Good MorningThe S&P 500 stood tall the day before the Independence Day holiday and set a new all-time high. The market broke above a critical resistance point and set itself up to continue higher in the second half. The technical targets suggest the S&P 500 will reach 6,100 by year's end, and a higher high may be reached. The market is being driven by tech and AI, and the second half's outlook includes broadening within the market. As it is, a few key players are reaping the rewards, but more are expected to participate in the boom as AI services expand.
The highlights of the second half of 2024 will include the FOMC. The FOMC is tracking for an interest rate cut by September and possibly two by the end of the year. The risk for bulls is that the Fed is unlikely to cut much or quickly because it risks accelerating inflation. In this light, the S&P 500 can continue to rally in 2024 but may hit a ceiling early next year. Featured: Wall Street’s quietly buying these 3 AI infrastructure plays (Ad) 
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As global temperatures rise, so too does the demand for cooling technologies. This demand creates a market for solutions that keep things cool, encompassing everything from residential air conditioners to sophisticated commercial refrigeration systems. Beyond the seasonal demand spikes, the coolin... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | BlackRock, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Fidelity are reportedly accumulating a scarce blockchain asset - one that gets burned with every transaction on what analysts are calling America's new financial grid.
The Nasdaq has received SEC approval to move stocks onto blockchain rails, and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink dedicated his entire 2026 annual letter to this infrastructure shift. Blockchain analyst Andy Howard is calling this asset 'Digital Oil' - and says institutional buyers are already positioned. | | Get the name, the ticker, and exactly how to buy it |
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The Fourth of July is a cornerstone of American tradition that signifies a time for celebration, family gatherings, and festive cookouts. This holiday's cultural impact resonates deeply within the consumer landscape, often driving a surge in spending on goods and services in the consumer discretio... Read the Full Story |
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In a holiday-shortened week, shares of AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) are down a little more than 3%. To put that in context, the drop in ABBV stock was more than that of biotech stocks such as Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), which is down 0.68%, and Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE), which is down 1.38%.
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That's right, the better stock to watch for those investors who value momentum over everything else in the technology sector is not actually NVIDIA Co. (NASDAQ: NVDA). Understanding that the artificial intelligence wave is only getting started, especially considering that chip and semiconductor te... Read the Full Story |
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The market for GitLab (NASDAQ: GTLB) collapsed in late May when it announced high-severity flaws in its platform. The news was especially shocking coming from a DevSecOps platform, but the impact on the share price has been short-lived. The market is already rebounding from its lows and is likel... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | With OpenAI and Anthropic moving closer to the IPO spotlight, AI excitement could spill into several public-market sectors this summer - and most investors may chase the obvious names too late.
A free report identifies 7 stocks positioned around themes that could matter most this summer: AI infrastructure, energy demand, travel, entertainment, home improvement, and more. Built for a market where leadership may rotate quickly. | | Download 7 Best Stocks to Own in Summer 2026 for free |
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Despite sinking to an all-time low in April, shares of Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) have been on a heater in recent weeks. The electric vehicle (EV) maker, considered one of the stronger alternatives to the king of EVs, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA), has seen its shares gain more than 80% i... Read the Full Story |
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Clarivate (NYSE: CLVT) may not be the cheapest AI stock worth buying, but it is inexpensive and set up to rebound strongly over the next few quarters. Trading at a mere 7.5x its earnings outlook for 2025, it is a super-deep value compared to leading AI plays, and the estimates for earnings growth ... Read the Full Story |
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We recently carried out a survey among 3,000 business executives to identify which cities they consider hidden gems for launching a startup. The results are below.
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Regional Clusters: Many hidden gem cities are clustered in regions known for their str... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | A significant short interest may result in a squeeze, but what do the prominent short positions represent? Understanding the implications of high short interest, including the potential for significant price volatility and the underlying health of companies, is essential for retail traders.
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Most of the market attention remains with the technology sector today, where all of 2024 has been centered around every stock related to artificial intelligence, particularly those in the chip and semiconductor space. When reading this, most investors probably thought of NVIDIA Co. (NASDAQ: NVDA) ... Read the Full Story |
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Friday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Zillow Group, Inc. operates real estate brands in mobile applications and Websites in the United States. The company offers premier agent and rentals marketplaces, new construction marketplaces, advertising, display advertising, and business technology solutions, as well as dotloop and floor plans. It also provides mortgage originations and the sale of mortgages, and advertising to mortgage lenders and other mortgage professionals; and title and escrow services. In addition, the company's brand portfolio includes Zillow Premier Agent, Zillow Home Loans, Zillow Rentals, Trulia, StreetEasy, HotPads, and Out East; and a suite of marketing software and technology solutions for the real estate industry, including ShowingTime+, Spruce, and Follow Up Boss. Zillow Group, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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