Articles for author: Russ Cohen

Russ Cohen

SpaceX Scarcity Trade Risks Turning a Great Company Into a Bad Entry

SpaceX is no longer just the private-market trophy asset investors could only watch from the outside. The company’s expected Nasdaq debut under the ticker SPCX has turned it into one of the most important market events of 2026. The offering is being discussed around a roughly $1.75 trillion valuation, with fundraising ambitions near $75 billion, ...

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CAVA Group’s Stock Looks Delicious After Strong Earnings

Shares of . gained 3% the day after the company delivered a solid beat on the top and bottom lines in its Q1 2026 earnings report. The headline numbers were tasty. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 20 cents beat the expectations of 17 cents. Revenue of $438.27 million beat forecasts for $418.46 million and ...

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The Weekender: Memorial Day Melt-Up?

Takeaways The market is no longer trading peace headlines directly. It is trading the absence of systemic escalation and the belief that global energy flows will remain functional. Artificial intelligence has evolved from a technology story into a full-scale capital spending supercycle driving earnings optimism, liquidity flows, and equity leadership globally. Treasury yields remain the ...

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Is Microsoft or Meta Platforms the Greatest Value on the Market?

Key Points When looking at megacap tech stocks, two stand out today as major values: Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). Both stocks are trading well below their normal valuation ranges, and could represent incredible buying opportunities. But the question for potential investors is, which one is the better value now? Image source: ...

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How to Profit From the Coming Oil Shock Before Wall Street Does

The two market signals to watch during periods of oil volatility. Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Most investors see oil headlines and react emotionally. Jonathan Rose sees signals. In today’s Friday Digest takeover, the veteran trader highlights the two market indicators he watches during periods of energy stress – ...

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Lowe’s Finds Support at $215 After Q1 Earnings Sell-Off

While and competitors like face headwinds and hurdles in 2026, the technical setup is shaping up for a rebound in the back half. While Q1 earnings results were good, the soft guidance led to post-release market weakness, which is the operative factor. The post-release weakness in LOW shares took the price below $215 and triggered ...

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Why Would Anyone Buy SPYM Instead of QQQ?

Key Points The Invesco QQQ ETF has mostly outperformed the S&P 500 index, but tech stocks can be riskier and more volatile. The Nasdaq-100 suffered a “lost decade” after the dot-com bust in 2000. The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF offers an ultra-low expense ratio and has delivered 15.25% annualized returns for the ...