3 Stocks to Protect Your Portfolio from the Coronavirus Contagion Last updated on January 1, 2100 | Jea Yu
3 Stocks to Protect Your Portfolio from the Coronavirus Contagion The market contagion stemming from the spread of coronavirus has prompted companies to pre-emptively cut top and bottom-line forecasts citing supply chain disruptions and demand unce...
4 Overbought Household Names, Time for a Pullback?March 25, 2024 | Ryan Hasson
4 Overbought Household Names, Time for a Pullback? GE
Amidst the ongoing surge led by the semiconductor sector, the Artificial Intelligence revolution, and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA), which is steering the S&P 500 to new heights, several...
Market Rally To Continue After Fed Gives Traders What They WantedMarch 21, 2024 | Thomas Hughes
Market Rally To Continue After Fed Gives Traders What They Wanted SPY
The FOMC news was good for the market despite failing to indicate when the first interest rate cut would come. While the timing of reductions is questionable, the Fed reaffirmed ...
S&P 500 Valuations Hit New Highs: Anticipating a Market Pullback?March 18, 2024 | Kate Stalter
S&P 500 Valuations Hit New Highs: Anticipating a Market Pullback? AAPL
In the past week, the rally in the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA: XLK) has faltered as many leading stocks have been trading off their previous highs, or have pos...
Has the Stock Market Priced in a Rate Cut?March 13, 2024 | Thomas Hughes
Has the Stock Market Priced in a Rate Cut? COST
The stock market has absolutely, 100% priced in a rate cut. The market has been expecting a rate cut for more than a year and is, in fact, pricing in a soft landing and sustained economic growth. The ...
Nvidia and S&P 500 rallies: Cracks in the armor?February 27, 2024 | Kate Stalter
Nvidia and S&P 500 rallies: Cracks in the armor? NVDA
Nvidia Corp.’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) 59% gain since the start of 2024 has propelled the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA: SPY) and the Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ: QQQ) to new highs.
In partic...
Has Tesla stock found a bottom? February 20, 2024 | Ryan Hasson
Has Tesla stock found a bottom? TSLA
So far, in 2024, it’s been a year to forget for the electric vehicle and technology giant Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) as shares have plummeted. Year-to-date, shares of the magnificent seven member have declined ...
S&P 500's surge to new highs: Bull trap hiding in plain sight?February 15, 2024 | Kate Stalter
S&P 500's surge to new highs: Bull trap hiding in plain sight? GOOGL
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA: SPY) is trading at new highs, but as the sharp pullback on February 13 showed, the rally may be showing signs of cracking.
The market we...
Beyond Nvidia: The hidden stars with 200% earnings growthFebruary 9, 2024 | Kate Stalter
Beyond Nvidia: The hidden stars with 200% earnings growth FLR
Maintaining an earnings growth rate of 200% or higher isn't something a company does by accident, and only a select few manage to pull it off.
You probably won't be surprised that...
Will the dominance of the Magnificent 7 persist in 2024?February 9, 2024 | Ryan Hasson
Will the dominance of the Magnificent 7 persist in 2024? META
Since the beginning of last year, several companies have shone as beacons of innovation and growth. These giants, now well-known as the "Magnificent Seven," have captivated investors wit...
S&P 500 rockets to new highs as earnings beat estimatesFebruary 9, 2024 | Kate Stalter
S&P 500 rockets to new highs as earnings beat estimates GOOGL
Better-than-expected earnings growth is sending the S&P 500 to new highs. The uptick is driven by a diverse group of companies including Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER), CV...
Industrial's building a base for upward momentumJanuary 29, 2024 | Ryan Hasson
Industrial's building a base for upward momentum UNP
The overall market continues to trade at all-time highs, with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) already up an impressive 2.5% year-to-date and over 16% during the previous three months. ...
Building momentum: Homebuilder sector primed for breakoutJanuary 29, 2024 | Ryan Hasson
Building momentum: Homebuilder sector primed for breakout PHM
The homebuilder sector in the United States has been on fire over the previous year, mainly thanks to the Federal Reserve's growing optimism for interest rate cuts throughout 2024. ...
Can Palantir overcome doubts amid triple-digit earnings growth?January 26, 2024 | Kate Stalter
Can Palantir overcome doubts amid triple-digit earnings growth? PLTR
Wall Street has high expectations for Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) when it reports fourth-quarter and full-year results on February 5. The data analysis and d...
