Good MorningThe S&P 500 advanced last week, but the market shows signs of a top that may lower it in the coming weeks. The market opened flat and moved higher but closed with virtually no change, creating a Doji candle. The Doji candle is a sign of indecision and could signal a turning point. This week's events include the latest read on PCE price, which may be the catalyst. A hot read on PCE would keep the FOMC in a hawkish stance and raise the risk of a recession later on down the road.
As much risk as there is tied to the FOMC, the real risk may be to be underinvested. The economy and S&P earnings continue to grow, conditions in which stock prices can flourish. Because the economy and S&P 500 earnings are growing and the FOMC is on track to cut rates, equity markets could rally indefinitely with only periodic pullbacks for investors. The takeaway is to stay the course with investment plans and build capital to invest when the next opportunity arises. Featured: Three companies quietly replacing today's AI infrastructure (Ad) 
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Micron Technology’s (NASDAQ: MU) stock price is surging and will hit new highs this year. The reason is simple. It is the NVIDIA of memory chips. Where NVIDIA’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) differentiated chip designs have spawned a new industry, Micron is perfectly positioned to capitalize on it be... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Trader Chris Pulver says a new SEC document dropping the day-trading limit to $2,000 has created the biggest retail opportunity he has seen in over 30 years.
His strategy targets what he calls Flashpoints - moments when market makers must move billions of dollars on the S-P 500 in a narrow window. Research shows one recent signal would have returned 83.7% in 36 minutes and another 62.8% in 51 minutes.
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Retail/Wholesale | |
Amidst current global tensions and notable market fluctuations and uncertainties, investors might increasingly be looking towards defensive sectors, particularly oversold stocks offering high dividends.
With the Federal Reserve likely holding off on rate cuts for the foreseeable future, it's pru... Read the Full Story |
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Chinese electric vehicle (EV) automaker Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI) reported a surprise top and bottom line miss on its Q1 2024 earnings report. Li Auto is one of the rare Chinese EV makers that are actually profitable. The reason is that Li Auto doesn't yet manufacture all-electric vehicles but rat... Read the Full Story |
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Medical | |
LifeMD Inc. (NASDAQ: LFMD) is a leading telehealth provider operating an end-to-end virtual healthcare platform. LifeMD operates a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model focused on offering on-demand primary care services to consumers. The company continues to see growth but hasn't been able to get profit... Read the Full Story |
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) raised its full-year 2024 EPS guidance for the second time in May 2024 at its Investor Day. While the cruise industry was the epicenter during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s one of the remaining industries to experience positive normalization as ... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | When a Fed chair signals tighter policy, certain stocks get hit hardest - especially those built on cheap money and easy growth assumptions. The challenge is knowing which ones before the drop happens.
Weiss Ratings tracks 15,000 U.S. stocks and runs 1.2 billion calculations daily. It flagged Nvidia as a 'Buy' in 2011 - up nearly 30,000% since - and downgraded Fobi AI to 'Sell' in 2019, now down 80%. Right now, it's flagging stocks in both directions. | | Discover the top 10 stocks to buy and sell today |
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Basic Materials | |
Much like the stocks we've been writing about this week, like Ethan Allen (NYSE: ETD), this chemicals company has felt the effects of an electric vehicle (EV) slump in the last few quarters. But there are signs things are about to change.
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) is a global leader in th... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | |
Looking to invest in the tech sector? Then you’ll likely be looking at Nasdaq stocks.
The Nasdaq is a huge exchange, and investors need ways to break down the components for analysis. That’s why the Nasdaq-100 and Nasdaq Composite exist, so investors can have different ways to gain ex... Read the Full Story |
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Finance | |
Shares of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) and Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) are capturing significant attention. Both stocks display promising technical patterns indicative of potential breakouts.
Let's delve into the current setup for these two retail favorites and explore why they might be p... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | |
Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) shares have been floundering for the last two years, but those days are ending. The Q1 F25 results were solid, pointing to persistent growth, and the hint of increased collaboration with NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has juiced the market. NVIDIA, the undisputed leader in AI, is alr... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | |
Shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) have been enjoying a remarkable rally, with its stock effectively doubling over the past 12 months alone. Since the start of 2023, its shares have jumped 150%. For the most part, this eye-watering rally has been driven by the company's strategic positioning... Read the Full Story |
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Tuesday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Chevron Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the integrated energy and chemicals operations in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Upstream and Downstream. The Upstream segment is involved in the exploration, development, production, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas; processing, liquefaction, transportation, and regasification of liquefied natural gas; transportation of crude oil through pipelines; transportation, storage, and marketing of natural gas; and carbon capture and storage, as well as a gas-to-liquids plant. The Downstream segment refines crude oil into petroleum products; markets crude oil, refined products, and lubricants; manufactures and markets renewable fuels, commodity petrochemicals, plastics for industrial uses, and fuel and lubricant additives; and transports crude oil and refined products by pipeline, marine vessel, motor equipment, and rail car. The company was formerly known as ChevronTexaco Corporation and changed its name to Chevron Corporation in 2005. Chevron Corporation was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in San Ramon, California. | Should I Buy Chevron Stock? CVX Bull and Bear Case Explained
These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Chevron was last updated on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:05 PM.
Chevron Bull Case -
The current stock price is around $193, reflecting a strong position in the market.
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Chevron recently reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $1.41, exceeding analyst expectations, which indicates robust financial performance.
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The company has a solid annualized dividend of $7.12, providing a dividend yield of 3.9%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
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Chevron's revenue has shown a year-over-year increase of 2.1%, suggesting growth potential in its operations.
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Analysts forecast a significant increase in EPS to 15.28 for the current fiscal year, indicating positive future earnings potential.
Chevron Bear Case -
The company's dividend payout ratio is currently at 123.40%, which may raise concerns about sustainability in dividend payments.
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Chevron's revenue for the latest quarter was below analyst estimates, which could indicate challenges in meeting market expectations.
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Despite a positive EPS report, the company posted a decline in EPS compared to the same period last year, which may signal potential issues in profitability.
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Insider transactions show a significant sale of shares by a director, which could be interpreted as a lack of confidence in the company's future performance.
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Market volatility and geopolitical tensions can impact oil prices, which may adversely affect Chevron's profitability and stock performance.
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