Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the buzzword of the decade, promising to revolutionize industries and drive unprecedented productivity gains. However, as the excitement around AI continues to build, so does the concern about a potential AI bubble. For retail investors looking to capitalize on this technological revolution, understanding the current landscape, potential risks, and [...]
VectorVest has empowered retail investors to outperform the market for more than 36 years. A lot has changed since our humble beginnings in Dr. DiLiddo's basement, but one thing remains constant: Our passion for giving you the tools needed to invest successfully and with confidence. Over a million investors have used VectorVest to stay [...]
Monday: Last week kicked off with a positive trend, primarily led by gains in the technology sector. The Dow edged up by 0.1%, the S&P 500 saw a 0.3% increase, and the Nasdaq experienced a notable rise of 0.8%. Tuesday: Market conditions remained favorable as investors digested recent comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome [...]
Hurricane season typically runs from June to November. For 2024, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned of an ‘extraordinary’ Atlantic season. In fact, NOAA has forecast eight to 13 hurricanes - with four to seven of those being deemed as ‘major hurricanes’. Furthermore, NOAA has said that there is an [...]
Written by: Angela Akers It has been a whirlwind of a week for VectorVest in the best way! As part of our partnership with Nasdaq, our Management Team and Education Team had the opportunity to visit Nasdaq’s MarketSite in Times Square where we were featured on their billboard and were hosted at the closing [...]
Monday: Investors sold off technology stocks as they awaited critical inflation data, leading to a mixed close on Wall Street. The Dow edged up by 0.7%, contrasting with a 0.3% dip in the S&P 500 and a 1.1% drop in the Nasdaq. Tuesday: A mix of poor economic indicators and a tech rally led [...]
Monday: Tech Gains Propel Markets Higher Wall Street kicked off the week on a positive note, largely driven by strong performances in the technology sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.5%, the S&P 500 rose by 0.8%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite led the pack with a 1.0% increase. The bullish sentiment in [...]
Written by: Angela Akers As they have done for the last year, the Federal Reserve moved last week to leave interest rates unchanged at the elevated rate of 5.25% – 5.50% and signaled only one cut this year. That same morning, the May Consumer Price Index was released, coming in at a lower-than-expected increase [...]
Monday: Optimism Ahead of Key Announcements Stock prices started the week on a high note as investors anticipated the upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. The Dow rose by 0.2%, the S&P 500 added 0.3%, and the Nasdaq picked up 0.4%, setting a positive tone for the [...]
Written by: Angela Akers Dr. DiLiddo introduced us to the Investment Matrix decades ago in his classic little green book, “Stocks, Strategies & Common Sense.” “Without knowing it, each of us has an investment style which is distinctly our own.” – Dr. Bart DiLiddo The four basic investment styles are categorized by using [...]