These 5 growth stocks are now in buy rangesJanuary 25, 2024 | Kate Stalter
These 5 growth stocks are now in buy ranges ANSS
Chart patterns and consolidations are worth watching, as they provide actionable guidance for making a purchase.
With the recent uptrend in large-cap stocks, as reflected by the performance of...
Proctor & Gamble: a trend-following signal for income investorsJanuary 23, 2024 | Thomas Hughes
Proctor & Gamble: a trend-following signal for income investors PG
Proctor & Gamble’s (NYSE: PG) stock price entered consolidation following the COVID-19 bubble, but its uptrend is intact, and a trend-following signal is in play. Be...
Secondary squeeze: exploring 3 highly shorted stocksJanuary 23, 2024 | Ryan Hasson
Secondary squeeze: exploring 3 highly shorted stocks CVNA
As the year came to a close in 2023, the market edged toward its all-time high, with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) trading at its 52-week high. Previously beaten-down stocks wit...
Energy sector's risk-off stance, underperformance so far in 2024January 19, 2024 | Ryan Hasson
Energy sector's risk-off stance, underperformance so far in 2024 SLB
In the early days of 2024, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) is soaring near its all-time high, primarily driven by the impressive rally in the technology sector. Over th...
ZIM Shipping stock proves unsinkable despite Red Sea disruptionsJanuary 16, 2024 | Jea Yu
ZIM Shipping stock proves unsinkable despite Red Sea disruptions ZIM
The Houthi attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea have caused widespread disruptions and economic ramifications for the transportation sector, with cargo and dry bulk shipping and ...
Nvidia's skyrocketing journey into 2024January 12, 2024 | Ryan Hasson
Nvidia's skyrocketing journey into 2024 NVDA
Last year’s hottest stock, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), has begun the new year the same way it ended its previous year. As you most likely know, shares of the chipmaker were up a staggering 239% in 2023,...
Where will S&P 500 go after new bullish levels?January 9, 2024 | Kate Stalter
Where will S&P 500 go after new bullish levels? ALK
The discouraging start to 2024 didn’t result in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA: SPY) falling anywhere close to its 50-day moving average.
A rally of 1.43% on January 8 broug...
HCA Healthcare Rallies: Weight-loss drugs really a big threat?January 8, 2024 | Kate Stalter
HCA Healthcare Rallies: Weight-loss drugs really a big threat? HCA
Hospital chain HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) has been working on a bullish base and even managed to post gains in a week when the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA: SPY) pulle...
Are top upgrades Micron, Lululemon & CrowdStrike buys right now?January 5, 2024 | Kate Stalter
Are top upgrades Micron, Lululemon & CrowdStrike buys right now? LULU
Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU), Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) and CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) made MarketBeat’s list of most upgraded st...
Is the January Effect reliable indicator for yearly performance?January 4, 2024 | Kate Stalter
Is the January Effect reliable indicator for yearly performance? AAPL
The S&P 500 and other major indexes are getting off to a slow start to kick off the new year. Some of 2023’s leading stocks including Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA), Norwegi...
4 takeaways from the first day of trading in 2024January 3, 2024 | Thomas Hughes
4 takeaways from the first day of trading in 2024 SPY
The first day of 2024 trading has come and gone, and the signs they sent are not good. Between market leaders confirming a top, the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA: SPY) retreating, and the VIX (NDEXCBOE:...
Small-cap surge: Outpacing large caps on hopes for '24 rate cutsDecember 29, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Small-cap surge: Outpacing large caps on hopes for '24 rate cuts MTH
Sure, the S&P 500 has come on strong since late October, but if you compare the three-month performance of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA: SPY) versus the SPDR Portf...
Apple stock is institutional favorite, but is it overvalued?December 29, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Apple stock is institutional favorite, but is it overvalued? AAPL
With Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) holding the No. 1 spot as the biggest S&P 500 component, and having posted a 2023 gain of 49.39% is the stock overvalued, or primed for a correctio...
Celsius stock in actionable zone as big investors ramp up buyingDecember 29, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Celsius stock in actionable zone as big investors ramp up buying CELH
Energy drink maker Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH) has been a fast mover since its 2017 IPO and may offer an early buy opportunity.
The Celsius chart&n...
What to expect from the Q1 earnings reporting cycleDecember 28, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
What to expect from the Q1 earnings reporting cycle SPY
The New Year is almost upon us and, with it, the next earnings reporting cycle. The calendar Q1/fiscal Q4 cycle is expected to bring another quarter of growth for the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA: SP...
