Good MorningInvestors got a dose of good news with Thursday's CPI report. The data was cooler than expected on a month-to-month and year-over-year basis, aligning with the expectation that the FOMC would cut rates at least once this year. The data from the CME suggests two cuts are possible by December, which is now the hope.
The bad news is that the CPI data was a sell-the-news event. The S&P 500 surged initially but opened weakly and moved lower throughout the day, closing with a loss of nearly 1%. The silver lining is that the S&P 500 is extended and needs a periodic correction to alleviate overbought conditions. This means the pullback, should it deepen, is reasonable considering the long-term outlook and should result in a buying opportunity soon. Featured: Small Colorado Company (Backed by Sam Altman) Could Save U.S. Power Grid (Ad) 
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Consumer Staples | |
WD-40 Company (NASDAQ: WDFC) is a healthy, value-building company whose stock price has struggled, providing ample opportunities for investors to buy in. Hurdles remain, including high interest and inflation, but the stock price is set to rise over the coming quarters and is on track to set a new ... Read the Full Story |
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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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Technology | |
Investors will find that most of the market’s attention has centered on today's technology sector, particularly stocks dealing with artificial intelligence and its growing adoption throughout the global economy. For better reference, investors can dig into the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDA... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Staples | |
PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) shares have struggled with traction for the last two years as inflation, pricing pressure, consumer pushback, and economic headwinds impact results, but those days will soon end. The latest CPI report shows inflation cooling faster than expected and has the FOMC on track to... Read the Full Story |
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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 August 31st.
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 August 31st |
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Communication Services | |
Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE: SIX) announced last week the successful completion of its merger with Cedar Fair (NYSE: FUN). The merger of these two firms in the consumer discretionary sector creates one of the largest theme park operators in North America. It will compete with firms such as the W... Read the Full Story |
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Healthcare | |
The healthcare industry represents a substantial and dynamic market sector, presenting many opportunities for investors seeking long-term growth and stability. Factors such as the aging population, technological advances, and rising healthcare costs provide the sector with a compelling combination... Read the Full Story |
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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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Finance | |
The financial sector, and specifically the sector ETF Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: XLF), has been consolidating for several months and is now approaching a significant breakout level.
As earnings season kicks off, the sector's major players are set to report quarterly results, potent... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Discretionary | |
Some investors gravitate towards controversial market plays, attracted by the significant upside potential. Albemarle Co. (NYSE: ALB) deserves attention today, especially after its 34% drop since May 2024. Despite recent discouraging price action, the fundamentals of this company may signal a pote... Read the Full Story |
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Industrials | |
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) shares lost their lift following the Q2 release, but investors should not worry. The results were weaker than expected, including decelerating growth and rising costs, but they align with the long-term outlook. The long-term outlook is for steady, normalized growth an... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | A dividend cut occurs when a company decides to reduce the amount that it pays out in dividends. There are many reasons why a company might do this, including financial hardship, debt reduction, or funding for new ventures. Read on to learn more about dividend cuts, what they mean, and what you may ... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Discretionary | |
If you have watched Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ: KRUS) and are waiting for a good time to buy, this is it. The company is a high-quality restaurant player, growing at a solid double-digit pace, but faces headwinds impacting the share price. The headwinds are cyclical and will recede; when they do, th... Read the Full Story |
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Friday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day ProKidney Corp., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, provides transformative proprietary cell therapy platform for treating various chronic kidney diseases in the United States. The company's lead product is Renal Autologous Cell Therapy (REACT), an autologous homologous cell admixture, which has completed Phase I clinical trial for REACT in patients with congenital anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract (CAKUT), as well as in Phase III and Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of moderate to severe diabetic kidney disease. ProKidney Corp. founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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