Trading Shoes for Stocks: Can These 3 Companies Survive a Manolo Blahnik Market?

Trump's Tariffs and Trader's Tears

Darling the stock market. It's like a bad date – full of promises potential and ultimately disappointment. One minute we're sipping champagne; the next we're splitting the bill and calling a cab. And just like that date this market volatility has me reaching for my metaphorical cocktail dress and wondering 'Is this a trend or am I just completely broke?' The latest twist? These trade tensions and wavering tariffs. Honestly it's enough to make a girl trade her Manolos for sensible walking shoes… or maybe just maybe a few sensible stocks.

Schwab: More Than Just a Name on a Building?

First up Charles Schwab. Yes like the name that's been on buildings forever. Apparently even in a world where brunch costs $30 people still need brokerage banking and advisory services. Analyst William Katz is practically swooning over them calling Schwab his 'top pick.' He's seeing 'robust' everything – trading client cash even the company's operating leverage! It's like the Wall Street equivalent of finding a perfectly tailored vintage dress. But will it last beyond one season? That's the question isn't it?

Netflix and Chill... With My Portfolio?

Then there's Netflix. Ah Netflix the reason my social life consists of me and a bowl of popcorn on my couch. JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth thinks it's a winner. He's all about Netflix 'playing offense' while being 'defensive' which sounds like my dating strategy. Apparently 'Adolescence' (whatever that is) and some films made the all time most popular list. Okay I’ll admit I’ve been known to binge watch my fair share of shows but is it worth investing in? And the price hikes? In this economy?

Verra Mobility: Ticketing Their Way to the Top?

And finally Verra Mobility. Now this is where things get… interesting. They're all about 'smart transportation solutions.' Translation? Tolls violations and those cameras that catch you running a red light when you're already 10 minutes late for brunch. Baird analyst David Koning thinks they're a buy citing their 'strong moat.' A moat? Honey in New York the only moats we have are the puddles after a rainstorm. Supposedly even a tough economy might mean more cameras and more tickets. So basically profiting from our collective bad driving. It’s either genius or diabolical…or both.

Headwinds and High Heels: Can We Thrive?

The analysts are painting these companies as able to 'thrive despite short term headwinds.' Headwinds? In this city every day feels like a hurricane. But like a fabulous pair of heels maybe these stocks can elevate our portfolios even when the market's trying to trip us up. As I always say 'Maybe our mistakes are what make our fate.' Or maybe our stock picks are…

So to Buy or Not to Buy: That is the Question!

So darling readers what's a girl to do? Trust the analysts and dive into these stocks? Or stick to what I know – overpriced cocktails and designer shoes? Maybe just maybe a little bit of both. After all as Big always said 'It's not about the money it's about…' Okay I can't actually remember what he said. But I think it had something to do with love or maybe just a really good apartment. And isn’t a good investment basically the same thing?