Good MorningThe rebound in equity markets is on. The S&P 500 advanced to a multi-week high the previous week and is likely to continue advancing this week. The drivers will include earnings reports from over 100 S&P 500 companies, including critical names like Microsoft and Amazon. They are likely to report solidly, given the results from ServiceNow, and improve investor confidence in the tech sector. On the economic front, this week brings the monthly labor data, including the JOLTs report on job openings and the NFP employment report on Friday. They are expected to align with trends that show steady job openings, job creation, and low unemployment.
How high can the S&P 500 get this week? Assuming no bad news in the earnings reports, economic data, or from the White House, the S&P 500 could gain 3% to 5%, taking it above 5,800. The market would be set up to retest the all-time high in the scenario and could do so before the end of the quarter. Featured: Move Your Money Here Before August 31st (Ad) 
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Consumer Staples | |
During turbulent markets, the resilience of select blue-chip stocks shines through, none more so than The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO). This global beverage sector powerhouse, a long-favored holding of investment icons like Warren Buffett, is a testament to stability.
While major market indica... 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.
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Technology | |
Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ: TXN) delivered a first-quarter financial performance that significantly surpassed analyst expectations, accompanied by an optimistic outlook for the second quarter. The results triggered a notable rally in Texas Instruments' stock price, bolstering investo... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Discretionary | |
O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ: ORLY) is a must-own stock of calibre akin to Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS), Casey’s General Stores (NASDAQ: CASY), and its close competitor, Autozone (NYSE: AZO).
Like the others, O’Reilly self-funds growth, maintains a fortress balance sheet, produces rel... 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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Chipotle Mexican Grill's (NYSE: CMG) price action is down in Q2 2025 for several reasons, including a post-stock split letdown, a significant CEO transition, global macroeconomic woes, and a sluggish 2025 outlook. However, those factors do not offset the company’s leadership position, qual... Read the Full Story |
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Finance | |
Whenever markets start to behave a certain way around a stock, especially during earnings season, investors usually benefit greatly from reverse-engineering the views taken ahead of the biggest catalyst of the quarter. Typically, there are both technical and fundamental reasons behind the way ma... 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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Churchill Downs Inc. (NASDAQ: CHDN) delivered record revenue and solid earnings in the just-ended quarter. However, some unexpected news about a previously announced renovation is causing the stock to drop more than 16% in after-hours trading. For a stock that’s not prone to such big news,... Read the Full Story |
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Communication Services | |
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) delivered a solid first-quarter 2025 earnings report that showcased significant momentum in its core connectivity businesses, underpinning a cautiously optimistic outlook for the telecommunications giant. While there was a slight miss on adjusted earnings per share, it drew... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | |
Known for being a cyclical industry to begin with, many semiconductor stocks have been down significantly since the summer of 2024. And just as some investors were inching back into technology stocks, DeepSeek and tariffs came in to put a ceiling on chip stocks. But if the recent earnings report... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | |
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are often promoted as an efficient way for investors to establish broad exposure to an entire portfolio of securities with a single transaction. Under ideal market conditions, when investors might adopt a generally bullish stance, this can be a great approach. However,... Read the Full Story |
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American Express Co. (NYSE: AXP) is a cut above the rest when it comes to the credit and charge card business. They cater to a more affluent, status-conscious client base comprised of Millennials and Gen-Zers who like to spend money on travel and entertainment. Despite fears of a looming recessi... Read the Full Story |
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Monday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play and YouTube; and devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, cybersecurity, databases, analytics, AI, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells healthcare-related and internet services. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. | Should I Buy Alphabet Stock? GOOG Bull and Bear Case Explained
These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Alphabet was last updated on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 6:02 PM.
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