Hot CPI Data Causes Market to Spiral and Indicates 2 Rate Cuts in 2024
Monday was momentous because of the eclipse boosting hopes and dreams of disinflation, and Wednesday started with a downer because of higher-than-expected CPI data. The inflationary data came in hot, with every reading coming in above estimates, sending the market into a significant dip. Let’s dive into anticipation, the reaction, what it means, and how it changes the future [...]
Delta Air Lines Delivers on the Top and Bottom Line Thanks to Strong Travel Demand: Time to Buy DAL?
Delta Air Lines (DAL) delivered first-quarter earnings that came in above what analysts were expecting thanks to strong travel demand for the quarter. Better yet for shareholders, the airliner expects this trend to continue into the quarters ahead. The company brought in revenue of $12.6 billion, a record for the first quarter, compared to the $12.5 billion analysts expected. [...]
BP Will Counter Currency Challenges & Price Slumps With Volume: Time to Buy BP Stock Today?
British oil major British Petroleum (BP) is up against a few different challenges right now, ranging from currency fluctuations to a dramatic drop in price for oil and gas. These could take as much as $1.2 billion away from the bottom line in a worst case scenario. However, the company quelled investor fears by saying that its uptick in [...]
How Often Do Dividend Stocks Pay?
Dividend stocks are an excellent investment choice for those looking to earn regular income from their portfolio or to reinvest for steady, stable compounding growth. However, grasping the nuances of dividend schedules is an important first step. How often do dividend stocks pay? When do stocks pay dividends exactly? Which stocks pay out the highest dividends? We’ll answer all these [...]
GE Vernova Gains 5% on First Analyst Upgrade, But Does That Mean You Should Buy GEV Already?
General Electric successfully completed the spin-off of its GE Power business just a few weeks back and listed GE Vernova as its own publicly traded company (GEV). Analysts are already hot on the stock as it received its first upgrade today by J.P. Morgan’s Mark Strouse. He moved his stance from hold to buy but maintained his price target [...]
Climbing Yields and Economic Data: A Rollercoaster Week on Wall Street
Monday: A mixed batch of economic data and a rise in treasury yields influenced the market on the first trading day. Wall Street ended with mixed results, with the Dow declining by 0.6%, the S&P500 slipping 0.2%, and the Nasdaq managing a slight uptick of 0.1%. Tuesday: Bond yields continued to climb, leading to another day of losses for [...]
