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Russ Cohen

Fed Defies Trump Demands and Holds Rates Steady

The Fed maintains its target rate … is the Fed fighting an illusory war? … the deflationary pressures today … a trade deal – but not with the U.S. … the risk of a coming supply crunch Today, members of the Federal Reserve held rates steady as was widely expected. The target fed funds rate ...

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Explosive Growth Ahead? What the May 7 Market Shift Means for AI Stocks

Editor’s note: “Explosive Growth Ahead? What the May 7 Market Shift Means for AI Stocks” was previously published with the title “AI Stocks Could Explode After the May 7 Market Shakeup” in April 2025. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. What happens when you mix the most transformational technological ...

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Will This Earnings Week Deliver or Disappoint?

Stocks have staged an impressive late-April rally. Last week, the S&P 500 jumped 4.6% and the Dow climbed 2.5%. Meanwhile, the NASDAQ soared 6.7%, putting it in positive territory for the month. The cause of last week’s surge came from two important developments… First, despite President Trump’s frustration with the Federal Reserve and his comments ...

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3 Underrated Stocks Quietly Delivering Big Gains

The stocks on this list are not high-flying tech names, shoot-for-the-moon startups, or even high-growth names, but they are quietly crushing it for investors. Kroger (NYSE:), Caseys General Stores (NASDAQ:), and AutoZone (NYSE:) are all well-established businesses growing at steady and sustainable paces, driving reliable cash flow in good times and bad. The quality of ...

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The Mother of All Buy-the-Dip Signals Just Flashed

This isn’t just any buy-the-dip signal… Sometimes the market whispers. Other times, it shouts. Yesterday, the market didn’t whisper — it roared. A Zweig Breadth Thrust — one of the rarest and most reliable technical indicators in market history — just triggered. If you know your market history, you understand how big this is. If ...

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Carvana’s Stock Price Rebound Shifts Into a Higher Gear

Carvana (NYSE:) is not out of the weeds but is performing well in 2025, accelerating its business turnaround. The Q1 results reveal strengths in consumer markets and rapidly improving profitability, which have it on track to reach lofty new goals. Company execs announced new long-term targets, including exceeding 3 million in annual retail unit sales ...

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The New York Times Company to Post Q1 Earnings: Drivers to Note

The New York Times Company NYT is set to announce its first-quarter 2025 earnings on May 7, before the market opens. Key focus areas include subscription growth and trends in advertising revenues. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter revenues is pegged at $635.1 million, indicating a 6.9% rise from the prior-year period. This diversified media ...