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3 stocks to buy in April 2022Equity prices have fallen over the recent months on fears of high inflation and a hawkish Fed. The S&P 500 index has fallen 5.83% while the high-flying Nasdaq has fallen 12.24% year-to-date. For investors with a long time horizon, the recent market selloff may present an opportunity to purchase some high-quality stocks at reasonable prices. In this article, I highlight 3 stocks worth looking into for investors looking to buy high-quality companies at a reasonable price (GARP).Stock screenerTo screen for high-quality stocks trading at reasonable prices I used the following criteria: Large Market Cap (>$10B) Located in the US Low Debt-to-Equity ratio (<0.2) Inexpensive P/FCF (<30) High operating margin (>25%) Positive sales growth in the past

Taiwan Semiconductor Reports Record Sales Source: FT$台积电(TSM)$'s revenue rose to a record in the first quarter of this year as demand for chips used in smartphones, computers and cars surged while a prolonged chip shortage helped to boost prices. Revenue jumped 36% to NT$491.1 billion ($17 billion) in the the first quarter of 2022. Analysts estimated NT$469.4 billion on average. TSM's strong revenue report highlights two key observations: Firstly, demand for semiconductor chips is still strong despite recent recessionary concerns. Semiconductors have essentially become the 'backbone of the economy as they are used in all kinds of digital appliances from smartphones to cars. These digital appliances are integral parts of our everyd

Why now might be the time to buy AMZN and GOOGL shares?(Taken from Google Images)2022 has not been a very good year for investors as the stock market pulled back on fears of high inflation and a more hawkish Fed. Last week, the yield curve inverted for the first time since 2019 as economic and inflation data continues to disappoint. Fearing a deeper correction in the stock market, I believe that now is the time for investors to rebalance their portfolios into high-quality names. With healthy balance sheets, strong operating cash flows and a wide economic moat, I believe that the FAANG stocks offer investors hope in a period of uncertainty. More specifically, after delving into the fundamentals of Facebook (Meta), $苹果(AAPL)$, 

In the NewsEconomic data: The 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields inverted for the first time since 2019 following negative economic data. Core PCE (Price Consumption Expenditure) Price Index, an indicator that the Fed uses to measure inflation rose to 5.4% year-over-year, the highest reading in 40 years. This was followed by a US non-farm payroll rise of 431,000 which was below the median expectation of 490,000. An inversion of the yield curve is used by traders as a possible indicator of a recession which could foreshadow a sell-off in equity markets.A yield curve inversion tends to foreshadow a recessionUS oil reserves: US President Joe Biden announced on Thursday the largest-ever release of oil from the country’s emergency stocks in an attempt to cool crude prices that are feeding

ADBE: Poised for secular growthSource: Google ImagesInvestment ThesisTech stocks have underperformed in 2022 as investors ditch their risk assets and rotate into more defensive positions. Even large-cap tech stocks with strong balance sheets such as $Adobe(ADBE)$ have not been spared from the sell-off, the company's shares falling over 20% from its peak. As valuation multiples contract, these tech stocks have become cheaper for investors to own. I believe that now could be the time for investors to go shopping for some of the beaten-down tech names which are in a position of secular growth as the risk of a US economic recession increases.ADBE is the global leader in digital media and digital marketing solutions. Its Digital Media

Market report 31/3/2022: Have oil prices peaked?Source: Google ImagesToday, oil prices dropped on news that US President Joe Biden is considering the release of 180 million barrels from the US's strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) following a spike in prices over the recent months. Over the past few months, oil prices soared to a high of over $130 per barrel following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the unprecedented amount of punitive international sanctions on the world's second-largest oil exporter.Multiple news outlets reported that the plan to cool soaring crude prices will involve the release of around 1 million barrels of oil per day for several months. This comes after OPEC+'s decision to modestly increase its output targets by 432,000 barrels per day from May 1. According

Weekly news roundup 19/3/22: Has the Fed given stocks the all-clear signal?Stocks posted their highest weekly gain since November 2020 after the Federal Reserve announced that it was raising interest rates for the first time since 2018. The S&P 500 was up over 6% during the week while the Nasdaq gained 8%. Following this rally, the question that is on everyone's minds is whether the current stock market rally is sustainable or merely a dead cat bounce? Read on to find out about the recent events leading up to this rally and how the market could possibly react from here.Economic newsWith the FOMC meeting taking place from 15-16 March, the Fed remained in focus for the week as investors looked for clues on inflation and where the US economy is headed. In addition to announcing an interes

FB: Meta needs to prove itself, now a show-me storyMeta company logo (Source: Google Images)Meta($Meta Platforms, Inc.(FB)$), the parent company of Facebook and Instagram has come under tremendous pressure recently after missing earnings estimates last quarter and delivering guidance which disappointed investors. Its share price has slid over 50% over the past couple of months as investors raise concerns over the growth and longevity of its business. In this article, I discuss the risks and opportunities of investing in Meta and how Meta could be valued based on these factors.Why did Meta's shares drop 50%?Following its disappointing FY22 earnings and forward guidance, Meta's company shares slid as investors reassess the future profitab

16/3/2022 Market Report: Markets rebound, Hang Seng Index experiences best day since 2008On Wednesday, the Hang Seng Index ($HSI(HSI)$) surged 9%, rebounding from its lowest close in six years after China expressed its support for overseas listings and signaled that the recent regulatory crackdown on Big Tech companies could be near its end. According to a report by Chinese state media, Chinese and U.S. regulators are progressing toward a cooperation plan on U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. Chinese authorities also said that they were working towards the stability of Hong Kong's financial markets and its struggling real estate sector.Following the news, tech giants Alibaba, Tencent and Meituan surged more than 20%, while other major Ch