Good MorningEquities closed out a strong month on a downbeat last week. The S&P 500 and other major indices closed out the final trading day of April with a loss and may extend those losses this week if no new catalyst emerges. Among the possibly market movers this week is the April NFP report that many expect to be strong.
Some analysts have forecast gains in excess of 1 million new jobs and this may be a cautious estimate. If the number of new jobs is surprisingly large the major indices are likely to surge to new highs.
Also on tap, this week is another round of earnings from big growth names like Freshpet, iRobot, Camping World, and Zillow. Along with that are economic readings on manufacturing, services, productivity, and wage inflation
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Competition Hurts PetMed Express
We are generally bullish on the petcare segment and eCommerce both but we think it might be wise to trim some of those PetMed Express (NASDAQ: PETS) shares if you already own some. If not, you might want to join the legions of short-sellers that have this stock p... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | The Department of Justice recently argued in court that cash is not legally property, raising new questions for savers as federal debt continues to climb.
Your IRA, 401k, and bank accounts are not hidden from view, prompting some Americans to look for ways to keep more control over their own wealth.
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In the investment community, the word "Dow" calls to mind the Dow Jones Industrial Average rather than large-cap materials company Dow (NYSE:DOW). But investors may want to start thinking more about this latter Dow given the stock's impressive run and diverse growth prospects in an improving globa... Read the Full Story |
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Accelerating Demand Drives ON To Record Demand
Shares of ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: ON) are moving higher in premarket action and on track to set a new high very soon. The Q1 results are a shining example of a trend we’ve seen throughout the market. The company has been working ... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Having $2.5 million saved puts you ahead of most Americans, but how long it lasts depends on the decisions you make with it.
Using the 4% rule as a benchmark, that balance could translate to about $100,000 in year one, adjusted upward for inflation each year after. But the 4% rule has potential downsides and may not fit every portfolio.
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Markets | | Hard-surface flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL) stock has been a benefactor from spike in lumber pricing bolstered by the housing boom. The demand for single-family homes continues to far outstrip supply causing homeowners to renovate existing homes. The pandemic spurred the migration o... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | Mattress and sleep products maker Casper Sleep (NASDAQ: CSPR)stock has been beaten down despite being a pandemic benefactor, but shares are attempting to stage a comeback. The shortfall in its Q3 2020 earnings was caused by supply chain issues, not demand which appears to have been improved in its Q... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | 232 companies listed on U.S. exchanges this year, raising over $251 billion by late July alone - more than five times 2025's full-year total. Yet most carry almost no analyst coverage.
We screened the entire class for average daily volume above 500,000 shares, market caps over $100 million, and at least 18 months of cash runway. Only seven names cleared every filter - four already trading, three still private. | | See the seven IPOs that passed every filter. |
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Square (NYSE: SQ) is set to report its fiscal first-quarter earnings on Thursday after the bell. The fintech’s shares have nearly quadrupled since the start of 2020, and investors are wondering if there is an additional upside.
The fact that Square is trading at nearly 200x forward earnings... Read the Full Story |
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Institutional investors screen for stocks with earnings growth in the double digits or higher, and Enphase (NASDAQ: ENPH), Select Medical Holdings (NYSE: SEM), Floor & Decor (NYSE: FND) meet that yardstick.
Forward earnings give you an estimate of how much the company will earn in the upcom... Read the Full Story |
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Materials | | Now that we’ve gotten several of the biggest earnings reports out of the way, it will be interesting to see where the market wants to go in May. With stocks trading around all-time highs, the ongoing reopening of the economy, and the possibility of inflation risk coming into play, investors ne... Read the Full Story |
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It’s been 100 days of the Biden administration and the market seems to like what it’s seeing. Stocks are soaring and economic data looks strong. First quarter GDP showed a recovery is underway. Unemployment claims are down; housing starts are up; and consumer confidence is trending upw... Read the Full Story |
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Communication Services | | Advertising and marketing have gone through a massive transformation over the last few decades thanks to the rise of the internet and cutting-edge technological advances. The days when businesses could solely rely on traditional advertising methods like direct mail, billboards, flyers, and radio &am... Read the Full Story |
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The Early Bird Stock Of The Day-logo.jpg) First Financial Bancorp. operates as the bank holding company for First Financial Bank that provides commercial banking and related services to individuals and businesses in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. The company offers checking, savings, and money-market accounts; and accepts various deposit products, such as interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing accounts, time deposits, and cash management services for commercial customers. It also provides real estate loans secured by residential property, such as one to four family residential housing units or commercial property comprising owner-occupied and/or investor income producing real estate consisting of apartments, shopping centers, and office buildings; commercial and industrial loans for various purposes, including inventory, receivables, and equipment, as well as equipment and leasehold improvement financing for franchisees; consumer loans comprising new and used vehicle loans, second mortgages on residential real estate, and unsecured loans; and home equity lines of credit. In addition, the company offers commercial financing to the insurance industry, registered investment advisors, certified public accountants, indirect auto finance companies, and restaurant franchisees. Further, it provides a range of trust and wealth management services; lease and equipment financing services; and currency payments, foreign exchange hedging, and other advisory products. First Financial Bancorp. was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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