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Tracey Ryniec

Is a Recession Coming in 2025?

Tracey Ryniec and Zacks Chief Equity Strategist, John Blank, dive into US employment, tariffs and GDP with some stock talk too.

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Shaun Pruitt

Monitoring The Cape Ratio: Are Stocks Overvalued or Will the Bull Run Continue?

Amid a historic rebound, the S&P 500 has hit another all-time high after flirting with correction territory just three months ago in March.

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John Blank

A Fresh Look At Indeed Job Postings

In June 2025, Can You See A Cyclical Move in the Jobs Markets?

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John Blank

Understanding Tariff Headwinds

Some Macro Effects Are Visible. Already. More Should Arrive. Soon.

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John Blank

A Review of the U.S. Inflation Landscape

Indeed, the Fed's "dual mandate" remains in play.

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John Blank

Making Sense of Trade Wars

We discuss trade wars, versus traditional trade policy.

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John Blank

A Key March Nonfarm Job Report is Coming

Will it show big DOGE Federal job cuts?

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Tracey Ryniec

Is A Recession Coming in 2025? Where to Invest Now

Tracey Ryniec and Zacks Chief Equity Strategist, John Blank, discuss the state of the economy and what stocks to invest in after the stock sell-off.

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John Blank

What is the Bull/Bear Story on This U.S. Economy?

Here are a few concerns investors should (validly) have.

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John Blank

What Can Tariffs Do to the U.S. Economy?

The February 1st Deadline for Tariffs is in Place. What to Expect?

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John Blank

Where Does U.S Monetary Policy Go in 2025?

Can Stock Traders Expect Rate Cuts This Year?

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John Blank

4 Indicators to Keep on Top of Recession Worry

A Wall of Worry -- About This Topic -- is Always a Factor.

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John Blank

Here is the Year-End FOMC Outlook

After the FOMC cut 50 bps, here is what to expect.

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John Blank

What Role Will Macro Data Play, Before the U.S. Election?

In other words, can U.S. macro data trump any U.S election uncertainty?

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John Blank

Can U.S. Stocks Rally After Chair Powell Speaks?

Less uncertainty is usually a benefit.

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Tracey Ryniec

Stocks to Buy When the Fed Cuts Rates

Is the US in a recession? Will the Fed be cutting? Tracey Ryniec and John Blank examine the economic data and talk stocks.

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Shaun Pruitt

Stocks to Watch for a Potential Kamala Harris Presidency

Let's discuss a few stocks and sectors that should be kept in mind for a potential Kamala Harris presidency as opposed to the Biden or Trump trade.

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John Blank

Will the Fed Cut Rates and Make Stock Owners Happy?

Or is the event of a SEP rate cut 'all priced in'?

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John Blank

Is the U.S. Economy Finally Cooling?

Likely, it takes several months of macro data to answer that question.

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Bryan Hayes

Is Carnival (CCL) A "Buy" Heading into Q2 Earnings Announcement?

Travel demand has begun to normalize following the post-pandemic boom.

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John Blank

Memorial Day 2024: How is the U.S. Consumer Doing?

It is time, for a health check, on the all-important U.S. consumer.

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John Blank

Making a Connection Between Private Net Worth and Public Debt Issuance

A Big U.S. Election Approaches. Consequences from This Will Produce Heated Debates.

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Tracey Ryniec

What is the Best S&P 500 ETF to Buy?

There are a bunch of S&P 500 Index ETFs like the VOO and SPY. Which is the top one for investors?

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Tracey Ryniec

What Stocks Should You Buy Right Now?

A discussion about the economy, and where you should look to put your money in 2024: big caps or small?

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Shaun Pruitt

Top Stocks to Buy for a Rebound Among Chinese Equities

Investors may be eyeing a rebound among Chinese equities and here are a few top-rated stocks to choose from.

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