Will DoubleVerify form handle to offer early buy opportunity?December 28, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Will DoubleVerify form handle to offer early buy opportunity? DV
Digital media analytics specialist DoubleVerify Holdings Inc. (NYSE: DV) may be approaching an early buy point in a cup-shaped pattern.
The stock has been forming its base since pull...
The most upgraded stocks from 2023: buy, sell or hold?December 27, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
The most upgraded stocks from 2023: buy, sell or hold? MSFT
2023 was a busy year for the analysts; their activity has helped to lift the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA: SPY) 25% for the year and may help drive it to new highs in 2025. The most upgraded stoc...
3 tech stocks on the verge of major breakoutsDecember 28, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
3 tech stocks on the verge of major breakouts UBER
As we near the year's end, the technology sector is concluding on an impressive note, having recently reached new all-time highs. The tech sector has taken the lead throughout the year, outpacing t...
Will these 3 heavily shorted stocks keep squeezing?December 26, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
Will these 3 heavily shorted stocks keep squeezing? UPST
As the overall market edges closer to its all-time high, with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) trading at its 52-week high, highly shorted, previously beaten-down stocks have been a...
What should your portfolio look like in 2024?Last updated on December 22, 2023 | Kate Stalter
What should your portfolio look like in 2024? GOOGL
With inflation easing, supply-chain disruptions largely a thing of the past, a presidential election and lower energy prices, 2024 could be a wild ride for the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA...
US Steel forges ahead on news of $14.1 billion acquisitionDecember 21, 2023 | Kate Stalter
US Steel forges ahead on news of $14.1 billion acquisition X
United States Steel (NYSE: X) was once a more important American company than it is today, having been a Dow component until 1990. But it's back in the headlines after Japan's Nippon Stee...
Semiconductor stocks soar on federal funding, hope for rate cutsDecember 18, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Semiconductor stocks soar on federal funding, hope for rate cuts BAESY
Semiconductor stocks, already in rally mode, got a boost after the White House began releasing funding for chipmaking under the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.
In the past...
Will the rally in crypto stocks continue into the new year? December 15, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Will the rally in crypto stocks continue into the new year? COIN
As 2023 winds down, cryptocurrency stocks Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) and MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) are in rally mode.
Smaller crypto stocks such as Riot Platforms I...
4 beaten-down consumer giants analysts say have upsideDecember 14, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
4 beaten-down consumer giants analysts say have upside KO
As the overall market edges closer to its all-time high, with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) about 2% away from making a new all-time high, now might be the perfect time to start...
Hot upgrades in beaten-down, high-yield consumer staplesDecember 13, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
Hot upgrades in beaten-down, high-yield consumer staples MDLZ
The S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) is up for the year, but it’s been a tough grind for most. While the broad market is up more than 20% year-to-date, the gains are centered in only two se...
High short interest stocks: this popular trend is re-emergingDecember 11, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
High short interest stocks: this popular trend is re-emerging KSS
The overall markets have been on a tear lately, set to close the year off in style, near their 52-week highs. The popular S&P 500 ETF, the SPDR ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY), made a new ...
Samsara's big rally: 27% surge following stellar Q3 earningsDecember 7, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Samsara's big rally: 27% surge following stellar Q3 earnings IOT
Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT) falls into the category of “companies you don’t know about, but should.”
The Samsara chart shows the stock’s 27% rally the week of No...
SoFi expands ETF business with options-driven income fundDecember 5, 2023 | MarketBeat Staff
SoFi expands ETF business with options-driven income fund SOFI
In the growing universe of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is known for its clever names.
There’s the SoFi Be Your Own Boss ETF (BYOB) ...
What is a bull trap? A guide to avoiding investment pitfalls ABNB
A bull trap occurs when traders take a long position in a down-trending stock that bounces higher only to have it reverse and plunge rapidly. This "traps" the bulls as it resumes its...
Behind the tech boom: Big price leaders selectively laying offDecember 1, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Behind the tech boom: Big price leaders selectively laying off GOOGL
Technology stocks led the market in the past month, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA: XLK) advancing 14.75%, versus the SPDR S&P 500 E...
Watch the buy range for Li Auto, MongoDB, Novo NordiskNovember 29, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Watch the buy range for Li Auto, MongoDB, Novo Nordisk IWM
With the November rally in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA: SPY), a number of large-cap stocks are in buy range. Among those names are three large companies that are not S&P 50...
