Good MorningEquity markets started the week on solid footing as traders and investors brace for what could be a volatile period. The market expects 2 critical data points to point the direction for trading this fall. The first is labor data; the monthly data is due out and should confirm ongoing health within the employment arena, including rising wages. The 2nd is the PCE price index. The PCE price index is expected to advance 0.1% at the core level and reinforce the idea the FOMC will hike rates again this year.
The question investors want to have answered is how many more times rates will rise. The Fed has indicated the possibility of several more hikes; a hot PCE index could get the market to believe what the committee is saying. Until then, the market continues to shrug off the threat of FOMC policy, setting it up for a big decline. Investors looking to avoid the volatility but stay invested are urged to consider low-beta, high-yielding, blue chip stocks. Featured: The 7 Stocks Quietly Gaining Attention Right Now (Ad) 
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Technology | |
The Q2 earnings reporting is all but finished, and the analysts have decided who the winners are. The most obvious takeaway from Marketbeat’s Most Upgraded Stock list is that the rankings changed. Last quarter's winners are losing ground to the next batch of stocks that could produce solid g... Read the Full Story |
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Only five stocks cleared every filter, spanning five different sectors. Two are profitable today, and one pays a substantial dividend.
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Investors have lost patience with lender Upstart Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UPST).
When it reported second-quarter results on August 8, the company beat earnings and revenue views, as you can see on MarketBeat’s Upstart Holdings earnings page.
Seems great, doesn’t it?
The earnings and ... Read the Full Story |
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There are many reasons to view Bloomin’ Brands as an attractive investment candidate, and some recent insider activity highlights them. The activity, a noteworthy purchase by activist investor Starboard Value, confirms the thesis that Bloomin’ Brands is a play for value-oriented income... Read the Full Story |
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AI is hot; today’s craze is just the tip of the iceberg. While large language models, generative AI, and image-producing algorithms are neat, the next phase of AI will start generating cash flow for companies other than NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) and the data center group in which generative AI i... Read the Full Story |
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As the saying goes, success leaves clues. Workday Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY) is leaving a trail of breadcrumbs likely to lead investors to higher returns.
The stock climbed 5.38% on August 25, after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly results, as you can see using MarketBeat’s Wor... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Rumors are circulating that Elon Musk is preparing to acquire three publicly traded companies.
Dr. Mark Skousen, who met Musk in person and called the SpaceX listing months early, says he has identified all three targets in what he calls Elon's $2.1 Trillion Hit List.
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Two major players in the insurance and financial management sector are currently showing indications of a trend shift, setting the stage for a significant breakout. The recent price movements and the formation of bullish technical patterns serve as a clear signal to investors and momentum traders.... Read the Full Story |
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During uncertain macroeconomic times, consumers trying to stretch their budgets will migrate towards finding promotions and discounts at retailers. Consumers shop in dollar stores to get the best deals. This would lead investors to believe they are performing with or better than the benchmark indi... Read the Full Story |
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Major automaker Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) shares have been facing pressures, sending its stock down to May 2023 levels. Shares are still trading up 7% for the year. Still, a looming strike with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union threatens production schedules for the Big 3 automakers, which also i... Read the Full Story |
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping many industries. AI will have many benefits, but it's also likely to produce the law of unintended consequences. One of those consequences centers around copyright protection.
The proliferation of digital content creates concerns about who... Read the Full Story |
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Shares of Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL) gapped down on August 25 after the chipmaker beat views and issued guidance in line with analysts’ views.
In addition, Wall Street still believes in the company’s AI-related sales and earnings potential.
You read all that correctly. T... Read the Full Story |
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Tuesday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Restaurant Brands International Inc. operates as a quick-service restaurant company in Canada, the United States, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Tim Hortons (TH), Burger King (BK), Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (PLK), and Firehouse Subs (FHS). The company owns and franchises TH chain of donut/coffee/tea restaurants that offer blend coffee, tea, and espresso-based hot and cold specialty drinks; and fresh baked goods, including donuts, Timbits, bagels, muffins, cookies and pastries, grilled paninis, classic sandwiches, wraps, soups, and other food products. It is also involved in owning and franchising BK, a fast-food hamburger restaurant chain, which offers flame-grilled hamburgers, chicken and other specialty sandwiches, French fries, soft drinks, and other food items; and PLK quick service restaurants that provide Louisiana-style fried chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp and other seafood, red beans and rice, and other regional items. In addition, the company owns and franchises FHS quick service restaurants that offer meats and cheese, chopped salads, chili and soups, signature and other sides, soft drinks, and local specialties. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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