S&P 500 couldn‘t break 4,345 yetsterday, let alone make good progress on 4,315, and as low 4,350s were holding up before the closing bell and premarket, it became justified earlier today to consider the daily glass half full indeed. Not that I would think today‘s new home sales or Richmond manufacturing would sink the markets...
Key Points KB Home’s share prices decreased after reporting a solid quarter that points to ongoing capital returns. The “higher for longer” Fed stance tilts the market toward home builders. Results are weak compared to last year but reveal normalization within the homebuilding market. 5 stocks we like better than KB Home KB Home (NYSE:KBH)...
Key Points IBM has a nasty habit of trading sideways for long periods. But this isn’t the case when considering the chart from the last three years. If anything, the uptrend is gathering momentum, and investors can get excited. 5 stocks we like better than Amazon.com IBM (NYSE:IBM), or Big Blue as it’s known on...
Key Points The computer industry has been battling slowdowns recently, as most operators work to reduce their inventory levels, taking on financial contractions. These three stocks stand as outliers with apparent analyst favoritism, a viewpoint broader markets share in the valuations rewarded. There is one clear leader in this list; the financials will make it...
Imagine you’re walking a tightrope, balancing retirement savings in one hand and your child’s college fund in the other. It’s a delicate act, isn’t it? According to a recent survey, many parents consider a risky shift in this balance. A stunning 68% would consider dipping into their future funds to cover their child’s education costs....
With the Fed pausing rate hikes this month as announced this week, investors now look nervously toward October. While earlier this year markets were even considering the possibility of rate “cuts” this year, now further hikes may be in the cards. Markets may have coped relatively well with rising rates already, but their impact does...
Social Security is a massive program that benefits almost 70 million people. The Social Security Administration (SSA) works round the clock to ensure it sends the right amount of money to the right person. However, given the size and complexity of the program, overpayments can happen. Overpayment here means the SSA paying more money to...
Key Points Data and sentiment suggest that the downturn in the mining industry is close to an end. Savvy investors can ride the next rally upward. Analysts and the broader market support a reasonable expectation of double-digit upside for these three outliers, Appropriate financial strategies earn these management teams a place on the podium. 5...
Key Points Amazon is gaining traction and is expected to continue growing for the foreseeable future. Analysts and institutions are buying this stock; analysts see it moving 20% higher. The market is on the brink of a reversal that could take it up to a new all-time high. 5 stocks we like better than Amazon.com...
Key Points FedEx results aren’t earth-shattering but reveal cost savings and improved profitability. Guidance was reiterated and supports the capital return outlook. Share repurchases and dividends will be worth about 4% to investors in FY2024. 5 stocks we like better than FedEx FedEx (NYSE:FDX) shares are up more than 5% following its Q1 report for...