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Your Backdoor Way to Play the AI Boom

Your Backdoor Way to Play the AI Boom Want to know the best backdoor way to make lot of money through artificial intelligence?Uranium stocks.We’re in…

How U.S. Investors Should Navigate the Global Growth Slowdown

With a global growth slowdown appearing to be on the horizon, investors have plenty to be concerned about.

Japan Still Has the Potential to Trigger a Global Margin Call

Shrinking inflation... A weakening yen... intervention from the Bank of Japan. A troubling mix of factors could cause a global economic crisis.

Why Home Prices Are Still Rising

Mortgage rates drop, home prices jump … where will prices go next? … how to invest in single-family homes … millennial resentment toward boomers related…

Quant Ratings Updated on 72 Stocks

Wall Street is clearly in a bad mood following the long holiday weekend! The S&P 500, Dow and NASDAQ all slipped lower today, with the Dow losing more than 300 points in in the early afternoon before bouncing back slightly into the close.

These Companies Are Putting “Magnificence” in Healthcare

As AI infiltrates the medical field, the U.S. healthcare industry is on track to grow faster than any other sector in the United States economy. This massive opportunity has not escaped the attention of tech mega-giants, like those in the “Magnificent Seven.”

Consumer Confidence Comeback: What Will Make Americans Optimistic Again?

Consumer confidence can be a fickle thing, and government officials are always trying to buoy how the consumer feels, especially right now.

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.

Small-Cap Stocks Continue to Warn of a Struggling Bull Market

Small-cap stocks may have fooled investors with a breakout early in 2024 but their performance now is a big warning of bad things to come.

Q4 Earnings Season Will Take Stocks to New Highs

Stocks will likely keep advancing because the U.S. economy remains strong. Plus, the earnings season for Q4 is expected to show profits.

Nuclear Power: One of Wall Street’s Most Profitable Sectors

Artificial intelligence could solve the shortcomings of nuclear power – and actually lay the groundwork for a world of limitless energy.

How GE Is Bringing Good Healthcare to Life

GE HealthCare is interesting – both for what it is already and what it could become. As one of the oldest “new” healthcare stocks in the market, GE Healthcare is a blue-chip company with a formidable presence in the medical imaging industry.

The Resilient Consumer: A Key Investment Theme for the New Year

Consumer spending is actually quite vigorous right now. And we suspect that it will only strengthen in 2024.

Unwrapping the Two Big Inflation Reports This Week

The short version is that the CPI was a buzzkill while the PPI was fantastic. So, in today’s Market 360, let’s dive into the details of each report, what they mean for the Federal Reserve’s next steps… and how to best position your portfolio to profit in the current economic environment.

What “The Most Powerful Tech Event in the World” Means for AI and Investors

In today’s Market 360, I’ll share what AI’s more “hands-on” approach means for the AI industry going forward, as well as the best stock to profit from the continued evolution of AI.

Why the New Inflation Data Implies Fabulous Earnings Are Coming

Inflation data shows businesses enjoyed significant profit margin expansion in Q4 of 2023, which should soon be reflected in robust earnings.

Q4 Earnings Season Is a Crucial Indicator of Retail Health Amidst Rising Credit Card Use

Q4 earnings season is almost here. Pay close attention to what retailers have to say about sales, inventory, and consumer habits.

Maybe Inflation Isn’t Conquered

The CPI comes in hotter than expected … there’s trouble in the labor market that’s not getting attention … a week of layoffs … the…

What Happens to Stocks When a Natural Disaster Like Japan’s 7.6 Earthquake Happens?

Here's what investors may want to consider when it comes to natural disasters like earthquakes when thinking about the markets.