Good MorningEquity markets extended their rebound another day, lifting the S&P 500 by 0.5% on Tuesday. The move was driven by intensifying hope that the FOMC would cut interest rates soon, a hope that may take the broad market index to a new high. The index is on track to hit and exceed the all-time before the end of the year and could produce a solid Santa Claus Rally next week. The caveat for investors and traders is that the FOMC may not cut rates as quickly as hoped, and data that could alter the outlook is due this week.
This week's release of November inflation data will help push the S&P into its next move, setting new all-time highs or topping out. The market expects the PCE data to show cooler inflation than last month and year and may be disappointed with the results. The CPI index showed inflation holding steady and at levels well above the Fed's target rate, which should be expected from the PCE. The takeaway is that inflation is cooling but still running hot compared to the 2.0% target rate and will keep the FOMC in a hawkish stance for the foreseeable future. Featured: Wall Street’s quietly buying these 3 AI infrastructure plays (Ad) 
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The price action in FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ: FCEL) is down sharply following a weak report, but this could be setting up a solid buying opportunity for penny stock traders. The company's weak results are offset by business advancements that set it up for revenue growth in 2024. Among the developme... 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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There are many reasons to fear a correction in Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING), but investors shouldn't get ready to fly the coop. While a correction is more than due, the trajectory for growth suggests the uptrend will continue following a healthy correction, and this is a quality name in restaurant... Read the Full Story |
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It is no secret that technology stocks outperformed for most of 2023 despite fears of a coming recession brought on by the FED's hawkish stance and their aggressive interest rate hikes. Gaps become clear when comparing the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA: XLK) and its performance agai... Read the Full Story |
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Few stocks have mimicked a rollercoaster over the years as that of Foot Locker Inc (NYSE: FL). With a chart made up of seemingly non-stop triple-digit rallies and double-digit drops, it's perhaps no surprise that, once again, Foot Locker shares are hitting the headlines. And this time, it's for th... Read the Full Story |
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Have you noticed how most businesses, namely retail and car dealerships, like Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL) and Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), have been upping their email marketing campaigns to include company-wide discounts and promotions to get their inventories moving? There's a reason behind priming custome... 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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How fitting that Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) CFO Erin Brewer took part in a fireside chat at this month’s Barclays Global Technology Conference. The company’s financials — and stock performance — have been ‘en fuego.’
Shares of the San Francisco-based ridesharing i... Read the Full Story |
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LifeMD Inc. (NASDAQ: LFMD) is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) comprehensive virtual healthcare platform. The company offers per-visit and membership plan pricing with no health insurance required. It provides 24/7 messaging with LifeMD’s care team and on-demand video Doctor visits.
Services cove... Read the Full Story |
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A business owner out there has been worried about the FED rate hikes and fearful talks of recession throughout 2023. It seemed like the whole economy was against this person's hopes and dreams to expand a business forward; suddenly, the FED took a dovish view for 2024 with potentially 6 rate cuts ... Read the Full Story |
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One of the most common New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. That makes this a good time to consider fitness stocks as additions to your portfolio in 2024. Of course, that also means you'll be looking at retail stocks, which have been under pressure as consumers become more discerning about di... Read the Full Story |
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the most hotly debated stocks for investors to consider. Nearly everybody believes that Apple is one of the most well-run companies among technology stocks. The debate arises when deciding whether Apple's best days are behind it. The bears will point to the comp... Read the Full Story |
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Wednesday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Elbit Systems Ltd. develops and supplies a portfolio of airborne, land, and naval systems and products for the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation applications primarily in Israel. The company operates through Aerospace, C4I and Cyber, ISTAR and EW, Land, and Elbit Systems of America segments. It also offers military aircraft and helicopter systems; commercial aviation systems and aerostructures; unmanned aircraft systems; electro-optic, night vision, and countermeasures systems; naval systems; land vehicle systems; munitions, such as precision munitions for land, air, and sea applications; command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and cyber systems; electronic warfare and signal intelligence systems; and other commercial activities. In addition, the company manufactures and sells data links and radio communication systems and equipment, and cyber intelligence, autonomous, and homeland security solutions. Further, it provides various electronic warfare and signal intelligence systems, and laser systems; armored vehicle and other platforms survivability and protection systems, artillery, and mortar systems, as well as provides various training and support services. Additionally, the company offers products and systems solutions to military, homeland security, medical instrumentation, and commercial aviation clients. It markets its systems and products as a prime contractor or subcontractor to various governments and companies. It also has operations in Israel, North America, Europe, Latin America, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. The company was incorporated in 1966 and is based in Haifa, Israel. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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