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Markets got a reality check this week. The latest readings on inflation showed that prices are moving higher. That doused hopes for both the number and the timing of interest rate cuts. Worse still

The United States economy has achieved something most bears never expected: gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 4.9% during the past quarter, whereas economists only expected a 4.7% jump.

Markets remain under pressure. This week, investors were spooked by the apparent hiring surge in September. The jobs report showed that over 370,000 jobs were created in September. At midday on

The latest readings on inflation show some cooling, and stocks seem to like it. However, it's important to be clear about why investors feel bullish. Inflation growth of around 3.3% won't prompt

After a long year and a half of trading within a tight $27 to $35 channel roughly, shares of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) have finally run into the catalyst investors were looking for to

After reporting its first quarter 2024 financial results, shares of Foot Locker Inc. (NYSE: FL) jumped by as much as 40% as markets reacted to what could be the retail sector’s latest turnaround

What’s Warren Buffett’s secret? The truth is, there is no secret. The only thing the legendary investor can be credited with is an uncanny ability to spot companies that would one day become big

If United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) can be used as a leading indicator of the economy and S&P 500 performance, it sends a mixed signal. On the one hand, operational improvements and increased

CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) is a leading North American freight railroad operator. The railroad and railway sub-sector operates within the broader transportation sector. CSX’s earnings report

CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) is a leading North American freight railroad operator. The railroad and railway sub-sector operates within the broader transportation sector. CSX’s earnings report

CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) is a leading North American freight railroad operator. The railroad and railway sub-sector operates within the broader transportation sector. CSX’s earnings report

Stock buybacks, also called stock repurchases, are important drivers of shareholder value, which is one of the reasons why Marketbeat tracks the data. As the name suggests, a buyback is when a

United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) delivered a surprisingly solid performance in the first quarter of 2024, exceeding analyst projections on several key financial metrics. While the global airline sector

Investors have a few ways to get their money back once they invest in a stock. The most common way to collect returns is simply to sell a stock – hopefully – at a higher price. The second way is

When traders place directional bets on a stock (meaning they are definitely bullish or bearish), they can amplify their returns through options. Options allow for responsible leverage-taking when

Wall Street analysts tend not to take unnecessary risks when rating and valuing stocks. If they become overly bearish or bullish, and their predictions turn out wrong, that’s a bonus they won’t be

For a stock that has led its peers for so long, Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE: LUV) has been having a tough time recently. While it was able to catch some of those gains that have been sweeping

Having traded pretty much sideways for the past three months, shares of United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL) are finally starting to look like they're ready to take off again. With

When trading stock options, one of the drawbacks of writing covered calls is the heavy upfront capital costs required to actually own the underlying stock before you can write/ short the call

United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) shares fell sharply following the Q4 results and 2024 guidance, confirming resistance at a critical level. The technical signal is bearish and may shave another