Stock Markets Analysis & Opinion

• Trump inauguration, Q4 earnings season will be in focus in the holiday-shortened week ahead. • With its transformative business model and clear growth trajectory, Netflix looks like a compelling...

Outsized returns, record highs on nearly a weekly cadence, and low volatility were three major themes of price action in 2024. The S&P 500 posted a total of 57 record highs, marking the...

As we head into 2025, investors are giddy over the market returns of the last two years. As shown, the annual returns, while elevated, have come with only average volatility along the way. However,...

Before delving too deeply into the specifics, it’s important to remember one key fact when analyzing the impact of US elections on the stock market: Broad stock market indices like the S&P 500...

Here’s a chart of the Top 10 S&P 500 names (by market cap) and how the stocks have performed YTD through January 15, ’25, relative to the S&P 500 total return: Source: Ycharts None of the...

As a fundamentally-oriented investor, it’s not often a chart leads off an earnings preview, but it’s warranted for Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) given the yawning earnings gap that exists for the stock...

In the weeks after the presidential election, some market analysts spoke sotto voce about the potential negative impacts of new tariffs Donald Trump promised during his campaign. Now, these concerns...

After Warren Buffett decided to trim his holdings in the financial sector, with Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) being one of his selling picks, a lot of investors in the market grew weary of where the...

As we approach 2025, investors are looking for opportunities to capitalize on quality growth stocks with strong financial health and promising tailwinds. Companies with robust fundamentals,...

Energy traders refer to natural gas futures as the "Widowmaker" due to the extreme volatility that can trigger on a moment's notice. Such drastic moves in the energy sector have been commonplace in...

The financial sector is booming, including small caps like Unity Bancorp (NASDAQ:UNTY), Plumas Bancorp (NASDAQ:PLBC), and Community Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:CTBI). The results from 2024 show consumers...

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is rapidly reshaping the technological sector, and at the heart of this transformation is the need for advanced memory solutions. Micron Technology...

Over long time frames—years—stock prices follow their payout higher. We like dividend growers because they are the surest, safest way to profits in the stock market. Buy a rising payout, sit back,...

US stocks faced pressure as tech leaders underperformed, highlighting cautious market sentiment. Retail sales data added to investor caution amid a volatile week. Futures hint at a rebound as...