Market Analysis

The markets are constantly in flux, which means that picking the right stocks is like hitting a bull’s-eye on a moving target. InvestorPlace’s savviest financial analysts and editors tackle the important, sector-wide issues, analyzing how top-level trends trickle down through individual stocks, so that you can make smart decisions with your money.

If You Haven’t Struck Oil, Do This Instead

While there is no perfect investment method, there is a way to allocate your assets intelligently. This will then help you set yourself up for the best chance at success. There are multiple facets to this strategy, but the one I want to focus on today is stocks to buy and hold forever.

A “Highlights” Show for Stocks

In case you’re new to the Digest, Louis is a “quant.” That means his investing style focuses on data and high-speed computing power. He is as frustrated as many of the rest of us … waiting and waiting for the Fed to act on interest rates.

Interest Rates To Fall: Why A Profitable Stock Boom Is Next

With the Fed’s first interest rate cut coming in less than a week, we suspect you’ll soon see traders rush to pile back into stocks.

Why Apple’s AI Announcement This Week Is a Big Deal…

Despite the muted reaction from the media and the public, the news that Apple is integrating AI into its phones is a big deal, folks. More importantly is the news that, rather than outsourcing the work, the world’s largest company will build its own AI system in-house.

The “Miracle” Glasses Powered By The AI Revolution

In today’s Market 360, I’ll share the details of one of those breakthroughs, and explain how AI is making it possible. I’ll also share more about the companies that are innovating with AI, and how you can position yourself to profit from the AI Revolution.

Why the Fed Will Soon Inspire a Powerful Market Rally

With a soft landing achievable, inflation at nearly 2% and the labor market buckling, it's likely the Fed will cut rates many times into 2025.

Balancing Risk/Reward in Today’s Market

“No signs of a recession” … actually, there are abundant signs of a recession … but “stay invested” is the right call … how to…

The Latest Inflation Reports Are in… Is the Wild Ride Over?

In today’s Market 360, let’s discuss this week’s inflation reports. Then we will gauge what can be expected of the Federal Reserve and its rate cut decision at next week’s meeting.

Stock Investors Can’t Ignore This “Alert” From the Bond Markets

Last Friday, the 10-Year Treasury yield rose above the 2-Year yield for the first time in over two years. This “dis-inversion” (or reversion) of the spread is an extremely bullish sign because it undoes the yield inversion we’ve seen since June 2022 – a typical warning of an upcoming recession. Friday’s “dis-inversion” means the recession alarm has now been lifted.

The One Thing That Could Unleash Stock Market Rally in Just a Few Days

This very specific, very powerful, and very rare economic dynamic has occurred just three times in the past 30 years. Every time it has, it strengthened the economy and sent stocks soaring higher – even if they were dropping beforehand.

CPI Hints at Stock Surge: Capitalize Before Fed’s Next Move

We believe August's soft CPI helped to open a golden buying window between now and next Wednesday’s first rate cut.

Is Carry Trade Chaos Done?

The yen carry trade is back in the news … what it is, why it developed, and why it’s unraveling … the stocks most affected ……

The One Thing That Could Unleash Stock Market Rally in Just a Few Days

My colleague Luke Lango, Senior Investment Analyst at InvestorPlace, has identified a rare economic event that historically triggers a stock market boom. It occurred three times in the past 30 years – in 1995, 1998, and 2019 – sparking market surges each time.

The Presidential Debate Is Important – But Not More Than This

While Americans are hyper-focused on the upcoming presidential debate, there is actually another important event coming down the pike.

[Weekly Roundup] An Old-Time Stock Market Indicator Is Flashing “Buy”

When the Federal Open Market Committee meets September 17, it will likely announce the first interest rate reduction since July 2019. At the same time, the Fed will almost certainly signal its intention to cut rates several more times over the coming months. That activity would be great news for the stock market, if the Rate Cycle Indicator holds true to form.

Apple Keynote: Why AI’s Future Is Especially Bright – And Profitable

We think Apple Intelligence will serve as an “on-ramp,” allowing most folks to incorporate AI into their everyday lives on a brand-new level.

Weekly Upgrades and Downgrades

During these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities. And today's blog post should be a great place to start.

Why OpenAI’s Next Launch Could Represent a Massive AI Breakthrough

With the launch of ChatGPT, OpenAI kickstarted an AI frenzy that has since reshaped the global economy, the stock market, even parts of our daily lives. Now it appears that the firm is gearing up to do it all over again with a brand-new iteration. 

It is Time to Pay Attention to the ‘Other Guys’ in the AI Boom

The AI stock bull market, dominated by the Magnificent 7 tech stocks since early 2023, is experiencing a significant shift. While these giants rose nearly 150% from early 2023 to summer 2024, the rest of the market, dubbed the "S&P 493," increased by only 20%. However, recent trends suggest a change in momentum.