Good MorningInvestors shrugged off a lot of uncertainty this week choosing instead to focus on the positive. The positive is that the recovery, although still in its early stages, is gaining traction even as lawmakers debate another round of stimulus. The S&P 500 ended the week up more than 4.0% with the other major indices posting similar gains. Notably, the Dow Jones Transportation Average broke out to a new all-time high that points to more gains ahead.
Next week is going to be another big week for the markets. Not only is it the first options expiration of the 4th quarter but it is also the start of the peak of the 3rd quarter reporting cycle. The big banks are slated to report, along with other key names, and could add fuel to the rally. The economic calendar should also be closely watched. Key reads on Income, Spending, and Retail Sales could all move the market.
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The business world moves at light speed these days. Many companies that once were known as industry leaders have had to adapt to new trends or face becoming irrelevant in the eyes of investors. Take IBM (NYSE:IBM) for example. It’s a business that was once the gold standard in the Informatio... Read the Full Story |
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Transportation | | 1) eCommerce Wins The Pandemic
When it comes to the pandemic and which sectors and industries have become winners the story invariably leads to eCommerce. eCommerce is the easiest, fastest, best way to get what you need while social distancing and seen a sustained double-digit increase in use over ... Read the Full Story |
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Basic Materials | | A Melt-Up In Paper Lifts International Paper To New Highs
There is a melt-up occurring in International Paper (NYSE:IP) that has yet to run its course. Not only is the company well-positioned for the pandemic but conditions within the industry have it set up for big gains. You might be thinking pap... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Trump is launching a new $250 bill - but that may be a distraction. Behind the scenes, Executive Order 14241 is orchestrating what analyst Porter Stansberry calls a total U.S. money reset, bypassing conventional legal channels under the guise of national security.
The last time America reset its currency - under Nixon in the 1970s - it created an average of 1,300 new millionaires a day for over 50 years. Stansberry has identified three asset categories connected to Trump's initiative that could surge, plus his single top investment move. | | Watch the documentary briefing and find out which side you land on |
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Auto/Tires/Trucks | | 2020 has been an up-and-down year for the RV companies, and Winnebago (NYSE: WGO) has been no exception. Even though a lot of people want an RV, pandemic-related disruptions and economic uncertainty have contributed to fewer people getting new RVs than you might expect.
But even though its been a r... Read the Full Story |
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With so many people spending time at home this year, it makes sense that video games are increasing in popularity. The industry was seeing accelerated growth before the pandemic thanks to the widespread adoption of mobile technology and the rise of social media. Now, many of the companies that off... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Discretionary | | Dividends Are A Pillar Of Your Portfolio
Dividend-growth stocks are my absolute favorite when it comes to investing. These stocks offer not only the chance for capital appreciation but also for an increasing yield-on-investment. Over time, the combination can drive total returns far in excess of th... Read the Full Story |
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Business Services | | Acuity Brands Business Is A Two-Edged Sword
When it comes to the pandemic there are company’s in a good position and those in a bad position to capitalize on trends it sparked. When it comes to construction and construction-related supplies a good position might be a focus on consumer or home... Read the Full Story |
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Construction | | A lot of people are looking to buy a home. You can look at the anecdotal evidence: countless people in desirable neighborhoods are reporting that real estate agents are cold calling – now more than ever – in hopes that they are open to selling their home. The remote working boom has led ... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Staples | | Shares of cosmetics and skincare company e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF) have been consolidating in a tightening range since rallying back up off pandemic lows with the benchmark S&P 500 index (NYSEARCA: SPY). Cosmetic stocks have been coiling for a breakout with the economic restarts. The Company re... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | | It’s The Dawn Of A New Age
As cliche as it may sound, it is the dawn of a new age. Not only has the shift to digital accelerated in response to the pandemic but trends within the industry are about to unleash the future of technology. What I’m talking about is 5G. 5G has gotten a lot of... Read the Full Story |
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The Early Bird Stock Of The Day Applied Materials, Inc. engages in the provision of manufacturing equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor, display, and related industries. The company operates through three segments: Semiconductor Systems, Applied Global Services, and Display and Adjacent Markets. The Semiconductor Systems segment develops, manufactures, and sells various manufacturing equipment that is used to fabricate semiconductor chips or integrated circuits. This segment also offers various technologies, including epitaxy, ion implantation, oxidation/nitridation, rapid thermal processing, physical vapor deposition, chemical vapor deposition, chemical mechanical planarization, electrochemical deposition, atomic layer deposition, etching, and selective deposition and removal, as well as metrology and inspection tools. The Applied Global Services segment provides integrated solutions to optimize equipment and fab performance and productivity comprising spares, upgrades, services, remanufactured earlier generation equipment, and factory automation software for semiconductor, display, and other products. The Display and Adjacent Markets segment offers products for manufacturing liquid crystal displays; organic light-emitting diodes; and other display technologies for TVs, monitors, laptops, personal computers, electronic tablets, smart phones, and other consumer-oriented devices. It operates in the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Europe. The company was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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