Good MorningThe S&P 500 started the week on uncertain footing, falling a half percent at the session's close to extend Friday's sell-off. The sell-off stems from uncertainty over Trump's economic policies, inflation, and the Fed, potentially leading to a 5% correction by month’s end. However, a more profound decline is unlikely without a change to the fundamental outlook, which remains solid.
This week's hurdles are two-fold. On the one hand, results from the retailers are expected to come with tepid guidance, while on the other, inflation data is due. The monthly reading of the PCE index is due Friday and is expected to show inflation cooling compared to the prior year. The forecast is for core and heading inflation to fall about 20 bps relative to the preceding month but remain hot near 2.5%. At these levels, the FOMC will unlikely cut interest rates without additional cooling. Featured: Grab a FREE copy of Options Trading Explained today. (Ad) 
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Markets | | Penny stocks hold an undeniable allure—low prices, the potential for outsized returns, and the dream of turning a small investment into a life-changing fortune. While many fade into obscurity, some defy expectations and deliver extraordinary gains. For example, in 2020, Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLU... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | |
Few stocks have captured the attention of investors quite like microchip manufacturer NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), which is set to report earnings on February 26th. Despite a one-month performance of -5.80%, market sentiment remains hopeful for a rebound. Analysts have raised their price target for the ... Read the Full Story |
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Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) stock is down over 7% in midday trading as the market sell-off enters its third day. One catalyst for the move appears to be Archer’s recent announcement that it had secured $301.8 million in additional funding as the company advances its electric vertical t... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Gold major acquisitions have repriced junior miners overnight, with past deals delivering gains from 40% to 1,228.6% for shareholders of companies like G2 Goldfields, Loncor Gold, and Rupert Resources.
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Markets | |
With thousands of options available, the landscape of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be overwhelming. Fortunately, many are able to accomplish their goals with a relatively small number of inexpensive, broadly diversified funds, which tend to allow casual investors to buy and hold without much a... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | |
Few stocks get this oversold this quickly, especially mega-cap names like UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH). After a 45% rally from March into December, the stock has now collapsed 30%, sending it back to multi-year lows.
The bulk of this drop came on Friday when shares gapped down more than ... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | |
As of the Feb. 20 close, shares of semiconductor staple Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ: CDNS) have fallen significantly in 2025. The stock’s 10% drop is largely due to its Q4 earnings release that revealed disappointing guidance for 2025. Still, the company remains a bedrock piece of one of ... Read the Full Story |
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The technology sector often sees investment narratives dominated by the Magnificent Seven tech stocks. While these giants have earned their status, focusing solely on them can mean missing significant opportunities. A diversified portfolio and the potential for outsized returns often lie in identi... Read the Full Story |
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Energy | |
Cheniere Energy’s (NYSE: LNG) stock price uptrend can continue in 2025, and new highs can be set because of improving cash flow and capital returns. The company’s business is supported by steadily rising natural gas demand globally and improving operational metrics that will be compo... Read the Full Story |
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The 200-day simple moving average (SMA) is widely regarded as an important technical signal for traders and investors. The idea is that 200 days represents a full year of trading days, so the 200-day SMA serves as a barometer for overall sentiment for a stock.
When a stock is trading above its 20... Read the Full Story |
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Though not as safe a bet as safe-haven assets like precious metals, value stocks are nonetheless an enticing option for investors when the market gets bumpy. An undervalued company that has excellent fundamentals but a less-than-stellar recent stock performance history is often better positioned t... Read the Full Story |
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Tuesday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Sprott Physical Gold Trust operates as a closed-end investment trust, which engages in investing and holding all of its assets in physical gold bullion. Its investment objective is to provide a secure, convenient, and exchange-traded investment alternative for investors through investing primarily in long-term holdings of unencumbered, fully allocated, physical gold bullion and will not speculate with regard to short-term changes in gold prices. The company was founded on August 28, 2009 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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