2023's most anticipated IPOs weren't always the big winnersNovember 29, 2023 | Kate Stalter
2023's most anticipated IPOs weren't always the big winners ARM
So far in 2023, 146 companies have gone public in the U.S. markets, down 16.09% from the same time last year. Although the IPO market has been choppy amid higher interest rates and bro...
3 stocking stuffers you can buy for yourselfNovember 29, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
3 stocking stuffers you can buy for yourself BMY
Stocking stuffers are small, inexpensive presents that help to complete the holiday, so for this screen, the focus was on inexpensive stocks. Inexpensive means a low P/E multiple relative to the S&am...
From laggards to leaders: Small caps on the riseNovember 27, 2023 | Kate Stalter
From laggards to leaders: Small caps on the rise TSLA
Is it finally time for small-cap and mid-cap stocks to overtake large caps’ long-time leadership?
Here are the year-to-date returns for major U.S. index ETFs:
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Tru...
Airline and hotel stocks soar as Thanksgiving travel sets recordsNovember 27, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Airline and hotel stocks soar as Thanksgiving travel sets records DAL
As analysts expect Thanksgiving travel to topple records, the industry as a whole is toppling records.
Millions of Americans flew somewhere for Thanksgiving. The U.S. Glo...
What Me Worry? Consumer stocks surge despite high inflationNovember 24, 2023 | Kate Stalter
What Me Worry? Consumer stocks surge despite high inflation CMG
In the past month, consumer discretionary stocks have been on a tear, with the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA: XLY) returning 10.47%. That led all sectors exc...
Bank stocks soar with these top performersNovember 22, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
Bank stocks soar with these top performers BAC
The financial sector, particularly bank stocks, has been on a tear lightly, clawing back losses from the year and edging into positive territory. So far during the quarter, the financial...
S&P 500's Whirlwind: Big gains, warning whispers & tactical movesNovember 18, 2023 | Kate Stalter
S&P 500's Whirlwind: Big gains, warning whispers & tactical moves SPY
The S&P 500 went into a new bullish trend in early November, with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA: SPY) gapping up twice since its follow-through day on November 1. ...
Johnson Controls International: Nothing but upside for investorsNovember 17, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
Johnson Controls International: Nothing but upside for investors JCI
Johnson Controls International (NYSE: JCI) stock is down 30% from its recent highs, offering an attractive entry for investors.
While the company faces headwinds, the ...
AI powerhouse: Nvidia's stock surge signals strong momentumNovember 16, 2023 | Kate Stalter
AI powerhouse: Nvidia's stock surge signals strong momentum NVDA
S&P’s 2023 hero, chip designer Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) is in the buy range after clearing a double-bottom base above $476.09. Shares closed at $494.80, up 3.9%...
3 specialty apparel makers ready to spring higher November 15, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
3 specialty apparel makers ready to spring higher LULU
Apparel stocks have struggled over the past year with margin fear, shifting consumer habits, inflation, and slowing growth as part of the narrative. Today's takeaway is that specialty apparel ...
Microsoft hits record highs as market impact strengthensNovember 13, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
Microsoft hits record highs as market impact strengthens MSFT
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), the blue-chip tech juggernaut, recently hit an all-time high when the stock hit $370.10 on Friday. With a market capitalization soaring to an impressive $2.75 t...
Utilities may be the best play for a turbulent holiday quarterNovember 14, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
Utilities may be the best play for a turbulent holiday quarter XLU
The S&P 500 (NYSEARCA: SPY) is expected to post earnings growth for Q4 2023, but that is about the best that can be said. The consensus is for growth, but the bottom has fallen ...
What is a black swan event? Understanding unpredictable disruptions
Most swans are white. A black swan is a rare sight, especially in the United States. The rare nature of its existence is why rare events that majorly impact the financial ...
Carvana: shifting gears toward a potential breakoutNovember 10, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
Carvana: shifting gears toward a potential breakout CVNA
As the market trends higher, with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) up over 6% over the previous two weeks and many blue chip stocks soaring higher and even closing in on new highs, ...
High financing costs weigh on industrials' growth prospectsNovember 9, 2023 | Kate Stalter
High financing costs weigh on industrials' growth prospects CAT
It’s one thing to understand what the S&P 500 is doing, by tracking the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA: SPY). But drilling down a little more gives you a better indicat...
