Investors can often benefit from following the recent movements and decisions made by the biggest names in the market, especially if they can work through reverse engineering some of the reasoning behind these decisions. With this in mind, today’s analysis won’t be about which bank or .... |
Good MorningEquity markets pulled back on Friday after a hot NFP report cemented the idea that the FOMC will not cut interest rates in 2025 into the market's mind. The data was more than double the forecast, compounded by lower unemployment and rising wages. The takeaway is that the FOMC's labor market mandate is covered, leaving it to deal with inflation, which isn't tamed. Inflation cooled from its peak but remains hot and has been accelerating in recent months. The fear is that Trump's policy will turn the soft-landing scenario into a hit-the-ground running event with the economy accelerating into a potentially severe crash.
Next week's market hurdle is inflation data and results from big banks like JPMorgan Chase. Big banks are expected to grow earnings by high-double-digits, and inflation data isn't likely to cooperate with a lower interest rate scenario. Analysts expect consumer-level inflation to rise by 0.3% in December, driving another 3.3% YoY increase in core CPI. Featured: Forget the million-dollar nest egg (Ad) 
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Investors can often benefit from following the recent movements and decisions made by the biggest names in the market, especially if they can work through reverse engineering some of the reasoning behind these decisions. With this in mind, today’s analysis won’t be about which bank or ... Read the Full Story |
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One of the hottest stocks to have its initial public offering (IPO) recently is tech company ServiceTitan (NASDAQ: TTAN). The software company made headlines after its valuation jumped over 42% on its first trading day. However, since its one-day change on Dec. 10, the share price has stagnated, d... Read the Full Story |
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Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has revolutionized how the world consumes entertainment. However, Netflix’s stock has experienced a recent pullback from its all-time high of $941.75, reached on December 11, 2024. The stock is currently trading around $875.00, marking a 1.83% decrease year-to-date. ... Read the Full Story |
| From Our Partners | | President Trump says America is building wealth again, and the U.S. Treasury calls the economy under his administration strong.
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When the trading year comes to an end, some of Wall Street’s biggest firms tend to start rolling out their projections and outlooks for the coming year, and Goldman Sachs has been the latest one to do so here. Investors need to keep track of what these big firms are doing and recommending to... Read the Full Story |
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People tend to ignore their government’s finances because they seem more complicated than personal finances, yet they are exactly the same. They are nothing more than ledgers of income, expenses, debts, and assets. Once this fact is accepted, investors can then make their investment decision... Read the Full Story |
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Active traders and investors understand the importance of taking what the market gives you. When it comes to energy stocks, the market provides some simple realities. In summer, it gets hot, and in winter, it gets cold. And for much of the United States, this winter has been particularly cold.
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Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) has recently captured investor attention with the announcement of record-breaking sales and delivery figures for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 (Q4 FY2024). This news, coupled with the much-anticipated launch of the company's new Gravity SUV, paints a pic... Read the Full Story |
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Shares of tech giant Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) have long been a favorite of investors, delivering over 50% of gains in 2024 alone and setting multiple all-time highs along the way. While the past month has seen the stock take a breather, trading sideways and consolidating, it's also forming ... Read the Full Story |
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The non-farm payroll data was hotter than expected and compounded by other labor market indicators that say the FOMC won’t cut interest rates this year. The headline figure was more than double the expected; unemployment fell to 4.1%, and wages rose roughly 4%. Job and wage growth signal tha... Read the Full Story |
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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) has had an incredible stock run, climbing by more than 68% in the last year and an incredible 1,139% in the last five years as of January 9, 2025. The electric car giant remains the largest auto manufacturer worldwide by market cap—at $1.24 trillion, it is about fiv... Read the Full Story |
| Monday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, other units, and eCommerce worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites; and mobile commerce applications. The company offers grocery and consumables, including dairy, meat, bakery, deli, produce, dry, chilled or frozen packaged foods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, floral, snack foods, candy, other grocery items, health and beauty aids, paper goods, laundry and home care, baby care, pet supplies, and other consumable items; fuel, tobacco and other categories. It is also involved in the provision of health and wellness products covering pharmacy, optical and hearing services, and over-the-counter drugs and other medical products; and home and apparel including home improvement, outdoor living, gardening, furniture, apparel, jewelry, tools and power equipment, housewares, toys, seasonal items, mattresses and tire and battery centers. In addition, the company offers consumer electronics and accessories, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards. Further, it operates digital payment platforms; and offers financial services and related products, including money transfers, bill payments, money orders, check cashing, prepaid access, co-branded credit cards, installment lending, and earned wage access. Additionally, the company markets lines of merchandise under private brands, including Allswell, Athletic Works, Equate, and Free Assembly. The company was formerly known as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Walmart Inc. in February 2018. Walmart Inc. was founded in 1945 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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