Good MorningThe Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) pulled back from its intraday high but still finished in the green, leading the entire market to its third straight week of gains. Gold closed down from the all-time high it made earlier in the week.
The catalyst for stocks was the latest reading of the PCE index, which came in slightly cooler than expectations. The PCE is the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation. Investors believe that if inflation growth remains under control, the Federal Reserve will continue its soft landing posture and lower interest rates at its last two meetings of the year.
With only one trading day left in the month, September has surprised investors with strong gains. However, next week’s job report and continued geopolitical uncertainty may give investors an October surprise in the form of increased market volatility and increased concerns about a recession in 2025. Featured: The empty chair phenomenon behind the most stunning stock moves (Ad) 
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In recent years, high short-interest stocks have become the playground for retail traders and investors, leading to massive rallies and squeezes. These speculative names, driven by a combination of social media buzz and perceived market inefficiencies, showcase extreme volatility, providing trader... Read the Full Story |
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Shares of CarMax Inc. (NYSE: KMX) jumped by over 15.3% in a single day following the company’s latest quarterly earnings release. Investors in the know are already aware of what is happening to the car market, particularly the divergences between used cars and new cars. This divergence dri... Read the Full Story |
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The consumer discretionary sector includes industries like retail, restaurants, and leisure and the sector is often viewed as a bellwether for economic health. As consumer confidence rises and disposable income increases, spending in these areas tends to follow suit. Recent data points to a positi... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | One company grew Q1 revenue 49% year over year with a 43% gross margin and zero debt. Another holds a $22.7 billion backlog, $2 billion in cash, and more than doubled adjusted EBITDA to $78 million. A semiconductor-test leader saw revenue climb from $686M to $1.282B while analysts model 82.9% EPS growth for 2026.
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Centessa Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CNTA) is a biotechnology stock that has nearly doubled its value so far this year, and its run may not be over. Analysts at Morgan Stanley have just massively raised their price target for the company. The re-rating from $11 per share to $26 per share is a 136% ... Read the Full Story |
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An apparent tailwind hit yesterday's value stocks, a new development seen in the declining shares of Costco Wholesale Co. (NASDAQ: COST) after the company released its latest set of quarterly earnings this week. Costco stock is now down over 2% after the report, a bearish sentiment that comes desp... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | In 1929, a 20-something broker named Irving Weiss shorted the market before Black Monday and made a fortune. His son Martin digitized those same methods into Weiss Ratings - a system now tracking 22,000 stocks with 1.2 billion daily calculations.
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MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) has become one way many investors have found to get into Bitcoin (BTC). Looking at the returns of the two over the past three years, investing in MicroStrategy has been far superior to investing in Bitcoin. The total return over that time for each has been 177% versu... Read the Full Story |
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Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) is a small-cap space stock that has one massively ambitious long-term goal among its priorities: helping to create human settlements on the moon. The company has over tripled in value this year, and analysts still see upside in the name. I’ll break down the ... Read the Full Story |
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The Federal Reserve's rate cuts should benefit the real estate market. Lower interest rates mean lower mortgage costs for buyers and an added incentive to sell for homeowners not eager to trade in a low-rate mortgage for a higher one. Plus, lower rates could reduce borrowing costs for homebuilders... Read the Full Story |
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Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) has captured the attention of investors, with its stock price skyrocketing over 400% in one year. This remarkable performance stems from the company's promising clinical trial results for VK2735, an investigational weight loss drug that has demonstrated promising... Read the Full Story |
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Utility companies—those that provide electricity, water, natural gas, and other essential services for residential and commercial customers—have had a banner year. The benchmark Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA: XLU) has climbed by about 31% in the last year, with the bulk o... Read the Full Story |
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Monday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day FedEx Corporation provides transportation, e-commerce, and business services in the United States and internationally. It operates through FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight, and FedEx Services segments. The FedEx Express segment offers express transportation, small-package ground delivery, and freight transportation services; and time-critical transportation services. The FedEx Ground segment provides small-package ground delivery services. The FedEx Freight segment offers less-than-truckload freight transportation services. The FedEx Services segment provides sales, marketing, information technology, communications, customer service, technical support, billing and collection, and back-office support services. In addition, the company offers supply chain management solutions; and air and ocean cargo transportation, specialty transportation, customs brokerage, and trade management tools and data. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. | Should I Buy FedEx Stock? FDX 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 FedEx was last updated on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:43 PM.
FedEx Bull Case -
FedEx Co. reported strong earnings per share (EPS) of $6.31 for the latest quarter, exceeding expectations, which indicates robust financial performance and effective management.
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The company has shown a significant year-over-year revenue growth of 12.5%, reflecting its ability to expand and capture more market share in the logistics sector.
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With a return on equity of 16.49%, FedEx Co. demonstrates efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
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The current stock price is around $720, which may present an attractive entry point for investors looking to capitalize on the company's growth trajectory.
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FedEx Co. has set a favorable FY 2027 EPS guidance range of 16.900-18.100, suggesting confidence in future earnings growth and stability.
FedEx Bear Case -
FedEx Co. recently cut its dividend, which may signal potential cash flow issues or a shift in financial strategy that could concern income-focused investors.
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The company's net margin of 4.68% indicates that while it is profitable, there may be challenges in controlling costs or increasing profitability compared to competitors.
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With a dividend payout ratio of 26.36%, there is limited room for dividend growth, which could deter investors seeking higher returns through dividends.
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Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact FedEx Co.'s operations and profitability, making it a riskier investment in the current climate.
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As a logistics provider, FedEx Co. faces intense competition, which could pressure margins and market share, affecting long-term growth prospects.
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