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3 Momentum Signal Studies Highlight Big Upside Ahead

3 Momentum Signal Studies Highlight Big Upside Ahead

Records have been set. And with the S&P 500 up roughly 30% since early April, most pundits are skeptical the rebound can continue. History proves otherwise. On July 14, we made a macro case for equities in 3 Positive Policy Tailwinds for Cyclical Stocks. We’ll keep riding this bull. These 3 momentum signal studies highlight… Read more »

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3 Policy Tailwinds for a Rotation into Cyclical Stocks

3 Policy Tailwinds for a Rotation into Cyclical Stocks

The S&P 500 hit a new all-time high on June 27. This ricochet rally has been epic. The S&P recovered all of its 21% spring swoon in just 57 trading days. It’s far from over…if you know where to deploy assets. Today we’ll unpack 3 policy tailwinds for a rotation into cyclical stocks. Let’s first… Read more »

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2025 AI Investor Handbook

2025 AI Investor Handbook

After a nasty Spring swoon, stocks are on a roll.   AI momentum has tech leading the charge, up 21.4% QTD – more than double the S&P 500’s 8.6% gain. Our May 5 call to Buy Mega Cap Tech Stocks is humming. But there’s a lot more to like about the “AI trade” than just… Read more »

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3 Bullish Forces that will Drive Stocks to All-time Highs

3 Bullish Forces that will Drive Stocks to All-Time Highs

2025’s wild ride and trade tape bombs keep spooking investors. Many sold out just to witness Spring’s ricochet rally. It’s painful sitting on the sidelines…and given widespread defensive positioning, the bullish parade isn’t stopping. The pain trade is higher. Today we’ll highlight 3 bullish forces that will drive stocks to all-time highs. We’ll start by… Read more »

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Buy the Dip in Gold

Buy the Dip in Gold

2025’s epic volatility is a great reminder of the importance of diversification. Adding gold to your portfolio gives you a smoother ride. Even after a recent 10% correction, gold is still up over 20% YTD, beating everything from bitcoin to large, mid and small cap stocks, international equities and bonds of all stripes. Gold’s big… Read more »

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Buy Mega Cap Tech Stocks

Buy Mega Cap Tech Stocks

Trade headlines continue to dominate the macro. Uncertainty has investors clinging to safety. Investor sentiment crashed. We’ve been recommending more tariff proof stocks. They’ve proven why they belong in every portfolio. But stock market carnage is creating quality opportunities in beaten down growth areas. It’s time to buy mega cap tech stocks. Before we jump… Read more »

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Recession Obsession

Recession Obsession

Gaming out all the trade war twists and turns is next to impossible. That said, after the S&P 500’s quick 21% drop, single name opportunities have emerged. We’ve isolated 30 stocks that can thrive in tariff uncertainty. In this market, you need to be choosy. Buying the S&P 500 is full of risks. A nasty,… Read more »

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How to Tariff Proof Your Portfolio

How to Tariff Proof Your Portfolio in 2025

The tariff tape bombs just keep on coming. It’s enough to make your head spin. Extreme policy uncertainty is slowing the economy. Today, we’ll show you what tariffs mean for growth, inflation, the Fed, earnings and the stock market. Importantly, you’ll learn how to tariff proof your portfolio in 2025. There is a group of… Read more »

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Buy the Dip Now

Buy the Dip Now

The S&P 500’s slump into a correction has been swift. The index only took 16 trading days to fall 10% from its February 19 all-time high. Other than 2020’s epic Covid collapse, that’s among the S&P’s fastest corrections ever. And most high momentum growth stocks have been hit much harder. After a couple of years of… Read more »

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2025 Volatility Playbook - 3 Studies to Keep You Invested

2025 Volatility Playbook – 3 Studies to Keep You Invested

Stocks have been cruising since October 2023. But trading is getting choppier as macro risks pile up. Every week seems fraught with fresh tape bombs. On top of tariff, Fed, fiscal and valuation worries, investors now have a growth scare to contend with. That’s a pretty full plate. Today, we’ll offer a 2025 volatility playbook,… Read more »

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