Good MorningMarket action was light on Monday but sufficient to drive the S&P 500 to a new all-time high. Tepid though it may be, the move signals a continuation of the bullish trend that is likely to carry the index higher through the year's end. The days' largest gainers include technology stocks like Microsoft and Amazon, which gained more than 1%. The tech-heavy NASDAQ gained more than 1% and will likely trend higher through the year's end.
This week's hurdles include economic data and the Fed. The economic calendar includes monthly labor data like the ADP and NFP employment reports and the JOLTs report on job openings. The data may be mixed, and some may be weak relative to forecasts, but the balance should align with a healthy labor market and help sustain the uptrend in stocks. The bad news is that the data is unlikely to make the Fed's next policy move easy, due next week. The market has a diminished expectation for rate cuts but is still pricing in a 75% chance for another 25 basis point reduction. Featured: This Single Fund Owns Every Major AI Stock and Pays Weekly (Ad) 
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Investors favoring a short horizon and possessing a fair amount of risk tolerance sometimes look to stocks that have already been trending upward in an effort to capitalize on their momentum. This investment strategy often looks more toward price movement than it does the fundamentals of a company... Read the Full Story |
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Volatility refers to the degree of variation in the price or value of an asset, security, or market over a specific period, typically measured by the standard deviation or variance of returns. It reflects the level of risk or uncertainty associated with the asset's price movements. High volatility... Read the Full Story |
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The returning Trump administration will seek more tax reforms pending approval from Congress. They plan on making the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent and even lower some rates. The corporate tax rate will be dropped to 15% while the child tax credit is hiked. Many of the green-energy tax breaks from... Read the Full Story |
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Every once in a while, the stock market lets investors dive into reasonable discounts in some of the best companies in the economy. These discounts always come as a surprise, considering that these companies aren’t usually found trading near their lows. This is why today’s list of stoc... Read the Full Story |
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has been revolutionizing many sectors and industries enabling enhanced productivity and efficiencies. The computer and technology sector has been transformed with the AI boom as processing power continues to expand exponentially. AI is driving the medical sector into a... Read the Full Story |
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It has taken time for Ambarella (NASDAQ: AMBA) to gain traction, but its Q3 results prove it is. The shift from a pure-play computer vision company to an edge AI company focused on computer vision is instrumental to the company's traction and provides a vehicle for growth long into the future. T... Read the Full Story |
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NVIDIA Co. (NASDAQ: NVDA) is the undisputed leader of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. The company envisioned an AI future over 12 years ago and began executing the blueprint for domination. With such proven foresight and execution, investors pay close attention when NVIDIA sees an opp... Read the Full Story |
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Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is an iconic American retailer that doesn’t need an introduction. For years, as the e-commerce sector rapidly expanded, many believed Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) had a clear advantage, its dominance cemented by the convenience of doorstep delivery. Walmart, while initially lagg... Read the Full Story |
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Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) is a prominent player in the cybersecurity sector, and the company has witnessed a remarkable 47% stock surge this year. Adding to this positive momentum, Palo Alto recently announced a 2-for-1 forward stock split scheduled for December.
This development leaves... Read the Full Story |
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In 2025 and beyond, you can add “the need for more electricity” to a list of certainties along with death and taxes. In addition to the voracious demand for electricity spawned by artificial intelligence, demand is also being stoked by the anticipation of robust economic growth and wea... Read the Full Story |
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Tuesday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day AppLovin Corporation engages in building a software-based platform for advertisers to enhance the marketing and monetization of their content in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Software Platform and Apps. The company's software solutions include AppDiscovery, a marketing software solution, which matches advertiser demand with publisher supply through auctions; MAX, an in-app bidding software that optimizes the value of a publisher's advertising inventory by running a real-time competitive auction; Adjust, a measurement and analytics marketing platform that provides marketers with the visibility, insights, and tools needed to grow their apps from early stage to maturity; and Wurl, a connected TV platform, which distributes streaming video for content companies and provides advertising and publishing solutions through its AdPool, ContentDiscovery, and Global FAST Pass products. It also offers SparkLabs, which uses app store optimization to enhance ad visibility; AppLovin Exchange, which connects buyers to mobile and CTV devices through a single and direct RTB exchange; and Array, an end-to-end app management suite for mobile operators and end users. In addition, the company operates various free-to-play mobile games. It serves individuals, small and independent businesses, enterprises, advertisers and advertising networks, mobile app publishers, indie studio developers, and internet platforms. AppLovin Corporation was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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