Q: I’m new to investing and have heard the term “blue chip” used in reference to certain stocks. What exactly is a blue chip stock?
Blue chip stocks are the best of the best in the stock market. They are representative of companies of high quality. Blue chips are favored by investors who want to balance low-risk investing with long-term growth potential and income.
Generally, blue chip stocks have a long-established history of profitability and growth. Most (but not all) pay dividends, and have done so for many years, often with annual increases. Blue chips are generally among the largest companies in their industry.
Good examples of blue chip stocks include companies like Nike, ExxonMobil, Johnson & Johnson, and Microsoft. All of these businesses are profitable year after year and have excellent track records of stable dividend payments. Plus, they’re titans of their respective industries.
On the other hand, companies like Netflix and Tesla are generally not considered blue chips. They are large and wildly popular stocks, but they aren’t the biggest players in their respective industries, nor do they have an established record of profitability. Additionally, they don’t pay dividends to shareholders, and most blue chip investors want income from their investments.
Top Blue Chip Stocks To Own For 2019: Huntington Bancshares Incorporated(HBAN)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Max Byerly]
Envestnet Asset Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN) by 33.7% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 196,941 shares of the bank’s stock after buying an additional 49,653 shares during the quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Huntington Bancshares were worth $2,972,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- [By Lee Jackson]
This smaller cap bank could be an outstanding addition for more aggressive portfolios. Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: HBAN) operates as a holding company for the Huntington National Bank, which provides commercial, small business, consumer and mortgage banking services. Its Retail and Business Banking segment offers financial products and services, including checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, consumer loans and small business loans, as well as investments, insurance, interest rate risk protection and foreign exchange and treasury management services.
- [By Lee Jackson]
This smaller cap bank could be an outstanding addition for more aggressive portfolios. Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: HBAN) operates as a holding company for the Huntington National Bank, which provides commercial, small business, consumer and mortgage banking services.
Top Blue Chip Stocks To Own For 2019: Boston Properties, Inc.(BXP)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Ethan Ryder]
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- [By Joseph Griffin]
Boston Properties (NYSE:BXP) was upgraded by stock analysts at ValuEngine from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report issued on Monday.
- [By Logan Wallace]
Boston Properties (NYSE:BXP) insider Bryan J. Koop sold 10,560 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $124.27, for a total value of $1,312,291.20. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.
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- [By Stephan Byrd]
Lourd Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE:BXP) during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund purchased 2,129 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock, valued at approximately $262,000.
- [By Stephan Byrd]
St. Johns Investment Management Company LLC reduced its position in Boston Properties (NYSE:BXP) by 9.8% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,745 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 625 shares during the quarter. St. Johns Investment Management Company LLC’s holdings in Boston Properties were worth $708,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Top Blue Chip Stocks To Own For 2019: Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.(VSH)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Ethan Ryder]
Federated Investors Inc. PA reduced its stake in Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE:VSH) by 4.8% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 911,412 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 45,465 shares during the quarter. Federated Investors Inc. PA owned about 0.63% of Vishay Intertechnology worth $21,144,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
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- [By Joseph Griffin]
Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE:VSH) was the recipient of some unusual options trading on Wednesday. Stock traders acquired 2,451 call options on the stock. This is an increase of 1,262% compared to the average daily volume of 180 call options.
- [By Joseph Griffin]
Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE:VSH) had its price target boosted by Citigroup from $28.00 to $30.00 in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday. They currently have a buy rating on the semiconductor company’s stock.
- [By Ethan Ryder]
Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE:VSH) has earned an average rating of “Hold” from the seven ratings firms that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, two have assigned a hold recommendation and two have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average twelve-month target price among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $21.75.
- [By Max Byerly]
Foundry Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE:VSH) by 1.4% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 971,613 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 13,672 shares during the period. Vishay Intertechnology accounts for about 0.8% of Foundry Partners LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 18th biggest position. Foundry Partners LLC’s holdings in Vishay Intertechnology were worth $18,072,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Top Blue Chip Stocks To Own For 2019: CBOE Holdings Inc.(CBOE)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Garrett Baldwin]
Shares of Kraft Heinz Co. (Nasdaq: KHC) were on the move on news that the company is exploring a possible deal to purchase Campbell Soup Co. (NYSE: CPB). A report by the New York Post suggests that Kraft has not made an offer and that any purchase would likely not offer much in the way of a premium from the current share price. The news comes a day after Kraft topped Wall Street earnings and revenue forecasts and issued positive forward guidance. Shares of Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) fell slightly on Friday. The dip came a day after the technology giant officially became the first U.S. public company to hit a market capitalization of $1 trillion. “With the world’s oldest profession already staked out, there are many competitors for second oldest,” writes Money Morning’s Tim Melvin. “Leading claimants include spies and politicians, but that can’t be right.” Today, Tim explains why spending on the military fuels this profession. And then he explains why he likes the firm Vectrus Inc. (NYSE: VEC). Other firms reporting earnings include Groupon Inc. (Nasdaq: GRPN), Dish Network Corp. (Nasdaq: DISH), and CBOE Global Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: CBOE).
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- [By Ethan Ryder]
State of Tennessee Treasury Department lessened its stake in shares of Cboe Global Markets Inc (NASDAQ:CBOE) by 23.3% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 110,676 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 33,675 shares during the quarter. State of Tennessee Treasury Department’s holdings in Cboe Global Markets were worth $12,628,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
- [By Dustin Blitchok]
After CBOE Global Markets Inc (NASDAQ: CBOE) launched bitcoin futures in December, Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) didn't immediately make the product available to clients, said Barry Metzger, the brokerage’s senior vice president of global, trading and advice.
- [By Lisa Levin] Companies Reporting Before The Bell
Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ: CELG) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.96 per share on revenue of $3.46 billion.
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.8 per share on revenue of $2.93 billion.
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AXL) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.81 per share on revenue of $1.75 billion.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.88 per share on revenue of $9.27 billion.
LifePoint Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPNT) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.13 per share on revenue of $1.62 billion.
V.F. Corporation (NYSE: VFC) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.65 per share on revenue of $2.90 billion.
Newell Brands Inc. (NYSE: NWL) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $3.05 billion.
Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $407.27 million.
Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $1.09 billion.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE: LNG) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.39 per share on revenue of $1.59 billion.
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOE) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.24 per share on revenue of $308.05 million.
ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.73 per share on revenue of $683.96 million.
Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.19 per share on revenue of $551.00 million.
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $288.31 million.
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: CQP) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.57 per share on revenue of $1.38 billion.
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The stock posting the largest daily percentage loss in the S&P 500 ahead of the close was Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOE) which fell about 2% to $100.79. The stock’s 52-week range is $91.12 to $138.54. Volume was nearly 1 million compared to the daily average volume of 1.1 million.