As the saying goes, always follow the money. This time, investors can follow the proverbial big players through an options activity screener, spotting unusual trends in how markets are betting. Options on stocks offer an exciting way to bet on the direction – and timing – of an underly.... |
Good MorningEquity markets continue to hover near record highs as the number of days to sell in May dwindles. The S&P 500 fell slightly more than a half percent on Wednesday but remained within the near-term trading range. This range will likely persist until Friday when the PCE index is released, and all bets are off. At that time, the market will know whether inflation is cooling fast enough for the Fed and better understand when the first interest rate cut will come. As it is, the market is holding out hope for a cut this year, and it may be misplaced.
Assuming the PCE index aligns with the Fed cutting rates this year, the S&P 500 could rocket. In that scenario, the broad market index could gain 200 points by late summer and extend the rally to new highs. If not, this market is set up to fall hard. An inflation-induced correction could shave 5% of the market fast and produce a 20% decline by the time it is over. In this scenario, the S&P 500 will return to its trading range and could remain within it for years. Featured: Trump is replacing the U.S. dollar (Ad) 
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As the saying goes, always follow the money. This time, investors can follow the proverbial big players through an options activity screener, spotting unusual trends in how markets are betting. Options on stocks offer an exciting way to bet on the direction – and timing – of an underly... Read the Full Story |
| 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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Premium apparel maker Ralph Lauren Co. (NYSE: RL) reported its fiscal Q4 2024 earnings report with lowered guidance, causing a predictability gap in shares the following morning. However, the initial drop to $159.10 reversed as the market reassessed the results, turning sentiment bullish and causi... Read the Full Story |
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Risk tolerance varies from person to person. Some people have no fear of parachuting out of an airline, while others won’t even ride a rollercoaster at a theme park. Everyone is a combination of their own ideas and experiences, which is why topics like risk tolerance are constantly evolving.... Read the Full Story |
| 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 September 30th.
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 September 30th |
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While artificial intelligence (AI) chip maker NVIDIA Co. (NASDAQ: NVDA) garnered the spotlight on its stock surge through $1,000, a retailer that gapped through the $1,000 barrier received less fanfare. The price action appears similar, but these companies are in completely different sectors: comp... Read the Full Story |
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Short selling is the practice of borrowing securities and immediately selling them in the market, expecting to repurchase them later at a lower price to profit from the price difference. Traditional short selling requires the seller to borrow the securities before selling them, ensuring they can f... Read the Full Story |
| 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 energy sector has experienced notable activity this year, with a significant rise in crude oil prices, up 13.33% YTD, and firm performance among major energy stocks. Despite a recent pullback, the sector's current dynamics suggest a favorable risk-reward scenario for investors seeking exposure... Read the Full Story |
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Over the past five months, the stock market may have gotten away from itself. The Federal Reserve has kept stock market indexes at historically high levels through its interest rate cuts narrative. However, these potential rate cuts may be later than investors initially thought.
There is a solid ... Read the Full Story |
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Generative AI is here and in a big way. The rise of generative AI already impacts our daily lives and will only grow as the infrastructure is built, models are trained, and applications are developed. While numerous players in AI are positioned to benefit from the boom, the blue-chip mega-cap play... Read the Full Story |
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Some investors are convinced that stocks trade down for a reason, which is not that far off from the belief of the efficient market theory. While this is sometimes true, it’s not always a failsafe methodology. Otherwise, investors like Warren Buffett would be out of a job.
Today, it is stoc... Read the Full Story |
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Shares of GameStop (NYSE: GME) are set up to rocket higher again, but the move won’t last because of why it is moving. GameStop announced a share sale that has increased its capital but diluted its value. The sale maxed out the shelf-offering filed only a week before, raising $933 million bu... Read the Full Story |
| Thursday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, other units, and eCommerce worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites; and mobile commerce applications. The company offers grocery and consumables, including dairy, meat, bakery, deli, produce, dry, chilled or frozen packaged foods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, floral, snack foods, candy, other grocery items, health and beauty aids, paper goods, laundry and home care, baby care, pet supplies, and other consumable items; fuel, tobacco and other categories. It is also involved in the provision of health and wellness products covering pharmacy, optical and hearing services, and over-the-counter drugs and other medical products; and home and apparel including home improvement, outdoor living, gardening, furniture, apparel, jewelry, tools and power equipment, housewares, toys, seasonal items, mattresses and tire and battery centers. In addition, the company offers consumer electronics and accessories, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards. Further, it operates digital payment platforms; and offers financial services and related products, including money transfers, bill payments, money orders, check cashing, prepaid access, co-branded credit cards, installment lending, and earned wage access. Additionally, the company markets lines of merchandise under private brands, including Allswell, Athletic Works, Equate, and Free Assembly. The company was formerly known as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Walmart Inc. in February 2018. Walmart Inc. was founded in 1945 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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