Stocks
3 Small-Cap Moves To Make For 2025
In mid-2019, the U.S. Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates for the first time since the 2007-’08 global financial crisis. The U.S. economy was beginning to slow, and economists were worried that trade disputes and weak global growth could send America into a recession. The COVID-19 pandemic the following year turned those fears into a […]
Don’t Let The News Scare You Away From The Stock Market
We’ve all seen it: the doom and gloom headlines splashed across the news like we’re in the middle of a financial apocalypse. “The Stock Market Is Crashing!” “Billions Lost in a Day!” “The End of the Economy As We Know It!” It’s no wonder the news can scare you away from the stock market faster […]
Dow Jones And S&P 500 Hit Record Highs As Rate Cut Rally Continues
Key Points The major large cap indexes were up last week, but the Russell 2000 finished the week slightly lower. Will the momentum continue this week? The major large cap indexes gained for the third straight week, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 reaching record highs last week. The Dow Jones gained 0.6% last […]
Fed Cuts Rates By 50 Basis Points; Dot Plot Calls For More In 2024
Key Points The FOMC cut rates for the first time in four years, reducing the federal funds rate by 50 basis points. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered the federal funds rate for the first time since March of 2020. The FOMC lowered rates by 50 basis points to the 4.75% to 5.00% range, […]
Attention, Please! 3 Overlooked Stocks To Buy This Month
Here are three overlooked stocks that could have an incredible second half of the year Rising concerns about the economy and rate cuts have led to a mixed earnings season, low consumer spending and a stock sell-off. While most of the indices have recovered since the past week, many stocks are trading at a discount […]
Recession Fears 2024: What Investors Need To Know Amid The Global Selloff
Stocks sink as July jobs report continues to push markets into correction territory International markets are bleeding Monday as investors weigh the ramifications of last week’s dire jobs report. Recession fears are swirling around Wall Street as most major indices brace for another significant loss. The recent market selloff appears to be just hitting its […]
Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged, But September Cuts “On The Table”
Key Points The Federal Reserve did not make any changes to interest rates after its July Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Wednesday, holding the federal funds rate in the 5.25% – 5.50% range — where it has been since last July. It came as little surprise, as most economists and analysts targeted the […]
7 Tech Stocks On The Cusp Of Groundbreaking Developments
Open the digital floodgates Let’s face it – the main reason why you’re considering tech stocks that are poised to benefit from groundbreaking developments is high growth potential. Sure, you can always buy large-capitalization enterprises. Their predictable businesses offer a higher likelihood of success. However, that success will be mitigated in terms of upside magnitude. Think of […]
How The 2024 Election Could Impact The Stock Market
A new report from Lincoln Financial Group has examined how the stock market has performed during past election years, probing the potential impact of the 2024 elections on stocks. Lincoln’s Market Intel Exchange report, released last week, shows that presidential election years have not historically moved the needle any higher for stocks in general, but certain sectors […]
Hot Stocks: 3 Breakout Stars Racing Towards Triple-Digit Returns
Diversify away from mega-caps with these breakout stocks Breakout stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) may have captured headlines this year, but plenty of companies with as much (or more) potential are rapidly rising. And, unlike breakout stocks like Nvidia, investors tend to overlook their potential despite their rapid gain over recent months. Many investors are increasingly nervous about […]
