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Many stories were moving the markets this week, but the general move was lower. The latest readings on inflation showed that, by almost every measure, prices are increasing at a higher rate than in

Amidst the recent correction and pullback across the semiconductor sector, a sector that has long been a powerhouse driving market growth, investors find themselves at a pivotal juncture. After a

Investors have been trying to find the next potential leg higher in technology stocks. After leading the way in the better half of 2023 and so far into 2024, generative AI – and those stocks that

Equities lost ground this week as investors came to grips with interest rates that will stay higher for longer. That sentiment was confirmed by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, who continues to

The first quarter of the year was a success for investors. The overall market (NYSE: SPY) surged nearly 10%, fueled by robust economic indicators, optimism, and hype surrounding AI. The

Markets continue to move higher as investors remain resilient despite an unclear macroeconomic outlook. However, the wall of worry is growing as investors see an everything rally. That means stocks

Investors are taking a breather after remarks from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell sent stocks to all-time highs. On March 20, Powell took a dovish tone, including comments that made it clear

Price action is starting to favor some retail stocks, but not all of them are created equal. Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) is a discount you can score today. Even after rallying

Equities trended lower to end the week. The latest readings on inflation were a stark reminder that inflation is going to be above the Federal Reserve's preferred 2% target for longer than hoped

The hype with technology stocks continues as Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) makes all-time highs. There's enough reason to be bullish on semiconductor stocks, but not all are equal. Here's how you

The market rally continues as talk of a soft landing heats up again. The February Jobs Report added fuel to that talk, with the unemployment rate hitting 3.9%. Anything above 4%, which may be

As the calendar turns to March, interest rate speculation continues to drive the market. Specifically, investors continue to wonder when, not if, the long-awaited interest rate cuts will come.  

Having traded mostly sideways since January, Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) shares are again on the move. They'd performed strongly all through the final two months of last year when, like with almost all

Amidst multiple years of market losses in China, geopolitical tensions, and a prolonged property crisis, some U.S. asset managers remain undeterred, seeing potential in Chinese stocks. Furthermore

Early this week, the release of the FOMC minutes made it clear that the odds of a March rate cut are essentially zero. However, as the week ended, the only question on investors' minds was how long

Consumer worldwide have been suppressed in their wishes to travel, especially after the mainstream media accused the U.S. economy of flirting close to a recession throughout 2023. Well, now that

Markets got a reality check this week. The latest readings on inflation showed that prices are moving higher. That doused hopes for both the number and the timing of interest rate cuts. Worse still

In the ever-changing arena of investing, opportunities often arise in unexpected places. While big-name companies like Nvidia grab the headlines with their meteoric rises, a lesser-known but

As has been the norm, traders wasted little time pouncing on the recent dip in semiconductor stocks. Last week, the PHLX Semiconductor index rallied 4.5% to a fresh all-time high, extending a

The markets sang a familiar tune for investors this week. The 10-year Treasury note was down, so stocks were up. The S&P 500 index is flirting with an all-time high of over 5,000, and the tech-heavy

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Big oil companies like Hess (NYSE: HES) and the classics such as Chevron (NYSE: CVX) and even Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) are raking in big profits lately. It goes to show just how excited the market

Markets remained resilient despite the one-two punch it received from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and the jobs report. Apple stock, a bellwether for the broader market, was down 2% in early trading on

There is a little-known conflict in the world today that is escalating and could quickly get out of hand. While governments and nations used to fight over commodities or trade routes, today's

The market, and most investors and traders, had become bearish regarding semiconductor and chip stocks. You can’t really blame them, though – maybe this affected you as well -as during the