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Investors got good news when the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation came in slightly cooler than expected. While there is concern that lower interest rates may reignite inflation and

Historically, investors have bet on the consumer discretionary sector when the Federal Reserve (the Fed) cuts interest rates, as these typically have a positive effect on consumer spending habits

When the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to lower the federal funds rate by 50 basis points—rather than a widely expected 25—at its September meeting, the S&P 500 continued its

Stocks got a boost as the Federal Reserve cut interest rates. However, the 50-basis point (0.5%) cut was larger than many analysts expected. That puts the focus on the future pace of rate cuts

The stock market is an active ecosystem constantly influenced by various factors. One such factor, occurring four times a year, is the “triple witching.” This event, which takes place on the third

Investors like to think of themselves as rational and unattached. Still, the movement of stock prices shows that this isn’t always true — and the existence of technical signals like oversold or

Markets were mostly positive this week as benign inflation numbers did nothing to dampen expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates when it meets next week. However, for a broader

Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) recently announced a 4-for-1 forward stock split, set to take effect on September 12, 2024. This move has generated interest from investors and Cintas’ analyst

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have the potential to be an excellent choice both for amateur investors eager to diversify a portfolio but without the experience or time to deal with the regular

A weaker-than-expected jobs report did nothing to change the market’s storyline. A rate cut is a near certainty when the Federal Reserve meets mid-September, but sentiment is building for a 50-basis

CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD) is a leading cybersecurity firm known for its innovative Falcon platform, which is designed to protect endpoints and cloud workloads. Crowdstrike’s earnings

Investors rallied the market late in the week ahead of the Labor Day weekend. The major indexes moved mostly higher to end the month up despite the latest reading of the Personal Consumption

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Stocks are closing higher to close the week. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell all but ensured that the Fed will cut interest rates in September. At the same time, the CBOE Volatility Index (i.e

Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX) is a lesser-known company in the semiconductor industry compared to powerhouses like NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM), but it is an important

The melt-up in equities continues after benign inflation readings and a surprise jump in retail sales is calming recession fears. Next week’s meeting of central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME) is the largest music streaming company in China. The company’s shares have been a bright spot for investors in the country over the past 52 weeks,

A volatile week is ending with a whimper. All the major indices were bouncing between narrow gains and narrow losses on low volume and likely lower conviction. Investors are now awaiting the latest

Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) is the world’s second-largest pharmaceutical company, with a market capitalization of $538 billion. The Danish firm’s shares have performed well so far in 2024

When you make a large purchase, like a house or an automobile, you often need to borrow money to balance your finances. Not everyone has a liquid $400,000 set aside for home ownership, but a more

Is this sell-off closer to the beginning or closer to the end? That’s what many investors may be feeling after a week that saw a sharp, tech-led sell-off. However, after the July jobs report, the

Shares in chipmakers and the semiconductor sector have recently experienced a significant pullback. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NYSE: SMH), a leader with over 37% gains year-to-date, has entered

Markets finished the week with big gains fueled by in-line news on the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index that offset a robust first read on the second-quarter gross national product