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The Economy Could Be Accelerating as the Fed Prepares Rate Cuts

The Economy Could Be Accelerating as the Fed Prepares Rate Cuts

The U.S. economy could be accelerating, even as the Federal Reserve enters a rate-cutting cycle. Retail sales beat estimates for the third straight month in August, lifted by strong demand for autos. Industrial production increased by 0.8 percent, quadruple the...

Chips Lead a Violent Comeback as Sellers Vanish Before the Fed

Chips Lead a Violent Comeback as Sellers Vanish Before the Fed

Sellers are disappearing into thin air as investors prepare for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates for the first time since the pandemic. The S&P 500 surged 4 percent between Friday, September 6, and Friday, September 13. It was the biggest weekly gain...

After Months of Weakness, Are Megacaps Ready for a Comeback?

After Months of Weakness, Are Megacaps Ready for a Comeback?

Megacap growth stocks have lagged for a few months, but some investors may see potential for the tide to turn. The Nasdaq-100 led the market in the first half of 2024, powered by AI stocks like Nvidia (NVDA). It stalled in July as money shifted into sectors like real...

Options Alert: Has Nio Recharged its Batteries?

Options Alert: Has Nio Recharged its Batteries?

Nio has been sputtering for years, but some options traders seem to think the Chinese electric-car maker has recharged its batteries. TradeStation data shows call volume surging in the stock this month. Most of the increase came after the company reported record...

Options Alert: Bears Could Be Active in Social Media Stock

Options Alert: Bears Could Be Active in Social Media Stock

Snap plunged on weak results last month, and some options traders may be targeting further downside. Check out this unusual activity from yesterday in the social-media stock: More than 29,000 November 6 puts traded, mostly for $0.17. About 16,000 December 8 puts...

Tech Unwind Continues as Traders Wait for the Fed

Tech Unwind Continues as Traders Wait for the Fed

Technology stocks are still falling as investors wait for big news events like inflation and the Federal Reserve. The Nasdaq-100 shed 5.9 percent of its value in the holiday-shortened period between Friday, August 30, and Friday, September 6. It was the biggest weekly...

Gasoline Futures Go on Sale as China Sputters and Saudis Cut Prices

Gasoline Futures Go on Sale as China Sputters and Saudis Cut Prices

Energy costs are falling on signs of weaker demand and increased supply. Several negative headlines appeared before and after the Labor Day weekend. First, Chinese manufacturing activity slowed more than expected to its worst level in six months. Then Reuters reported...

Bears Enter September in Retreat After a Dramatic August

Bears Enter September in Retreat After a Dramatic August

Bears tried to hit the stock market in August, but were driven off by good news about the economy and earnings. The S&P 500 began last month with a sharp selloff, initially falling more than 9 percent below its July close. But sellers quickly evaporated and the...