Trading was muted this morning after coming off of a losing week amid red-hot inflation data.  Still, the major averages are not far from their record highs.  The S&P 500 is 0.8% off its all-time high.  The Dow and Nasdaq sit 1.3% and 1.2%, respectively, away from...
After starting the week mixed, better than expected earnings results from major retailers Walmart (WMT) and Home Depot (HD) helped boost stocks.  Inflation fears are weighing heavy on investor sentiment as stocks hover near record highs.  Volatility could pick up as we round the corner into 2022.  
Trading was muted this morning as investors digested fresh economic data and company earnings from major retailers.  Yesterday the Commerce Department reported that retail sales rose 1.7% in October, indicating that U.S. consumers are ramping up spending despite rising prices.  The major indices ticked upward in the...
Stocks ticked higher this morning, starting the day a stone's throw away from their record highs.  The Dow is 1.7% from its ATH, while the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 are 0.8% and 0.6% from their records.    Meanwhile, economists are keeping an eye on...
Stock analysts can provide valuable insight into the sentiment around a certain stock or sector and shed some light on what is possible or likely for a stock.  Stirring in the analyst community can sometimes be early signs of stock movement.  Which is why our team reviews...