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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!"
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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.
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Wednesday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play and YouTube; and devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, cybersecurity, databases, analytics, AI, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells healthcare-related and internet services. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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