Good MorningFriday’s jobs report can’t get here soon enough for investors. A substantially weaker-than-expected ADP employment report sent equities broadly lower on Wednesday. The tech-heavy NASDAQ index managed a slight gain. However, the Dow and the S&P 500 both finished solidly in the red.
Investors were already concerned about how the Delta variant would impact the reopening. The early read on private-sector payrolls shows that the worker shortage may be worse than expected.
General Motors added to the sour mood by reporting continued disruption from the global chip shortage that shows no immediate sign of easing.
Investors looking for a bright side can look at Robinhood that soared over 50% for the day. After a lackluster debut in late July, the company known for its namesake trading app has become the new meme stock. Retail investors, along with fund manager Cathie Wood, made HOOD stock a bright spot on an otherwise gloomy day.
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Auto/Tires/Trucks | | Worldwide vehicle parts manufacturer Magna International (NYSE: MGA) stock has been selling off as the electric vehicle (EV) momentum has been cooling off. However, Magna is emerging as the go-to manufacturer for some of the most popular EV makers like Fisker (NYSE: FSR). The Company is already a su... Read the Full Story |
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You know the recipe for becoming a millionaire — invest early and consistently. Make savings a priority.
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Basic Materials | | Nevada-based rare earth miner MP Materials (NYSE: MP) stock has been rebounding with the rise of rare earths materials pricing. The largest operating U.S. miner of rare earth oxides (REO) in the western hemisphere is a pure-play on electric vehicles (EV) and sustainable energy as its magnets supply ... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | | While investors certainly have to pay up for quality software stocks, it’s hard to deny that these companies could have the most growth potential in the market. The sector took a hit earlier this year after fears that hot inflation numbers would cause interest rates to increase, but it’s... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | | Every time earnings season rolls around, it’s always a good idea to pay attention to the FAANG stocks and how they perform both before and after their quarterly numbers are released. Not only are these some of the most innovative and fundamentally sound companies in the world, but they also ma... Read the Full Story |
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We often hear about Christmas in July, but for DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) and other gambling stocks, the holiday season arrives in earnest with the arrival of football season. While exact numbers are unclear, an estimated $100 billion is wagered at licensed sportsbooks during the National Football ... Read the Full Story |
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The COVID-19 Bump Is Over For The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) made big waves last year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company's products became the go-to brand for at-home and institutional sanitation needs and store shelves were wiped clean. The company reported a 50... Read the Full Story |
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The dawn of social media-driven investing has brought immense interest in riding the next short squeeze stock.
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In September 2000, the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) with the Retirement Security Research Center (RSRC) surveyed 2,000 individuals, aged 62 to 75. Of these individuals, 97% reported being retired (80% reported that their spouses were retired).
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Business Services | | Online job recruiter ZipRecruiter (NYSE: ZIP) stock is benefiting from the labor shortage amidst rising employment and wage inflation. The tight labor market is a boon to business as the return to normal means companies are on hiring binges. However, the rising wage pressures and the limited talent ... 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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