Banking and trucking: Is the economy rolling toward troubles?November 7, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Banking and trucking: Is the economy rolling toward troubles? BAC
The SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (NYSEARCA: KRE) closed 1.08% lower on November 6, after a privately held regional bank was closed by the Iowa Division of Banking.
It’s a...
Pinterest surges 27%, best weekly gain in over a yearNovember 6, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Pinterest surges 27%, best weekly gain in over a year PINS
Pinterest Inc. (NYSE: PINS) stock gapped up on October 31 after the company’s earnings report and just kept rising. The stock rose 27% the week ended November 3, its best weekly gain ...
Dependable dividends: Why utility stocks are on fireNovember 3, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Dependable dividends: Why utility stocks are on fire DUK
What's the hot defensive play right now?
Exactly what you'd think: utilities stocks, which are tried-and-true dividend payers, are trending higher. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund...
5 Dow stocks to track during the market correctionNovember 1, 2023 | Kate Stalter
5 Dow stocks to track during the market correction AMGN
The Dow Jones Industrial Average of blue chip stocks is trading higher for the week, but is still in correction territory, having posted losses in each of the past three months.
However, it&r...
5 discounted opportunities for dividend growth investorsNovember 1, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
5 discounted opportunities for dividend growth investors KMB
Recent retail trends beg the question of which companies are getting money from the consumer. Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Target (NYSE: TGT) reported that consumers were shifting from discret...
Investor patience tested as pharmaceutical stocks take a tumbleNovember 1, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Investor patience tested as pharmaceutical stocks take a tumble ABBV
The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA: XLV) was down 3.81% in the past month and 8.03% in the past three months. The latest round of pharmaceutical stock earnings isn'...
Could 7 tech giants drag down the broader market?October 31, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Could 7 tech giants drag down the broader market? GOOGL
You don't hear so much about the Magnificent Seven tech stocks anymore as the S&P 500 has been selling off since August.
That group consists of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft ...
Revisiting the classic 60/40 portfolio as challenges loomOctober 31, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Revisiting the classic 60/40 portfolio as challenges loom FANG
For decades, the financial services industry has steadfastly recommended that most investors use a simple portfolio mix of 60% stocks and 40% bonds.
There was a good reason for t...
AI, federal government revenue boost ServiceNow Q3 resultsOctober 30, 2023 | Kate Stalter
AI, federal government revenue boost ServiceNow Q3 results NOW
Shares of cloud-computing services giant ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE: NOW) gapped up at the open on October 26 on the heels of a blowout earnings report. The company cited strong bu...
MarketBeat Week in Review – 10/23 - 10/27October 28, 2023 | Chris Markoch
MarketBeat Week in Review – 10/23 - 10/27 LVS And now we wait for the Fed. A robust GDP number on Thursday and an in-line PCE reading on Friday weren't enough to keep the bears at bay. Even strong earnings reports from some of the big tech names coul...
Watch for bears as S&P 500 slices 200-day lineOctober 26, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Watch for bears as S&P 500 slices 200-day line SPY
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA: SPY) is trading below its 200-day line, a signal that more declines may be in the cards.
The S&P 500 rallied to a high of 4607 on July 27, before roll...
Breakout brewing in ACM Research ahead of its earnings October 26, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
Breakout brewing in ACM Research ahead of its earnings ACMR
While the overall market appears to be breaking lower after the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) took out a critical level of support on Wednesday, many might focus on risk-off, dee...
Simon Property Group's 7.2% Dividend Has Insiders Buying In BulkOctober 25, 2023 | Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli
Simon Property Group's 7.2% Dividend Has Insiders Buying In Bulk SPY
People often forget that, despite the presence of trading bots and algorithms, the majority of the market is comprised of people with one common goal: to make the bottom number bi...
What is a bear trap and how does it impact investors? AMZN
If you’ve ever been long in a stock that perpetually sells off and then relentlessly reverses and grinds higher seemingly non-stop, then chances are you are experiencing a bear trap.&...
Tech Titans Upcoming Earnings: Shaping the Markets FateOctober 25, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
Tech Titans Upcoming Earnings: Shaping the Markets Fate MSFT
This week marks a pivotal moment in the financial world as some of the globe's most influential companies unveil their quarterly earnings reports, particularly in the technology sector.&n...
What is the QQQ ETF? AMZN
Long-term investors searching for an affordable, stable ETF that provides room for growth often settle on the QQQ ETF. Officially dubbed the “Invesco QQQ Trust,” this ETF has produced historically strong return...
