Good MorningThe rebound in equities accelerated again on Wednesday but traders are cautioned not to become complacent. The move is on the heels of better than expected earnings from some key S&P 500 companies but the specter of inflation is still looming. The CPI data is due out today and it is expected to be positive if not an acceleration from the previous month. The risk for the market is the data will not be consistent with the FOMC's idea that inflation is peaking and will up the ante in terms of interest rate hikes. The odds of at least one 25 basis point hike at the next FOMC are above 100% and the odds for two 25 basis point hikes are growing.
In stock news, tech stocks led the rally on Wednesday with names like Meta, Shopify, and Etsy leading the charge. Rebound plays were also in favor and should help lift the market back up to the recently set all-time high. If the market can set a new all-time high it will likely rally into the spring and early summer barring other developments in the economy. Featured: Wall Street’s quietly buying these 3 AI infrastructure plays (Ad) 
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Electronics manufacturing services company Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) stock has fended off much of the market correction in 2022. The third-largest global electronic services manufacturer has been resilient despite the supply chain and logistics disruptions. Throughout the COVID-19 headwinds, Flex has co... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | BlackRock, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Fidelity are reportedly accumulating a scarce blockchain asset - one that gets burned with every transaction on what analysts are calling America's new financial grid.
The Nasdaq has received SEC approval to move stocks onto blockchain rails, and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink dedicated his entire 2026 annual letter to this infrastructure shift. Blockchain analyst Andy Howard is calling this asset 'Digital Oil' - and says institutional buyers are already positioned. | | Get the name, the ticker, and exactly how to buy it |
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A 2020 Gallup poll found that 68% of Americans support marijuana legalization. So far, 19 U.S. states (including the District of Columbia) have legalized recreational marijuana use and 36 states have legalized medical marijuana.
With such high approval ratings and growing legalization, you may th... Read the Full Story |
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These 3 Conservative Stock Picks Are Worth a Look
Oftentimes, boring is a good quality to look for in the stock market. While it’s certainly exciting to invest in high-risk, high reward companies that can potentially provide massive gains, there’s something to be said about having a f... Read the Full Story |
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Can HAS stock get a catalyst from the nascent virtual world?
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) accomplished the coveted double beat when the company reported fourth-quarter earnings on February 7. But so far the market’s reaction has been underwhelming. Investors are listening carefully to forward guid... Read the Full Story |
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Canopy Growth Still Isn’t Profitable
Shares of Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ: CGC) are up more than 16% after the release of FQ3 earnings but we aren’t buying into the rally, at least not yet. As much as we’d like to see this company make profits we’ve been here befor... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | With OpenAI and Anthropic moving closer to the IPO spotlight, AI excitement could spill into several public-market sectors this summer - and most investors may chase the obvious names too late.
A free report identifies 7 stocks positioned around themes that could matter most this summer: AI infrastructure, energy demand, travel, entertainment, home improvement, and more. Built for a market where leadership may rotate quickly. | | Download 7 Best Stocks to Own in Summer 2026 for free |
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Reynolds Consumer Products Attracts Institutional Attention
Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. (NASDAQ: REYN) share price has had a hard time gaining traction since the IPO but we think that may be about to change. The institutions have been actively buying the stock and their activity is picking u... Read the Full Story |
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XPO Logistics Growth Strategy Pays Off
Shares of XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) have been in a correction the last few months because of the headwinds facing the industry. While demand is very high for trucking, shortages of drivers and the cost of retaining the drivers there are, along with other in... Read the Full Story |
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Mall traffic is predicted to grow, which may be a long-term tailwind for SPG stock
Shares of Simon Property Group (NYSE:SPG) fell as much as 7% after the company delivered fourth-quarter earnings after the closing bell on February 7. And as has been the case with many equities this earnings seas... Read the Full Story |
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Hardwired Harley-Davidson Exceeds Expectations
Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) began to implement its Hardwire strategy in the nick of time. The company’s efforts to improve operations and brand appeal are paying off in spades and have the stock deep into a reversal that could still add double... Read the Full Story |
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Pricing Power Drives Results At Chipotle Mexican Grill
Concerns about Chipotle Mexican Grill’s (NYSE: CMG) ability to combat inflation have been put to rest. The company exhibited pricing power above and beyond the analyst's expectations and now shares are in reversal. Shares of CMG are up... Read the Full Story |
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Thursday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day CURO Group Holdings Corp., together with its subsidiaries, provides consumer finance products in the United States and Canada. The company offers secured and unsecured installment loans, revolving line of credit, and single-pay loans; and credit protection insurance, check cashing, money transfer, foreign currency exchange, and other ancillary financial products and services, as well as reloadable prepaid debit cards and demand deposit accounts. The company also provides loans through online. It operates under the Covington Credit, Heights Finance, Quick Credit, Southern Finance, First Heritage Credit, Cash Money, LendDirect, and Flexiti brands. The company was formerly known as Speedy Group Holdings Corp. and changed its name to CURO Group Holdings Corp. in May 2016. CURO Group Holdings Corp. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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