A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after renewed enthusiasm for Alphabet reinvigorated the artificial intelligence trade, propelling a market rebound heading into the Thanksgiving holiday.
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
November 19, 2025 – As the broader S&P 500 experiences a modest rebound today, the Consumer Discretionary Sector finds itself in a complex and often contradictory position. While the market shows signs of recovery, largely driven by resilient tech giants, the consumer-facing industries are grappling with a cautious consumer sentiment
Mid-cap stocks often strike the right balance between having proven business models and market opportunities that can support $100 billion corporations.
However, they face intense competition from scaled industry giants and can be disrupted by new innovative players vying for a slice of the pie.
The Federal Reserve finds itself in an unprecedented internal struggle as policymakers grapple with conflicting priorities: taming persistent inflation or bolstering a softening job market. As of November 2025, this profound division within the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has cast a pall of uncertainty over the future trajectory of
New York, NY – November 10, 2025 – The Consumer Discretionary sector in the S&P 500 finds itself at a critical juncture, navigating a complex economic landscape characterized by conflicting signals from consumer behavior and broader macroeconomic pressures. While the sector has demonstrated robust long-term growth, recent weeks have seen a
New York, NY – November 7, 2025 – The Consumer Discretionary Sector within the S&P 500 is currently presenting a complex and often contradictory picture for investors. While an undeniable chill permeates consumer sentiment, threatening to dampen holiday spending and broader retail activity, a vibrant travel industry continues to defy the
Fashion brand Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 16.5% year on year to $2.01 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.79 per share was 10% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high.
These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
The September 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, released today, October 24, 2025, indicated that inflation edged higher but came in "cooler-than-expected," providing a significant boost to financial markets and solidifying expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The report, which was delayed due to a government shutdown, revealed a
While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner.
Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after worries over worsening trade relations with China were triggered by critical comments from President Donald Trump.
Washington D.C., October 6, 2025 – The American labor market appears to have hit a significant speed bump, with Moody's Analytics reporting "essentially no job growth" for the U.S. in September 2025. This concerning assessment comes at a critical juncture for the economy, compounded by an ongoing federal government