Alamos Gold And Gold Fields Spearhead Gold Price SurgeOctober 20, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Alamos Gold And Gold Fields Spearhead Gold Price Surge AGI
Since October 5, gold prices have been doing what they tend to do: Rise amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties. That’s why so many investors consider gold either a safe haven or...
What is the S&P 500 Index? AMZN
The S&P 500 is considered a pivotal part of the heart of the stock market. It is a stock market index that serves as a barometer of the U.S. economy and holds a prominent place on the global financial stage. Unde...
Prescriptions for Portfolio Health: 3 Resilient Healthcare StocksOctober 12, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
Prescriptions for Portfolio Health: 3 Resilient Healthcare Stocks UNH
Over the last several months, many sectors, industries, and the overall market have come under pressure and experienced significant outflows and waves of selling.
During t...
What is a Death Cross in Stocks? EXA
"Death cross" sounds like a heavy metal rock band with an ominous undertone.
Indeed, the news mentions it during bear markets or market corrections as stocks slide lower. It's not a religious but a techni...
PepsiCo Q3 Strength Results In A Trend Following Buy SignalOctober 10, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
PepsiCo Q3 Strength Results In A Trend Following Buy Signal PEP
PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) stock is down about 20% since May, which is not a move to be ignored. Investors who bought in early spring are surely feeling pain, but there are rewards ahead fo...
Healthcare Giant Outperforms: A Healthy Dose of Market ResilienceOctober 9, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
Healthcare Giant Outperforms: A Healthy Dose of Market Resilience UNH
Over the last month, the overall market has experienced significant selling amid increased uncertainty. The S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) has traded almost 5.5% lower in that...
Starbucks Is About To Become A Value Play You Can't MissOctober 6, 2023 | Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli
Starbucks Is About To Become A Value Play You Can't Miss TGT
When markets find a moat in a business, the secret will likely be well-kept to avoid a price rally before all the big guys can get in on the action. While not necessarily a blockbuster na...
Rising Bond Yields Fuel Surge in Tech and Growth StocksOctober 5, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Rising Bond Yields Fuel Surge in Tech and Growth Stocks XLC
In the past week, growth sectors, as tracked by the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA: XLK) and the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA: XLC), have been the...
5 Low Beta, High-Yield Stocks for Your Low-Risk Income PortfolioOctober 5, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
5 Low Beta, High-Yield Stocks for Your Low-Risk Income Portfolio SPY
The risk to the market is mounting, and with it, volatility. The VIX is up nearly 50% in the last month and heading higher, which means the S&P 500 could be heading lower. Bas...
Will the Energy Sector Continue to Outshine the Market?September 30, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
Will the Energy Sector Continue to Outshine the Market? CVX
The market has been swept by a sea of red month-do-date (MTD), with the overall market, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPY) down over 3% MTD. Apart from one sector, most sectors and indus...
3 Top-Rated, Oversold Industry GiantsSeptember 29, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
3 Top-Rated, Oversold Industry Giants HD
In the current environment, where the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPY) has faced a weekly downturn and is nearing an alarming 5% monthly loss, investors might perceive a glimmer of hope amid the turbulence.&...
What is the VIX Index? Learning About the Volatility Index SVXY
What is the VIX index?
The volatility index is also called the VIX index. It launched on the Chicago Board of Options Exchange (CBOE) in 1993. Professor E. Whaley originally develope...
3 Intriguing ETFs Trading Under $10 a ShareSeptember 28, 2023 | MarketBeat Staff
3 Intriguing ETFs Trading Under $10 a Share BBLU
As the old investing adage goes, you should never put all your eggs in one 'basket. This can create immense portfolio risk and lead to devastating losses.
Conversely, spreading wealth into a d...
3 Blue Chip Safe Havens to Shield Your PortfolioSeptember 25, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
3 Blue Chip Safe Havens to Shield Your Portfolio VZ
The market had one of its worst weeks of the year, as the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) tumbled almost 3% lower. The selloff swept the market last week after the Federal Reserve signaled ...
This Stock is a Beacon of Strength Amid Market VolatilitySeptember 22, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
This Stock is a Beacon of Strength Amid Market Volatility AKAM
One stock in particular that has displayed impressive relative strength in recent days compared to the overall market and its sector is Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM).
While the ov...
