Weekly Market Recap: Powell’s Speech Fuels Optimism Amid Volatile Trading
Monday: Last week started on a high note with investors eagerly awaiting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium. The Dow rose by 0.6%, the S&P 500 gained 1.0%, and the Nasdaq surged by 1.4%. Tuesday: Market sentiment took a hit following an earnings miss from Lowe's, causing the Major Indices to dip. The Dow and S&P [...]
THE BULL MARKET THRIVES
Written by: Angela Akers It was a bit of an interesting week for investors. The biggest news, and that which affected investors’ risk appetite the most, was anticipation of our fearless Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech. That speech took place this morning, and, as he has done in previous years, Chair Powell outlined broad policy initiatives [...]
Peloton Finally Sees Revenue Growth, but Is it Enough to Justify Buying PTON?
After multiple quarters of stagnant or backward revenue growth, Peloton Interactive Inc. (PTON) finally saw sales climb higher year over year - no matter how marginally. Revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter came in at $644 million, a modest 0.2% bump YoY and well ahead of the $628 million analysts were looking for. This was the first quarter of [...]
Creating a Diversified Portfolio Using Sector Analysis: A Guide for Retail Investors
In the world of investing, diversification is often touted as a key strategy for managing risk and maximizing returns. But for many retail investors, the concept of diversification can seem abstract or overwhelming. By leveraging sector analysis and tools like VectorVest, investors can create a well-balanced portfolio that stands the test of time. In this article, we'll explore how [...]
Zoom’s Q2 Results and Upbeat Outlook Send Shares 12% Higher: 3 More Reasons to Buy ZM
Shares of Zoom (ZM) are up 12% so far Thursday morning after the company released its fiscal second-quarter earnings, which came in well above the analyst consensus. The company also shared a very optimistic outlook for the remainder of the year. Here’s how the quarterly results shook out: Adjusted earnings per share: $1.34 compared to $1.22 estimate. Revenue: $1.162B [...]
AMD’s AI Acquisition Has Analysts Excited, But is it Enough to Earn the Stock a Buy Today?
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) are up more than 11% this week after the company announced its acquisition of ZT Systems. Acquiring the AI infrastructure provider is a strategic move that will boost the chip maker's bottom line in 2025. ZT Systems is a New Jersey-based company that offers a range of solutions, from complex computing to storage [...]
