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Homebuilder Stocks Are Sending an Ominous Warning for the Housing Market

Homebuilder stocks are cooling off as investors fear further Fed rate hikes. Why this is bad for the housing market.

Car Price Predictions 2024: Proof the Auto Market Crash Has Begun!

A wide range of car price predictions continue to be put forward for both new and used cars. Here's what the experts think of this space.

A New Season of Succession Just Debuted… in Real Life

Throughout this made-for-TV drama, Paramount remains wildly undervalued. But does that make it a good buy right now? I’ll answer that question in today’s Smart Money.

Inflation Progress Has Officially Stalled

CPI inflation comes in hotter than expected … the timing of rate cuts gets pushed back – again … the difference between inflation and prices…

Expect More Chaos if the Fed Can’t Fix the Yield Curve

Today, we’ll take a look at why inverted yield curves are “bad,” what caused the spike in the 10-year Treasury yield and what the Fed can do to not only bring the yield down but un-invert the yield curve.

Will Housing Prices Fall 20%? Why This Famous Analyst Sees a Huge Supply Glut Ahead.

Housing prices could see some big volatility on the horizon, and here's where one analyst thinks the market could be headed from here.

Inflation Panic Creates a Great Buying Opportunity in Stocks

With inflation set to resume its decline shortly, stocks will resume their rally, too. This isn’t time to sell. It’s time to buy the dip.

Crazy Idea: Why the Fed Actually Needs to CUT Rates to Beat Inflation

Could cutting interest rates ease inflation? Looking at the housing market, this crazy idea just might work.

Watch for Market Fireworks Tomorrow

What will tomorrow's CPI bring? … inflation progress has been stalling  … is the market too high relative to fewer potential rate cuts? … get…

What Wall Street Wants to See From This Week’s Inflation Reports

We’re just a few short days from the official start to the first-quarter earnings season on Friday. I also expect Wall Street to obsess over the inflation data as it always does, but the fact of the matter remains that we do need to see inflation fall in order for the Federal Reserve to cut key interest rates.

June 12 Interest Rate Cut Odds: 3 Analysts Predict the Fed’s Next Move

The interest rate cut odds in the coming Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meetings are shifting. Here's what to know.

Sky-High Gold Prices Are Sending a Warning About War. Pay Attention.

Ignoring record-high gold prices may mean ignoring a war, as gold, oil, and Treasurys respond to brewing geopolitical tensions.

In a ‘No Landing’ Scenario, Growth Stocks Will Be King

If you’re betting on a ‘no landing’ economic outcome, it’s best to invest in the biggest earnings growers right now. Get into growth stocks.

Ignore Gold’s New Highs – Look Here Instead

Copper is making a big move … what history suggests about its performance after rate cuts begin … why it’s a strong trade even if…

Don’t Sleep on the Economy: Why Stocks Could Still Slay, Even Without Rate Cuts

While the Fed may decide to postpone interest rate cuts, the U.S. economy continues to be strong and is likely to stay that way.

What Every Investor Needs to Do Before Election Day

But the reality is that for investors it doesn’t matter who goes up against Trump and Kennedy in November. In this article, let’s explore why that’s true. Plus, I’ll show you the first step you need to take protect your portfolio during this chaotic year, regardless of what happens between now and November…

Market Alert: Brace Yourself for the Fed to Raise Interest Rates in 2024

The Fed is no better at predicting the future than anyone else. That is why hopes of a rate cut in 2024 are terribly misplaced.

This Widely Unpopular Stock Could Be the Next Trillion-Dollar AI Company

Intel is no longer simply a “chip company.” It has the potential to become the next trillion-dollar AI company. Here’s why…

Bulls on Parade: Why This Stock Market Rally Has Serious Staying Power

The number of home sales is rising while manufacturing is starting to recover. Those developments should boost the economic expansion.