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.

How AI Could Lead to the “Death of the Spirit” 

What an increasing number of people are asking today is “Are we on a path toward our own ‘mouse utopia’ thanks to Artificial General Intelligence?”

How Waymo’s Thrilling Progress Could Ignite the AV Market

This feels like the busiest, most news-packed two months Waymo has ever had. That implies it's about to take over the automotive world.

Three Ways to Play Housing in a Rate-Cut Cycle

Existing home inventory has soared … but few sales are begin transacted … will the flood gates open after rate cuts? … three options for…

[Weekly Roundup] The Arrival of AGI Is Imminent – Here’s What We Can Expect

John C. Maxwell once wrote, “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” This quote rings especially true when it comes to technology, which has been evolving for thousands of years. However, with artificial intelligence, growth isn’t optional. It’s inevitable.

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.

What the Internet Boom Can Tell Us About the Road to AGI

Just as the internet boom created surprising winners, so too will the Road to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). To illustrate further, let’s consider a separate industry where the need for AI is relatively easy to picture: self-driving vehicles.

Why 90% of Companies Are Investing Millions in This

With 60% of companies identifying generative AI as a top priority over the next two years, you aren’t too late to join the AI Software Boom.

A New Form of AI Is Here – and It’s Going to Change the World as We Know It

AI is improving at an exponential rate. And that means we’re quickly reaching a tipping point where the future will look nothing like the past. This point is known as Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), or “strong” AI.

A New Form of AI Is Here – and It’s Going to Change the World as We Know It

As AI continues to advance, too many people are underestimating what’s preparing to hit us – and how quickly. That’s why Eric Fry – our Global Macro Specialist here at InvestorPlace – is putting together a special presentation on how to position yourself for the approaching reality of artificial general intelligence (AGI).

Will the Fed Get This Detail Wrong Too?

Consumers keep shopping … do we really need loads of rate cuts if shoppers are so healthy? … what if the Fed’s neutral rate is…

It Was a Big Week For Retail… Here’s What You Should Know

In today’s Market 360, let’s take a look at the latest retail sales report as well as review Walmart’s latest quarterly earnings. Then I’ll share some key takeaways and discuss if Walmart is a good buy following its earnings.

Humanoid Robots Are Coming

AI will likely turbocharge the robotics trend. Last week, OpenAI-backed robotics startup Figure AI released a two-minute video of its humanoid robots completing tasks at a BMW plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

The Stocks Seeing Fantastic Earnings Growth Right Now

It seems semiconductor firms are in the early innings of a multi-year earnings boom. And that should lead to a multi-year stock boom, too.

A “Blood in the Streets” Buying Opportunity

The turnaround story at Intel … the short-sighted bearishness from Wall Street … why Eric Fry and Thomas Yeung remain bullish … the Road to…

The Latest Inflation Reports Are In… So, When Are Rate Cuts Coming?

In today’s Market 360, we’ll dig into the details of those inflation reports. We’ll also discuss how this impacts the Fed and what it means for the likelihood of rate cuts. I’ll also share how you should shift your focus in the meantime.

Waymo’s Bold Move: Why Self-Driving Cars Could Soon Be Mainstream

We think AI advancements are meaningfully improving Waymo’s underlying technology, creating a path for its cars to soon become ubiquitous.

No Surprises in the CPI Paves the Way for a Rate Cut

CPI inflation comes in as expected … a near-record number of U.S. households own stocks … the reasons to own gold today … bitcoin’s price…

A Market Washout Can’t Stop Musk From Innovating… or Us From Profiting

The healthcare industry is witnessing a groundbreaking trend: the integration of artificial intelligence – something I’ve been following and reporting on here at Smart Money. Neuralink’s PRIME experiment, of course, is major step in connecting healthcare and AI.

July’s CPI Gives Stocks the Go-Ahead to Soar

We believe that with CPI tamped down to normal levels, lower interest rates will reinvigorate the economy – and the stock market.