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Earnings From Big Technology Stocks Are Coming Soon

Earnings From Big Technology Stocks Are Coming Soon

Third-quarter earnings season has begun. Financials were the first major sector to report and the agenda will soon turn to large technology companies like Microsoft and Apple. This article will cover some key dates and recent news on these major growth stocks....

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...

Stocks Keep Climbing as Lower Rates Push Growth Names Higher

Stocks Keep Climbing as Lower Rates Push Growth Names Higher

Large growth stocks are leading the market to new highs again as investors anticipate lower interest rates. The S&P 500 rose almost 2 percent in the holiday-shortened week between Friday, June 28, and Friday, July 5. The index closed above 5,500 for the first time...

Do Stocks Face a Wall of Money — Even After Big Gains?

Do Stocks Face a Wall of Money — Even After Big Gains?

Stocks closed at another record on Wednesday after inflation slowed more than expected. Today we'll consider some key forces driving the rally. Are they exhausted, or could some positives remain in play? Inflation Hits Zero The consumer price index was unchanged in...

Stocks Have Had a Healthy Pullback. Will Buyers Step In?

Stocks Have Had a Healthy Pullback. Will Buyers Step In?

Stocks have had their biggest pullback since the current rally began. Will buyers step in? The S&P 500 fell 1.6 percent between Friday, April 5, and Friday, April 12. It was the biggest weekly drop since October. The index also touched its 50-day moving average...

Troubled Trio? Why These Megacaps Are Faltering in 2024

Troubled Trio? Why These Megacaps Are Faltering in 2024

The stock market is off to a roaring start in 2024, but three former leaders might be left behind. Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA) and Alphabet (GOOGL) have dropped in recent weeks as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 rallied to new highs. They're now below chart levels that...

Microsoft and Toyota Break Out as Apple and Tesla Stall

Microsoft and Toyota Break Out as Apple and Tesla Stall

Apple and Tesla have been two of the best performing large stocks for years. But now they may be falling behind two major rivals: Microsoft and Toyota Motor. The charts below demonstrate how AAPL and TSLA remain trapped under recent highs, while MSFT and TM have...

Stocks Pause Near Record Highs Before Inflation, Earnings

Stocks Pause Near Record Highs Before Inflation, Earnings

Stocks are pulling back as traders wait for key inflation data and the start of earnings season. The S&P 500 fell 1.5 percent in the holiday-shortened period between Friday, December 29, and Friday, January 5. It was the first drop in 10 weeks, ending the index's...

Stocks Fall on U.S. Downgrade as a New Month Begins

Stocks Fall on U.S. Downgrade as a New Month Begins

Stocks began August to the downside as big earnings passed and Fitch Ratings downgraded the sovereign debt of the United States. The S&P 500 fell 2.3 percent between Friday, July 28, and Friday, August 4. It was the index's biggest decline since March, and its...