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EV Mixed Signals: Sales Are Rising, But Inventory Slower To MovePhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Car rental company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-Ew7cRec38UnlyYzs41FVEri5.png?st=2023-12-29T14%3A03%3A41Z&se=2023-12-29T16%3A03%3A41Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-12-29T15%3A03%3A25Z&ske=2023-12-30T15%3A03%3A25Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=vZPI3wL5I%2BC5Zknik6hYtwmYdTdsE1ct/DM1evRA8EI%3D
EV Mixed Signals: Sales Are Rising, But Inventory Slower To Move

Sales of electric vehicles are continuing to grow, but at a slower pace, according to Cox Automotive, which provides marketing and financing services to the auto industry.

The EV industry is

MarketBeat Week in Review – 7/3 - 7/7Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal mine, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/25526de2-54da-40ae-ba56-1e25dead3e81.png
MarketBeat Week in Review – 7/3 - 7/7

A short trading week still managed to deliver volatility to the equity markets. The primary catalyst was the employment outlook. The ADP report on Thursday showed job growth that was double the

Pfizer Just Invested $25 million In This BiotechPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Pharmaceutical company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-TIgKJfhK8q44RPNTTsL9npu7.png?st=2023-05-08T05%3A58%3A04Z&se=2023-05-08T07%3A58%3A04Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-08T02%3A36%3A56Z&ske=2023-05-09T02%3A36%3A56Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=BDDjRcmCPf%2BH//HSxRGZYByMqOKev8lx0/Dhvka/lXk%3D
Pfizer Just Invested $25 million In This Biotech

Shares of Caribou Biosciences (NASDAQ: CRBU) were up 45% yesterday after Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) made a $25 million equity investment. On Thursday, the company said Pfizer bought almost 4.7 million

Cracks In The Labor Market? Not Yet, But They’re ComingPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Janitorial service, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/4d4e885c-79e9-4b8f-bd91-e9721cd7c2e9.png
Cracks In The Labor Market? Not Yet, But They’re Coming

The June employment situation summary revealed weaker-than-expected job growth and a potential crack in the labor market. The news suggests weakening demand for employment and is backed up by

Levi’s: Buy On The Dip Or Downtrend In Play?
Levi’s: Buy On The Dip Or Downtrend In Play?

Levi’s (NYSE: LEVI) shares are down more than 7% in premarket trading after the company issued weaker-than-expected guidance. The guidance calls for significant improvement in the second half but

Who Wins And Who Loses With China's Metal RestrictionsPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
Who Wins And Who Loses With China's Metal Restrictions

It is no secret that the trade wars between the United States and China have only intensified over the past several months, with escalations being explicitly made on the chip and semiconductor

3 Large Semiconductor Makers Offering Dividends & Price GrowthPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
3 Large Semiconductor Makers Offering Dividends & Price Growth

Investors seeking dividends may overlook semiconductors, but some companies from the industry, including Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO), NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) and United

Fortinet Positioned For Growth In AI-Based Cybersecurity BoomPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Data analytics provider, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/d1295d04-cceb-4f1c-be2b-32ca46621336.png
Fortinet Positioned For Growth In AI-Based Cybersecurity Boom

Cybersecurity is a hot item, as spending on enterprise information security is forecast to grow fast. One factor driving growth? You guessed it: AI.

Stocks like Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:

Three AI Trades That Could Double This YearPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
Three AI Trades That Could Double This Year

AI and, specifically, generative AI are the hottest topics this year. While big-name players like NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) will

2 Airlines Whose PE Ratios Scream Good ValuePhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Logistics company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/a16a79c7-f73c-405d-ba63-e8d69b66ce4e.png
2 Airlines Whose PE Ratios Scream Good Value

We wrote about Amazon Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) yesterday and how its elevated price-to-earnings (PE) ratio is likely giving investors cause for concern, notwithstanding its recent rally. While it may be

JetBlue Ends Alliance With American,  Chance Of Spirit Merger?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Logistics company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/a16a79c7-f73c-405d-ba63-e8d69b66ce4e.png
JetBlue Ends Alliance With American, Chance Of Spirit Merger?

JetBlue Airlines (NASDAQ: JBLU) stock is declining by as much as 6.5% during Thursday's trading session, even after initially positive news regarding a tough but strategic decision by management

Can Planet Fitness Stock Regain its Pump?
Can Planet Fitness Stock Regain its Pump?

