM) $3.16 35.04% WideOpenWest Inc. (NYSE: WOW) $8.41 34.52% Legacy Reserves LP (Nasdaq: LGCY) $8.43 33.61%

  While these gains are certainly exciting, it's important to recognize that investing in penny stocks is also a risky investment strategy.

• [By Dan Caplinger]

  However, while political and macroeconomic factors always have the capacity to move markets, some high-profile company-specific news also weighed on overall sentiment Friday. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (NYSE:WAB), NiSource (NYSE:NI), and Opko Health (NASDAQ:OPK) were among the day's worst performers. Below, we'll look more closely at these stocks to tell you why they did so poorly.

• [By Todd Campbell]

  On Sept. 7, the Nasdaq halted trading in Opko Health (NASDAQ:OPK) after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) levied market manipulation charges against it and its billionaire CEO, Phillip Frost. The stock has remained halted ever since and that's increasing concern that Opko Health investors will suffer significant losses. Is this news as bad as it seems?

• [By Keith Speights]

  If you're looking for stocks that have made tremendous comebacks in 2018, Opko Health (NASDAQ:OPK) and Myriad Genetics (NASDAQ:MYGN) definitely fit the bill. Opko stock was down nearly 20% this year before roaring back. Myriad Genetics saw its share price plunge close to 40% earlier in 2018, but a strong rebound has the stock price close to where it began the year. 

• [By Dan Caplinger]

  The stock market didn't see much volatility on Friday, with most major benchmarks finishing the session very close to where they had started. Without much in the way of market-moving news on the national or global front, most investors instead paid attention to the cross-currents involved with monthly options expirations. Some other parts of the financial markets were more interesting, with bond yields easing a bit lower after their big upward push earlier in the week and oil prices taking a break from their recent surge. Yet some individual companies suffered from bad news that sent their shares lower. Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU), GameStop (NYSE:GME), and Opko Health (NASDAQ:OPK) were among the worst performers on the day. Here's why they did so poorly.

• [By Lisa Levin] Gainers Amedica Corporation (NASDAQ: AMDA) rose 31.3 percent to $4.11 in pre-market trading after climbing 181.98 percent on Tuesday. ZAGG Inc (NASDAQ: ZAGG) rose 18.7 percent to $13.65 in pre-market trading after the company posted better-than-expected Q1 earnings. TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) rose 18.6 percent to $46.00 in pre-market trading after the company reported stronger-than-expected results for its first quarter on Tuesday. TransEnterix, Inc. (NYSE: TRXC) shares rose 15 percent to $2.08 in pre-market trading after reporting Q4 results. Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAXN) rose 9.8 percent to $49.00 in pre-market trading following a big Q1 beat. The company raised its fiscal 2018 sales growth guidance from 16-18 percent to 18-20 percent. Centennial Resource Development, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDEV) shares rose 8.1 percent to $21.06 in pre-market trading following Q1 results. OPKO Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPK) shares rose 6.8 percent to $3.44 in pre-market trading following Q1 beat. Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. (NYSE: TIK) rose 6.7 percent to $3.20 in pre-market trading after surging 25.37 percent on Tuesday. KBS Fashion Group Limited (NASDAQ: KBSF) rose 6.4 percent to $5.84 in pre-market trading after jumping 9.36 percent on Tuesday. Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARWR) rose 6.6 percent to $8.26 in pre-market trading after reporting Q2 earnings. New Relic, Inc. (NYSE: NEWR) rose 6.3 percent to $82.00 in pre-market trading following Q4 results. Match Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTCH) rose 5.8 percent to $38.43 in pre-market trading after reporting upbeat Q1 earnings. Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PBH) rose 5.2 percent to $30.62 in pre-market trading.

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Top 10 Safest Stocks To Buy For 2019: Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.(SFE)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Shane Hupp]

  Liberum Capital restated their hold rating on shares of Safestyle UK (LON:SFE) in a report released on Monday morning.

  Shares of LON SFE opened at GBX 49.95 ($0.64) on Monday. Safestyle UK has a 12-month low of GBX 91.71 ($1.18) and a 12-month high of GBX 325 ($4.19).

• [By Shane Hupp]

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• [By Shane Hupp]

  THL Credit (NASDAQ: TCRD) and Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Top 10 Safest Stocks To Buy For 2019: lululemon athletica inc.(LULU)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Demitrios Kalogeropoulos]

  The week ahead includes earnings reports from a few more major retailers, including Costco (NASDAQ:COST), Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA), and lululemon athletica (NASDAQ:LULU). Below, we'll preview these highly anticipated announcements.

