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.

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.

Cool Inflation Print Boosts Rate Cut Hopes

PPI comes in soft … bankruptcies hit a 13-year high … keep an eye on the slope of the unemployment rate … Luke Lango likes…

Quant Ratings Updated on 135 Stocks

Last week’s choppy market action probably left investors feeling a little nauseous. While the S&P 500 ended the week essentially flat, it had both its worst and best days of the year.

Top 3 Things You Should Know About Today’s Surprising PPI Report

Today’s PPI report came in lower than anticipated, setting the stage for an interest rate cut. Still, things might not be that easy.

Market Participant Alert: Seize the QQQ Opportunity Before the Next Big Move

As market participants, we are constantly on the lookout for the next big opportunity, and right now, the Invesco QQQ Trust is presenting a compelling case. This is your chance to get in before what could be an explosive move.

[Weekly Roundup] Why Popular Opinion Can Be a Double-Edged Sword for Investors

Unfortunately, the linear thinking that supports popular opinion lacks perspective and repels the kind of forward thinking that can uncover valuable insights. It can also be deadly for your portfolio.

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

Lessons from an experiment in the 1960s … what would an AGI-based “utopia” do to humans? … why “we'll all be painters” has flaws ……

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.

Earnings: Why Stocks Will Soar After Their Nasty Selloff

Earnings should explode higher over the next 12 months. If they do – and we think they will – then stocks will explode higher, too.

AI Stocks: Seize the Ultimate Opportunity Amid a Market Selloff

AI stocks have been the hottest trade on Wall Street since ChatGPT’s launch in late 2022. However, over the past few weeks, they’ve suffered through their worst crash since the AI bull market began, leading some to question whether the AI bubble has popped. But we believe the data is showing that it decidedly has not.