There are three reasons to be optimistic about 2025. The bottom line is that economic data remains stable, if a little mixed; consumers remain resilient and there is widespread demand worldwide. What this means for investors is that sector rotation is still a factor influencing market activity today, so volatility may remain high. However, the … Read more
Since the 2024 US elections, there has been much speculation about how a second Trump administration will set policies that will impact the economy. Some take a very optimistic view of what lies ahead: A recent report from Goldman Sachs said the likelihood of a recession has decreased along with inflation and that expected changes … Read more
Shares are higher this week, with all major exchanges expecting weekly gains of at least 1%. The rally began on Tuesday as retail sales showed surprisingly strong consumer demand. It gained momentum on Wednesday when NVIDIA reported earnings. Investors initially sold off the news from the report, but quickly returned to resume trading in technology. … Read more
In business analysis, searching for key competitive advantages helps identify firms that can maintain their market position over time. Competitive advantage can come from many sources. This includes things like network effects, where the value of a service to users increases as the number of users increases. Social media apps are a great example of … Read more
Some stocks in the market should never sell off, and some brands and business models are widely known to be durable and relatively impervious to volatility. However, from time to time the system produces unexpected events for these companies, rendering most volatility models useless and leaving most investors waiting for answers. Shares of three retail … Read more
Goal today $121.67 -33.21 (-21.44%) (As of 1:09 p.m. ET) 52 week range $120.94 ▼ $181.86 Dividend yield 3.68% P/E ratio 12.57 Target price $174.80 Bye Target New York Stock Exchange: TGT has been a health leader in the retail sector in recent years, that is not the case today. The company’s weak results stem … Read more
The Internet of Things (IoT) describes a network of electronic devices equipped with sensors to collect and exchange data over the Internet. It allows devices (things) to exchange data in real time without direct human intervention. The concept has been around since the 1990s, but it did not gain significant traction until the advent of … Read more
The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average set new records this month as earnings season began. However, while the major indexes continue to hit all-time highs and a record share of Americans now own stocks, a growing number of investors appear to be abandoning the market in favor of sports betting. A July … Read more
Sister Wives star Kody Brown has pulled his and Robyn Brown’s pricey Flagstaff home off the market. This decision coincides with Christine Brown filing a lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend Kody that could cost her big money. So the question on everyone’s mind is: Is Kody playing real estate games to avoid paying off a debt … Read more
Supply is rebounding as the upcoming US election creates opportunities and risks.. The US IPO market is picking up steam again as the 2024 presidential election approaches and investors and analysts look at the potential opportunities ahead. The past week marked the busiest IPO period since February, with four of the five companies successfully pricing … Read more