Good MorningEquity markets fell on Tuesday following a downgrade in the banking sector. Moody's downgraded several mid-sized banks causing the entire market to fall. Investors bought the dip so the rally may not be stalled; the caution is that CPI data due on Thursday could be hotter than expected. Regardless, the CPI is expected to come in relatively flat compared to the prior month, which is not a signal for the FOMC to lower interest rates.
The S&P 500 fell more than 1.0% at the session's low but rebounded to regain more than half the loss by the end of the day. The move shows support at the 30-day moving average, but support may be fleeting given the upcoming CPI report. Inflation is underpinned by oil prices, among other factors, and oil prices are on the rise. WTI had a volatile session on Tuesday but rebounded from its lows to close with a gain. The takeaway is that the FOMC is still a risk, and it will likely raise rates again. Featured: Small Colorado Company (Backed by Sam Altman) Could Save U.S. Power Grid (Ad) 
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Earnings season is always an important time for investors. This is because earnings growth (i.e. higher profits) is the single best predictor of stock price growth. Over time, stocks of companies that are reporting earnings growth will go up.
This is true for every sector, including the technol... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Marc Chaikin, founder of Chaikin Analytics, says two forces - AI disruption and fracturing global trade - are triggering a historic wealth transfer already underway in 2026. Household names like Intuit (-57%), Boston Scientific (-49%), and Tractor Supply (-40%) are cratering, while lesser-known companies like Sandisk (+573%) and Rackspace (+444%) surge.
Chaikin has identified specific stocks he believes investors should sell before they fall further - and the names may surprise you. He's also pinpointing a company tapped as Nvidia's self-driving partner and a potential AI megadeal that could split into three high-growth stocks.
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Shares of the world’s largest business freelance platform Upwork. Inc. (NASDAQ: UPWK) exploded higher by more than 50% higher on its Q2 2023 earnings report. Upwork was formed from a merger between the two largest freelancer marketplace platforms, Elance and oDesk, in 2013.
Through cost cut... Read the Full Story |
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The United Parcel Service, Inc (NYSE: UPS) story is unchanged; internal improvements are offset by economic headwinds and canceling each other. The takeaway is that range-bound UPS is still range-bound, and the next entry point for income investors looking to build on their positions is close. UPS... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | TradeSmith CEO Keith Kaplan warns that AI's rapid rise has a dark side, threatening American jobs and livelihoods. He says now is the time to prepare before August 31st.
TradeSmith has invested $17 million in AI tools and built a platform used by 180,000 traders worldwide. One user, Stephen, credits it with building a $2.95 million retirement portfolio. | | See where Kaplan says to move your money before August 31st |
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When GoodRx Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDRX) burst onto the scene in the middle of the pandemic, it brought promises of saving Americans money on their drug prescriptions. While consumers have indeed seen billions of dollars in savings, shareholders have seen nothing but losses. But the worst may fina... Read the Full Story |
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The ‘Dogs of the Dow’ investment strategy became popular in the early 1990’s when author Michael O’Higgins wrote a book titled “Beating the Dow - A High Return, Low-Risk Method for Investing in the Dow Jones Industrial Stocks With as Little as $5,000.”
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From Our Partners | | Gold is hitting record highs, but most investors are leaving income on the table. A $15 fund is quietly paying out up to $1,152 a month to regular investors - no mining stocks, no options, no physical metal required.
Chief Income Strategist Tim Plaehn calls it a breakthrough strategy that transforms gold's rally into reliable monthly payouts. The next distribution is just days away. | | Discover the gold income fund before the next payout date |
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The slowdown in digital advertising triggered many technology stocks to sell off, notably social media platforms like Snap Inc. (NASDAQ: SNAP). However, a light at the end of the tunnel was lit when behemoths like Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) reported an uptick in ad sales, with YouTube seeing gr... Read the Full Story |
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Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) investors received a majorly awaited update to start the trading week as the company released its second quarter 2023 earnings results, an event that sent the stock higher by as much as 8.5% during Monday's trading session. There is now a newfound sentiment coming from m... Read the Full Story |
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Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock price hit a top before the Q2 earnings release and is pulling back now that the news is in. However, it is unlikely the post-release pullback will result in a significant downturn, given the report's details. The headline figures were as expected, which is the worst t... Read the Full Story |
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Even before it beat second-quarter expectations, Trex Company Inc. (NYSE: TREX) was in rally mode.
On July 31, the maker of eco-friendly composite decking and outdoor products reported earnings of 71 cents per share, down 10% from a year ago, but topping views, which called for net income of 54 ... Read the Full Story |
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Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) is trying hard to put in a bottom, and the bottom may be in. The Q3 results weren’t great and sparked a 7% decline in share prices that buyers met. This is not the first time buyers have bought the dip in Tyson. The company reported similarly weak results in Q2 and sp... Read the Full Story |
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Wednesday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Bloomin' Brands, Inc. engages in the acquisition, operation, design, and development of restaurant concepts. It operates through the U.S. and International geographical segments. The U.S. segment operates in the USA and Puerto Rico. The International segment operates in Brazil, South Korea, Hong Kong, and China. Its brands include Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. The company was founded by Chris Thomas Sullivan, Robert Danker Basham and John Timothy Gannon in March 1988 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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