Stock Markets Analysis & Opinion

In the third quarter of 2024, PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) reported a slight decline in net revenue, with a decrease of 0.6% compared to the same period in the previous year. The company faced challenges...

Stock prices retraced Friday’s gains on Monday as tensions surrounding the Middle East conflict increased. The S&P 500 index lost 0.96%, but it remained within its recent trading range. This...

The computer software industry just showed investors it has a lot more upside than most think through the manufacturing PMI index. Three stocks stand out, commanding premiums due to their high...

Nu Holdings has had a major rally, spiking by more than 86% in the last year as Warren Buffett has helped to fuel its popularity among U.S. investors. The Brazilian fintech company is experiencing...

Pfizer stock has fallen over 60% since its peak at $61.71 during the pandemic, driven by its COVID-19 vaccine sales. Pfizer’s revenue finally rose 2.1% YoY in its second quarter of 2024, for the...

Personal finances guru Robert Kiyosaki’s main contribution was to educate the public about assets and liabilities. In the most simple terms, he says, an asset makes money for you, while a liability...

Datadog is a best-of-breed SIEM observability platform provider. Datadog raised top and bottom line guidance for 2024 despite a tough macroeconomic backdrop with continued deal scrutiny, which...

Walmart is the world's largest retailer, company, and employer and the nation's largest importer. In the second quarter of 2024, revenue grew 4.7% year-over-year. Walmart+ membership borrows a page...

I had another dream over the weekend. This dream wasn’t the same as the ones I have had about sugar in 2019 or gold in 2020 or the Swiss Franc in 2024. Those were literally out of the blue, based on...

Abundant liquidity in the market is supporting gold and stocks and may even lead to a new bear market rally in China, while the Fed's rate cut may have minimal impact on U.S. equities. A New "Bear...

The EU has imposed potentially hefty tariffs on Chinese-made EVs The decision shortly follows the announcement of major stimulus measures by the Chinese government This could create a confusing...

U.S. stocks dipped on Monday, with the 10-year Treasury yield surging past 4% for the first time since August, setting a cautious tone ahead of critical inflation data and the kickoff of earnings...

The chart below by J.C. Parets is one I prefer to track. The relative relationship between Consumer Discretionary (XLY) and Staples (XLP) entered a new dimension in 2017 when prior resistance around...

As we approach the final stretch of 2024, much of the nation’s focus is on the upcoming U.S. presidential election. But while the political landscape remains uncertain, the markets are painting a...