Good MorningThe S&P 500 was advanced to set another new high. The market has accepted the Fed's policy stance and is focused on S&P 500 earnings growth. The index is growing its earnings power, and growth is expected to accelerate over the next four quarters, providing a powerful tailwind for the market. While the outlook for rate cuts and inflation is a worry, the fundamentals remain positive. Economic activity is expanding, and the labor markets are healthy, leaving the market nowhere to go but up.
The question is how high the S&P 500 can go. The technical picture is robust and suggests a move to 6,100 is possible. The timing of the move and how long it will stay at that level depend on the data and the Fed, but the target may be reached by late this year or early 2025. Price corrections are likely between now and then, but each should be treated as a buy-the-dip opportunity provided no significant changes in the economy or earnings outlook. Featured: The case for trading fewer setups, not more (Ad) 
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Dave & Buster’s Entertainment’s (NASDAQ: PLAY) Q1 report left something to be desired but did not give sufficient reason to sell off the way it did. While sales are sluggish and margins are weakened, mitigating factors include remodeling efforts, investments in efficiency and growt... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Oracle runs 15,000 stocks through the same filter every single day, scanning for precise setups before the opening bell - no emotion, no guesswork.
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The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) didn’t exactly give the market what it wanted, but the policy statement and outlook have the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA: SPY) on track to hit new highs. High inflation and high interest rates aside, the US economy is growing, labor markets are healthy, a... Read the Full Story |
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Shares of Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) are reaching a new all-time high this week after analysts at HSBC decided to boost their price targets on the stock higher. Seeing the company’s valuation as high as $81 a share, daring the stock to rally by an additional 22.2% from its already elevated lev... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Every morning before the market opens, a scanner called Oracle runs through 15,000 stocks and scores the setups — so there's already a plan in place by 6:15 a.m.
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C3.ai (NYSE: AI) has been garnering attention lately, with many investors wondering if the company could emerge as a leader in the AI field, if it is simply a sleeping giant waiting to be awakened, or if it has come too far too soon and is due for a pullback. Its RSI is now hitting 73.
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Shares of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) soared 15.3% in the after-market hours of Wednesday evening. The reaction came after the company reported its second quarter 2024 financial results, which were better than expected, to say the least. Some in the financial markets thought that only technology ... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | The U.S. government has taken roughly a 10% stake in Intel, negotiated a 15% cut of Nvidia and AMD chip sales to China, and reportedly received a 5% ownership offer - worth around $40 billion - from the most valuable AI company on earth.
Porter Stansberry calls it the New U.S.A.I. - a state-backed arrangement where Washington and a handful of tech giants are fused at the balance sheet. A small number of companies get pulled inside. Everyone else gets frozen out, including names sitting in your index fund right now. | | Watch the documentary to see which companies are on the right side |
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Medical | | A bull flag is an uptrend continuation chart pattern in the stock market or an individual stock that signals that a bullish trend is likely to persist. Traders and investors use bull flags to identify a potential entry into the next leg of an uptrend. When traders use the phrase, "Wait for a pullbac... Read the Full Story |
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Some may call it corporate greed, and some may buy the media message, but the truth is that fast food isn’t cheap or quick. This CNBC short documentary covered some of the factors behind fast food price increases. However, it only covered one side of the equation, and investors should have a... Read the Full Story |
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The technical action in Casey’s General Stores (NASDAQ: CASY) is robust and has the market up 200% from the lows set in 2022. The rally is driven by growth, improving fundamentals, and a reinvigorated market position that is only improving. The company began a three-year plan to boost sales,... Read the Full Story |
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With the ongoing GameStop saga reigniting interest in meme stocks, investors, or more likely traders and speculators, are once again seeking out stocks with high short interest. As the overall market, the technology sector, and many global-leading household stocks trade near all-time highs, trader... Read the Full Story |
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Options traders are known as either the smartest of the bunch out there or the most willing to take on increased risks. When someone buys an option – particularly a call option – that person is betting on the direction of a particular stock and the timing upon which that stock will rea... Read the Full Story |
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Friday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Arm Holdings Plc engages in the licensing, marketing, research, and development of microprocessors, systems IP, graphics processing units, physical IP and associated systems IP, software, and tools. It operates through the following geographical segments: United Kingdom, United States, and Other Countries. The company was founded on November 12, 1990 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. | Should I Buy ARM Stock? ARM 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 ARM was last updated on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 6:07 PM.
ARM Bull Case -
The current stock price is around $321, reflecting strong market interest and potential for growth.
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Arm Holdings plc has a robust market capitalization of approximately $300 billion, indicating a solid position in the semiconductor industry.
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The company reported a net margin of over 18%, showcasing its ability to generate profit from its revenues.
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With a return on equity of 12.43%, Arm Holdings plc demonstrates effective management of shareholder equity, which can be appealing to investors.
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Recent developments in chip design aimed at competing with major AI players highlight the company's innovative approach and potential for future revenue growth.
ARM Bear Case -
The price-to-earnings ratio is notably high at around 335, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings.
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With a beta of 3.76, the stock is significantly more volatile than the market, indicating higher risk for investors.
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Insider selling activity has been observed, with significant shares sold recently, which may signal a lack of confidence from those within the company.
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The price-to-earnings-growth ratio is also elevated, suggesting that future growth expectations are already priced in, which could limit upside potential.
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Despite strong revenue, the company operates on a licensing model, which may expose it to fluctuations in demand for its technology and products.
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