Good MorningThe broad equities markets rebounded on Tuesday but fell short of reclaiming Monday’s opening highs. Boeing is the day’s leader for the Dow Industrials. Shares of the aircraft manufacturer rose nearly 5.0% to recover from a recently set low. Economic data helped spur the move, the latest report from the Institute of Supply Management shows manufacturing activity accelerated strongly in December versus an expectation for sluggish growth.
The move up in the indices was also supported by good news out of the oil patch. Saudi Arabia says it will cut production of oil in February and March to help bring the world market back into equilibrium. The news strengthens an already bullish outlook for oil that centers on economic reopening and rising demand in 2021. The price of Brent North Sea and West Texas Intermediate crude jumped more than 5.5% with similar gains in most energy-related stocks.
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Auto/Tires/Trucks | | Iconic motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) stock has gone through a rollercoaster 2020 but managed to recover back to pre-COVID levels heading into 2021. Outdoor leisure stocks have been pandemic winners in 2020 as COVID-19 restrictions prohibited conventional travel and vacation des... Read the Full Story |
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Retail/Wholesale | | Fast-casual restaurant franchisor FAT Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) stock has been in a solid uptrend since bottoming out at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic with the S&P 500 index (NYSEARCA: SPY). The asset-light operating model has kept the Company resilient during and through the pandemic. As ... Read the Full Story |
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There are plenty of pitfalls that investors should try to avoid when it comes to dividend investing. Some of the most common mistakes include only focusing on a stock’s dividend yield, not doing enough research ahead of a purchase, and placing a big emphasis on the current payout versus futu... 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.
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Finance | | Since October, the NASDAQ Bank Index (NASDAQ: BKX) has tacked on more than 30% and has come within touching distance of its pre-COVID levels. We’re only one trading day into the new year and already the upgrades are flying in. On Monday, Barclays were out with 3 notable calls on 3 notable bank... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Staples | | Business Is Good At Coca-Cola, But Not Good Enough
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) received two downgrades in two days that raise a serious question about the company’s future. The giant is poised to return to growth but the outlook for that growth is dimming. The problem, ultimately, is Coca... Read the Full Story |
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After the S&P, Nasdaq, and other major U.S. averages had remarkable runs in 2020, many investors are wondering where to turn to for growth in the new year. For some with a hearty risk appetite, the small and micro-cap space contains some prospective 2021 winners.
P.A.M. Transportation Service... Read the Full Story |
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Retail/Wholesale | | The Rebound In Fast-Food Is On
The fast-food industry was not immune from the pandemic and those without a drive-through presence were hit the hardest. Growth chains like Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) and Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) saw their revenue fall by high double-digits but the rebound is al... Read the Full Story |
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Retail/Wholesale | | Restaurant Brands International Is The Best Value In Quick-Service
Going on the assumption that fast-food restaurants are on the brink of a major rebound in 2021 the next question is which one is the best buy. Simply from a value/yield perspective Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) is by fa... Read the Full Story |
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Retail/Wholesale | | One thing is for sure, very few investors are starting 2021 with an identical portfolio to that which they started 2020 with. It was one of the most volatile years on record, not only in terms of crashes and rallies but also industry rotation. Trends changed, then changed again, and there’s pl... Read the Full Story |
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Retail/Wholesale | | 2020 is a year that most restaurants would like to forget. Chipotle (NYSE: CMG), however, is a notable exception. After watching its stock lose more than half its value in the early stages of the pandemic, Chipotle shares roared back, closing the year up 65.7%.
Chipotle’s performance can be l... 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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