Good MorningEquity markets advanced last week, but the top to this rally is closer than ever. The bulk of the week's movement occurred on Friday, which is a generally bullish signal but met resistance near recent highs. The technical picture suggests the market hit the ceiling and stands to correct any day and maybe spurred to sell off this week. This week brings the latest labor market data, which is expected to align with labor market health and wage inflation.
The risk for markets is oil. Oil has been a wild card in 2023, but the odds are high that the price will rise soon. OPEC's latest production moves will take some time to impact but keep the supply/demand outlook tight. In this scenario, the price of oil is unlikely to stay down long and could rebound to the top of the EIA's target range for next year. That puts the price of oil at an average of $89 per barrel in 2024 and in position to keep inflation running hot. Featured: 5 dividend stocks worth owning in any market condition (Ad) 
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With the end of the year approaching, you need to make sure your portfolio is in the best shape possible. Considering that some investors will have to deal with a tax burden in a couple of months, cutting some losses - or preventing them - is the name of the game today.
Some on Wall Street have d... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Renewed tensions involving Iran are putting global oil supplies back in focus - and history shows certain energy stocks respond before the broader market catches on.
A new report identifies three energy stocks emerging from today's supply disruptions. One is already benefiting from the current environment; the other two may not be on your radar yet. | | See which three energy stocks made the list and why they stand out |
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Shares of the software technology company AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) have been on fire this year, surging by over 263% year-to-date. The company, now categorized as a large cap, with a $12.84 billion market capitalization, has dramatically outperformed its sector and overall market.
The company, w... Read the Full Story |
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Every so often, a move occurs in the stock market that can best be described as a 'black swan.' That is to say, a move that occurs in an individual stock that is exceedingly rare from a probabilistic standpoint.
This week, many will agree that a black swan event occurred when small-cap and micro ... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Most AI portfolios hold the same handful of chip and software names - and completely ignore the physical layer. One perception-hardware company posted ~49% Q1 revenue growth with four partnership announcements in a single month.
A free report names seven companies building the automation, robotics, and semiconductor-test infrastructure that AI requires to move beyond the data center - including an automation giant that raised full-year guidance after quarterly sales rose ~12%. | | Click here to get your free copy of this report today |
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Consolidation in the health insurance industry has become a theme of 2023. Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is reportedly in talks to merge with The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) in a stock-and-cash deal. According to reports, the companies are hoping to fast-track the merger and get it completed before the end o... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer discretionary stocks in 2023 present a captivating blend of potential growth, trend exposure and enticing dividends. As we research the best consumer discretionary stocks for the year's second half, we find that these stocks appeal to investors seeking dynamic investment opportunities.
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From Our Partners | | Trader Graham Lindman has built a strategy around a repeating anomaly that appears in the first 60 minutes of every trading day - and it never requires holding positions overnight.
The setup has recently been refined to target up to 100% payouts by holding through the close, with 10 consecutive winning trades logged during one of the most volatile stretches since the Tariff Wars.
A new signal opportunity opens tomorrow. | | See how to join Graham Lindman's next trade before it opens |
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The price of WTI and Brent crude fell despite another production cut from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The cut was expected and helps keep the oil market in a tight balance, so this looks like a buy-the-rumor-sell-the-news event. Ultimately, OPEC has created confus... Read the Full Story |
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The retail sector experienced a robust start to the holiday shopping season as U.S. shoppers were enticed by substantial discounts across various categories, resulting in $38 billion in online spending over the Thanksgiving weekend.
Despite prevailing economic uncertainties, this surge in spendi... Read the Full Story |
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NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP) has to be one of the few remaining tech stocks out there that hasn’t yet reclaimed its highs from the Dot Com bubble. Bill Clinton was still in the White House when NetApp shares last set a record, and while it may be some time before that’s topped, there&rs... Read the Full Story |
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Ambarella (NASDAQ: AMBA) has struggled with weak demand and an inventory glut for over a year but should soon come out of its slump. Indications from the Q3 results suggest that growth will resume in the next fiscal year and will accelerate over the next few years. Additionally, the forecasts for ... Read the Full Story |
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Technology stocks led the market in the past month, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA: XLK) advancing 14.75%, versus the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA: SPY)’s return of 10.52%.
But behind the scenes, there’s more than just strong price advances. Big techs s... Read the Full Story |
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Monday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Flywire Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a payments enablement and software company in the United States and internationally. Its payment platform and network, and vertical-specific software help clients to get paid and help their customers to pay. The company's platform facilitates payment flows across multiple currencies, payment types, and payment options, as well as provides direct connections to alternative payment methods, such as Alipay, Boleto, PayPal/Venmo, and Trustly. It serves education, healthcare, travel, and business to business organizations. The company was formerly known as peerTransfer Corporation and changed its name to Flywire Corporation in December 2016. Flywire Corporation was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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