Top Gold Stocks To Buy For 2019

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Buying gold is a good idea in 2018 for investors not only looking to protect their wealth, but to also grow it.

According to Money Morning Resource Specialist Peter Krauth, the price of gold will rally significantly next year. He expects gold prices to hit $1,350 by late February 2018. But it's nothing compared to his 2020 gold price target.

Everyone knows that gold is an excellent hedge during times of uncertainty and political turmoil.

Events like North Korea's recent missile testing and the continuing controversies in Washington drove the price of gold from $1,150 to as high as $1,350 in September of this year.

Since then, gold has fallen back down to $1,273, as Bitcoin-mania gripped markets. But Bitcoin's 32% tumble in the second half of December reinforces the case for why Bitcoin is not at all a hedge like gold.

Top Gold Stocks To Buy For 2019: Marathon Petroleum Corporation(MPC)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Tyler Crowe, Matthew DiLallo, and Reuben Gregg Brewer]

  Fortunately for those looking at these attractive valuations, oil's end-of-days scenario is likely a ways down the road. So we asked three Fool.com contributors to highlight a stock they see in the oil industry right now that looks attractive. Here's why they picked Plains All American Pipeline (NYSE:PAA), Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC), and Magellan Midstream Partners (NYSE:MMP).�

• [By Ethan Ryder]

  Traders sold shares of Marathon Petroleum Corp (NYSE:MPC) on strength during trading hours on Tuesday. $81.08 million flowed into the stock on the tick-up and $105.65 million flowed out of the stock on the tick-down, for a money net flow of $24.57 million out of the stock. Of all companies tracked, Marathon Petroleum had the 0th highest net out-flow for the day. Marathon Petroleum traded up $0.61 for the day and closed at $77.61

• [By Stephan Byrd]

  Marathon Petroleum Co. (NYSE:MPC) was up 0% on Thursday . The stock traded as high as $80.92 and last traded at $80.71. Approximately 9,675,468 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 106% from the average daily volume of 4,705,561 shares. The stock had previously closed at $80.71.

• [By Stephan Byrd]

  Element Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Marathon Petroleum Corp (NYSE:MPC) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 20,725 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,515,000.

Top Gold Stocks To Buy For 2019: Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation(AGM)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Stephan Byrd]

  Here are some of the headlines that may have impacted Accern’s rankings:

  Get Federal Agricultural Mortgage alerts: Zacks: Federal Agricultural Mortgage Co. (AGM) Given Average Rating of “Strong Buy” by Analysts (americanbankingnews.com) Federal Agricultural Mortgage Co. (AGM) Announces $0.58 Quarterly Dividend (americanbankingnews.com) Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation: Farmer Mac Declares Dividends and Announces Conference Call for First Quarter 2018 Results (twst.com) Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM) Set to Announce Earnings on Tuesday (americanbankingnews.com)

  Federal Agricultural Mortgage stock opened at $87.14 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $925.08, a PE ratio of 14.17 and a beta of 1.18. Federal Agricultural Mortgage has a twelve month low of $54.51 and a twelve month high of $92.57. The company has a quick ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 0.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.87.

• [By Lisa Levin] Gainers Acacia Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIA) shares rose 18.3 percent to $37.25 in pre-market trading after gaining 1.74 percent on Friday. Kitov Pharma Ltd (NASDAQ: KTOV) rose 12.1 percent to $2.69 in pre-market trading after surging 4.80 percent on Friday. NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) rose 10.9 percent to $109.75 in pre-market trading after Bloomberg reported that the China’s Commerce Ministry has restarted its review of QUALCOMM Incorporated’s (NASDAQ: QCOM) proposed takeover of NXP Semiconductors. Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGI) rose 10.6 percent to $15.20 in pre-market trading. Renewable Energy will replace Synchronoss Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SNCR) in the S&P SmallCap 600 on Tuesday, May 15. NeoPhotonics Corporation (NYSE: NPTN) rose 10 percent to $6.40 in pre-market trading. Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ: VXRT) shares rose 8 percent to $5.54 in pre-market trading after gaining 2.19 percent on Friday. Profire Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFIE) rose 7.3 percent to $4.58 in pre-market trading after gaining 6.22 percent on Friday. Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: MRVL) rose 7 percent to $22.49 in pre-market trading after falling 1.96 percent on Friday. Oclaro, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCLR) shares rose 6.9 percent to $9.16 in pre-market trading. TransEnterix, Inc. (NYSE: TRXC) rose 5.7 percent to $2.24 in pre-market trading after gaining 3.92 percent on Friday. CVR Refining, LP (NYSE: CVRR) rose 5.4 percent to $19.70 in pre-market trading. Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (NYSE: AGM) rose 5.2 percent to $92.95 in pre-market trading. International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) rose 5.2 percent to $29.94 in pre-market trading. Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LITE) shares rose 5.1 percent to $66.30 in the pre-market trading session. Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: UEPS) shares rose 5 percent to $10.70 in pre-market trading after climbing 15.66 percent on Friday. Finisar

