Good MorningEquity markets look poised to rally, given a green light from the FOMC. The FOMC meets today and will issue its policy statement in the early afternoon. The odds are high that the Fed will continue to keep interest rates high; the question is how the outlook for an interest rate cut has changed. The latest inflation data does not suggest the FOMC needs to cut rates soon or even this year, and more data is due before the announcement.
The May reading of CPI is due before the FOMC releases its statement. The data is unlikely to sway the Fed's decision but will be a leading indicator for the market. The consensus is for monthly price gains to cool but for the YoY comparison to remain hot, aligning with the outlook for no cuts this year. The takeaway for investors is that the economy is growing, the labor markets are resilient, and S&P 500 earnings are growing; until this changes, the S&P 500 will be in rally mode. If its price corrects to lower levels, be ready to buy the dip when the signal forms. Featured: Buy this small stock before coming AI Tidal Wave (Chaikin Analytics) 
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Late 2020 marked the onset of a severe global chip shortage, which had far-reaching repercussions throughout the interconnected world economy. The chip shortage stemmed from multiple factors, including pandemic-related disruptions, surging demand for electronics, and pre-existing supply chain vuln... Read the Full Story |
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Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has long been synonymous with innovation and market dominance in the technology sector. Yet, recent weeks have seen Apple’s stock price go on a rollercoaster ride, leaving investors and Apple’s analyst community scrutinizing its every move. This volatility stems ... Read the Full Story |
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Dividend stocks are among the most attractive on Wall Street because they pay you to own them. However, not all dividend stocks are equal, so it takes more than a distribution and some attractive metrics to make them a good buy. This is a look at three dividend stocks that also get high ratings fr... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Too much of a good thing can be dangerous, even in the stock markets. While markets often crave liquidity, especially in times of trouble, too much liquidity can create problems. A liquidity trap is a situation where the tools of central banks lose effectiveness as the money supply grows and demand ... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Myanmar, once a thriving emerging economy, is struggling to regain momentum as the country’s civil war increasingly disrupts trade and livelihoods. World Bank economists estimate the country's economy grew at a 1% annual pace in the year that ended in March, more slowly than earlier expected, accord... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Federal Reserve officials said Wednesday that inflation has fallen further toward their target level in recent months but signaled that they expect to cut their benchmark interest rate just once this year.The policymakers' forecast for one rate cut was down from their previous projection of three cu... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | The Mexican peso continued to weaken Tuesday as Mexico’s outgoing president — and his successor — vowed to forge ahead with some 20 c onstitutional changes that have rattled investors.Claudia Sheinbaum won this month’s presidential election. But she has spent much of the time since then trying to re... Read the Full Story |
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Dividend King ABM Industries (NYSE: ABM) is neither a high-profile stock nor an exciting investment, but that is not why it’s a good buy. A solid, in-demand business steadily growing and widening margins offset the lack of excitement. The margin is critical to this investment as it drives si... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | The World Bank upgraded its outlook for the global economy Tuesday, estimating that it will expand 2.6% this year on the strength of sustained growth in the United States.The bank's latest outlook marks an increase from the 2.4% growth for 2024 it had predicted in January. And it would match the glo... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Apple Inc. plans to add several new features to Apple Pay and Apple Wallet later this year that will more deeply integrate financing, rewards, and buy now, pay later options into the iPhone when consumers shop on their phones Read the Full Story |
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Wednesday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Simmons First National Corporation operates as the holding company for Simmons Bank that provides banking and other financial products and services to individuals and businesses. The company offers checking, savings, and time deposits; consumer, real estate, and commercial loans; agricultural finance, equipment, and small business administration lending; trust and fiduciary services; credit cards; investment management products; treasury management; insurance products; and securities and investment services. It also provides ATM services; Internet and mobile banking platforms; overdraft facilities; and safe deposit boxes. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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