Good MorningEquity markets advanced to set a new high on renewed hopes the FOMC would cut rates this year. The ADP report spurred the hope, which was weaker than expected. The caveat for traders and investors is that at 152,000, the ADP report aligns with economic growth, if not robust labor market conditions, and it is unlikely that the FOMC will move to act. At best, the Fed will continue with policy as-is and wait and see what happens next.
The FOMC meets in less than one week and will dictate the next market move. The FOMC is unlikely to make a rate cut at this meeting but may indicate the timing of the first cut. The risk for the market is that the FOMC will keep a hawkish tone and may even indicate a willingness to hike rates if needed. In that scenario, the S&P 500 can continue to rise as earnings grow. When the earnings growth stops, expect the market to crash. Featured: Alex's "Next Magnificent Seven" Stocks (The Oxford Club) 
|
Markets | | |
While the stock market is near all-time highs again, not all stocks are experiencing the same bullish sentiment. You have probably noticed that a portion of your portfolio underperforming the benchmark indexes. Stocks that underperform when the market rises tend to sell off harder when the markets... Read the Full Story |
|
|
Stocks | | | Nvidia’s startling ascent in the stock market reached another milestone Tuesday as the chipmaker rose to become the most valuable company in the S&P 500. Investors now say the company is worth over $3.3 trillion.Nvidia has seen soaring demand for its semiconductors, which are used to power artif... Read the Full Story |
|
Markets | | |
Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock is under pressure and at risk of a deep implosion. The company’s high valuation alone makes it a target, and there are many risks for investors. Among them is the upcoming vote on CEO Elon Musk’s compensation package and a sluggish EV market. EV sales... Read the Full Story |
|
|
Markets | | | Stocks in companies that own apartment buildings are holding up better than most other real estate investment trusts, as a tough U.S. housing market keeps demand for rental housing healthy and tenant turnover low Read the Full Story |
|
Markets | | |
Shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ: OLLI) are heading higher following the Q1 release and will likely continue rallying this year because of its market-leading growth. The company is a growing opportunity in off-price retail, outpacing the industry trend. The latest report includes out... Read the Full Story |
|
From Our Partners“Titan of Tech” Bets Big on Tiny AI Company
He’s made as much as 3,250,000% in just three years on companies like Facebook, Airbnb, and PayPal…
But our research shows his latest investment could be his most successful venture yet. | | | | See how you can invest alongside him |
|
Markets | | | The European Central Bank cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point, moving ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve as central banks around the world lean toward lowering borrowing costs — a shift with far-reaching consequences for home buyers, savers and investors Read the Full Story |
|
Markets | | |
REV Group (NYSE: REVG) has been showing strong performance over the last twelve months as a turnaround and restructuring effort took hold. The results of those efforts are seen in the FQ2 results, which are propelling the market higher. This stock will likely continue to rally because the outlook ... Read the Full Story |
|
Markets | | |
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) is among the top players in the cybersecurity sector, a tech industry subsector. CrowdStrike’s earnings were released for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, highlighting the company’s strategic focus on platform consolidation and AI-powered... Read the Full Story |
|
Markets | | | Mark Nelsen, Visa’s global head of consumer payments, sees a world where the plastic card in your wallet becomes increasingly obsolete and the standard 16-digit account number becomes worthless.Nelson spoke to The Associated Press about what Visa, the world's largest payment processor, is changing t... Read the Full Story |
|
Markets | | | Discount retailer Dollar Tree says it's looking at strategic options for the Family Dollar stores that it owns, including a possible sale of the segment.Dollar Tree said Wednesday that alternatives also include a spinoff or other disposition of the business.Dollar Tree acquired Family Dollar nearly ... Read the Full Story |
|
Thursday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Canaan Inc. engages in the research, design, and sale of integrated circuit (IC) final mining equipment products by integrating IC products for bitcoin mining and related components in the People's Republic of China. It is also involved in the assembly and distribution of mining equipment and spare parts. The company has operations in the United States, Australia, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, Canada, Mainland China, Thailand, Sweden, and internationally. Canaan Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Singapore. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
|