• [By John Ballard]

  Shares of lululemon athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) surged to new all-time highs after another monster earnings report at the end of August. Revenue climbed 25% year over year, fueled by strong comparable-store sales of 10% and online sales growth of 48%. This is a massive acceleration over the year-ago quarter's performance of 13% growth in sales. 

• [By Demitrios Kalogeropoulos]

  For the second quarter in a row, lululemon athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) shocked Wall Street pros by announcing surprisingly strong earnings results. Executives said three months ago that they saw signs of positive momentum building across the business, but actual second-quarter results blew past that aggressive outlook.

• [By Garrett Baldwin]
  The Italian stock market has bounced back after a big day of losses. The global markets remain concerned about the nation's debt problems, even though the worst fears about the near-term future have subsided. EU officials are reportedly concerned that "Euroskeptics" could rise in the bloc's third-largest economy and promote political hostility toward the European Union. Shares of Sears Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: SHLD) plunged nearly 10% after the retail giant reported a big miss on quarterly earnings. Same-store sales fell by roughly 12%, fueling a report that the firm will close another 72 Sears and Kmart locations. Four Stocks to Watch Today: DG, AMZN, BRK.A, MSFT Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) slumped more than 7% after the discount retailer fell short of earnings expectations before the bell. The firm reported earnings per share of $1.36 per share, slightly below the average forecast of $1.40. Revenue and same-store sales were also below expectations. Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) has expanded Prime discount benefits to 121 Whole Foods Market stores and all of its Whole Foods Market 365 stores. The expansion brings locations in California, Arkansas, and Oklahoma into the fold. Amazon stock is up more than 38% since the beginning of the year. According to various reports, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) is considering a proposal to invest in Uber, the world's largest ride-share company. Warren Buffett has said that he admires Uber CEO Dara Khasrowshahi, and the firm is debating the size of a possible stake. Bloomberg has reported that Berkshire had offered Uber a $3 billion investment deal in early 2018. Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) is on the verge of cracking $100 per share. With this news, the software and cloud computing giant has also surpassed rival Alphabet Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOGL) in market capitalization. Markets now are speculating on whether Microsoft will beat Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) in the race to a $1 trillion valuation. Look for addition
• [By Ethan Ryder]

  Royal London Asset Management Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 42,533 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $5,312,000.

Top 10 Safest Stocks To Buy For 2019: Amedisys Inc(AMED)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Shane Hupp]

  Shares of Amedisys Inc (NASDAQ:AMED) hit a new 52-week high and low during mid-day trading on Monday . The company traded as low as $75.59 and last traded at $74.60, with a volume of 202894 shares. The stock had previously closed at $74.00.

• [By Stephan Byrd]

  Amedisys Inc (NASDAQ:AMED) has earned a consensus rating of “Buy” from the seventeen analysts that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, ten have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $89.00.

• [By Ethan Ryder]

  Amedisys (NASDAQ:AMED) had its target price upped by Robert W. Baird from $105.00 to $120.00 in a research report sent to investors on Thursday morning. The firm currently has a neutral rating on the health services provider’s stock.

• [By Lisa Levin]

   

  Companies Reporting After The Bell Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) is projected to post quarterly loss at $1.31 per share on revenue of $1.97 billion. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF) is estimated to post quarterly earnings at $1.59 per share on revenue of $909.36 million. Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG) is expected to post quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $294.79 million. General Cable Corporation (NYSE: BGC) is estimated to post quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $980.61 million. Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) is expected to post quarterly earnings at $0.84 per share on revenue of $598.45 million. Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is estimated to post quarterly earnings at $1 per share on revenue of $746.42 million. Fabrinet (NYSE: FN) is expected to post quarterly earnings at $0.71 per share on revenue of $319.71 million. National General Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: NGHC) is projected to post quarterly earnings at $0.55 per share on revenue of $1.08 billion. The Navigators Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NAVG) is estimated to post quarterly earnings at $0.75 per share on revenue of $320.92 million. Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. (NYSE: DPLO) is expected to post quarterly earnings at $0.22 per share on revenue of $1.29 billion. Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE: TREX) is projected to post quarterly earnings at $1.19 per share on revenue of $172.22 million. AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) is expected to post quarterly earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $1.35 billion. Envision Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: EVHC) is projected to post quarterly earnings at $0.64 per share on revenue of $2.02 billion. Regal Beloit Corporation (NYSE: RBC) is estimated to post quarterly earnings at $1.23 per share on revenue of $869.64 million. Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) is projected to post quarterly earnings at $0.67 per share on revenue of $39
• [By Stephan Byrd]

  Amedisys Home Health and Hospice Care (NASDAQ:AMED) had its target price lifted by Robert W. Baird to $66.00 in a report issued on Tuesday. They currently have a neutral rating on the health services provider’s stock.

