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The stock market is back re-testing all-time highs. But while the overall market is back, several individual stocks are still well off their highs. Some are down for fundamental reasons. Others are simply taking a breather, and could be set to trend higher. And a few have been beaten down on news events but are likely to report strong earnings in the weeks ahead. Of the big-cap tech names, there’s been a notable laggard in recent months. Consumer tech giant Apple (AAPL) ...
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Stocks got a jolt earlier this week, as President Trump announced that up to $500 billion will be invested in the years ahead to build up AI infrastructure in the United States. Several companies are part of that initiative, which will allow the U.S. to maintain its global lead. CEOs of several major tech companies made the announcement with Trump at the White House, including Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, which kicked off the AI revolution. The most likely winner on this ...
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The stock market is trending higher, once again nearing all-time highs. Investors are bullish on the economy, as taxes are unlikely to rise, and regulations are likely to see hefty cuts. While that bodes well for the economy, it also means the stock market is likely to make new highs in the months ahead. And that will happen thanks to bullish trades going in and out of stocks. That should bode well for brokerage firms, a subset of the financial sector. These ...
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The market still loves tech plays, whether AI or not. However, the rest of the economy still continues to show signs of booming. That means that other sectors can also perform well. And they may even be better performers this year. Recent data shows that inflation is moderate, and the jobs market remains strong. That bodes well for areas such as construction and other signs of a physical booming economy. That includes industrial goods. And that could mean a good year for ...
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It’s been a challenging year for packaged food companies. Consumers have cut back on favorite name brands following years of above-average inflation. And the rise of new weight loss drugs have curbed appetites for many packaged foods. However, markets tend to not just react to events, but overreact. And now, investors may have a chance to pick up leading consumer brands at a reasonable price. Such stocks could even be market leaders this year. For instance, chocolate maker Hershey (HSY) has dropped ...
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AI has been the market’s hottest trend for over two years. It’s still in its early stages, with more room to run. More importantly, it hasn’t derailed other parts of the tech trend either. That includes robotics, which, combined with AI software, can allow for a revolution in reducing human physical labor. Robots can perform the same routine tasks for hours on end without a break. Or do more complicated work. That’s where a company like Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) comes into play. The ...
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Over time, markets tend to trend higher, much like how the overall economy continues to move higher. And that should bode well for financial services, which help cater to a growing economy. That can include banks, although banks can be subject to market fears. Insurance companies tend to be steady performers, but increasing natural disaster risks are leading to some concerns there. That leaves asset management as an ideal niche for investors in financial stocks today. That’s best seen with BlackRock (BLK), ...
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Markets are off to a challenging start for 2025. Yet some asset classes are faring better than others. The commodity space, which fared relatively well in some respects, continues to thrive. For 2025, however, the early winner out of the gate has been the energy space. Oil prices have been pushing higher. That’s due to a combination of fears, including another round of sanctions against Russia. Further gains look likely in 2025. Given the prospect for strong returns after poor performance in ...
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