MarketBeat Week in Review – 9/11 - 9/15September 16, 2023 | Chris Markoch
MarketBeat Week in Review – 9/11 - 9/15 ENB Markets continue to trade in a defined range, with the S&P 500 moving between support around 4330 and resistance at 4540. And despite the latest data showing inflation is increasing oil prices, equities...
What is an Index Fund and How Does it Work? EXA)
Index funds have gained tremendous popularity among investors looking for a simple and effective way to navigate the stock market. But what is an index fund and how does it work? Why should you look ...
3 Low-Cost ETFs That Are Crushing SPYSeptember 14, 2023 | MarketBeat Staff
3 Low-Cost ETFs That Are Crushing SPY SCHG
Resilient American consumers. Below normal valuations. Moderating inflation. Artificial intelligence. They're all adding up to a fantastic 2023 for U.S. equities.
Interestingly, this year’s ra...
5 Best REIT Alternatives for Passive Real Estate IncomeSeptember 13, 2023 | Dan Schmidt
5 Best REIT Alternatives for Passive Real Estate Income GTY
Are you a REIT investor looking for diversification in your passive income streams? REITs are terrific vehicles for gaining exposure to the real estate market without going through the has...
5 Reasons to Invest in Emerging Markets Now September 13, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
5 Reasons to Invest in Emerging Markets Now EEM
Emerging markets are a risky place to invest for many reasons. Not only is there the risk of political upheaval, but currency exchange rates often play a role in how these markets function. That asid...
These are the Top 3 Sectors for 3rd Quarter Profit GrowthSeptember 11, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
These are the Top 3 Sectors for 3rd Quarter Profit Growth SPY
The Q2 earnings season is all but finished, and the Q3 is fast approaching. This means it's time to focus on which sectors and companies are in the best position to deliver outperformanc...
2 High-Flying Aerospace and Defense StocksSeptember 12, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
2 High-Flying Aerospace and Defense Stocks AXON
The aerospace and defense industry has long been a cornerstone of technological advancement and global security. Recently, this industry has shown remarkable growth potential, driven by geopolitical t...
High Yield, Low Beta Stocks to Buy for the Next Market MeltdownSeptember 12, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
High Yield, Low Beta Stocks to Buy for the Next Market Meltdown KO
The market's fear indicator, the VIX index, is bobbing along at long-term lows and gives little indication of a looming correction, but investors should assume one is brewing. The i...
The New Normal: 5 Charts That Could Change Your PerspectiveSeptember 7, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
The New Normal: 5 Charts That Could Change Your Perspective SPY
The times have changed, and many in our society have no idea how much. The FOMC increased interest rates at an historic pace over the past 18 months, and it will be years before the im...
This is a Golden Time to Buy Beaten Down Oil StocksSeptember 5, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
This is a Golden Time to Buy Beaten Down Oil Stocks SPY
A combination of factors, including the supply/demand imbalance, OPEC+ production cuts, and the oil charts, suggest this is a golden time to buy oil and oil stocks. Regarding the oil price (NY...
Toyota vs Tesla: The Tortoise And The Hare Race Has A New MeaningSeptember 1, 2023 | Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli
Toyota vs Tesla: The Tortoise And The Hare Race Has A New Meaning JEF The automotive industry tends to be a very saturated place for consumers, with endless choices of brands and models; spoiled for choice, they can balance their selection between th...
3 Takeaways from the August Inflation Report August 31, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
3 Takeaways from the August Inflation Report DG
The market advanced following the August PCE price index report, but investors and traders should not discount the news. The PCE index remains cool relative to the peaks of the inflation scare, ...
5 Good Reasons it's Time to Buy High-Yield Dividend King 3MAugust 29, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
5 Good Reasons it's Time to Buy High-Yield Dividend King 3M MMM
3M (NYSE: MMM) is an interesting speculation on high-yield dividend growth and value, and now is an excellent time to take a bite. The company is navigating a difficult time with aplom...
The Leading Emerging Markets For Market-Beating Gains in 2024August 25, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
The Leading Emerging Markets For Market-Beating Gains in 2024 EEM
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (NYSEARCA: EEM) is essentially flat for the year, but the signs are growing that a bottom is in, and gains will be made over the next 4 to 6 quarters....
Can These 2 Industrial Titans Extend Double-Digit YTD Growth?August 24, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
Can These 2 Industrial Titans Extend Double-Digit YTD Growth? ETN
Two industrial giants, General Electric (NYSE: GE) and Eaton Corporation (NYSE: ETN), are showing everyone how it's done this year by consistently outperforming the overall market an...
