Good MorningThe S&P 500 moved modestly higher on Tuesday while traders and investors waited for the July CPI report. The report, expected to show cooling inflation, is not expected to alter the trajectory of FOMC interest rate hikes, but that may not matter. The summer market is melting up on AI while most market participants sit on the sidelines in wait-and-see mode. They are waiting to see if the FOMC will cause more banks to fail and spark the recession looming in the last 4 quarters.
The market is melting-up now, but how high it goes depends on the economy. If the economy can withstand another 25 or 50 basis points of interest rates, the S&P 500 could set a new all-time high. The risk is that rising rates will cause more bank failures and other signs of economic distress exist. The pace of layoffs remains robust, suggesting rotation within the labor market as businesses adjusted to the "new normal".
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The Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) shopping experience doesn’t conjure up the same digital efficiency as clicking the Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) “buy” button, but there’s more going on behind the scenes of the big box retailer.
Walmart has been investing in not only the thi... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Bank of America raised its stake in a small gold company by 139%. Jane Street increased its position by 159%, and Millennium by 122%.
Kopernik Global made it their largest holding, owning roughly 8% of the company. It holds rights to an 88 million ounce deposit with existing roads, power, and permits that never expire.
Market cap sits near $4 billion against a deposit worth hundreds of billions at current gold prices. | | See the name, ticker, and full file now |
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Like most of us, you want financial security in your golden years. By age 60, you should have a solid understanding of whether or not you will have enough money to live on after you leave the workforce.
To retire with the necessary funds, you must understand how to invest at age 60. This article... Read the Full Story |
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Retiring early is a dream scenario for many Americans, but that dream can quickly become a nightmare without proper preparation. A career provides a steady paycheck, healthcare, benefits like a 401(k) match and a sense of purpose.
It also gives us time to invest in the markets and build a nest e... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Elon Musk just built the largest private power network in American history. Hall of Fame Trader Jon Najarian says one tiny 6 billion dollar company is critical to every piece of it.
He calls it his number 1 Energy Trade for 2026 as this Infinite Power Grid expands across America. | | Watch Jon Najarian's full breakdown of this energy trade now |
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Interested in learning the best way to invest in crypto for beginners? Crypto's reputation has suffered from countless scandals since the market receded from all-time highs in the fall of 2021. But despite the negative headlines and questionable regulatory status, crypto market caps remain substan... Read the Full Story |
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Age 50 is a crucial milestone for retirement savers. Most workers' 50s are prime earning years, and building up a retirement nest egg should take on increased importance.
But not everyone keeps up with retirement savings goals. Some Americans have no retirement savings at all. Saving for retirem... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Gold just broke another record - a classic flight-to-safety signal that the smartest money on Wall Street is already acting on. With the NASDAQ pricing in optimism over fundamentals and global tensions continuing to rise, a market correction could arrive without warning.
Our research team just released a free crash-protection guide identifying which stocks and sectors can hold strong even when the broader market crumbles. | | Download your free crash protection guide today |
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So you're interested in buying a stock or considering an investment for your portfolio. Before you make any trades, it's essential to perform stock analysis. The talking heads on TV constantly say, "Do your research before buying a stock!"
But what does that mean? What does it mean to research s... Read the Full Story |
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Shares of Salesforce.com (NASDAQ: CRM) are up about 70% from the first of the year, and another double-digit gain is in store. The company just announced the first price increase in years, and it will boost the top and bottom lines. The company used the 22 updates and releases and $20 billion in R... Read the Full Story |
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Earnings season kicks off this week. In a tried-and-true Wall Street ritual, bank stocks will be among the first to report. That means it’s time to look at which banks are likely to look like good buys this earnings season.
Overall, this may be a good time to consider bank stocks. In late... Read the Full Story |
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When investing in the stock market, or even just evaluating large purchases such as a car or home, it’s important not to remain anchored on data points that no longer apply.
For example, it wasn’t that long ago that shares of used-car dealership Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) were careening... Read the Full Story |
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With emerging markets expected to diverge from developed markets in the 2nd half, PriceSmart (NASDAQ: PSMT) looks like an intelligent play. According to GlobalXETFs, low valuations and secular growth stories provide structural opportunities for investors.
The opportunity in PriceSmart is two-fold... Read the Full Story |
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Wednesday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day GE Vernova LLC, an energy business company, generates electricity. It operates under three segments: Power, Wind, and Electrification. The Power segments generates and sells electricity through hydro, gas, nuclear, and steam power. Wind segment engages in the manufacturing and sale of wind turbine blades; and Electrification segment provides grid solutions, power conversion, solar, and storage solutions. The company was incorporated in 2023 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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