Good MorningEquities were mostly flat on Monday with traders on alert for this week’s round of economic data. Top of the list is the Retail Sales figure due out today but there are several reports of interest. Retail sales are expected to accelerate to 1.5% from last month’s 0.7% but still trail the 6.2% increase in consumer prices as indicated by the CPI data.
Later this week, traders will be on the watch for reads on housing starts and building permits as well as the Index of Leading Indicators. All three data points are expected to accelerate from the previous month as well and could move the market. The risk for traders is that supply chain hurdles and lack of materials could cut into economic activity. If so, the outlook for earnings in the 4th quarter could begin to deteriorate.
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Consumer Discretionary | |
Advance Auto Parts Exceeds Expectations For Growth
Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) isn’t a high-yielding stock or even that close to becoming a Dividend Aristocrat but there is a story here we think dividend-growth investors will be interested in. The company has been working hard over the ... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Marc Chaikin, founder of Chaikin Analytics, says two forces - AI disruption and fracturing global trade - are triggering a historic wealth transfer already underway in 2026. Household names like Intuit (-57%), Boston Scientific (-49%), and Tractor Supply (-40%) are cratering, while lesser-known companies like Sandisk (+573%) and Rackspace (+444%) surge.
Chaikin has identified specific stocks he believes investors should sell before they fall further - and the names may surprise you. He's also pinpointing a company tapped as Nvidia's self-driving partner and a potential AI megadeal that could split into three high-growth stocks.
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Consumer Discretionary | | One of the biggest reasons why investing is so exciting is the fact that there is no shortage of newly public companies to choose from. These debuts are always intriguing since no one knows how the market will actually value the shares after the stock starts trading. With that said, there are plenty... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | |
Progress Software (NASDAQ: PRGS), which is on the cusp between small- and mid-cap, is getting support at its 10-day line following a 15% gap higher after its last earnings report.
The Bedford, Massachusetts company specializes in software development and deployment platforms for business applica... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | TradeSmith CEO Keith Kaplan warns that AI's rapid rise has a dark side, threatening American jobs and livelihoods. He says now is the time to prepare before August 31st.
TradeSmith has invested $17 million in AI tools and built a platform used by 180,000 traders worldwide. One user, Stephen, credits it with building a $2.95 million retirement portfolio. | | See where Kaplan says to move your money before August 31st |
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Much like the holiday season, when earnings season rolls around things can get a little crazy. A steady flow of quarterly reports brings a mix of jubilant cheer and anguished stress.
Third-quarter earnings season hasn’t been any different. Most companies have exceeded expectations while oth... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Staples | |
Tyson Foods Beats Top And Bottom Line With Higher Prices
As surprising as it may sound, Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) may be a hedge against the rising tide of consumer inflation. Call it a stretch, but the company is part of the infrastructure of American food and thereby qualifies as a real asset, a... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Gold is hitting record highs, but most investors are leaving income on the table. A $15 fund is quietly paying out up to $1,152 a month to regular investors - no mining stocks, no options, no physical metal required.
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Industrials | |
Insiders And Institutions Are Buying FreightCar America, Inc.
Insider buying in FreightCar America, Inc (NASDAQ: RAIL) marked a bottom in share prices late last year and now the institutions are helping to drive share prices higher. Insider activity has been non-existent since the last round of... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Discretionary | |
Rivian Automotive’s (NASDAQ: RIVN) hugely successful IPO last week is generating plenty of headlines and attention, despite the company being pre-revenue, but don’t overlook smaller new companies like Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) or Trinity Capital (NASDAQ: TRIN).
There are also several 2... Read the Full Story |
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Industrials | |
Both companies will play a role in building out an electric vehicle charging network, but which stock is best to own now?
Investors are looking at 2022 and positioning their portfolios to capture what is setting up to be a big year for electric vehicle (EV) stocks. One reason for that enthusiasm... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Discretionary | |
Risk-tolerant investors can look at HOFV stock as an under-the-radar penny stock play
Earlier this summer, I suggested that Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co. (NASDAQ: HOFV) was a speculative stock worth considering. After the company’s third-quarter earnings report, I stand by th... Read the Full Story |
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Healthcare | |
Studying insider trades is one of the most popular ways to devise an investment strategy. Valuable clues can be gleaned from the buying and selling activity of corporate executives and influential institutions.
Insider trades can be analyzed from several angles. Some investors like to focus on th... Read the Full Story |
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