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Another Hot Inflation Print Weighs on the Market

PPI inflation comes in hot … the Red Sea problem isn’t getting better … Louis Navellier is bullish on oil … yesterday’s bad retail sales…

The Latest Inflation Data Is Out – Here’s What It Could Mean for the Federal Reserve

In today’s Market 360, let’s make sense of the latest economic data reports. I’ll also share when I think the Fed will cut rates and how to position your portfolio while Wall Street waits for answers.

New Tool Underscores How Fast the AI Boom Is Unfolding

OpenAI just debuted a new AI tool called Sora, which turns text prompts into videos. And we think that’s a really big deal for a few reasons.

Trade War 2.0: Renewed U.S.-China Tensions Could Wreak Havoc on Your Wallet

2024 election rhetoric is likely to make U.S.-China tensions even worse. And a renewed trade war would have HUGE economic impacts.

The 3 Biggest Reasons Why U.S. Consumer Spending Rebounded in January

A U.S. consumer spending rebound is happening, and here are some interesting facts and figures for investors to digest right now.

Bitcoin to $250K

Bitcoin tops $50,000 … the technical set-up appears very bullish … looking at past halvings to get a sense of how high we could go…

The Perfect Stock to Profit from Growing Cybercrime

In today’s Market 360, we’ll take a closer look at a lesser-known cybersecurity company that has utilized artificial intelligence and machine learning for years in its leading platform to provide security and identity protection. I’ll share if it’s a good buy right now, and then I’ll explain what you need to remain laser-focused on in the current market environment.

The Quest for Value Continues: The Bullish Case for Intel

On Tuesday, I chronicled my now decades-long quest for stocks of value. Specifically, India stocks vs. Intel Corp. (INTC). To quote Cheryl Crow, “No one said it would be easy, but no one said it would be this hard.” But, as it is, that is the nature of a worthy quest. While I initially sang the praises of India stocks, I have since changed my tune in favor of Intel.

The Dollar’s Dark Side: Why I’m Predicting a Market Meltdown in March

The U.S. dollar is getting stronger. That poses numerous problems and threatens an extreme case of global financial instability.

The Return of the Toxic Trifecta

A big gap between S&P earnings and price … the Toxic Trifecta are back on the move north … everything is recalibrating except stocks ……

Small-Cap Stocks Can Still SURGE Higher

The market plunged yesterday after the January CPI report spooked investors. However, I believe small-cap stocks still have room to run.

Inflation Rattles Wall Street

CPI comes in hotter than forecasted … how AI will lead to massive wealth concentration … will the future be utopian or dystopian? … leveraging…

Quant Ratings Updated on 119 Stocks

Last Friday marked an historic day for the S&P 500: It closed above 5,000 for the first time ever. While there’s nothing special about the landmark number, it is important for psychological reasons. That’s because investors were in a pretty good mood.

Why Today’s Inflation-Driven Flush Comes at the Perfect Time

Today’s inflation-driven selloff is a buying opportunity… especially considering that we're on the cusp of the AI Endgame.

The Quest for Value: Intel vs. India Stocks

Nearly three decades ago, I ventured out on a quest. In a speech entitled, “Intel vs. India – The Quest for Value,” I argued that Indian stocks were woefully underappreciated… at least in relation to Intel Corp. (INTC). But I would not be a buyer at today’s lofty levels.

European Financial Stocks Are Sending a Big Market Warning

European financial stocks are valuable indicators for both the health of the economy and the future of interest rates. Be warned.

Pump Predictions for February 2024: Are Gas Prices Going Back Up?

Here's what investors and consumers may want to consider regarding gas price predictions for 2024. Will they go up, down or stay the same?

Tech Who? Some of the Hottest Stocks to Buy Now Are NOT in Silicon Valley.

Strong Q4 earnings growth shows that the market is not overvalued. Investors seeking stocks to buy now should consider names outside of tech. 

What Are the Risks of Investing in Hydrogen Stocks? 7 Things to Know

Here are the risks of investing in hydrogen stocks that should be carefully considered by investors. Don't miss out.