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The homebuilders industry and construction stocks have been in the spotlight recently, and the XHB SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (NYSE: XHB) is currently at a pivotal support level. As the ETF hovers

Every once in a while, the Federal Reserve has to step aside from its primary function of keeping markets safe and employment running strong - without too much inflation - to ensure banks are

Global pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly & Co. (NYSE: LLY) has made headlines with its leading GLP-1 weight loss drugs, Mounjaro and Zepbound. Mounjaro is prescribed for Type 2 diabetes but is

When investors consider the main ways to get their money back from an investment and a reasonable return on that initial investment, the average retail investor thinks of two main approaches

Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) is a leader in the buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) industry. They provide installment loans to consumers, enabling them to split purchases into smaller payments

Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a dominant force in the semiconductor industry, designing and manufacturing wireless communication products and solutions. The industry is undergoing a significant

Nike (NYSE: NKE) analysts are slashing their price targets and sending the stock to the bargain basement. The company’s Q4 results were good enough, but the guidance brought fear into the

Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) is a global leader in the production of basic materials for a diverse range of industries, including energy, electric vehicles (EV), and healthcare. The company's

Some investors have shied away from looking at consumer discretionary stocks as the U.S. consumer struggles with inflation pressures and an uncertain timeline as to whether the Federal Reserve

Micron (NASDAQ: MU) shares fell a significant 5% in after-market trading due to its Q3 results and guidance for Q4. However, nothing in the report gives cause to sell and every reason to buy. The

Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) shares surged 20% on word that it would receive a takeover bid from Bosch. However, the initial price action suggests this is a buy-the-rumor-sell-the-news event, so

After the company reported its full-year 2024 earnings results, shares of Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) are trading lower by as much as 5.5% in the morning’s trading session. The initial reaction to

Stock market trends come in many forms, but this article will focus on the price trend. A trend is a general direction in which something develops; in the case of investing, the upward price trend

The U.S. consumer is going through one of the most significant constraints in the economy of all its fast food with the growing burning hole at the bottom of their pockets. With fast food being

Enovix (NASDAQ: ENVX) stock surged 35% in a single day, and it looks like the rally has legs and room to run. The technical signal is strong, and fundamental factors are in play. Those factors

FedEx’s (NYSE: FDX) focus on efficiency in the face of troubled operating conditions is why this stock can set a fresh high this year. The fiscal Q4 results delivered exactly what the market

Occasionally, Wall Street fund managers come down from their ivory towers and let the rest of Main Street into some of the plays they have been making. These institutions manage the nation’s

Silvaco Group (NASDAQ: SVCO) is a small fish in the technology sector and semiconductor industry, with a market capitalization of less than $500 million. The firm could either see explosive growth

With its stock closing at another record high last night, around $450, it’s safe to say that Microsoft Inc (NASDAQ: MSFT) is having a great year so far. The tech titan is up more than 20% in

It isn’t common for Wall Street to take a second look at beaten-down stocks, as analysts would risk not only their reputations but also their jobs if they dared boost ratings on a stock with

The semiconductor industry is the bedrock of the digital age. Semiconductors have provided the essential building blocks for computers, smartphones, and countless other electronic devices that

The stock market has been on a robust and impressive upward trend this year, with gains reaching nearly 15% year-to-date and close to 25% over the previous year. This strong performance in the

Reddit (NYSE: RDDT) stock can rocket higher, and the rubberband strategy is one way to capture the gains. The rubberband strategy uses moving averages to target deeply oversold stocks that are

Every investor and market analyst is hunting for undervalued companies that appear on the path to market-beating returns. However, this investment strategy is not without risks and challenges. One

Utilizing stock options can help you hedge against risks, generate additional income, and potentially enhance returns. For example, writing covered calls can generate income on stocks you own long