| News | Source | Perception |
|---|---|---|
| No US role in Israel operation that killed Hamas leader, Pentagon says | Reuters | Negative |
| China urges swift implementation of expansive financial policies | Reuters | Positive |
| Hezbollah says it will escalate war with Israel after Hamas leader killed | Reuters | Negative |
| Wilhelmina International's Rajesh Gupta sells shares worth $1,188 | Investing.com | Positive |
| CME Group Announces First Trades of CBL Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Futures | Investing.com | Positive |
| US probes TSMC over potential links to China’s Huawei- The Information | Investing.com | Positive |
| Natera CEO Steven Chapman sells shares worth $589,796 | Investing.com | Positive |
| Amazon AWS CEO: Quit if you don't want to return to office | Reuters | Positive |
| TSMC says it is a law abiding company, after report of US probe | Reuters | Positive |
| Earning News | Perception |
|---|---|
| Netflix third-quarter subscribers barely beat estimates as ad-tier members jump 35% | Positive |
| Insurer Travelers beats profit estimate on underwriting strength, investment gains | Positive |
| Nvidia and Apple supplier TSMC shares pop 10% after quarterly profit soars on AI demand | Positive |
| Here's a rapid-fire update on all 33 portfolio stocks, including our 2 newest positions | Positive |
| Embattled Abbott Labs comes through with a strong quarter, buyback announcement | Positive |
| We're raising our Morgan Stanley price target after a post-earnings stock surge to record highs | Positive |
| ASML just gave us a first glimpse into how U.S. chip export curbs will dent its China sales | Positive |
| Morgan Stanley shares pop 7% after beating estimates for third-quarter profit and revenue | Positive |
| These 5 portfolio stocks outperformed the market's incredible run since our September Monthly Meeting | Positive |
Economic Calender
AI's View
Over the past year, the US markets have been through a period of fluctuation and instability. However, there are recent indications that the markets are beginning to rebound from a dip experienced in 2022. This rebound has sparked hopes for a stable bullish trend in the coming months. However, these hopes are tempered by the volatility witnessed in recent market activity. Despite this volatility, our analysis suggests that the bullish trend is likely to continue in the medium term, barring any major negative shocks to the market.
It's important to note that the markets are influenced by a multitude of factors, both domestic and global, and can be highly unpredictable. While the current trend appears to be positive, any significant changes in government policies, geopolitical events, or economic indicators could trigger a shift in the markets. Furthermore, the ongoing pandemic and its impact on the economy cannot be ignored, and any sudden changes to the virus or its effects could have significant consequences for the markets.
Despite the potential risks, many investors remain optimistic about the future of the US markets. The country's strong economy, technological advancements, and favorable regulatory environment have historically made it an attractive destination for investment. As the country continues to navigate through the challenges of the post-pandemic era, it will be interesting to see how the markets evolve and adapt to changing conditions.
Stocks to Watch
| We Like | We Don't Like |
|---|---|
| VLO Valero Energy Corp It can actually dip, but a very solid stock based on fundamentals |
ASC Ardmore Shipping Corp Looks at a discount, good fundamentals but seruiouly overbought |
| JXN Jackson Financials On a bull run, but a very solid stock based on fundamentals at a discount too |
PDD PDD Holdings Inc Over valued and in a bull run for a while |
| HDSN Hudson Tech. On a bull run at present but it has great potential and at a discount |
VRNA Verona Pharma PLC Over valued, Negative earnings |