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Tech Trend Update: From An EV Sales “Winter” To Big Data Breakout
Photo by Steve Johnson on UnsplashAt the end of last year, Tesla (TSLA) was riding high — leading the market as a member of the “Magnificent Seven.” Throughout 2023, these seven Big Tech stocks delivered an average return of 71% vs. an average return of just 6% for the remaining 493 stocks in the S&P 500 index.And even among the […]
Gold Failed To Capitalized On Falling Yields Amid US Dollar Rebound
Image Source: Unsplash Gold prices saw a second day of decline on Friday, falling to $2,159 after peaking at an all-time high of $2,223. The Federal Reserve’s dovish stance on interest rates kept US yields down, except for the US dollar. Odds for a Fed rate cut in June remained above 70%, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. The […]
Weekly Market Outlook – The Rally’s Renewal Is 0% Surprising
Image Source: PixabayFor a couple of weeks, it looked like the market might have finally succumbed to the weight of its recent gains. But, the bulls were able to put the rally back in gear before it completely stalled. The S&P 500 advanced 2.3% last week, reaching another record high in the process.In short, the rally is still […]
Week In Review: Three Multinationals Plan Investments In Southeast Asia Facilities
Image Source: Unsplash Company News Shanghai WuXi Biologics (WXXWY) has broken ground on a $1.4 billion facility in Singapore, the first CRDMO to offer end-to-end biologics research, development, and manufacturing in the city-state (see story).Last year, the company said its new bioprocessing platform, WuXiUI, offers a 3 to 6-fold increase in productivity and a 60-80% savings in cost of goods sold […]
Wall Street’s Top 10 Stock Calls This Week – Saturday, March 23
Image Source: PixabayWhat has Wall Street been buzzing about this week? Here are the top 5 buy calls and the top 5 sell calls made by Wall Street’s best analysts during the trading week of March 18-22. First, here are the top 5 buy calls of the week. 1. Microsoft Initiated with an Overweight at KeyBanc […]
5 Stocks To Buy On The Dip To Gain From The Wall Street Rally
Image: BigstockWall Street had a dream run in 2023, reversing the nightmare of 2022. The impressive bull run appears set to continue in 2024. Year-to-date, the Dow, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite have rallied 5.5%, 10.5%, and 11.1%, respectively.On March 20, after the FOMC meeting, the Fed kept the benchmark lending rate constant in […]
Eagle Materials: A Top Materials Pick Benefiting From Infrastructure, Construction Demand
Image Source: PexelsConstruction spending from the federal infrastructure spending bill passed in 2021 is expected to increase substantially in the coming years, and that’ll be a boon for Eagle Materials (EXP). The Dallas-based firm produces both heavy and light construction materials, including concrete, construction aggregate, gypsum, wallboard, and sand for hydraulic fracturing, notes Mike Cintolo, editor of Cabot Top Ten […]
Stock Market This Week – Saturday, March 23
Image Source: PixabayI love dividends, which is probably obvious because I often write about them. I spend time each week following and analyzing dividend stocks. They are a main component of investor returns. Consequently, it was nice to read that global dividend payments reached $1.66 trillion in 2023. This is a large number and more than the Gross Domestic […]
As Inflation Continues Reducing The Value Of Your Money, Here’s How To Fight Back
Image Source: PixabayI don’t know about you, but I thought fast food was supposed to be a cheap option. In recent months, people have filled social media with stories of restaurants charging outrageous prices for food that was traditionally quick and cheap.Like $18 for a Big Mac combo. Thank goodness prices aren’t the same at all McDonald’s. Those […]
Powering The AI
If, like me, you’re old enough to remember the 1990s internet bubble, today’s AI excitement might be giving you flashbacks. The parallels are unmistakable.Back then, a new technology was grabbing public interest and investment dollars because it promised to dramatically improve our lives. Most people didn’t really understand how it worked but could see the […]
