Success in investing has to do with two major focal points, ones that investors often forget in the excitement of sharp price action and headlines in the stock market. First, the sole purpose of the market is to offer the opportunity for everyday investors to pick and choose businesses that are wo.... |
Good MorningEquity markets continued to sell off on Thursday as tariff and recession fears gripped the market. The S&P 500 shed more than 1.5% at the session's low, setting a new low for the move and putting it on track to decline by 20% or more by the time the sell-off is through. The only good news is that the S&P 500 was long overdue for a major correction; selling off will set the market up for its next rally and move to a new all-time high. How long will fear grip the market—whether weeks or months—is the question.
Next week will likely bring more volatility to equity markets. The FOMC is slated to release its policy statement on Wednesday and is unlikely to give the market what it wants, a clear indication that rate cuts are coming. The likely scenario is that the FOMC will hold steady, citing high inflation and risks, leaving the policy in an as-is condition and market participants in wait-and-see mode. Featured: Last week's stock pick was quite popular... (Ad) 
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Success in investing has to do with two major focal points, ones that investors often forget in the excitement of sharp price action and headlines in the stock market. First, the sole purpose of the market is to offer the opportunity for everyday investors to pick and choose businesses that are wo... Read the Full Story |
| From Our Partners | | On May 21, 2026, a federal bank board unanimously approved a nearly $3 billion loan to build a gold mine on American soil. Congress had 25 days notice and raised no objections.
The company's own filings cite substantial support and partnership from the Department of War. Alongside gold, the deposit holds a second metal China has banned from export to the U.S., the only domestic reserve of its kind.
The company is roughly one fiftieth the size of Newmont. | | Get the name and ticker before the signature is finalized |
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Investors in Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) have faced a year full of letdowns. As of the Mar. 12 close, shares are down 49% over the past 52 weeks. The semiconductor stock has experienced periods of significant gains, only to retreat further over a longer period of time. When markets cons... Read the Full Story |
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Micron (NASDAQ: MU) stock surged 7% on March 12th, catalyzed by the February CPI report. The CPI report was better than expected, showing inflation cooling compared to the previous month and alleviating some market fear.
Assuming the CPI continues to moderate in the coming months, it will allow... Read the Full Story |
| From Our Partners | | China's US Treasury holdings have fallen from a peak of $1.32 trillion to roughly $659 billion, an 18-year low. Beijing's central bank has bought gold for 20 straight months, its longest streak in a decade.
Goldman Sachs estimates China's real gold buying is 4.8 times the official figure. The European Central Bank confirms gold has overtaken US Treasuries as the world's top reserve asset, at 27% versus 22%.
As foreign demand for US debt fades, rates and everyday costs may feel the pressure. | | See what's driving the global shift toward gold now |
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After a stratospheric 2024 that saw Rocket Lab USA Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB) shares surge 360% toward the stars, 2025 has been a brutal reentry for shareholders. The stock plummeted 44% from its January 52-week and all-time highs, leaving investors with little to celebrate. But hold on, there’s ... Read the Full Story |
| Materials | | When institutional traders look to benefit from the market’s underlying moves and shifts, they don’t do so in isolation to an asset or specific stock but rather in a function of correlations and spreads between various assets or markets. This view rhymes entirely with a global macro stra... Read the Full Story |
| From Our Partners | | Gold is hitting record highs, but most investors are leaving income on the table. A $15 fund is quietly paying out up to $1,152 a month to regular investors - no mining stocks, no options, no physical metal required.
Chief Income Strategist Tim Plaehn calls it a breakthrough strategy that transforms gold's rally into reliable monthly payouts. The next distribution is just days away. | | Discover the gold income fund before the next payout date |
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When investors spot a great company to buy at an even greater price, they should know that a few unexpected things might happen shortly after. If they did, in fact, choose the right investment, they won’t be the only ones in the market going after it, which is why there are often sudden an... Read the Full Story |
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When discussing progress made in AI technology so far, a common phrase stated one way or another is “We’re in the early innings." Baseball references aside, it is largely thought that the buildup of AI infrastructure is part of the first stage of this new technology. In 2022, ChatGPT s... Read the Full Story |
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If any stock should be bucking the general trend in early March and moving higher, it is Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE). The company’s Q2 results are tepid relative to the consensus ahead of the release, but the bar was set high: the company is growing, earnings quality improved, and guidance was ra... Read the Full Story |
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Dividend-paying stocks come in many flavors that can help satisfy investors' appetite for income. While many focus simply on stocks returning capital in the United States, foreign dividend stocks can offer a worthwhile area for exploration. The topic is especially relevant now, as U.S. stocks have... Read the Full Story |
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Warren Buffett has said that the stock market is a voting machine in the short term and a weighing machine in the long term. Today’s market, driven by volatility across the S&P 500, makes this saying more true than ever before, especially as names that would otherwise trade near their hi... Read the Full Story |
| Friday'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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