Weekly Market Recap: Navigating Economic Signals and Corporate Earnings
Monday: The trading week began on a cautious note with mixed market performance as investors braced for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming testimony to Congress. The Dow slightly declined by 0.1%, while the S&P 500 edged up by 0.1%, and the Nasdaq saw a modest increase of 0.3%. Tuesday: Markets continued to display mixed reactions as Jerome Powell [...]
THE VECTORVEST INVESTOR COMMUNITY
Written by: Angela Akers As it relates to investors, community is defined as “a body of persons of common and especially professional interests scattered through a larger society,” ie. the investment community. In the late 90s, Dr. DiLiddo started and ran the first VectorVest User Group here in the Northeast Ohio area. The purpose, of course, was to teach [...]
What Are Covered Calls Options?
One of the many benefits of trading stock options is that the possibilities for how you can make money are so abundant. There are also a variety of options risk management strategies you can employ to protect yourself from losses. Today, we’ll introduce a unique strategy that allows you to maximize profits while covering your existing positions in a given [...]
Nvidia Falls on Tough Trading Day Thursday, But We Still See 3 Reasons to BUY NVDA
Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) fell as much as 5.6% Thursday after a strong rally sent it on its way to setting a new record high. The stock had climbed more than 6% before all those gains washed away yesterday. The fall-off could be attributed to the latest inflation figures weighing the stock down - or it could be a [...]
PepsiCo Dips on Weak Demand Despite Profit Improvement: 3 Things Investors Need to See
PepsiCo (PEP) reported second-quarter earnings that came in above analyst expectations on the bottom line this morning. Yet, the stock is down slightly as the continued downward trajectory for demand paints a concerning picture. Income of $3 billion was a 12% improvement year over year, and this worked out to an adjusted $2.28 per share. Analysts were expecting just [...]
The AI Revolution: Navigating the Hype, Reality, and Potential Bubble
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the buzzword of the decade, promising to revolutionize industries and drive unprecedented productivity gains. However, as the excitement around AI continues to build, so does the concern about a potential AI bubble. For retail investors looking to capitalize on this technological revolution, understanding the current landscape, potential risks, and strategies for navigating this complex [...]