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Prices Have Been Rising. Here’s Why it Might Be Good for the Stock Market

Prices Have Been Rising. Here’s Why it Might Be Good for the Stock Market

Spiking lumber prices had everyone scared of inflation earlier this year. But now the trend could be turning into a big positive for the stock market. Two important things have happened since the big scare in early May: Major commodities including lumber, corn and...

Why Are Stocks Bouncing So Quickly After the Fed’s Hawkish Message?

Why Are Stocks Bouncing So Quickly After the Fed’s Hawkish Message?

Stocks crashed last week after the Federal Reserve scared investors with a hawkish stance on interest-rate increases. But now the market's ripping back almost as quickly as it fell. Why? This article will consider not only the Fed's announcement last week, but the...

Initial Public Offerings and SPACs: Track and Analyze Them With These Tools

Initial Public Offerings and SPACs: Track and Analyze Them With These Tools

The number of initial public offerings (IPOs) and SPACs is up sharply from last year as confidence returns to the market. Despite the improved conditions, several prominent companies like Palantir (PLTR) and Airbnb (ABNB) have struggled and remain well below their...

Most Recent Technology IPOs Have Struggled, But This Stock Is Breaking Out

Most Recent Technology IPOs Have Struggled, But This Stock Is Breaking Out

Most high-profile tech IPOs from the past year have struggled – but not Roblox. The maker of virtual-reality software ended last week at a new all-time high. Its chart also pulled off some interesting feats. First, it broke the descending trendline running along......

May Is Bringing a Wave of Good News About the Coronavirus Pandemic

May Is Bringing a Wave of Good News About the Coronavirus Pandemic

From falling cases to fewer social restrictions, there's all kinds of good news about coronavirus this month. While the pandemic has been easing since winter, several positive trends now appear to be accelerating. It could be especially important as summer begins...

Stocks Crash as Inflation Runs Hot. Has Powell Lost Control?

Stocks Crash as Inflation Runs Hot. Has Powell Lost Control?

For months, Jerome Powell told investors not to worry about inflation. Today they started doubting his advice. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported this morning that consumer prices rose 4 times faster than expected in April. Much of the surge came from commodities...

Energy, Materials, Transports: New Companies Are Leading as Inflation Rises

Energy, Materials, Transports: New Companies Are Leading as Inflation Rises

Inflation is a growing concern as the economy surges back from coronavirus. This post will discuss companies that could benefit from the trend. The primary groups we will cover are: Industrial metalsEnergy / Fossil fuelsTransportationIndustrialsAgriculture First, why...

Suddenly Everybody’s Talking About Inflation. Here Are the Key Facts

Suddenly Everybody’s Talking About Inflation. Here Are the Key Facts

Wall Street is starting to worry about inflation as the economy reopens from last year's pandemic amid a shortage of commodities and surging demand. Famous investor Warren Buffett and the Institute for Supply Management were the latest to spot the trend. Buffett, CEO...