In particular, the services sector deserves a second look.
Companies within this space may qualify as great investments as they do not have to deal with inventory and production.
They may also be valuable if they possess a strong brand and sturdy business model.
Here are four attractive service companies that you can consider adding to your buy watchlist.
Royal Caribbean International (NYSE: RCL)
Royal Caribbean International, or RCI, is a cruise company with a global fleet of 68 ships across five brands, such as Silversea, Celebrity Cruises, and Royal Caribbean.
For the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), revenue rose nearly 9% year on year to US$8.5 billion.
The company’s operating profit climbed 23.1% year on year to US$2.3 billion while net profit surged almost 60% year on year to US$1.9 billion.
For the half year, RCI carried almost 10% more passengers than it did a year ago, at 4.5 million….