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Dow Snaps Losing Streak as Bank Stocks Surge

September 27, 2017 / www.schaeffersresearch.com

It was a roller-coaster session for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), with the index ultimately surging higher in afternoon trade to snap a four-day losing streak. Stocks responded to the release of the Trump administration's tax plan, which calls for a 20% corporate tax rate. The financial sector also continued to rally, helping the Dow overcome Nike's post-earnings pullback and guiding t...Read More

The Must-See Biotech Buy Signal

September 27, 2017 / www.schaeffersresearch.com

With September winding down and the fourth quarter quickly approaching, some stocks appear poised to take a leap forward. The biotech sector has had an excellent year -- and the fun may not be over yet, considering the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) has been one of the best-performing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the fourth quarter. Per data from Schaeffer's Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White,...Read More

Time to Roll the Dice on Casino Stocks

September 27, 2017 / www.schaeffersresearch.com

Casino stocks have had a strong year so far, with two-thirds of the stocks we track under our "gaming" umbrella trading north of their 80-day moving average. What's more, the VanEck Vectors Gaming ETF (BJK) is up 2.5% year-to-date to trade at $42.12 -- not far from its Sept. 20 two-year high of $42.51. The shares could be poised to hit even higher highs, should history repeat itself and/or skepti...Read More

2 Hot Financial Stocks with Room to Run

September 27, 2017 / www.schaeffersresearch.com

Financial and bank stocks continue to surge higher thanks to hawkish comments from Fed Chair Janet Yellen yesterday. These gains are illustrated by the ascent of exchange-traded funds (ETF) Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) and SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE). Both are up over 1% today, with XLF tapping a nine-year high of $25.71 earlier. Two stocks enjoying an upside move today are Morgan Stanl...Read More

Facebook Stock Bounces Back; Plus, the Popping Penny Stock

September 27, 2017 / www.schaeffersresearch.com

U.S. stocks are trading cautiously higher this afternoon, as traders digest the details of President Trump's tax plan. Three stocks also trading higher today are social media giant Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), digital media tech stock Remark Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MARK), and internet marketing firm HubSpot Inc (NYSE:HUBS). Here's a quick look at what is moving shares of FB, MARK, and HUBS.Facebo...Read More

Stocks Cautiously Higher As Markets Eye Trump Tax Plan

September 27, 2017 / www.schaeffersresearch.com

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is cautiously higher at midday, after trading on both sides of the aisle earlier,attempting to snap a four-day losing streak in spite of ugly Nike earnings. The S&P 500 Index (SPX) and Nasdaq Composite (COMP) are also modestly higher, with financial stocks emboldened by Fed Chair Janet Yellen's hawkish comments yesterday. Traders are digesting the details of...Read More

Amazon Update Draws Rare Batch of Call Buyers to Twilio Stock

September 27, 2017 / www.schaeffersresearch.com

Shares of Twilio Inc (NYSE:TWLO) plunged 6.6% on Tuesday, after Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) unveiled details of its recently launched two-way messaging service from Amazon Web Services. While this was initially seen as new competition for the cloud company, a post-close tweet from Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson pointed to a partnership with Amazon. In reaction, TWLO stock is up 7.8% today to trade at...Read More

Kornit Digital Stock Gets Crushed; SunPower Shakes Off Downgrade

September 27, 2017 / www.schaeffersresearch.com

Analysts are weighing in on printing stock Kornit Digital Ltd. (NASDAQ:KRNT), solar energy stock SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWR), and burrito chain Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG). Here's a quick roundup of today's bearish brokerage notes on shares of KRNT, SPWR, and CMG.Kornit Digital Cuts Guidance, Prompting A Flurry Of Bearish Analyst AttentionKornit Digital stock is down 25% to...Read More

Wells Fargo Predicts New Record Highs for FAANG Stock

September 27, 2017 / www.schaeffersresearch.com

Analysts are weighing in on tech company Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU), luxury retailer Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (NYSE:KORS), and online streaming entertainment concern Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX). Here's a quick roundup of today's bullish brokerage notes on shares of MU, KORS, and NFLX. Micron Showered With Price-Target Hikes Post-Earnings Micron Technology has received no fewer than nine...Read More

