Apple Slips. Perplexity to the Rescue?
Apple’s AI Catch-Up Play Could Pull It Out of the ‘Penalty Box’ Apple Inc. has had a turbulent first half of the year, with its stock down more than 19% amid mounting investor concerns. Tariffs introduced during former President Donald Trump’s administration continue to cast a long shadow, and fears that Apple is lagging behind […]
Why More Investors Are Thinking Long-Term
Retail Investors Stay Bullish on Stocks Despite Economic Uncertainty A shaky economy isn’t dampening retail investors’ confidence in the stock market. While economists often caution that the stock market doesn’t perfectly mirror the economy, retail investors appear to understand the distinction. Even as many are tightening their budgets in response to economic uncertainty, they’re continuing […]
U.S. Stocks Strong — Tel Aviv Confirms
Tel Aviv Stocks at Record Highs Signal Investor Optimism Amid Crisis Despite rising tensions in the Middle East, markets appear surprisingly calm. Oil futures briefly dipped, stock futures rose, and even gold—a traditional safe haven—lost some shine. This measured response, according to Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research, suggests investors believe the conflict may soon de-escalate. […]
S&P 500 Shrugs Off Israel-Iran Tensions
The S&P 500 Has Barely Moved Since Israel-Iran Conflict Began — History Suggests a Quick Recovery Is Possible Despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the S&P 500 has held relatively steady, down just 1% as of Tuesday’s close. While geopolitical shocks often spark investor anxiety, history shows the U.S. stock market tends to […]
Juneteenth: What’s Open and Closed Today
What’s Closed on Juneteenth, June 19, in Observance of the Federal Holiday As Americans commemorate Juneteenth—a day marking the end of slavery in the U.S.—several institutions will be closed in observance of the federal holiday. Juneteenth celebrates June 19, 1865, the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the emancipation of enslaved Black […]
Fed Move = Green Light, Says Tom Lee
Fed May Acknowledge Tariff-Driven Inflation Is a Non-Issue, Says Tom Lee Happy Fed Day to all who follow closely. While markets are pricing in a 98.8% chance the Fed will leave rates unchanged, Fundstrat’s Tom Lee says there’s still room for market fireworks. Lee, a perennial bull, isn’t expecting a rate cut — but sees […]