3 Specialty Retail Stocks that Outperformed the Market Last WeekAugust 22, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
3 Specialty Retail Stocks that Outperformed the Market Last Week ULTA Many investors will want to quickly move on from last week as the overall market continued its recent selloff. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) recorded a decline of more...
Energy Sector's Resurgence: 3 Stocks To BuyAugust 11, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
Energy Sector's Resurgence: 3 Stocks To Buy SLB
An interesting shift in allocation and performance has occurred over the last month, with the energy sector catching up to the overall market. Over the last month, the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (...
More Upside for 3 Small-Cap Leaders in the Russell 2000 Index August 7, 2023 | Jea Yu
More Upside for 3 Small-Cap Leaders in the Russell 2000 Index SMCI
The Russell 2000 small-cap index (NYSEARCA: IWM) is the laggard index 2023, trading up just 11.98%. It's underperforming the benchmark indexes compared to the 40.7% yearly gain for...
Nasdaq Peak? Time to Rotate into the Russell 2000 Small Cap IndexAugust 1, 2023 | Jea Yu
Nasdaq Peak? Time to Rotate into the Russell 2000 Small Cap Index IWM
It’s been a banner year for the benchmark indexes like the Nasdaq 100 Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which is up 45%, despite the special rebalancing, or the S&P 500 in...
Two Value Tech Stocks Trading Near a Breakout LevelJuly 31, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
Two Value Tech Stocks Trading Near a Breakout Level DIOD
In today's ever-evolving investment landscape, technology has emerged as a clear standout, surpassing the broader market with its remarkable performance year-to-date. YTD, popular technology ...
What is Market Liquidity? Understanding Market Liquidity and How it Works C
What is liquidity?
In a science classroom, the answer is one of the three states of matter.
In finance, liquidity refers to the state of the market, not a sta...
Rivian: A Roaring Rise Or Time To Cash Out?July 24, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
Rivian: A Roaring Rise Or Time To Cash Out? RIVN
Since breaking out over critical resistance at $16, shares of Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) haven’t looked back. The stock is up almost 87% in the last month and 106% over the previous three...
ASML Will Test New Highs, Earnings Leave No DoubtJuly 20, 2023 | Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli
ASML Will Test New Highs, Earnings Leave No Doubt AMAT Wars typically dislocate market valuations and supply chains across many industries; in today's environment, the main clash is between two leading economies. While not a physical war itself, the ...
How the NASDAQ 100 Special Rebalancing Will Hurt Performance July 17, 2023 | Jea Yu
How the NASDAQ 100 Special Rebalancing Will Hurt Performance QQQ
On July 7, 2023, the Nasdaq announced it would implement a special rebalancing for the Nasdaq 100 index, tracked by the Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ) effective after hours on July 2...
Wells Fargo's Earnings, Why Markets Are Loving The Stock July 14, 2023 | Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli
Wells Fargo's Earnings, Why Markets Are Loving The Stock C The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA: SPY) has been trading within a tight channel during the past year, hovering between the $420 and $375 per share marks. This trading range could be s...
The CPI Data Isn’t As Good As You Think It Is July 12, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
The CPI Data Isn’t As Good As You Think It Is SPY
The equity markets increased following the June read of CPI, but investors should not be optimistic about the news. As good as cooling inflation is, inflation remains hot, and the market has many h...
Earnings vs. Headwinds: Mixed Signals For S&P's 2023 PerformanceJuly 11, 2023 | Kate Stalter
Earnings vs. Headwinds: Mixed Signals For S&P's 2023 Performance SPY
Where is the S&P headed in the second half of 2023? So far, the large-cap index is down 1% in July, after declining the week ended July 6 in light holiday-week trade.
A...
The 3 Hot Sectors To Watch During The Summer Reporting SeasonJuly 10, 2023 | Thomas Hughes
The 3 Hot Sectors To Watch During The Summer Reporting Season SPY
Market participants may have positioned in May and gone away, but the analysts have remained active. They continue to update the earnings outlook, and the first few reports from S&am...
Why Buying The Dip In Alphabet (Google) Could Yield Big ReturnsJuly 10, 2023 | Ryan Hasson
Why Buying The Dip In Alphabet (Google) Could Yield Big Returns GOOGL
Alphabet shares (NASDAQ: GOOGL) are finding support at a previous area of resistance, pointing toward a potential upside in the stock if buyers can continue to stand firm. On the...
These results are filtered by type. Click here to see all results.