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Skip Expensive Stocks: Bet on These Sectors

The start of President Donald Trump’s second term has sparked a robust rally, driving the S&P 500 stocks to record highs and stretching market valuations to historic levels. Investors are now exploring alternatives to megacap technology stocks, seeking more affordable opportunities that could still benefit from the administration’s early policy...

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A Monster Vibe Shift in Markets: Insights from a Top Strategist

Demand for Bullish Equity Options Signals Renewed Optimism in Markets The S&P 500 (SPX) narrowly missed hitting a new all-time high on Wednesday, though Thursday’s early indicators point to a softer start. In a bullish turn, Nomura strategist Charlie McElligott suggests a potential “melt-up” could be underway. Known for his...

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Trump’s Economic Agenda: Cutting Back on Stock Buybacks

Tech Companies Ramp Up Stock Buybacks Despite Energy-Intensive Operations Tech companies have significantly increased their stock buybacks programs in recent years, prioritizing shareholder returns even as the industry’s energy demands continue to soar. Innovations like artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing require enormous amounts of energy to power data centers...

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The Trump Effect 2.0: What Stock Investors Have Yet to Price In

Trump’s Second Term Begins: Markets Brace for Turbulence As Donald Trump officially begins his second term as president on January 20, the nation is watching how his administration will approach the ambitious economic and policy promises made during his campaign. Trump’s pledges on issues like immigration, trade, and even cryptocurrency...

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One-Day Market Surges Aren’t Game-Changers

Price spikes are more common in bear markets than in bull markets. This is an important fact to keep in mind, especially when evaluating major market rallies like the one on January 15, which followed optimistic reactions to recent U.S. inflation data. On that day, the Nasdaq Composite Index (COMP)...

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S&P 500 Financials: A November-Level Comeback

Major U.S. indexes ended the day on a high note: the S&P 500 rose 1.8%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.7%, and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.5%. Cooling Inflation and Strong Bank Earnings Spark Market Rally, Says Wells Fargo’s Sameer Samana The stock market surged on Wednesday, driven by...