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Markets continue to trade in a defined range, with the S&P 500 moving between support around 4330 and resistance at 4540. And despite the latest data showing inflation is increasing oil prices

It's frequently said that as Apple goes, so goes the market. So, it's not surprising that markets were mostly lower in a shortened trading week. Apple lost nearly $200 billion off its market

Coming up with an investment idea is the hardest part of the job. However, investors can add some worthwhile names to their watchlists after much - if not all - of the homework has been done for

The markets ended the week with mixed results as stocks enter what is historically the toughest month of the year. The jobs report offered some hope that the Federal Reserve may hold interest rates

Markets were holding on to slight gains to close the week. This was despite remarks by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell that did not indicate that the Fed will retreat from its goal of keeping

With the AI bounce waning, will China’s sluggish economy further put the kibosh on near-term growth for semiconductor stocks like Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: MPRW), Qualcomm Inc.

Markets are flat to close the week as inflation and interest rates continue to weigh on investors’ minds. Many top retailers reported this week and the message was the same. Consumers are feeling

The markets gave investors some unwanted thrills this week. The price action was fueled in part by inflation readings that failed to provide clarity for bulls or bears. The long-term outlook for

We’re back to bad news being good news. A weaker than expected jobs report lifted the market. The contrarian logic is that weakening employment numbers will give the Federal Reserve room to pause

Markets rallied to end the week after the latest reading on the Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Index showed that prices were rising at the slowest pace in nearly two years. However, the

Investors face a moment where the irresistible force may soon meet the immovable object. Bullish momentum continues to drive the indexes higher. Case in point, 75% of the companies that have

Investors remain optimistic as the second-quarter earnings season kicks off. The latest readings on consumer and producer prices showed continuing moderation. Expectations for a 25-basis point

A short trading week still managed to deliver volatility to the equity markets. The primary catalyst was the employment outlook. The ADP report on Thursday showed job growth that was double the

Investors seeking dividends may overlook semiconductors, but some companies from the industry, including Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO), NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) and United

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE: CMG), Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) and Stryker Corp. (NYSE: SYK) may not, at first glance, seem like they have much in common. However, they’re part of an elite group: All

Markets headed into a holiday week on a high note. Investors cheered a lower-than-expected reading on the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index. Traders are always concerned about the cost

Shares of Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) declined 1.92% on June 26, more than the broader market, while Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) rose 1.83%. The S&P 500 declined 0.41% in the session

Markets pulled back this week, but the reason for the price action may not be clear. Some investors will point to remarks from Fed chair Jerome Powell who continued his “hawkish pause” language in

Markets tried to find a direction to end the trading week. Despite the Federal Reserve declaring that more interest rate hikes are coming, possibly as early as July, FOMO took center stage. That’s

In what's shaping up to be a comeback thriller, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) may be headed to $500 per share. 

This week, three Wall Street research firms have raised their price targets on the streaming

Markets closed the week in a state of cautious optimism. The S&P 500 is officially out of bear market territory but, in the words of another Fed chairman, this is no time for “irrational

As the second quarter 2023 earnings season comes to a close, many analysts and investors are on a tight lookout for new developments and improvements within various sectors. With the real estate

Regional banks are among the most beaten-down sub-industries at the moment, as those stocks remain mired at the bottom of the pack.

However, plenty of investors make the mistake of missing rallies

The markets ended the week with a sharp rally. Investors cheered an end to the debt ceiling stalemate. That enthusiasm overshadowed a mixed jobs report in which the headline was hotter than

Two competing stories are fighting for investors’ attention. The bulls are trying to push the market higher in expectations of a resolution to the debt ceiling standoff. But any excitement is being