Not by a long shot. Here’s why reports of their demise are premature.
Emerging Markets
Emerging markets are growing with more momentum than ever before. Developments in Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa are attracting more and more capital from spirited investors seeking opportunities across new frontiers.
If you’re interested in staying abreast of relevant global events, and how they impact the world’s hottest stock markets, check out the emerging markets archive below. You’ll quickly uncover how emerging markets are reshaping the world, and which companies are poised to take advantage of the biggest trends to hit the global economy. For more on our top emerging markets picks check out our free report, The Best Asian Stocks to Buy Now.
Even though South Korean bank stocks have risen this year, they still offer good value and are poised to surprise on the upside as soon as this year’s earnings reports start coming in.
After a shaky 2011, the economic outlook this year for Brazil is more favorable. One sector sure to stand out in 2012 is banking, which never succumbed to the excesses that emerged in other countries.
Investors typically don’t consider emerging market equities for their dividend potential. Asia phone stocks in particular offer a combination of robust growth and sustainable dividends.
China’s imports are suffering as the country’s domestic economy slows, but fears over Chinese stocks are overblown. After months of weak overseas demand, China’s exports finally seem to be recovering—and the economy’s expected growth rate this year of roughly 8 percent is nothing to sneer at.
With the market vulnerable to a pullback, now’s the time to look for “defensive” plays at bargain prices in the technology sector. Here’s one tech turnaround play that’s undervalued and positioned to take off.
This Japan-based retailer is a pioneer in offering discount apparel to newly cost-conscious younger shoppers. The company’s stock will be driven by an aggressive and so far successful expansion strategy in Asia.
Although based in London, this bank is your best bet for an emerging market play.
This Singaporean company is one of our top plays on the global energy and infrastructure boom. Its proprietary deepwater rig design has garnered it a key customer relationship with Brazilian oil major Petrobras.
Although China’s government had previously broadcast its intent to target slower GDP growth, the global markets were still caught by surprise this week when Premier Wen Jiabao announced a lower target for growth in 2012. China’s economic growth may slow in the near term, but its long-term growth story remains intact.
