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Energy Companies Report Impressive Earnings

Energy earnings have come in fast and furious over the past two weeks – and their results have not disappointed. This shouldn’t be too much of a surprise, as according to FactSet, the energy sector’s blended earnings growth rate during this period increased to a whopping 290.3%.

Solving the Investing Crisis that Impacts Everyone

It’s one thing to see the headlines that inflation is at 40-year highs, but it’s something else entirely when you’re the one paying 146% more for a gallon of gas or 140% more for critical food items like corn and wheat.

What Does the Schumer-Manchin Climate Deal Mean for Tesla Stock?

Will TSLA stock benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act? Sure, but Lithium Americas (LAC) stock is a smarter way to profit.

The Best Stocks to Buy Now to Beat Monkeypox Mania

While it's not a rerun of 2020, our analysis suggests that the monkeypox outbreak is impacting consumer behavior across the nation.

Earnings Continue to Win

In today’s Market360, we are going to look at three companies’ earnings that were recently upgraded in Portfolio Grader and see whether it’s time to buy.

5G Is Still on Fire – Now’s the Time to Act

Whether an inferno or a slow burn, the 5G wave stands to bring a huge wave of profits for savvy investors.

Real Rally or Bear Market Rally?

Are we getting pump-faked? … what historical bear markets tell us … do earnings support this bullish leg up? … are inflation and Fed-hikes over?…

EV Stocks: the Wealth-Creators of a Recession-Proof Megatrend

Electric car sales are soaring, and EV stocks are thriving -- all while the economy is in a recession and the global auto market is down.

Record Oil Profits

Oil stock investors are rolling in record profits … will this trade continue rewarding investors? … gold bounces as we’d hoped … copper is also…

The Best Stocks to Strike It Rich in ‘The Great EV Consolidation’

Electric car titans will attract all the consumer demand, reap all the rewards of the EV Revolution, and squeeze out 90% of the industry.

Hydrogen Stocks Reached a Critical Point and Are Primed to Soar

Walmart's deal secured green hydrogen production before a “gold rush” occurs. Hydrogen stocks, and all alternative energy stocks, will fly.

This “Unhinged” Recession Strategy Is Proven to Deliver Mega Gains

Going back to 1947, stocks have averaged gains of nearly 25% in the 12 months following technical recession confirmations. It's time to buy.

There’s a Pivot Coming

The Fed is hamstrung… why we won’t see a fed funds rate at 10%… our government is beyond the economic Rubicon… all of this ends…

Will Record High Temperatures Force the Expansion of Energy Solutions?

Once we can diversify energy solutions, we can slowly phase out gas. And we'll usher in a brand new era of green energy.

Quant Ratings Updated on 99 Stocks

Last week, we spoke about what can happen to a company’s grade in Portfolio Grader if it reports disappointing earnings and sales results and investors lose interest. Today I want to share with you how positive earnings and sales can help a company’s grade.

SOFI or Block? [Which Stock Should You Buy?]

Block has already had its day in the sun, but SoFi hasn’t yet. And we think that it has much more upside potential than Block.

Can 3D Printing Help With the Low Home Supply?

With labor and supply constraints in the housing market, 3D printing could ease both and help to expand the market.

Big, Fast Gains from Solar

An unexpected pivot from Senator Joe Manchin… solar stocks explode… bullish sentiment is spreading over the markets… be careful before you leap Last week, West…

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. After taking a close look at the latest data on institutional buying pressure and each company's fundamental health, I decided to revise my Portfolio Grader recommendations for 99 big blue chips. Chances are that you have at least one of these stocks in your portfolio, so you may want to give this list a skim and act accordingly.