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| By Mahdis Marzooghian |
Well, you don’t have to be a seasoned investor to know what goes up in the market must eventually come down, which was the case on Friday.
Indeed, S&P 500 futures declined after yet another hot inflation report fueled fears that Fed rate cuts may arrive later than expected this year.
January’s producer price index, which measures wholesale inflation, came in with a 0.3% increase. Excluding food and energy, core PPI increased 0.5%, higher than the expectations for a 0.1% gain.
Investors have been laser-focused on the direction of the U.S. economy and when Powell & Co. may decide to lower rates, especially following this week’s hotter-than-expected consumer price index data. Friday’s wholesale inflation report just piles on concerns that the Fed may wait until later in the year before it starts cutting rates.
Though, it’s not all concerning news. In fact, the S&P 500 closed at a fresh record high Thursday, while the Dow and Nasdaq also posted gains in the previous session.
Plus, Wall Street’s AI darling Nvidia (NVDA) stayed higher on Friday as it got another super-bullish call from a Street analyst, with Loop Capital saying it was set to eventually top $1,200.
Though, as always, no matter what the data says, smart investors know they can depend on the research of our experts — and our ratings — to guide them in the right direction, no matter what direction the U.S. economy or markets may be headed. In fact, here’s their latest batch of research …
Sizzling New Earnings, New Weiss Stock Ratings
Here’s how our Director of Research & Ratings Gavin Magor believes investors should interpret recently released earnings reports. Hint: It’s got a whole lot to do with using our Weiss Ratings.
How to Avoid Failed ‘Disruptors’
Knowing what to avoid when it comes to technology investing is possibly even more important than knowing what’s coming down the road. Tech guru Jon Markman explains why.
You’re Invited to a Profit Party in the Oil Patch!
Megatrends & Supercycles Analyst Sean Brodrick tells you why there are so many mergers in the oil patch. Plus, he shares how you can take advantage in your own portfolio.
Failed disruptors can point out how company culture is a natural repellent to disruptive innovation. Jon Markman’s got a story you need to read.
Wild World of Closed-End Funds: Practically Guaranteed Returns
Yesterday, our Safe Money expert, Nilus Mattive, showed you one of the craziest pricing errors in the market today … and how to take advantage of it.
Have a great weekend,
Mahdis Marzooghian
Managing Editor
Weiss Ratings Daily
