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January 2025

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NVDA, TSMC, and Broadcom: Top Semiconductor Plays as SMH Hits New Highs

by Karl Montevirgen

In the last quarter of 2024, semiconductors have been walking a tightrope between tariff fears and supply chain uncertainties... Read More 

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Investors Await CPI and Bank Earnings: Will They Spark Investor Optimism?

by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan

The December Producer Price Index (PPI) came in cooler than expected, as equities rose in early trading, sold off, and then rebounded. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU), S&P 500 ($SPX), S&P 400 Mid-Cap Index ($MID), and S&P 600 Small-Cap Index ($SML) closed higher... Read More 

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Stock Market Panic: Why Strong Jobs and Inflation Signal Trouble Ahead

by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan

December non-farm payrolls data came in much hotter than expected. More jobs were added, the unemployment rate dipped slightly, and average hourly wages rose. Overall, it was a solid employment report, but the stock market didn't like the news... Read More 

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Inflation Sparks Stock Market Downturn: What This Means for Your Portfolio

by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan

What a difference a day makes! December ISM Services data suggests the service sector remains strong. The JOLTS report showed there were 8.09 million job openings in November — that's well above the 7.7 million that was expected... Read More 

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Which Top AI Semiconductor Stocks are Positioned for Growth?

by Karl Montevirgen

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2025 opens its doors in Las Vegas for a four-day event... Read More 

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Stock Market Ends the Week Strong: Could It Spark a Bullish January?

by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan

Has it been a while since the broader market indexes closed in the green? It certainly seems that way. After what looked like a weak start to the new year, the stock market showed us it still had legs... Read More