Top 5 High Tech Stocks To Watch Right Now


MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS) has been quietly churning out high tech imaging and laser scanning technology for years. But MVIS stock began to soar last fall on news it was developing a lidar system for the automotive sector.

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Between the start of December 2020 and Feb. 16 of this year, MVIS stock rocketed up by more than 920%. After a quick correction, it’s surged several times since, hitting a decade-long high close of $26.44 on April 26.

Top 5 High Tech Stocks To Watch Right Now: Unique Fabricating, Inc.(UFAB)

Unique Fabricating, Inc. engineers and manufactures multi-material foam, rubber, and plastic components utilized in noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), acoustical management, water and air sealing, decorative, and other functional applications. It supplies die cut non-metallic materials and components, which are used in applications, such as air and water sealing, insulation, NVH performance, and BSR conditions; thermoformed and compression molded products, including HVAC air ducts, door watershields, evaporator liners, console bin mats, fender insulators, and others; and fusion molded products comprising exterior mirror seals, cowl-to-hood seals, cowl-to-fender seals, and other products for NVH management and body sealing applications. The company also manufactures various products, including air management products; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; and seals, fender stuffers, air ducts, acoustical insulation, door water shields, gas tank pads, light gaskets, topper pads, mirror gaskets, and glove box liners. It provides its fabricated non-metallic components to original equipment manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive, appliance, and water heater and heating, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industries in North America. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan.


Advisors’ Opinion:

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    Because of its global high-yield focus, this ETF's top stocks may sound unfamiliar to most U.S. investors. The fund's top 10 holdings are Iron Mountain (IRM), Chimera Investment (CIM), Vereit (VER), MGM Growth Properties (MGP), W. P. Carey  (WPC), Arbor Realty Trust (ABR), Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (ILPT), Australian REIT Dexus and Canada's Smartcentres and H&R REIT. In all, there are just 30 stocks in its portfolio, with the top 10 representing 39% of assets.  

  • [By Jon C. Ogg]

    Chimera Investment Corp. (NYSE: CIM) was downgraded to Hold from Buy at Deutsche Bank.

    Comerica Inc. (NYSE: CMA) was downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform with an $83 price target (versus an $84.47 close) at BMO Capital Markets.

  • [By Motley Fool Transcribers]

    Chimera Investment Corp  (NYSE:CIM)Q4 2018 Earnings Conference CallFeb. 13, 2019, 9:00 a.m. ET

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Top 5 High Tech Stocks To Watch Right Now: Amgen Inc.(AMGN)


Amgen Inc., a biotechnology medicines company, discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets human therapeutics based on advances in cellular and molecular biology for grievous illnesses primarily in the United States, Europe, and Canada. The company markets recombinant protein therapeutics in supportive cancer care, nephrology, and inflammation. Its principal products include Aranesp and EPOGEN erythropoietic-stimulating agents that stimulate the production of red blood cells; Neulasta and NEUPOGEN to stimulate the production of neutrophils, which is a type of white blood cell that helps the body to fight infections; and Enbrel, an inhibitor of tumor necrosis factor that plays a role in the body?s response to inflammatory diseases. The company also markets other products comprising Sensipar/Mimpara, a small molecule calcimimetic that lowers serum calcium levels; Vectibix, a monoclonal antibody that binds specifically to the epidermal growth factor receptor; and Nplate, a thrombopoietin (TPO) receptor agonist that mimics endogenous TPO, the primary driver of platelet production. In addition, it provides Denosumab, a human monoclonal antibody that targets RANKL, an essential regulator of osteoclasts. Further, the company offers product candidates in mid-to-late stage development in a variety of therapeutic areas, including oncology, hematology, inflammation, bone, nephrology, cardiovascular, and general medicine consisting of neurology. It markets its products to healthcare providers, including physicians or their clinics, dialysis centers, hospitals, and pharmacies; consumers; and wholesale distributors of pharmaceutical products. The company has various collaborative arrangements with Pfizer Inc.; GlaxoSmithKline plc; Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited; Array BioPharma Inc.; Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co. Ltd.; and Cytokinetics, Inc. Amgen Inc. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California.


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    That said, IBB is popular in part because its top holdings at present include Moderna (MRNA), Amgen (AMGN) and Gilead Sciences (GILD) – three very mature and very profitable biotech companies that collectively add up to more than $370 billion in market value. This provides a good foundation for the smaller and more aggressive picks that supplement the portfolio of this healthcare ETF.

  • [By Motley Fool Staff]

    Every so often on Rule Breaker Investing, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner shares a five-stock sampler — five active recommendations in either Rule Breakers or Stock Advisor that are poised for great things. This week: five healthcare companies that are innovating treatments and drugs that are making the world healthier. Learn more about Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN), bluebird bio (NASDAQ:BLUE), Editas Medicine (NASDAQ:EDIT), Illumina (NASDAQ:ILMN), and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) and why you should add these exciting and inspiring stocks to your watch list.

Top 5 High Tech Stocks To Watch Right Now: Accenture plc.(ACN)


Accenture plc provides management consulting, technology, and outsourcing services worldwide. Its Communications, Media & Technology segment provides professional services that help clients accelerate and deliver digital transformation, and enhance business results through industry-specific solutions; and serves clients in communications, electronics, high technology, media, and entertainment industries. The company’s Financial Services segment offers services that help clients enhance cost efficiency, grow their customer base, manage risk, and transform their operations; and serves clients in banking, capital markets, and insurance industries. Its Health & Public Service segment provides research-based insights and offerings, including digital solutions to help clients deliver better social, economic, and health outcomes; and serves healthcare payers and providers, as well as government departments and agencies, public service organizations, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations. Its Products segment helps clients enhance their performance in distribution, sales, and marketing; in research and development, and manufacturing; and in business functions, such as finance, human resources, procurement, and supply chain. This segment serves clients in consumer goods, retail, and travel services industries; automotive manufacturers and suppliers, freight and logistics companies, industrial and electrical equipment, consumer durable and heavy equipment companies, and construction and infrastructure management companies; and pharmaceutical, medical technology, and biotechnology companies. Its Resources segment enables clients to develop and implement new business strategies, improve operations, manage complex change initiatives, and integrate digital technologies; and serves clients in chemicals, energy, forest products, metals and mining, and utilities and related industries. Accenture plc was founded in 1989 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.


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