Top 10 Safest Stocks To Buy For 2019: LiqTech International, Inc.(LIQT)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Shane Hupp]

  LiqTech International Inc (NYSEAMERICAN:LIQT) saw a significant decline in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 320,188 shares, a decline of 9.3% from the May 31st total of 352,974 shares. Currently, 0.6% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 364,702 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.9 days.

• [By Money Morning Staff Reports]

  However, it's unlikely Netlist repeats these returns anytime soon. After looking at last week's top performing penny stocks, we'll show you a penny stock on the verge of jumping over 230%…

  Penny Stock Current Share Price Last Week's Gain Netlist Inc. (Nasdaq: NLST) $0.83 542.67% Mannkind Corp. (Nasdaq: MNKD) $1.80 79.09% Fred's Inc. (Nasdaq: FRED) $2.49 73.68% Delcath Systems Inc. (OTCMKTS: DCTH) $3.70 72.63% Gemphire Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: GEMP) $1.96 50.71% Bellerophon Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: BLPH) $1.05 47.98% Cel-Sci Corp. (NYSE: CVM) $3.78 44.78% ParkerVision Inc. (OTCMKTS: PRKR) $0.60 29.42% Superior Drilling Products Inc. (NYSE: SDPI) $2.63 29.23% LiqTech International Inc. (NYSE: LIQT) $1.50 25.20%

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• [By Logan Wallace]

  LiqTech International Inc (NYSEAMERICAN:LIQT) shares rose 11.2% during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The company traded as high as $0.94 and last traded at $0.91. Approximately 1,268,573 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 253% from the average daily volume of 359,292 shares. The stock had previously closed at $0.82.

• [By Lisa Levin] Gainers Red Violet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDVT) rose 75.31 percent to close at $9.94 after reporting Q1 results. Euro Tech Holdings Company Limited (NASDAQ: CLWT) shares jumped 40.62 percent to close at $4.50 on Tuesday after reporting 2017 year-end results. MEI Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: MEIP) gained 34.39 percent to close at $3.40. MEDIGUS Ltd/S ADR (NASDAQ: MDGS) gained 32.74 percent to close at $1.50 in reaction to its Monday announcement of a distribution agreement. The medical device company said it reached an agreement to distribute its minimally invasive medical devices in Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Pfenex Inc. (NYSE: PFNX) surged 31.15 percent to close at $8.00 after the company announced the positive top-line PF708 study results in Osteoporosis patients that showed no imbalances in severity or incidence of adverse events. Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKDA) rose 21.07 percent to close at $11.09. Arcadia Biosciences reported that Albert D. Bolles, Ph.D. has joined its board of directors. Genprex, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) rose 20.23 percent to close at $10.58. Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR) shares gained 17.62 percent to close at $17.82. Aptevo Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: APVO) rose 17.1 percent to close at $5.82. Phoenix New Media Limited (NYSE: FENG) shares jumped 16.23 percent to close at $4.87 following Q1 earnings. Stein Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMRT) rose 16.04 percent to close at $3.69. PPDAI Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PPDF) climbed 15.99 percent to close at $7.98 following Q1 results. Tyme Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: TYME) rose 15.93 percent to close at $3.42. LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIQT) gained 15.59 percent to close at $0.5532 following Q1 results. Sophiris Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPHS) gained 13.92 percent to close at $3.52 on Tuesday following Q1 results. Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA) jumped 13.4 percent to close at $2.37. Iteris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITI) shares surged 13.05 percent to close
• [By Money Morning Staff Reports]

  But Blink and our other penny stocks to watch are unlikely to continue to lock in such spectacular gains in June. After looking at our 10 top penny stocks to watch this month, we'll show you a small-cap stock with great profit potential in its future…

  Penny Stock Current Share Price Law Month's Gain  Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK) $7.07 439.85% Senes Tech Inc. (Nasdaq: SNES) $1.27 175.40% Vivis Inc. (Nasdaq: VVUS) $0.77 150.41% Adomani Inc. (Nasdaq: ADOM) $1.49 137.68% NF Energy Saving Co. (Nasdaq: NFEC) $2.34 134.88% Vaalco Energy Inc. (NYSE: EGY) $2.15 109.06% Heat Biologics Inc. (Nasdaq: HTBX) $2.35 99.12% ArQule Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQL) $4.88 90.74% LiqTech International Inc. (NYSE: LIQT) $0.66 85.60% Transenterix Inc. (NYSE: TRXC) $3.46 77.84%

  While last month's gains are tremendous, they also illustrate the inherent dangers that come with investing in penny stocks.

