Studying financial history can be a significant advantage for investors seeking to gain an edge in today’s market, especially as new hot asset classes emerge in terms of both popularity and price action, such as cryptocurrency and Bitcoin. Examining this new class and its hype can be compared to when gold or oil became the […]
The retail sales report for June showed a slight increase in consumer discretionary spending. One month doesn’t make a pattern, but it’s at least a temporary relief for companies that rely on consumers willing to stretch their budgets for their products and services. One area that’s remained strong among consumer discretionary stocks is streaming services. […]
The recent passage of the Trump administration’s One Big, Beautiful Bill provides $150 billion in additional defense spending. That pushes total U.S. defense spending close to $1 trillion. That’s a lot of zeroes to digest. But if you’re an investor, there’s a reason to believe you can profit from this additional spending. That’s because the Pentagon […]
Several months into the Trump administration’s unfolding tariff program, investors are still unlikely to have much clarity surrounding the impact of current and potential future levies. However, as inflation creeps upward once again and analysts continue to forecast a decent likelihood of an impending recession, it would seem to be an increasingly challenging time for […]
PepsiCo’s NASDAQ: PEP stock price sold off for a reason, but the sell-off overextended, and a buying opportunity is at hand. Already struggling with sluggish growth, recall-related issues, and macroeconomic concerns, tariffs and consumer headwinds further pushed the stock price to historical lows. PepsiCo Today $143.24 -2.20 (-1.51%) As of 07/18/2025 04:00 PM Eastern 52-Week Range […]
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Today JBHT J.B. Hunt Transport Services $148.89 -3.80Â (-2.49%) As of 07/18/2025 04:00 PM Eastern 52-Week Range $122.79 â–¼ $200.40 Dividend Yield 1.18% P/E Ratio 27.07 Price Target $164.90 J.B. Hunt Transport Services’ NASDAQ: JBHT stock price hit bottom earlier this year, setting it up for a significant reversal and potential gains […]
July has proven to be a massive month for rare earth mineral stocks, with MP Materials NYSE: MP at the forefront. On July 10, MP shares surged by nearly 51% after the company announced a multi-billion-dollar commitment from the Department of Defense (DOD). Then, on July 15, MP Materials announced a $500 million partnership with […]
Better-than-expected news drove the market higher this week. Inflation readings, retail sales data, unemployment claims, and consumer confidence all showed an economy that continues to outperform expectations. Investors took it from there, pushing the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ to record highs. The overall sentiment is that the economy will continue to strengthen in the […]
Pure Storage Today $58.16 +0.91 (+1.59%) As of 03:59 PM Eastern 52-Week Range $34.51 â–¼ $73.67 P/E Ratio 157.19 Price Target $69.95 The global economy is undergoing a data-driven transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the engine powering this shift, turning raw information into tangible business value. This AI engine has an insatiable appetite, requiring instant access to […]
Meta Platforms Today $704.28 +2.87 (+0.41%) As of 04:00 PM Eastern 52-Week Range $442.65 â–¼ $747.90 Dividend Yield 0.30% P/E Ratio 27.47 Price Target $736.05 Meta Platforms NASDAQ: META has built what is indisputably one of the world’s most successful businesses, but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been flops along the way. Meta’s most notable miscalculation […]