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Boeing Stock Surges on 737 MAX Production Resumption: Is It Time to Buy BA?
Boeing (BA) saw a nearly 6% jump in stock price this week after the company resumed production of its 737 MAX jetliners following a seven-week strike. The production halt had put the company’s ability to meet its ambitious targets in jeopardy, leaving many investors concerned about Boeing's financial stability. [...]
Is Palantir (PLTR) Still a Good Buy After 344% Surge in 2024? Here Are 3 Key Factors to Consider
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has had a great run in 2024, jumping 344% mainly after a strong earnings report and a big defense contract. But with such a huge rise, investors are asking: Is there still more growth left, or has it peaked? Several things are at play, especially Palantir’s [...]
Market Recap: Inflation Worries, Tech Gains, and Mixed Results
Monday: Wall Street started the week with mixed results. Inflation concerns weighed on the market, causing the Dow to drop 0.3%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.2%, and the Nasdaq surged 1.0%. Tuesday: Treasury yields continued to weigh on the market. The Dow slipped 0.2%, the S&P 500 edged [...]
Plan Your Trade And Trade Your Plan
Written by: Angela Akers “Plan your trade and trade your plan” is a saying I’ve heard many times working in this field. While it’s not easy to nail down exactly who came up with that saying, it has been attributed to early trend followers. VectorVest is the epitome of “trend following,” [...]
Lululemon Delivers Strong Q3 Results, but Concerns About U.S. Sales Persist: What’s Next for Investors?
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) reported strong third-quarter results that beat Wall Street’s expectations, giving investors a reason to be optimistic. The company posted revenue of $2.4 billion, a 9% increase from last year, and adjusted earnings per share of $2.87, above the forecast of $2.75. However, concerns remain as U.S. [...]
How to Trade a Bull Call Spread: Low-Risk Strategy for Bullish Market Conditions
Written By John Lindahl The past articles have discussed Credit trades where we opened a trade with a net credit. Specifically. We discussed Bull Puts, Bear Calls, and their combination into an Iron Condor. This article will discuss a Bull Call which is opened with a net debit. Bull [...]
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Boeing Stock Surges on 737 MAX Production Resumption: Is It Time to Buy BA?
Boeing (BA) saw a nearly 6% jump in stock price this week after the company resumed production of its 737 MAX jetliners following a seven-week strike. The production halt had put the company’s ability to meet its ambitious targets in jeopardy, leaving many investors concerned about Boeing's financial stability. [...]
Is Palantir (PLTR) Still a Good Buy After 344% Surge in 2024? Here Are 3 Key Factors to Consider
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has had a great run in 2024, jumping 344% mainly after a strong earnings report and a big defense contract. But with such a huge rise, investors are asking: Is there still more growth left, or has it peaked? Several things are at play, especially Palantir’s [...]
Market Recap: Inflation Worries, Tech Gains, and Mixed Results
Monday: Wall Street started the week with mixed results. Inflation concerns weighed on the market, causing the Dow to drop 0.3%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.2%, and the Nasdaq surged 1.0%. Tuesday: Treasury yields continued to weigh on the market. The Dow slipped 0.2%, the S&P 500 edged [...]
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