Stock Markets Analysis & Opinion

Important earnings season ahead as investors look for confirmation that the US economy is still heading for a soft landing Q3 S&P 500 EPS growth is expected to come in at 4.2%, the fifth...

We're up over 28% year-to-date, while the S&P 500 (SPX) has climbed around 20%. Yet, signs are emerging that the market's rally could soon hit a wall. Key indicators, like the SPX/TLT ratio and...

The U.S. government considers three stocks vital, giving these companies new multi-million dollar grants during geopolitical conflicts. These trends can give investors a new reason to investigate...

Semiconductor ETFs dipped over the summer as investors turned to other industries, but many of these funds are once again rising toward the end of the year. Semiconductor ETFs provide exposure to...

VOO offers broad market exposure with low costs and a modest 1.14% dividend yield, making it a reliable choice for long-term growth. The XLE provides exposure to leading energy companies with a...

Investor sentiment has wobbled recently, but there’s still room for debate on whether the appetite for risk has peaked for this market cycle. Using a set of ETF pairs to gauge conditions shows that...

Apple has been trading largely sideways since the middle of the summer. However, with the S&P 500 on the verge of a classic breakout, the risk/reward profile is attractive. Apple shares have a...

Chinese stocks are now selling off after having a major weekly rally, but the reasons behind the sell-off are better than they seem. There is still double-digit upside for some of China's biggest...

The ultimate technical pattern that represents indecision is when by midweek, the price range remains stuck inside the trading pattern of the week prior. Such is the case with these 4 Economic Modern...

Normally when interest rates fall, we closed-end fund (CEF) investors are tempted to pick up a fund like the 7.3%-paying Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE:RVT). It seems like a particularly savvy move...

Earnings season is underway, with JPMorgan and Wells Fargo due for release on Friday. Investors are eager to learn more about the outlook after the Fed's rate-cutting cycle kicked off last...

An activist investor is looking to change Pfizer’s business strategy. Arcadium Lithium is soaring on news that it’s an acquisition target. Investors have to consider which analysts are right about...

Results and analyst revisions drive Meta Platforms higher; new highs are likely before the end of the year. Palo Alto Networks is turning a corner and headed to new highs in calendar Q4. Oracle...

Constellation Brands produces alcoholic beverages, including Corona and Modelo beers, Mondavi and Kim Crawford Wines, Svedka vodka and Casa Noble tequila. Constellation Brands saw its Beer segment...