Good MorningThe S&P 500 pulled back slightly on Thursday. The move comes after news that President Trump spoke with China's Xi Jinping and agreed to continue trade negotiations in hopes of reaching a consensus. The takeaway is that nothing happened, but trade relations aren't worsening. The S&P 500 can continue to grind higher in this scenario, provided no negative economic data emerges.
This week's labor data is positive but shows signs of strain. Those include a tepid JOLTS job openings report, weaker-than-expected ADP job gains, and a spike in layoffs. The spike in layoffs is the worst news, as they are broadening across sectors and reflect mounting uncertainty in the economic outlook. Friday's NFP report will be especially telling and potentially market-moving if the data underscores weakness in the other reports. Featured: MindWalk Holdings Pushes AI Into Pharma Research (Ad) 
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Harkening back to the late 2010s, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is reportedly exploring the use of cryptocurrencies in its business, specifically stablecoins. Meta had its first foray into stablecoins in June 2019 with Libra. Ultimately, due to regulatory issues and reputational risk, Libra was un... Read the Full Story |
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A notable wave of trading activity swept through several silver-linked assets in early June. Investors saw a significant jump in call option volumes for multiple silver-related equities. Call options give the holder the right, not the requirement, to buy an asset, such as a stock or ETF share, at ... Read the Full Story |
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Investor focus on AT&T (NYSE: T) is starting to sharpen, with the company’s stock price making a healthy upward move of nearly 50% over the past year as of early June 2025. This renewed market interest comes as the telecommunications heavyweight nears a critical crossroads in its strat... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | In 1974, a quiet deal between Henry Kissinger and the Saudis reshaped America's monetary order overnight, with no announcement and no vote in Congress.
Decades later, the dollar had lost more than 84% of its purchasing power even as millionaire ranks surged into the millions.
Financial reporter Kimi Weintraub sits down to explore a new, largely unnoticed shift in America's monetary system, one tied to executive orders and a reported 13-nation agreement. | | Watch the full interview before the December 14 Miami summit |
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The primary takeaway from the congressional trading data in the first half of 2025 is that activity is low. While trades are being made, the activity pales in comparison to previous years due in large part to increased uncertainty. Congressional whale Nancy Pelosi’s statistics are a good exa... Read the Full Story |
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The dollar stores, such as Dollar General (NYSE: DG) and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR), have stock prices trading at discount levels in 2025. The discounts were deserved, driven by sluggish retail business and much-needed rationalizations that are now underway. The takeaway for investors in June is t... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | When Moonshot AI's new model rattled overnight markets, stocks gapped down 1 percent before the open, and history shows the story doesn't end there.
Between 9 30 and 9 50 AM, Wall Street settles nearly 25 percent of the day's total volume in a single 20 minute window, often revealing market direction for the rest of the morning.
A former money manager breaks down the floor data behind this pattern, including a June 25th session where inflation surged past 4 percent and the market moved just 0.3 percent afterward. | | Watch the full video breakdown before access is taken down |
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Credo Technology Group’s (NASDAQ: CRDO) stock price surged 25% following its FQ4 earnings release and guidance update, and it will likely set a new all-time high soon. The results were strong and affirmed the company’s growing importance in the data center, high-performance computing... Read the Full Story |
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Swing traders and long-term investors rarely find common ground. However, in 2025, three small stocks have been making traders rich. They each carry significant risk, but that volatility has served traders well this year. Each of these stocks has significantly outperformed the broader market, even... Read the Full Story |
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ: RRGB) first-quarter 2025 earnings news in late May caused an all-day rush for the stock, sending shares of the casual dining chain up close to 100% in a single day. This quick jump grabbed the attention of investors. Many had been watching Red Robin work through ... Read the Full Story |
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The Boeing Company’s (NYSE: BA) stock has recently gained a lot of positive attention, fueled by optimistic analyst ratings and a clear improvement in market performance. Currently trading around $212 as of early June, the shares have rebounded significantly from a 52-week low of $128.88, ... Read the Full Story |
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One of the most exciting growth stories in the market is that of Hims & Hers Health Inc. (NYSE: HIMS). This company has combined the growth and efficiency aspects of the technology sector with the safety and stability of the medical sector. With this mixture in the business model, investors ha... Read the Full Story |
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Friday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Sable Offshore Corp. engages in the oil and gas exploration and development activities in the United States. The company operates through three platforms located in federal waters offshore California. It owns and operates 16 federal leases across approximately 76,000 acres and subsea pipelines, which transport crude oil, natural gas, and produced water from the platforms to the onshore processing facilities. The company was formerly known as Flame Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to Sable Offshore Corp. in February 2024. Sable Offshore Corp. was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Houston, Texas. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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