Good MorningEquities continue to melt upward on better than expected earnings. Tuesday’s list of reports included strong results from Clorox and Rockwell Automation which also included a favorable outlook for earnings. The takeaway for investors and non-investors alike is that much of the earnings growth expected by the S&P 500 is due to inflation. The average S&P 500 company has engaged in multiple price hikes since the start of the year and more are on the way.
The FOMC is meeting today and will release the latest policy statement this afternoon. There is a high expectation the Fed will announce the start of taper and may also indicate a faster pace of tapering than what the market is expecting. With inflation apparently running rampant it is a wonder the FOMC has not already begun to taper.
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A common question: Should you pay off your mortgage before you retire?
A less common question: Should you retire, then pay off your mortgage?
If you've hemmed and hawed over the benefits of paying off your mortgage versus keeping it, you're not alone. In fact, you might whip back and forth betwe... 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 Staples | | Target (NYSE: TGT) has been forming a cup-shaped base since August 11, when it retreated from the a session high of $267.06.
It’s been trading in a tight sideways pattern since October 25, and may possibly form a handle below resistance at $261.80.
The current formation is a second-stage b... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | |
Earnings Will Continue to Propel Paycom Stock Higher
There are many reasons that investors could look at Paycom (NYSE: PAYC) and think it’s better to stay away. PAYC stock is up 21% for the year which closely approximates the 24% gain in the S&P 500. However, the stock is up nearly 162... 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 September 30th.
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 September 30th |
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Finance | |
Insider trading occurs across the capitalization spectrum and in just about every industry. Some of the most eye-opening activity takes place in the technology sector where higher volatility and a steady stream of initial public offerings (IPOs) produce a lot of activity.
Within the technology sp... Read the Full Story |
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Industrials | |
Rockwell Automation Surges On Record Orders
Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is a favorite of ours because we believe in the power of automation the company’s ability to generate growth. The company provides industrial automation and digital transformation assistance in a world that is 1) ac... 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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LCI Industries Gains Capped By Insider Sales
LCI Industries (NASDAQ: LCII) is one of the best-positioned companies in the market today. The company makes OEM and after-market parts for the RV and adjacent industries and demand for products is robust. Sales in the RV industry are going to top 30%... Read the Full Story |
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Online financial services platforms are everywhere these days with LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) and LendingClub (NYSE: LC) two of the most popular. Like many other industries, consumer finance is shifting rapidly towards digital technology. This transformation along with expectations of rising inte... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | At first glance, Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) may not have delivered an earnings report worthy of my headline. Yet, SPG stock shot up 5% in the morning after releasing its earnings report after the market closed on November 1, 2021. A closer look reveals that this is not the same company that en... Read the Full Story |
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Energy | |
Midstream Operator The Williams Companies Raises Guidance
The Williams Companies (NYSE: WMB) have proved the U.S. midstream operators are not only immune to the global supply chain issues but benefiting from higher prices as well. The company reported record volume and contracted capacity for th... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Discretionary | | Western apparel retailer Boot Barn (NYSE: BOOT) kicked up its heels last week, reporting fiscal second-quarter earnings of $1.22 per share, up 510% from the year-ago quarter.
Those earnings also trounced analysts' views of $0.94 per share
Revenue was $312.7 million, ahead of views calling for $289... Read the Full Story |
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The Early Bird Stock Of The Day NovoCure Limited, an oncology company, engages in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of tumor treating fields (TTFields) devices for the treatment of solid tumor cancers in the United States, Germany, Japan, Greater China, and internationally. The company's TTFields devices include Optune Gio and Optune Lua. It also has ongoing clinical trials investigating TTFields in brain metastases, gastric cancer, glioblastoma, liver cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and ovarian cancer. NovoCure Limited was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Saint Helier, Jersey. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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