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Index Insights
Image Source: PexelsLet’s take a closer look at seven key index charts before we head into CPI week.We will begin with the Nasdaq 100, which appears to be approaching a very important channel midline. That dashed line goes back a full 15 years and, if broken, signals more wind in the bearish sails.The S&P 100 has its next important support […]
3 Stocks To Watch From The Consulting Services Industry
Image: BigstockEconomic strength, encouraging service activities, increased adoption, and the success of the work-from-home trend have enabled Zacks Consulting Services industry players to support the demand environment.Driven by these positives, investors interested in the industry may do well to keep stocks like Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH – Free Report), FTI Consulting, Inc. (FCN – Free Report), and Charles River Associates International (CRAI – Free Report) in a portfolio. About […]
Mint, 3 E Network Technology Make Public Debut
Image Source: www.gotcredit.com via FlickrShares of Hong Kong interior design company Mint and business solutions provider 3 E Network Technology started trading on the Nasdaq earlier this week. Latest IPOs and Direct Listings Mint (MIMI) opened on Jan. 10 at $4.40. The company had priced 1.75 million shares at $4.00. The deal was priced at the low end of its $4.00-$5.00 range. Mint […]
A Hot CPI Report Threatens Further Bear Steepening Of The Yield Curve
Image Source: PexelsThis week, the PPI, CPI, and Retail Sales data will be significant, especially after the strong December job report. The household survey was similarly robust, showing that nearly 478,000 people found jobs while the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 235,000.In context, there were 7.1 million unemployed individuals in November, compared to 6.88 million in December—a substantial […]
Nasdaq 100 Tech Sector Index At Key Inflection Point
In my prior post, I pointed out the enormous rise in the Nasdaq 100 modified market cap weighted and equal-weighted indices from late 2008. They include the same stocks of the 100 largest non-financial companies based on market capitalization that are listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.Technology company stocks have by far the largest weight, or […]
5 Classic Value Stocks For 2025
Image Source: Pexels Every week, Tracey Ryniec, the editor of Zacks Value Investor portfolio, shares some of her top value investing tips and stock picks.This is the first Value Investor podcast of the new year. Every year for the first episode, Tracey has run a Zacks premium stock screen called “Classic Value Stocks with Zacks #1 and […]
Retail Money Funds: A Top Contrary Indicator
Image Source: Pexels This is the fuel for the next market surge“Davidson” submits:The history of Retail Money Funds vs SP500 reveal this indicator post new highs during market downturns as investors flock to safety and sell equities. That the SP500 has posted record highs with Retail MFs also posting record highs reflects the bi-polar nature of […]
3 Dividend Stocks For 2025 Dividend Stocks for the New Year in 2025
Image Source: Pixabay With the New Year upon us, it is an opportune time for investors to reassess their portfolios for 2025. The S&P 500 Index wrapped up another strong year, registering a more than 23% return.The good news is that there are still undervalued stocks with strong dividends to choose from despite the market’s strong […]
Speculation Has Run Amok
Below are some of the most interesting things I came across this week. LINK“Speculation has run amok on Nasdaq”, writes Helene Meisler. “And it’s not as though the speculation stops at the stocks themselves. It veers right into options land as well.” CHARTOf course, options aren’t the only form of leverage available to traders these days. […]
S&P 500 Index Forecast As Bond Yields Rise, Earning Season Starts
Image Source: Pexels The S&P 500 index has pulled back in the past few weeks as investors focus on the bond market and its rising risks. The SPX fell to $5,827, its lowest level since November 2, and 4.50% from its highest level in 2024. So, what next for the SPY, VOO, and IVV, which track […]
