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Shaun Pruitt

Top Consumer Loan Stocks to Benefit from Rate Cuts

With the federal funds' interest rate expected to be cut by at least 0.25% in September, investors may want to consider several consumer loan stocks that may benefit.

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Bryan Hayes

Major Tech ETF Finds Key Support; All Eyes on Nvidia Earnings

Results out of semiconductor giant Nvidia will have broad implications on the semiconductor industry as well as the AI space.

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Mark Vickery

Pre-Markets Mixed Ahead of Monday's Bell

We begin a new week of trading on a relatively even keel. Pre-market futures are pretty flat.

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Mark Vickery

How Important Is Powell's Speech at Jackson Hole?

Based on the cautious tack Powell has taken, we might expect a 25 bps cut next month.

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Mark Vickery

Dog Day of Summer: Right Now in the Stock Market

It's this week -- today, precisely -- that best represents a typical late-summer stock market environment.

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Mark Vickery

Big-Box Retail Earnings, Jackson Hole Highlight Trading Week

Without blowing the doors off the market, we're nicely above August 8th lows currently.

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Mark Vickery

Pre-Markets Up on Good PPI Numbers, SBUX Shakeup

While headline and core PPI numbers showed shrinking inflation metrics, Starbucks (SBUX) scores Chipotle's (CMG) CEO.

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Mark Vickery

Markets Mixed Ahead of Key Inflation Data

Tomorrow morning, the Producer Price Index (PPI) will demonstrate levels of wholesale inflation.

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Andrew Rocco

Recession in 2024? Here's What it Means for Stocks

Wall Street may have already suffered a "stealth recession" masked by excessive government spending. Can the U.S. economy avoid a recession?

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Mark Vickery

Will Markets Settle Down? New CPI, Retail Sales, Q2 Earnings On Deck

We have plenty of data between now and the next Fed meeting, but things are starting to get a little sunnier.

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Bryan Hayes

Markets Stage Comeback with Second Rally Attempt Underway: Stocks to Watch

Market participants are shifting their focus back to earnings results in addition to upcoming inflation reports.

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Mark Vickery

The Fear Is Real: Pre-Markets Plummet on Jobs Numbers

Once the Employment Situation numbers hit the tape this morning, three of the four major indices fell like a stone.

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Mark Vickery

Markets Close Higher Following Powell Presser; META, QCOM, ETSY Report

Clearly the Fed feels they can afford seven more weeks of dwindling labor market and inflation data.

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Bryan Hayes

Markets Face Key Test Ahead of Fed Decision: Stocks to Watch

Tech is taking a backseat lately, pulling the major averages lower while other pockets of the market flourish amid a stronger-than-expected economic backdrop.

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Mark Vickery

Pre-Markets Flat Again Ahead of Fed Report Tomorrow

Market participants not look hungry to act until it understands more about the Fed's thinking.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Iconic Companies to Buy Stock in After Earnings

Glancing at the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, the stocks of three iconic companies are standing out after they were able to exceed Q2 earnings expectations.

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Bryan Hayes

Has the Recent Selling Bout Come to a Screeching Halt?

The latest volatility may be paving the way for an uptick heading into August.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Buy Rated Stocks to Consider After Earnings

Favorable quarterly results from several buy-rated stocks have rolled in this week with now appearing to be an ideal time to invest in their growth.

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Mark Vickery

Econ Reports, Q2 Earnings Take July Rate Cut Off the Table

Any investors still hoping for a July rate cut based on economic prints, we can uncross our fingers now.

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Derek Lewis

Small Caps Roar: 3 Stocks to Ride the Momentum

Small-caps have roared back following CPI data, undoubtedly pleasing those who have remained patient with the trade. Is it finally their time to shine?

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Mark Vickery

Markets Sell the News After Satisfying CPI

The Inflation Rate came in better than expected for a soft landing, but the S&P and Nasdaq posted their worst trading day in two months.

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Andrew Rocco

Small Cap Breakout: Can it Finally Stick?

Lower inflation means lower interest rates - a bullish sign for small-cap stocks into year-end.

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Mark Vickery

CPI, Jobless Claims Brings Goldilocks Scenario

Today brings us the slimmest Inflation Rate we've seen since March 2021 -- back when inflation was going the opposite direction.

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Mark Vickery

Markets Race Ahead Before CPI Data Thursday

It was the single-best trading day on the Dow since May, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted yet more all-time closing highs.

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Mark Vickery

Pre-Markets Creep Higher Ahead of Powell & Busy Late Week

Both CPI data and Q2 earnings season begin hit the tape tomorrow morning. Meanwhile, pre-market futures creep ever higher.

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