We recently published a list of 10 Best Safe Stocks To Buy According to Analysts. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN) stands against other best safe stocks to buy according to analysts.
Statistically, November and December tend to be great months for stocks. However, with the economic turmoil in question, will stocks end the year on a positive note? On November 30, Quincy Krosby, chief global strategist at LPL Financial, joined Market Domination on Yahoo Finance to discuss her market thesis. Krosby believes that the market will end the year in "positive territory," assuming that no unexpected or headline events occur moving forward. She also added that portfolio managers will strive to report gains, and will most likely close books before the end of 2024.
Krosby revealed that the market is very "enthusiastic" about the new administration, despite serious concerns over tariffs. She shared that while 2024 has been a solid year for stocks, some moderation is expected in 2025. She also said that the number of earning revisions coming down for the year ahead is evidence of moderation, adding that if the Fed decides to withdraw its easing cycle plan or alter it, the market is going to be "pretty disappointed."
She stated that in 2025, the market will have greater funding needs, reaching nearly $7.5-8 trillion, and greater uncertainty along with geopolitical risks. However, despite this, the market has been marching higher and navigating through these risks and is expected to continue doing so. Speaking about "waning business pricing power," Krosby stated that while consumers have been spending, they are looking for "more bargains." Companies have also been trying to beat tariffs and figure out which areas of the market are going to get more expensive.
Speaking of market uncertainty, Krosby believes how the market unfolds will be crucial and critical. Overall, she shared her bullish stance on industrials, especially names in the defense, building, and defense manufacturing industries. She also added that stocks in the communication sector, especially those with higher dividend offerings, particularly if the Fed easing cycle goes as planned, are going to perform better in the coming year.
While the future of the Fed cycle and inflationary pressures may be uncertain, some stocks have historically been safe to invest in. That said, let's take a look at the 10 safe stocks to buy according to analysts.
To come up with the 10 safe stocks to buy according to analysts we consulted multiple reports and also screened for reliable growers using the Finviz stock screener. We compiled an initial list of 30 stocks. We then referred to the 10-year revenue growth rate for each stock and a solid analyst upside, of at least 8%. The 10 safe stocks to buy according to analysts are in ascending order of the analyst upside as of December 9, 2024. We also included the hedge fund sentiment of each stock.