10 12, 2024

D-Wave Quantum: A Promising Quantum Computing Leader, But Should You Buy Now?

By |2024-12-10T19:03:06+00:00December 10th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) has captured attention in the quantum computing space with an impressive 474.9% rise in the stock’s value in 2024. The surge has been fueled by increasing institutional interest and major partnerships, but it still has investors wondering if the company can maintain this momentum. QBTS has made substantial strides in optimizing [...]

9 12, 2024

Is Palantir (PLTR) Still a Good Buy After 344% Surge in 2024? Here Are 3 Key Factors to Consider

By |2024-12-09T18:35:01+00:00December 9th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

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 push into AI. The company, [...]

9 12, 2024

Market Recap: Inflation Worries, Tech Gains, and Mixed Results

By |2024-12-09T18:18:28+00:00December 9th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Market in Review, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

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 up by 0.1%, and the [...]

9 12, 2024

Plan Your Trade And Trade Your Plan

By |2024-12-09T14:15:49+00:00December 9th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Market in Review, Stock Market News, VectorVest|Tags: , , , , , , |

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,” and Dr. DiLiddo always believed [...]

6 12, 2024

Lululemon Delivers Strong Q3 Results, but Concerns About U.S. Sales Persist: What’s Next for Investors?

By |2024-12-06T17:15:55+00:00December 6th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

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. sales continue to slow, unable [...]

4 12, 2024

Foot Locker Struggles Amid Weak Consumer Demand, Low Guidance, and Increased Competition

By |2024-12-04T17:09:33+00:00December 4th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Foot Locker Inc. (FL) is facing a tough road ahead, as reflected in its third-quarter earnings report and revised outlook for the rest of the year. The company reported a net loss of $33 million, or 34 cents per share, a stark contrast to last year’s profit of $28 million. Sales declined 1.4% to [...]

3 12, 2024

Credo Technology (CRDO) Surges 40% on AI-Driven Growth and Strong Guidance

By |2024-12-03T17:05:13+00:00December 3rd, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Credo Technology Group (CRDO) is making waves in the market, with its stock soaring nearly 40% after an impressive fiscal second-quarter earnings report that outpaced expectations. The company’s strong performance is driven by the surge in demand for its high-speed connectivity solutions, particularly in the rapidly growing AI and data-center sectors. For Q2 2025, [...]

2 12, 2024

Intel Faces CEO Departure Amid Struggles in the AI Chip War: What Does This Mean for Investors?

By |2024-12-02T16:57:22+00:00December 2nd, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Intel (INTC) has been facing a tumultuous period, marked by the resignation of CEO Pat Gelsinger after a challenging tenure. Under Gelsinger's leadership, the semiconductor giant has struggled to keep pace with competitors, particularly in the AI chip space, where Nvidia has surged ahead. This week, Intel announced that Gelsinger would be stepping down [...]

2 12, 2024

Thanksgiving Week Market Recap: Gains, Volatility, and November Wins

By |2024-12-02T16:20:07+00:00December 2nd, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Market in Review, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Monday: Wall Street kicked off the holiday-shortened week with strong gains, as investors reacted positively to President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent. The Dow surged 1.0%, while the S&P500 and Nasdaq both rose 0.3%. Tuesday: The positive momentum continued with all three major indices closing higher, as investors awaited the release [...]

2 12, 2024

Secret Ingredients

By |2024-12-02T13:56:14+00:00December 2nd, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Market in Review, Stock Market News, VectorVest|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Written by: Angela Akers The Russell 2000 is the quintessential index of the Small Cap market and is up 19.60% year-to-date through November 26, 2024. More than 8% of that gain came during the post-election market run. I ran across an article on Financial Times Monday morning titled “Trump rally carries US small-cap stocks [...]

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