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The stock market and the economy frequently move in different directions. So, when you hear that the Federal Reserve is getting ready to lower interest rates, likely as early as September, it’s

When investors think of commodities and their long-term demand cycles, gold and silver often come to mind as investments that can take advantage of the market's long-term upside. However, the

Whether the product of genuine market forces or psychology, the September Effect — the tendency for September to be, on average, the worst month of the year for the market — can have a very real

Investors are shaken up after last week's volatility in the stock market, which rocked indexes from Tokyo to New York. This left all participants with the concern that more could be coming in the

Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) is in the communication services sector and is one of the “Big 3” companies in the music recording and publishing industry, including Sony Music Group and

The broad market is in correction mode as recession fears sweep through it, but Freshpet (NASDAQ: FRPT) is already rebounding because of its performance and improved operational quality. The

With sector rotation upon us, it is time for investors to take a more significant bite out of safe-haven names like Mondelez (NASDAQ: MDLZ). The rotation is due to the recent inflation data and

The recent market rotation goes beyond individual stocks and sectors, such as the one initiated last week by Stanley Druckenmiller (who traded shoulder-to-shoulder with George Soros). This

As temperatures rise and consumers seek refreshment, the beverage industry and consumer staples sector gears up for its busiest season. Summer often brings increased sales and heightened investor

PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) shares have struggled with traction for the last two years as inflation, pricing pressure, consumer pushback, and economic headwinds impact results, but those days will

McCormick & Company (NYSE:MKC) is in the consumer staples sector and is the 8th largest US food products company by market capitalization. The firm reported Q2 2024 earnings on Jun. 27, 2024

When considering a stock, the lion’s share of investor attention typically goes to price appreciation. Still, there is one other – less popular – side to stock investing. Dividends can act as an

LifeMD Inc. (NASDAQ: LFMD) is a leading telehealth provider operating an end-to-end virtual healthcare platform. LifeMD operates a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model focused on offering on-demand

Freshpet’s (NASDAQ: FRPT) Q1 results led the market to a 10% gain, and more fresh highs are coming. The primary takeaway is that volume gains underpin growth and provide significant leverage for

Super Bowl commercials are famous for pulling out all the stops to be memorable. Still, some companies have timeless classics that don’t need rebranding: the Budweiser Clydesdales, the E*TRADE

Consumer staples and Dividend Kings like PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) are not often stocks that provide a lot of PEP for a portfolio. However, they can deliver substantial, market-beating returns when

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) is an entertainment industry titan and the company has recently experienced a resurgence. With a history of innovation, a diversified business model and a

Thinking about investing in PepsiCo? PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) is the world’s 2nd largest consumer food company behind Nestle. It is the US's largest consumer food company, growing domestically and

The U.S. real estate sector has been one of the worst-performing spaces in the past 12 months. The Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA: VNQ) fell behind the broader S&P 500 index by as much as 24%

The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) resulted from merger activity that began with Kraft’s separation from Mondelez in 2012. The separation from Mondelez (NASDAQ: MDLZ) and eventual merger with

General Mills (NYSE: GIS), WK Kellogg (NYSE: KLG) and Conagra (NYSE: CAG) are among the stocks with the lowest ratings tracked by Marketbeat. Their analysts are more pessimistic than most other