• [By Lisa Levin] Gainers Euro Tech Holdings Company Limited (NASDAQ: CLWT) shares climbed 70.3 percent to $5.45 after reporting 2017 year-end results. MEDIGUS Ltd/S ADR (NASDAQ: MDGS) surged 39.8 percent to $1.58 in reaction to its Monday announcement of a distribution agreement. The medical device company said it reached an agreement to distribute its minimally invasive medical devices in Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKDA) gained 25.6 percent to $11.50. Arcadia Biosciences reported that Albert D. Bolles, Ph.D. has joined its board of directors. Aytu Bioscience Inc (NASDAQ: AYTU) shares jumped 21.8 percent to $0.4798 after the company late Monday reported lighter-than-expected Q1 loss. Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: HOLI) shares gained 21.1 percent to $26.77 following Q3 results. Pfenex Inc. (NYSE: PFNX) rose 16.8 percent to $7.1271 after the company announced the positive top-line PF708 study results in Osteoporosis patients that showed no imbalances in severity or incidence of adverse events. MEI Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: MEIP) rose 13.8 percent to $2.88. Red Violet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDVT) jumped 13.1 percent to $6.41 after reporting Q1 results. SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ: SORL) shares gained 12 percent to $5.87 after reporting upbeat Q1 results. Bovie Medical Corporation (NYSE: BVX) gained 8.4 percent to $3.96 after reporting a first-quarter sales beat. Rosehill Resources Inc. (NASDAQ: ROSE) surged 8.4 percent to $7.90 after announcing Q1 results. LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIQT) rose 8.1 percent to $0.5171 following Q1 results. ProPhase Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRPH) rose 7.7 percent to $5.6103 following Q1 results. Nine Energy Service, Inc. (NYSE: NINE) shares climbed 7.4 percent to $35.90. Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: XENE) rose 6.7 percent to $6.40 after the company presented XEN901 Phase 1 clinical update and XEN1101 TMS pharmacodynamic Phase 1 data. MYnd

Top 10 Safest Stocks To Buy For 2019: Tableau Software, Inc.(DATA)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Joseph Griffin]

  Cypress Funds LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Tableau Software (NYSE:DATA) during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 203,000 shares of the software company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,406,000. Tableau Software accounts for 2.4% of Cypress Funds LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 18th biggest position.

• [By Stephan Byrd]

  Tableau Software (NYSE:DATA) had its price objective reduced by Wedbush from $104.00 to $100.00 in a research note published on Thursday morning. They currently have an outperform rating on the software company’s stock.

• [By Shane Hupp]

  Garde Capital Inc. lifted its position in shares of Tableau Software Inc Class A (NYSE:DATA) by 20.9% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 15,087 shares of the software company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,604 shares during the quarter. Garde Capital Inc.’s holdings in Tableau Software Inc Class A were worth $1,475,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Top 10 Safest Stocks To Buy For 2019: MainStay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund(MMD)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Ethan Ryder]

  Stifel Financial Corp raised its holdings in shares of Mainstay Definedterm Municipal Opptys Fd (NYSE:MMD) by 134.2% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 36,234 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock after acquiring an additional 20,765 shares during the period. Stifel Financial Corp’s holdings in Mainstay Definedterm Municipal Opptys Fd were worth $682,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Top 10 Safest Stocks To Buy For 2019: Safety Insurance Group Inc.(SAFT)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Jordan Wathen]

  The second quarter is usually one of Safety Insurance Group's (NASDAQ:SAFT) best, as warming weather means lower insurance losses for this Massachusetts-based property and casualty insurance company. But this year, this seasonally strong period was especially good, helping Safety earn $26.8 million, a 27% improvement over the year-ago period.

• [By Stephan Byrd]

  Arizona State Retirement System reduced its stake in shares of Safety Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAFT) by 7.3% during the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 22,220 shares of the insurance provider’s stock after selling 1,760 shares during the period. Arizona State Retirement System’s holdings in Safety Insurance Group were worth $1,898,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

• [By Max Byerly]

  Safety Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAFT) Director Frederic H. Lindeberg sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.36, for a total value of $176,720.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 16,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,413,760. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

• [By Jordan Wathen]

  Safety Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SAFT) reported that winter weather activity and an accounting change were drags on its first-quarter results, though a lower tax rate was a net positive to the Massachusetts-based insurance company. 

• [By Ethan Ryder]

  BidaskClub cut shares of Safety Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SAFT) from a strong-buy rating to a buy rating in a research report released on Friday.

  Several other research analysts also recently weighed in on the stock. Compass Point raised shares of Safety Insurance Group from a sell rating to a neutral rating and set a $70.00 target price for the company in a research note on Thursday, March 8th. ValuEngine raised shares of Safety Insurance Group from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research note on Saturday, June 2nd.