The country’s largest publicly traded gym chain Planet Fitness Inc. (NASDAQ: PLNT) stock, has been slowly fading in a weekly descending price channel despite growing its membership to all-time

Perion Network Is Monetizing The Internet And Delivering ValuePhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Perion Network Is Monetizing The Internet And Delivering Value

Perion Network (NASDAQ: PERI) is emerging as a stand-alone play on digitization and a potential takeover target for more prominent players. It’s Wildfire platform and a suite of applications

OPEC+ Fights For Higher Oil Prices: They’re On The WayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal company, neutral atmosphere, photo by Galina Stepanova: https://img.theapi.app/temp/0e838f13-fa33-4583-92e9-bf3375dacf70.png
OPEC+ Fights For Higher Oil Prices: They’re On The Way

OPEC+ is fighting hard to keep oil (NYSEARCA: USO) prices steady, if not on the rise. The latest news is that the Oil Producing and Exporting Countries cartel is seeking new members. The only

Are Dividend-Paying Office REITs Finally Staging A Comeback?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Clothing manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/7d69264d-49b2-466c-9987-b2706836d522.png
Are Dividend-Paying Office REITs Finally Staging A Comeback?

If you haven’t exactly been monitoring the performance of office-building investments, that’s understandable. With offices sitting empty as employees prefer to work from home, the biggest real

Order From U.S. Army Fuels Surge In Enovix StockPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Gold mine, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/94faf2bd-99c1-4ea6-b55d-fdcab23c3865.png
Order From U.S. Army Fuels Surge In Enovix Stock

Shares of the lithium-ion manufacturer, Enovix (NASDAQ: ENVX), have added to its impressive run, with stock up 40% in the last month. Just under a month ago, when I first covered Enovix, shares

The Bottom Is In For Mullen AutomotivePhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Car rental company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-Ew7cRec38UnlyYzs41FVEri5.png?st=2023-12-29T14%3A03%3A41Z&se=2023-12-29T16%3A03%3A41Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-12-29T15%3A03%3A25Z&ske=2023-12-30T15%3A03%3A25Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=vZPI3wL5I%2BC5Zknik6hYtwmYdTdsE1ct/DM1evRA8EI%3D
The Bottom Is In For Mullen Automotive

Shares of Mullen Automotive are up more than 150% in under 24 hours on a series of news that amounts to 1 thing: Mullen Automotive’s ability to continue as a going concern appears to be without

Could Meta Be Risking Another Sell Off With Its New "Threads"?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Could Meta Be Risking Another Sell Off With Its New "Threads"?

Mark Zuckerberg has started a battle on more than one front. He has chosen not only the company that has most effectively dominated short-form written content but also an adversary known to be a

2 Must-Have Specialized ETFs for the Long-Term InvestorPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/8b396c5d-cf01-4937-89c4-91ad2f28f1ee.png
2 Must-Have Specialized ETFs for the Long-Term Investor

Constructing a long-term investment portfolio can be a lot like building a house.

First, you pour in the foundation. These are the tried and true pillars that have been around for decades — and

Inspire Medical Up 15% After Breakout, Analysts Say It's A BuyPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Mental health care service, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/7ce3b930-5e2a-4215-b686-0ad0eb0b922a.png
Inspire Medical Up 15% After Breakout, Analysts Say It's A Buy

Inspire Medical Systems (NYSE: INSP) is up nearly 15% since breaking out of cup-with-handle base on May 3. The base’s buy point was above $277.18, which you can see on the Inspire Medical Systems

Three Value Stocks To Ride China's Latest Economic DataPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Three Value Stocks To Ride China's Latest Economic Data

The world of investing is focusing all of its focus - and resources - on the sphere of U.S. and European equities, with good reason, as volatility is the 'fish of the day' in these markets

High-Yield Bassett Furniture Rocks Into ReversalPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Department store, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/57f223bf-67a0-476b-94dd-76010fccb266.png
High-Yield Bassett Furniture Rocks Into Reversal

The furniture industry has struggled, but indications from Bassett Furniture (NASDAQ: BSET) echo news from other furniture manufacturers and have the shares rocketing higher. The takeaway is that

New Name, Coherent is a Compelling AI Data Infrastructure PlayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
New Name, Coherent is a Compelling AI Data Infrastructure Play

Laser systems maker Coherent Co. (NASDAQ: COHR) changed its name from II-VI, confusing investors even trying to pronounce the name. The company is undergoing a multi-year restructuring plan to

Is It Time to Get into Piedmont Lithium Pre-Production?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Gold mine, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/94faf2bd-99c1-4ea6-b55d-fdcab23c3865.png
Is It Time to Get into Piedmont Lithium Pre-Production?

Development-stage integrated lithium company Piedmont Lithium Inc. (NYSE: PLL) stock has been trading in an ever tighter trading range. Lithium is crucial for operating electric vehicles (EVs) as

Yield Curve Tests New Lows, Where Markets Are Seeking SafetyPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
Yield Curve Tests New Lows, Where Markets Are Seeking Safety

As markets come to a significant turning point, investors can benefit from understanding where money has been and where it may be going into, as pivots in the flow of investment preferences