Good MorningEquity markets started September sourly, with the S&P 500 falling more than 2.35% at the session's low. The move confirms the presence of technical resistance at an all-time high and sets the market up for a deeper decline. If no catalyst emerges for higher prices, the market could fall another 7.5% to retest support at the recent lows. There is a risk for a lower low in that scenario because a double-top would form in the market.
There are catalysts for stocks this week, the primary one being the NFP report on Friday. It is expected to show steady job creation and falling inflation, data that will not lead the FOMC to cut rates. At 162,000 new jobs and 4.2% unemployment, the data would align with healthy labor market conditions and negate the need for aggressive interest cuts, if not interest rate cuts in general. Featured: Musk about to "upend another industry" (Ad) 
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No-brainer stocks are easy to own because they require little analysis to uncover their strengths, which include growth, cash flow, fortress balance sheets, and capital returns. From the buy-and-hold perspective, they fit right into the Warren Buffett school of investing and can deliver value for ... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Nancy Pelosi's portfolio gained 71 percent in 2024 while the S&P 500 returned just 28 percent. In 2023, she earned 65 percent while the broader market gained 24 percent. Researchers say congressional leaders outperform rank-and-file lawmakers by up to 47 percent annually.
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Insider buying is interesting because it highlights stocks bought by people who know the most about a business. Insiders buying small-cap names are more interesting because of the outlook for interest rates. The FOMC is set to begin lowering rates this year and, if all goes well, will spark an eco... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | |
As a leading provider of data storage solutions, Western Digital Co. (NASDAQ: WDC) stands at the forefront as a key benefactor of the artificial intelligence (AI) data cycle. AI requires processing power from GPUs, low latency networking from optical controllers, and massive storage capacity and... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | If a stock trades at $300, most investors assume they need $300 per share. Sean Allison says that assumption may be costing you opportunities.
He's running a free training called the Zero-Dollar Trade Advantage, walking through a strategy for traders who've passed on positions simply because the price seemed out of reach. | | Reserve your seat now and rethink how you approach capital requirements |
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Bears will always have a reason to bet against the market, even a roaring one like today’s S&P 500 making high after high. Not even the so-called carry trade sell-off triggered by the Japanese yen and U.S. dollar could keep the market down, as it swiftly recovered a couple of days later.... Read the Full Story |
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When investors face the current volatility and uncertainty in the stock market, it might be hard to keep a cool head and stay away from the sell button. However, this is precisely when they should scour the market for better opportunities and deals. Keeping the fundamentals front and center will a... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Adam O'Dell - the analyst who recommended Palantir before it became the top S&P 500 performer - has identified a new venture quietly incubating inside Tesla. It has nothing to do with EVs, AI, or robotics, yet it generated $12 billion in 2025 alone.
Blackstone calls the broader opportunity a $23 trillion investment runway. Adam believes investors who position themselves before July 22 are early. He's also giving away a free ticker pick in his latest briefing. | | Watch Adam O'Dell's full briefing and get his free ticker now |
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Finance | |
Most stock market investors are often worried about one market and one market alone: the U.S. stock market and its recent developments. They often fail to recognize that today’s global economy is more connected than ever before, so what happens in one country affects other countries (and the... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | |
Rideshare operator Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ: LYFT) finally made good on its path to profitability, scoring its first-ever GAAP profitable quarter. Unfortunately, the good news was overshadowed by its soft forward guidance, which sent shares tumbling 17% following its second-quarter 2024 earnings release.... Read the Full Story |
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September often carries a reputation for market volatility and potential downturns, usually called the “September Effect.” This perception is rooted in historical observations, but savvy investors should avoid letting perceived trends dictate their investment decisions. Focusing on sol... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Discretionary | |
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is the world's largest subscription-based streaming video service, boasting more than 280 million global subscribers. The company added 8 million net new subscribers in its second quarter of 2024 while increasing average revenue per user (ARPU) by 5%. The company&rsq... Read the Full Story |
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During periods of market volatility, and specifically economic uncertainty, investors often scram to find a safe place for their capital to be allocated. However, by the time they need to sell the risky names in their portfolios and cycle to safety, it might be too late. The key here is to act bef... Read the Full Story |
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Wednesday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day First Merchants Corporation operates as the financial holding company for First Merchants Bank that provides community banking services. The company offers a range of financial services, including time, savings, and demand deposits; and consumer, commercial, agri-business, public finance, and real estate mortgage loans. It also provides personal and corporate trust; brokerage and private wealth management; and letters of credit, repurchase agreements, and other corporate services. The company operates banking locations in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan counties. It also offers its services through electronic and mobile delivery channels. First Merchants Corporation was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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