Analysts Slam Nike After Earnings; Ford Stock Looks to Drive Higher

September 27, 2017 / www.schaeffersresearch.com

Dow futures are indicating a higher open ahead of an afternoon speech on tax reform from President Trump. Among specific stocks in focus today are athletic apparel juggernaut Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE), pharmaceutical concern Lannett Company, Inc. (NYSE:LCI), and F-150 manufacturer Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F). Here's a closer look at what's moving shares of NKE, LCI, and F. Nike Stock Pointed Lower...Read More

Dow Set to Pop Ahead of Trump Tax Plan

September 27, 2017 / www.schaeffersresearch.com

After extending its losing streak yesterday, Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures are signaling a higher start this morning,as Wall Street awaits President Trump's plans for tax reform. Meanwhile, traders are digesting the latest data on durable goods orders, which rose a bigger-than-expected 1.7% in August, and the Dow is pointed higher in spite of a negative earnings reaction for Nike. F...Read More

The Volatility Signal We Haven't Seen Since 2007

September 27, 2017 / www.schaeffersresearch.com

Everyone knows volatility has been low in 2017, but last week was ridiculous. By one measure, which is shown below, it is the lowest stock market volatility we have ever recorded. On the other hand, S&P 500 Index (SPX) historical volatility (HV) temporarily moved above a key level, sending up a signal not seen since 2007. Below, I'll consider whether that means anything going forward.Last Week's R...Read More

Who Cares? Headline Debates are Wasting Your Time

September 27, 2017 / www.thedailybell.com

NFL players are kneeling, standing, sitting maybe, and probably laying down at times. Perhaps they are protesting police killings, or maybe they hate America, and some of them are very patriotic and do or do not support Donald Trump. I don’t know. Who cares?How many headlines has this stupid manufactured controversy taken up? How many arguments and fights have ensued? Do people even know wha...Read More

Who Cares? Headline Debates are Wasting Your Time

September 27, 2017 / www.thedailybell.com

NFL players are kneeling, standing, sitting maybe, and probably laying down at times. Perhaps they are protesting police killings, or maybe they hate America, and some of them are very patriotic and do or do not support Donald Trump. I don’t know. Who cares?How many headlines has this stupid manufactured controversy taken up? How many arguments and fights have ensued? Do people even know wha...Read More

Tiege Hanley HONEST Review| Male Skin Care| Day 30 of 30

September 27, 2017 / www.youtube.com

Tiege Hanley HONEST Review| Male Skin Care| Day 30 of 30Tiege Hanley Day 1 of 30 - https://youtu.be/BFMvmjPAhaYtiege hanley - www.tiege.comThis Tiege Hanley honest review from Michael Hicks as his own personal experience as a customer over the past 30 days. Over the past 30 days i documented my process with Tiege Hanley to see whether we can actually see a difference or if it is just hype.I ordere...Read More

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September 27, 2017 / www.youtube.com

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Dow Extends Losing Streak After Yellen Speech

September 26, 2017 / www.schaeffersresearch.com

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) jumped out of the gate, but lost steam as the session progressed, eventually ending modestly lower. Aside from ongoing North Korea jitters, traders digested disappointing consumer confidence and housing data, and an afternoon speech from Fed Chair Janet Yellen. In her remarks, Yellen said the central bank may have overestimated the strength of the labor mar...Read More

It Might Be Time to Strike on This FAANG Stock

September 26, 2017 / www.schaeffersresearch.com

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) pulled back on Monday, as part of a broader tech-sell off. The e-commerce giant, which is reportedly entering the smart glasses industry, has not closed north of the $1,000 per-share level since July 28. However, if past is precedent, AMZN stock could be headed back above this key millennium mark in the final three months of 2017. Below, we'll take a closer look...Read More

Equifax CEO Bows Out Before Testimony; PTCT Tanks After FDA Review

September 26, 2017 / www.schaeffersresearch.com

U.S. stocks are trading cautiously higher this afternoon, as the Dow attempts to bounce back from a three-day losing streak. Among the names in the spotlight today are beleaguered credit agency Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX), apparel retailer L Brands Inc (NYSE:LB), and biopharmaceutical company PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTCT). Here's a quick look at what is moving shares of EFX, LB, and PTCT.E...Read More

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