Good MorningMonday's bull market came to a crashing halt on Tuesday. the major indexes tried to make further gains but failed in the face of weak weaker-than-expected economic data. On the consumer front, consumer confidence remains high at 117 but fell nearly a full point from the previous month versus than expected gain. On the housing front, not only were new home sales much weaker than expected the previous month's data was revised lower as well.
The reason is rapidly rising home prices that are fueled not only by high demand but by Rising lumber prices as well. The Case-Shiller housing price index gained more than 13% in April marking the fastest pace of home price growth in about 15 years. If the remainder of this week's data is also disappointing the market could continue to drift sideways within its near-term range.
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Consumer Staples | | Investors based in the United States tend to primarily focus on domestic equity exposure, and rightfully so, as they are more familiar with U.S. companies and their home country’s economy. With that said, there are some compelling things happening outside of U.S. markets that should not be ove... Read the Full Story |
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Energy | | Oil and gas refiner Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) stock has had a strong 2021 performance with shares up over 30% as COVID-19 vaccinations accelerate the global re-opening. While the global decarbonization movement and adoption towards clean energy and renewables are strong tailwinds, the reality is tha... Read the Full Story |
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There are many variables that move individual stocks and the broader markets. From economic data releases and Fed policy statements to corporate earnings reports and social media influences, stock prices can fluctuate for a wide variety of reasons.
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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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Construction | | Wood products manufacturer Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) stock has been on a tear rising and falling with spot lumber prices. The Company owns nearly 11 million acres of timberland and is one of the largest lumber providers in the worlds, operating as a real estate investment trust (REIT). The Com... Read the Full Story |
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Retail stocks have been showing strength as pent-up demand shows up in increased revenue. Burlington Stores (NYSE:BURL) reports earnings on May 27 before the market opens and many analysts are expecting more of the same. And by more of the same I mean a beat in earnings and revenue.
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Retail/Wholesale | | Shares of Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ: CBRL) were trading lower Tuesday after the restaurant chain reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings.
As we all know, the restaurant industry was one of the hardest hit by pandemic closures. Cracker Barrel’s results are a good illustration that th... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | | After a 50% fall from grace, shares of Splunk (NASDAQ: SPLK) are starting to look like they’re ready to stop falling and turn to the upside. They certainly know how to keep investors and Wall Street alike on their toes. The cloud analytics company ripped higher with the rest of tech during the... Read the Full Story |
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Like many of last year's SPAC successes, Lordstown Motors (NASDAQ:RIDE) sprinted out of the gates after it made its public market debut. Within less than two months, early investors had a triple on their hands.
Much has changed since then. The maker of light-duty electric trucks has faced critici... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | If you are looking to invest in a rapidly-growing industry that perfectly combines technology and entertainment, look no further than video games. Strong demand during the pandemic helped video game companies achieve new levels of success, and all signs point towards continued growth for these busin... Read the Full Story |
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The Early Bird Stock Of The Day Howmet Aerospace Inc. provides advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries in the United States, Japan, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Poland, China, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Engine Products, Fastening Systems, Engineered Structures, and Forged Wheels. The Engine Products segment offers airfoils and seamless rolled rings primarily for aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines; and rotating and structural parts. The Fastening Systems segment produces aerospace fastening systems, as well as commercial transportation, industrial, and other fasteners; and latches, bearings, fluid fittings, and installation tools. The Engineered Structures segment provides titanium ingots and mill products, aluminum and nickel forgings, and machined components and assemblies for aerospace and defense applications; and titanium forgings, extrusions, and forming and machining services for airframe, wing, aero-engine, and landing gear components. The Forged Wheels segment offers forged aluminum wheels and related products for heavy-duty trucks and commercial transportation markets. The company was formerly known as Arconic Inc. Howmet Aerospace Inc. was founded in 1888 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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