Good MorningThe stock market blew off the FOMC's latest policy announcement, expecting the committee to back off the dovish rhetoric in favor of a wait-and-see attitude. The bad news is that interest rates will remain higher for longer, but the cause offsets it. Economic expansion, healthy labor markets, consumer strength, and the inflation they cause. The takeaway for investors is that businesses have adjusted to the "new normal" of higher rates and are growing; margins are forecasted to widen in 2025, and earnings are robust. However, the risk of high inflation remains. Higher-than-wanted inflation could lead the FOMC back into a hiking cycle and cause a recession.
Thursday's trading could be lackluster. The market cleared a hurdle on Wednesday, the FOMC meeting, but still has the December PCE report to contend with. December PCE is expected to run hot and accelerate from the previous month, aligning with an outlook for higher interest rates to linger well into 2026 or longer. Featured: Move Your Money Here Before August 31st (Ad) 
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Consumer Staples | |
Dollar General's (NYSE: DG) stock has taken a beating, leaving many investors wondering if the discount retailer has lost its way. With shares down over 50% from their 52-week high, a closer look reveals a company working through turbulent times but potentially has a brighter future.
Despite re... 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.
Stream his free presentation to get every buy and sell recommendation with no membership or credit card required. | | Watch Marc Chaikin's free presentation and get his full buy-and-sell list today |
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Finance | |
There are plenty of ways to gauge sentiment around stock and its potential future price. Still, when most of them are known by the market, their accuracy and power start to fade. This is why some of the world’s best investment banks and hedge fund traders use out-of-the-box indicators to mea... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | Short selling offers investors a unique avenue to capitalize on declining stock prices. However, this strategy demands careful consideration and a thorough understanding of market dynamics. Unlike traditional investing, where profits are generated from rising stock values, short selling involves bor... 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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Markets | | The broader stock market sentiment has been shaky due to concerns that President Trump will implement potential trade tariffs, affecting some of the major industries in the United States economy and those of its trading partners. However, some of the market’s signals may indicate that these ta... Read the Full Story |
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Finance | |
Among sell-side analysts on Wall Street, Morgan Stanley is one of the most well-known. The company’s large investment banking business, which generated $6.1 billion in revenue in fiscal 2024, contributes to the scope of its equity coverage. Below, I'll detail three stocks that are among the ... 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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Technology | |
Shares of Salesforce Inc. (NYSE: CRM) were the outlier in Monday's session, logging nearly a 4% gain against a sharp drop in tech stocks. While the tech titan ended last year on a weaker note, selling off in the final few weeks of December, the start of this year has been kinder to Salesforce bul... Read the Full Story |
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Energy | |
Independent offshore oil and gas exploration and production company Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO) primarily operates in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The oils/energy sector company leverages technology using seismic imaging and data analytics to spot and develop oil and gas resources more efficientl... Read the Full Story |
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Utilities | |
The global demand for clean, reliable baseload energy is reaching unprecedented levels, driven by the voracious needs of data centers, cryptocurrency, the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, and a worldwide commitment to decarbonization. Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) is a pioneering company in the adva... Read the Full Story |
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Energy | |
Schlumberger Ltd. (NYSE: SLB), doing business as SLB, is known as an oil services company in the oils/energy sector, especially when its customers include massive oil giants like Aramco, Exxon Mobil Co. (NYSE: XOM) and Chevron Co. (NYSE: CVX). It competes with other oil services giants like Hall... Read the Full Story |
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The release of DeepSeek’s cost-effective AI model sent shockwaves through the markets on Monday, hitting the technology sector, particularly AI and semiconductor stocks, hard. The Magnificent Seven stocks, often viewed as market leaders, came under significant pressure as the new AI model ch... Read the Full Story |
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Thursday'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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