Top Gold Stocks To Buy For 2019: Mastercard Incorporated(MA)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Stephan Byrd]

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• [By Elizabeth Aldrich]

  Mastercard Inc. (NYSE: MA), Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS), American Express (NYSE: AXP), and Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) all announced that they would stop requiring credit card signatures by April of 2018.�Some issuers are dropping the requirement for all purchases made in the U.S. or North America, while American Express is dropping the signature requirement worldwide.

• [By ]

  Card networks Visa (NYSE: V) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA), which benefit from the same tailwinds, aren't much better, both with minuscule yields of 0.7%.

Top Gold Stocks To Buy For 2019: Iridium Communications Inc(IRDM)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Dan Caplinger]

  Ground-based wireless communications networks have transformed the way that billions of people across the globe communicate. For the locations where traditional wireless networks either haven't yet reached or have decided aren't feasible for ground-based stations, Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) hopes that its extensive and growing satellite communications network will be the go-to solution for users who need reliable coverage under challenging circumstances.

• [By Daniel Sparks]

  Shares of satellite communications company Iridium Communications�(NASDAQ:IRDM) jumped as much as 16.4% on Friday,�following the announcement of a partnership between Iridium and in-flight broadband connectivity and wireless entertainment services company Gogo�(NASDAQ:GOGO). At the time of this writing, Iridium stock is up 11.3% on Friday.

• [By Joseph Griffin]

  Get a free copy of the Zacks research report on Iridium Communications (IRDM)

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• [By Max Byerly]

  Iridium Communications (NASDAQ: IRDM) and Inseego (NASDAQ:INSG) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.

Top Gold Stocks To Buy For 2019: Sapiens International Corporation N.V.(SPNS)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Logan Wallace]

  Sapiens International Co. (NASDAQ:SPNS) – William Blair boosted their Q2 2018 earnings per share estimates for Sapiens International in a report issued on Tuesday, May 8th. William Blair analyst B. Suri now forecasts that the technology company will post earnings of $0.11 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $0.10. William Blair currently has a “Market Perform” rating on the stock. William Blair also issued estimates for Sapiens International’s FY2018 earnings at $0.47 EPS and FY2019 earnings at $0.54 EPS.

• [By Shane Hupp]

  Sapiens International (NASDAQ:SPNS) issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday. The technology company reported $0.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks’ consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.03, Briefing.com reports. Sapiens International had a net margin of 0.13% and a return on equity of 6.81%. The business had revenue of $71.09 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $67.68 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.02 EPS. Sapiens International’s revenue for the quarter was up 25.8% compared to the same quarter last year.

• [By Shane Hupp]

  Sapiens International (NASDAQ: SPNS) and Alteryx (NYSE:AYX) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability and dividends.

• [By Logan Wallace]

  Sapiens International (NASDAQ: SPNS) and NetSol Technologies (NASDAQ:NTWK) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends and risk.

• [By Ethan Ryder]

  Get a free copy of the Zacks research report on Sapiens International (SPNS)

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• [By Stephan Byrd]

  Shares of Sapiens International Co. (NASDAQ:SPNS) have earned a consensus rating of “Hold” from the six brokerages that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have given a hold rating and two have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $12.50.