Mortgage rates have risen to their highest levels in the past two decades, hovering at and above the 7% mark. The typical advice that mortgage lenders and real estate brokers give, and are doubling down on, during these challenging inflationary times is to 'Marry the house, date the rate'. However.... |
Good MorningIt was a game-changing week for equities last week. Fed chief Jerome Powell's commentary walloped the market that inflation was not tamed, rates would continue to rise, and peak interest rates may be higher than the market is forecasting. The news caused the market to sell off more than 200 points and create the largest red candle in months. The signal is that S&P 500 stocks are unlikely to move any higher this year and that downward risk is increasing. The last several candles like this led to further declines from 5% to 10%.
This week will be another hurdle for the market. The CPI data is due out on Tuesday and is expected to be hot. Another hot read of inflation data will keep the Fed on track to raise rates at least another 100 basis points; the next hike could be 50. The Fed needs to get the market's attention; its only weapon is interest rates. Featured: BSEM Debuts on Nasdaq With a Bigger MedTech Growth Story (Ad) 
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Mortgage rates have risen to their highest levels in the past two decades, hovering at and above the 7% mark. The typical advice that mortgage lenders and real estate brokers give, and are doubling down on, during these challenging inflationary times is to 'Marry the house, date the rate'. However... Read the Full Story |
| From Our Partners | | The national debt just crossed $39 trillion, and Elon Musk - former head of the Department of Government Efficiency under President Trump - has gone on record saying the U.S. is '1,000% going to go bankrupt' if the trajectory doesn't change.
The Trump administration preserved a little-known IRS loophole that allows everyday Americans to shield their retirement savings from the next wave of market turbulence. A free 2026 Wealth Protection Guide walks through the steps to use it. | | Download your free 2026 Wealth Protection Guide and secure your nest egg |
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Investors who want exposure to real estate, but who don’t want to deal with clogged toilets, leaky roofs, and late rental payments often turn to real estate investment trusts, or REITs, which are reliable sources of income.
The largest publicly traded REIT, by market cap, is Prologis Inc. ... Read the Full Story |
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We're witnessing the second-largest bank failure in United States history as regulators shut down Silicon Valley Bank (NASDAQ: SIVB). Nobody has any idea what the implications are. Will regulators step in and make uninsured depositors whole?
The response from regulators is up in the air. The Fede... Read the Full Story |
| From Our Partners | | Barrick Mining has spent decades building one of Nevada's richest gold districts, anchored by Fourmile, Goldrush, and Cortez Hills, deposits that could hold up to 60 million ounces of gold.
One overlooked explorer controls 142 claims bordering Fourmile and sitting less than a mile from Goldrush. New geological modeling aims to reveal what's beneath this largely untested ground, while a planned 5% royalty spin-off could give shareholders a separate stake in the project. | | Read the full report before the next catalyst hits |
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Investors who are looking for a break from market volatility are understandably concerned about the collapse of SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ: SIVB) the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, on Friday, March 10. The instinct to push the panic button may be strong. But when it comes to your investme... Read the Full Story |
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Let's face it, 2022 was an ugly year for the stock market, with the NASDAQ 100 falling (32.58%) and the S&P 500 falling (18.17%). Individual stocks performed even worse. The two bright areas of performance were in the energy and healthcare sectors. Rising interest rates sent bond yields higher... Read the Full Story |
| From Our Partners | | A new tool called Oracle tracks insider bets hidden in the predictions market, flagging which stocks and options could be affected.
During beta testing, Oracle identified notable short-term moves including USO up 39% in four days, PLTR up 43% in a day, and WEN up 67% in two days, all through a regular brokerage account.
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Friday was supposed to be about the February jobs report and its impact on Fed rate hikes — but SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ: SIVB) stole the show.
Financial regulators closed the nation’s 16th largest bank, a mere two days after the company raised capital and sold assets below cost. T... Read the Full Story |
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The offshore drilling industry was destroyed by the COVID crisis, with many companies like Valaris (NYSE: VAL) going bankrupt due to low oil prices. But the industry is rebounding, and drilling companies are receiving top dollar to rent their rigs.
But it's not the same old cycle. While ramp-ups ... Read the Full Story |
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With the broad market heading lower and the outlook for earnings declining, consumer staples stocks are starting to look attractive again. These companies are primarily blue-chip quality companies with a degree of immunity from economic downturns and often pay market-beating dividends.
Today, nam... Read the Full Story |
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American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: AOUT) is up nearly 1.0% the day after the company reported disappointing earnings for its fiscal third quarter. American Outdoor Brands missed on both the top and bottom lines. But the company may be enjoying a halo effect from the strong results of its forme... Read the Full Story |
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Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) is an interesting story for more reasons than 1 and 1 of those reasons is its position within the reporting cycle. This blue-chip, legacy tech company shifting to cloud services reports almost precisely between the cycle's peaks, making it a bellwether for the sector and the ... Read the Full Story |
| Monday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, other units, and eCommerce worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites; and mobile commerce applications. The company offers grocery and consumables, including dairy, meat, bakery, deli, produce, dry, chilled or frozen packaged foods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, floral, snack foods, candy, other grocery items, health and beauty aids, paper goods, laundry and home care, baby care, pet supplies, and other consumable items; fuel, tobacco and other categories. It is also involved in the provision of health and wellness products covering pharmacy, optical and hearing services, and over-the-counter drugs and other medical products; and home and apparel including home improvement, outdoor living, gardening, furniture, apparel, jewelry, tools and power equipment, housewares, toys, seasonal items, mattresses and tire and battery centers. In addition, the company offers consumer electronics and accessories, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards. Further, it operates digital payment platforms; and offers financial services and related products, including money transfers, bill payments, money orders, check cashing, prepaid access, co-branded credit cards, installment lending, and earned wage access. Additionally, the company markets lines of merchandise under private brands, including Allswell, Athletic Works, Equate, and Free Assembly. The company was formerly known as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Walmart Inc. in February 2018. Walmart Inc. was founded in 1945 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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