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Stocks Keep Running as Inflation Fades and Apple Breaks Out

Stocks Keep Running as Inflation Fades and Apple Breaks Out

Stocks are hitting new highs as inflation eases and Apple breaks out. The S&P 500 rose 1.6 percent between Friday, June 7, and Friday, June 14. It was the second consecutive positive week, and the second straight record weekly closing high. The technology-heavy...

Chart of the Day: Arista Networks Has Pulled Back

Chart of the Day: Arista Networks Has Pulled Back

Arista Networks jumped to a record high last month, and now it’s pulled back. The first pattern on today’s chart is the high-volume jump on May 8 after earnings and revenue beat estimates. Notice how its closing price that day of $291.67 became apparent support on May...

Oil Plunges as Fundamentals Overshadow OPEC+ Cuts

Oil Plunges as Fundamentals Overshadow OPEC+ Cuts

Energy traders are selling the news after OPEC+ kept oil production limited. Crude oil futures (@CL) fell about 3.6 percent to $74.22 on Monday, their lowest closing price since February 7. It also tied with the biggest one-day drop since January 8, according to...

Why Do Stocks Move? Learn 7 Catalysts That Drive Price Action in the Market

Why Do Stocks Move? Learn 7 Catalysts That Drive Price Action in the Market

The stock market includes thousands of companies in scores of industries and groupings. While they may go up and down for any reason any day, there are underlying patterns behind price movement. This article considers seven basic catalysts for stock movement. These go...

Bears Rejected: Nasdaq Reclaims Leadership on AI, Earnings Growth

Bears Rejected: Nasdaq Reclaims Leadership on AI, Earnings Growth

Strong earnings and optimism about rate cuts seem to be overpowering bearish news in the stock market. The S&P 500 rose less than 0.1 percent between Friday, May 17, and Friday, May 24. The index recovered from a sharp drop on Thursday and stayed above its...

These AI Stocks Could Be Active With Nvidia Earnings Later Today

These AI Stocks Could Be Active With Nvidia Earnings Later Today

Nvidia releases earnings today, and it could impact other stocks in the AI space. While per-share earnings are expected to increase about 8 percent from the previous quarter, attention could focus on demand trends. Some investors have worried that the planned launch...

Chart of the Day: Exxon Challenges Short Term Resistance

Chart of the Day: Exxon Challenges Short Term Resistance

Exxon Mobil rallied in March and early April. Now, after a pullback, some traders may expect further upside. The first pattern on today’s chart is the falling trendline along last month’s highs. The energy giant closed above it on Friday, which could be considered ......

Could This Week’s Events Get Walmart Moving Again?

Could This Week’s Events Get Walmart Moving Again?

Walmart has been stuck in a tight range, and some events this week could trigger a move. The retail giant broke out to new record highs on February 20 before settling into a range between about $58.50 and $61. Prices have recently moved above the convergence of the...

Stock Gains Widen as Investors Hope for Lower Inflation

Stock Gains Widen as Investors Hope for Lower Inflation

Money is flowing back into stocks as investors hope for a better inflation report this week. The S&P 500 rose 1.9 percent between Friday, May 3, and Friday, May 10. It was the third straight positive week. More than four-fifths of the index's members advanced,...