Good MorningThe S&P 500 wobbled on Thursday but managed to end the day higher despite hawkish commentary from the FOMC. The FOMC Chief Jerome Powell reiterated once again the committee's commitment to fighting inflation and bringing it back down to the 2.0% range. Based on the recent string of inflation data, this means a high probability for another 75 basis point hike making this the most aggressive FOMC on record.
Next week, the market will face its final hurdle before the September FOMC meeting. The CPI report is due out on Wednesday and may show a month-to-month decline in inflation due to lower gas prices but the core YOY figures are expected to remain hot. This data will support another rate hike if not a 75 basis point hike so there is a chance for market volatility. Weak data (better than expected) or strong data (worse than expected) will move the market. Featured: Small Colorado Company (Backed by Sam Altman) Could Save U.S. Power Grid (Ad) 
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Renewable energy stocks have been one of the most intriguing sectors for investors. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the share of U.S. electricity generation that comes from renewable sources may double from 21% in 2020 to 42% in 2050. And that’s on top of the pronoun... 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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Green energy and clean energy companies are once again at the center of news as the clean energy bill increasingly moves the U.S. economy towards greener energy sources. The move toward greener energy is not only an American theme, but a global theme as well, as many countries continue to move awa... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | | Data storage solutions giant Seagate Technology (NYSE: STX) issued its second earnings guidance cut in five weeks as macroeconomic shifts struck fast and hard. The Company was firing on all cylinders in 2021 raising its top and bottom line guidance amid frenzied demand for both hard disc drives (HDD... 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 August 31st.
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 August 31st |
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Even before the current energy crisis, Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) was having a banner year. In fact, as I’ll show you a little later in this article, ENPH stock has been one of the hottest stocks to buy since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Investors often pay attention to trends, a... Read the Full Story |
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Industrials | |
If you are looking to get into the hydrogen fuel cell market there is really only one choice for serious investors. While Nikola (NASDAQ: NKLA) is engaged in fuel cell technology it has too many irons in the fire and other, more focused companies like FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ: FCEL) and Ballard Pow... 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.
Chief Income Strategist Tim Plaehn calls it a breakthrough strategy that transforms gold's rally into reliable monthly payouts. The next distribution is just days away. | | Discover the gold income fund before the next payout date |
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Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) set the stage for Academy Sports And Outdoors (NASDAQ: ASO) to post a strong FQ2 when it reported earnings last month. The company reported better than expected top and bottom line results and raised the guidance so it is really no surprise its closest compe... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Staples | | You would think discount stores would flourish in an era of high inflation and recession fears, but Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) gapped down hard following its quarterly earnings report. Even so, the stock is outperforming the market, and its industry has been rallying.
Dollar Tree sales grew 7% yea... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Discretionary | | After keeping investors on their toes with multiple swings up and down in the past two years, GameStop (NYSE: GME) shares look ready to go again. This time the compass is pointing north, and will be a welcome change of momentum for any bulls out there. They’ve had to sit back and watch shares ... Read the Full Story |
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Materials | | Agricultural chemical makers, such as Chilean firm Sociedad Quimica y Minera (NYSE: SQM) are among stocks outperforming other industries.
SQM is active in several business lines, including iodine, specialty chemicals and fertilizers, and potassium.
The company reported second-quarter results in ... Read the Full Story |
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Materials | |
Lithium supply has been and continues to be under pressure as a result of global demand, and the global energy crisis has only increased the crunch of lithium. This will remain an issue for a while, and the head of Piedmont lithium states the following: “Yes, we’ll eventually have enou... Read the Full Story |
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Friday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day IAC Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media and internet company worldwide. The company publishes original and engaging digital content in the form of articles, illustrations, and videos and images across entertainment, food, home, beauty, travel, health, family, luxury, and fashion areas; and magazines related to women and lifestyle. It also operates a digital marketplace that connects home service professionals with consumers for repairing, remodeling, cleaning, landscaping, maintenance, and enhancement services under the Angi Ads, Angi Leads, and Angi Services brands. In addition, the company operates websites that offer general search services and information, including Ask.com, a search site with a variety of fresh and contemporary content; Reference.com that offers content across select vertical categories; Consumersearch.com, which offers content designed to simplify the product research process; and Shopping.net, a vertical shopping search site that contains a mix of search services and/or content targeted to various user or segment demographics, as well as offers direct-to-consumer downloadable desktop applications. Further, it offers Care.com, an online destination for families to connect with caregivers for their children, aging parents, pets, and homes; develops and provides subscription mobile applications across the communication, language, weather, business, health, and lifestyle verticals; a technology driven staffing platform for flexible W-2 work under the Bluecrew name; a platform to connect healthcare professionals with job opportunities under the Vivian Health name; The Daily Beast, a website dedicated to news, commentary, culture, and entertainment that publishes original reporting and opinion; and production and producer services for feature films for sale and distribution through theatrical releases and video-on-demand services. The company was formerly known as IAC/InterActiveCorp. The company is headquartered in New York, New York. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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