Good MorningThe S&P 500 held steady near record highs on Monday as traders and investors brace for an historical FOMC decision on Wednesday. The FOMC is expected to cut interest rates for the first time in over four years and usher in a new age for the market.
The problem is that the news may be priced into the market after two years of mounting expectations. If so, it will be another sell-the-news event like the July reading of CPI and will cap gains over the next five to six weeks until the Q3 earnings reporting season gets underway. With triple-witching at the end of the week, the odds are high that the market will have a volatile week despite the tepid action on Monday. Whipsaws are likely, and a sharp sell-off is possible.
Expectations for Q3 have moderated over the past few weeks. The consensus for the S&P 500 has fallen into the mid-single-digit range, setting a low hurdle for the index to beat. Investors should expect the index to outperform the consensus because of trends, but this year may differ, and outperformance could be significant. Featured: Move Your Money Here Before August 31st (Ad) 
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Real estate brokers and online real estate marketplace stocks are surging in anticipation of the Federal Reserve interest rate cut cycle commencing, and investors are paying attention.
Among the stocks seeing an uptick is Zillow Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG), which operates many leading online real est... 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 | | Palo Alto (NASDAQ: PANW) stock action still has a hurdle to cross at the all-time high, but it should be crossed soon because of a significant shift in the analysts' sentiment.
Analysts trimmed targets earlier this year as fears of platformization and freebies cut into the outlook for this cybers... Read the Full Story |
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Roblox Inc. (NYSE: RBLX) is a unique online platform with three main functions: a game-creation platform, a game-playing platform, and a social networking platform. Users can create games and monetize them with its user-friendly tools and resources using the Roblox Studio.
Users can also play t... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Hedge funds are rotating out of AI hype and into the hardware layer powering it. New research identifies three profitable U.S. infrastructure companies leading this shift.
One just posted 76% year-over-year data-center growth. Another holds a $12 billion backlog from global hyperscalers. A third is generating 59%+ gross margins on next-gen chips. | | Access the full analysis, price setups, and catalysts now |
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Tracking congressional trading habits is becoming more critical every day. Not only do members of Congress tend to outperform the broad market, but there are an increasing number of products tailored to this strategy. Among them are ETFs like the Unusual Whales Subversive Republican Trading ETF (B... Read the Full Story |
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Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA) made headlines during the pandemic for its messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technology used in its COVID-19 vaccine Spikevax. mRNA vaccines deliver a virus's blueprints or genetic instructions to the cells to trigger the immune system to make antibodies to protect ag... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Barrick Mining has spent decades building one of Nevada's richest gold districts, anchored by Fourmile, Goldrush, and Cortez Hills, deposits that could hold up to 60 million ounces of gold.
One overlooked explorer controls 142 claims bordering Fourmile and sitting less than a mile from Goldrush. New geological modeling aims to reveal what's beneath this largely untested ground, while a planned 5% royalty spin-off could give shareholders a separate stake in the project. | | Read the full report before the next catalyst hits |
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The S&P 500 has been trading within 10% of its all-time high price, which means most investors and stocks could be doing great by following the overall market trend. However, that’s not the case today, as some names have significantly fallen behind the broader market. While some might di... Read the Full Story |
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Navigating analyst ratings and research reports can be daunting for many investors. Technical jargon and seemingly conflicting opinions can leave them unsure of how to use this information effectively for informed investment decisions. Understanding the language of analysts and the meaning behind ... Read the Full Story |
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Memory chip maker Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) was the toast of the town when its stock was trading at $157.41 on June 18, 2024. The computer and technology sector leader was expected to be a huge benefactor of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom as it only made sense that its dynamic ran... Read the Full Story |
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Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) is one of the first companies that comes to mind in cryptocurrency. Overall, Wall Street analysts are bullish on the crypto exchange stock, putting an average price target on the firm of $247.
This implies an upside of 51% from current levels. So, is there an opportunity i... Read the Full Story |
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Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock climbed 11.86% the week of September 9. This was a welcome relief for investors who watched NVDA stock drop approximately 20% after it reported earnings on August 28.
Many investors presume that the lift in technology stocks in general, and NVDA stock in particu... Read the Full Story |
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Tuesday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day GE Vernova LLC, an energy business company, generates electricity. It operates under three segments: Power, Wind, and Electrification. The Power segments generates and sells electricity through hydro, gas, nuclear, and steam power. Wind segment engages in the manufacturing and sale of wind turbine blades; and Electrification segment provides grid solutions, power conversion, solar, and storage solutions. The company was incorporated in 2023 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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