Bank of America says buy these 26 small-cap value stocks set to outperform and lead in cash returns as the economy officially enters a recovery stage

Bank of America says small-cap value could lead the US recovery. These stocks have historically outperformed during the previous eight recovery cycles. If August trends upwards per a BofA indicator, then the US economy will officially be in recovery.  July may go down as the month when things began to look up for the US… Continue reading Bank of America says buy these 26 small-cap value stocks set to outperform and lead in cash returns as the economy officially enters a recovery stage

Here’s why stocks have tanked in August and what Wall Street expects to happen next

The S&P 500 has dropped almost 5% in August after gaining 21% in the first seven months of 2023. Wall Street firms and market commentators are divided on whether stocks will resume their rally after this month.  Bears include Michael Burry and David Rosenberg, while Goldman Sachs and Fundstrat are more optimistic. Loading Something is… Continue reading Here’s why stocks have tanked in August and what Wall Street expects to happen next

Goldman Sachs: These 30 options trades can help investors profit from both stock market winners and underperformers

Investors who have to pick between bulls and bears now have a way to profit from winners and losers. Goldman Sachs has found 30 stock market outperformers and underperformers to invest in with options. This simple options investing strategy finds the best and worst stocks and uses puts and calls. In a year where a… Continue reading Goldman Sachs: These 30 options trades can help investors profit from both stock market winners and underperformers

Stock Market Today: Tech Stocks Soar as Bargain Hunters Swoop In

The major indexes suffered notable losses last week, with the technology sector bearing the brunt of the selling.  However, bulls were given a reprieve Monday, with tech stocks soaring as bargain hunters looked past spiking Treasury yields to scoop up some of Wall Street’s favorite names at a discount.   All three main benchmarks finished… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Tech Stocks Soar as Bargain Hunters Swoop In

Central Banks Near End of Rate-Hike Cycle: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

To help you understand what is going on in the global economy and what we expect to happen in the future, our highly-experienced Kiplinger Letter team will keep you abreast of the latest developments and forecasts (Get a free issue of The Kiplinger Letter or subscribe). You’ll get all the latest news first by subscribing,… Continue reading Central Banks Near End of Rate-Hike Cycle: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

3 reasons why the stock market still has room to run higher, according to Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs sees the S&P 500 finishing the year at 4,700, about 8% higher from current levels. Stocks have slumped about 5% in August after rallying 21% in the first seven months of the year. The bank’s strategists laid out why the stock market still has room to move higher. Loading Something is loading. Thanks… Continue reading 3 reasons why the stock market still has room to run higher, according to Goldman Sachs

Tech stocks just flashed a ‘sell’ signal ahead of Nvidia’s big earnings report

The Nasdaq 100 just flashed a technical “sell” signal ahead of Nvidia’s big earnings report, according to Fairlead Strategies. The sell signal reflects a loss of momentum and suggests “several weeks of corrective action, at a minimum,” Fairlead’s Katie Stockton said.Stockton highlighted 13,834 as support for the Nasdaq 100, suggesting potential downside of 6%. Loading Something… Continue reading Tech stocks just flashed a ‘sell’ signal ahead of Nvidia’s big earnings report

A mild recession could actually be good for the housing market

Wall Street firms have eased recession calls recently, but a mild downturn may actually be good for the housing market. A recession would likely push the Fed to ease monetary policy, and mortgage rates would fall. A mild recession could also bring down home prices as more supply becomes available. Loading Something is loading. Thanks… Continue reading A mild recession could actually be good for the housing market