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Equities are a key component of every investor’s portfolio, making it important to learn the fundamentals and technicals required to invest successfully and with confidence. Discover how top professional investors separate fact from fiction to maximize their profit opportunities. From explosive IPOs to solid value plays, our experts can help you formulate the right action plan for your portfolio no matter where the markets are headed.

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Stocks are on the ropes here, with equities down again after an ugly Thursday. Gold and silver are pulling back, too, while crude oil is rising. The dollar is up a smidge and Treasuries are flat.
While AI-related concerns occasionally weigh on markets, the AI trade remains the primary driver of the indices. Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) is a way to play it. Vertiv does not manufacture chips or servers, but its equipment supplies the electricity and cooling needed to operate them, notes Doug Gerlach, editor of SmallCap Informer.
Artificial Intelligence is making companies more productive. Unfortunately, it's doing the same thing for hackers. I know a fund that holds all the best cybersecurity heavyweights: The First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR), says Sean Brodrick, editor at Weiss Ratings Daily.
Albemarle Corp. (ALB) is the newest addition to the portfolio. We’ve watched the name since 2019 and have been waiting for the right valuations, financial conditions, and outlook to emerge. In the past few months, the stars aligned to yield all three at once, notes Philip MacKeller, editor of Contra the Heard.
Is the AI stock rally just getting started — or are valuations, debt, and data center risks signaling trouble ahead? I sat down with Michael Lee, Louis Navellier, and Sydney Armani for a discussion of where the AI boom in particular…and technology investing in general…are headed next.
AI ETFs are becoming increasingly specialized as issuers target potential bottlenecks in data centers, power infrastructure, photonics, and other technologies supporting artificial intelligence. Ecosystem ETFs and Asian AI funds are two examples, notes Tony Dong, lead ETF analyst at ETF Central.
Earnings have been spectacular. In fact, third-quarter earnings are expected to grow 29% over last year’s quarter. Meanwhile, Iron Mountain Inc. (IRM) has pulled back and looks attractive since it’s back to the same level it was in April, writes Tom Hutchinson, editor of Cabot Dividend Investor.
Stocks rallied modestly yesterday, and they’re up again in the early going today. Crude oil is slightly higher, gold and silver are mixed, and Treasuries and the dollar are flat.
What do you get when you mix blockbuster earnings with beaten down shares? Maybe a great investing opportunity in a key sector.
On Oct. 5, the Nasdaq Composite closed at a record 27,477.31 – and on the same day, 206 Nasdaq-listed stocks made new 52-week lows against only 46 that made new highs. The index is not diverging from the economy. It is diverging from the price of money, advises Michael Gayed, editor of The Lead-Lag Report.

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Wondering how to make more money in the stock market? Investing legend William O’Neil did it better than anybody for decades—and he shared his methods when he started Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) back in 1984. In this session, you’ll learn how IBD’s proprietary investing methodology can help you pinpoint winning stocks, deploy a precisely-timed buy/sell strategy and manage your portfolio like a seasoned veteran. IBD Product Coach Harold Morris will present a 3-step process you can use every day to improve your returns. 

After another strong year for stocks, one question matters most: Is this rally healthy enough to stay fully invested? Join Vincent Randazzo, CMT, Portfolio Manager at Tamarisk Capital Management, to learn how to look beyond the major indexes and determine whether the market's strength is being driven by a broad range of stocks or just a handful of leaders. Rather than relying on forecasts or emotion, attendees will learn a rules-based framework that adjusts equity exposure incrementally as market conditions change. The session will also explain how the ETF structure can make tactical portfolio adjustments more tax-efficient than traditional mutual funds, helping investors manage risk without creating unnecessary tax consequences. You'll leave with a practical framework for evaluating market health and positioning your portfolio heading into 2027. 

SpaceX will become publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange on or about June 12, 2026, with the ticker symbol SPCX. The world will likely see its 1st trillionaire crowned on the 1st day of trading (Elon Musk), if the IPO comes in at $1.6 trillion or higher, and stays there. You know you want to buy it. Should you jump in on June 12? Put SpaceX on a Stock Shopping List? Will it show up in one of the technology funds that you already own? Will the Wall Street insiders who have been investing in SpaceX for half a century! use the IPO to sell high and turn their paper profits into hard cash at retail investors' expense?

Let’s take a deep dive on the current market landscape to determine what kind of stocks will lead the way in the 2nd half of the year. Large or small cap? Growth or value? What industries? All that and more will be covered in this presentation.

Paul Meeks, Head of Tech Research for NYC investment bank Freedom Capital Markets, who has covered tech for over 30 years, will review the sector trends and the key companies that have been pushed and pulled by them. What are these drivers, and are they sustainable? Looking forward not just to the second half of 2026 but beyond, which industries within the sector and which companies within these industries will feel the headwinds or tailwinds swirling about AI? Meeks will name names and offer both long and short stock ideas.

Mass unemployment is greatly exaggerated, business formation is growing, productivity is surging, but sentiment is dismal. It’s time to brighten up. This is a big bull market, so let’s examine the leaders and what would be required for that to change.

Victoria will share practical tips on macro analysis, stock selection, and how to put it all together to build and manage a high-quality portfolio. What you buy, as well as what you decide NOT to buy, makes all the difference. Know when to hold em’ and when to fold ‘em, don’t let mistakes compound. In a world awash in data, understanding how to filter through and what to focus on is crucial for long-term success.

In increasingly volatile markets, capital preservation and adaptability have become just as important as returns. In this session, Inna Rosputnia discusses how modern stock index strategies can be designed to improve resilience through disciplined risk management, liquidity-focused execution, and adaptive market analysis.

We’re almost at the midpoint of 2026. That means it’s time to get some NEW names in your portfolio for the rest of the year (and beyond). Join our panelists for an interactive discussion of top stocks – including WHO they are, WHY they have so much potential, and WHAT potential gains to expect from them. Plus, ask questions and get answers straight from the panelists in real time!

The Stock Market is up to record levels but uncertainty persists. What does the future hold? We are receiving mixed signals.  Join Kristina Ruggeri for an assessment of the economy, interest rates and the consumer as well as current market trends. How will these factors impact investing decisions in the second half of 2026? In this presentation, you will be introduced to scenarios on potential 2026 outcomes and receive recommendations on where to invest next.

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While the mechanisms and machinations of the markets have changed a lot since Benjamin Graham first devised a practical method for analyzing stocks, or even since Peter Lynch racked up big wins picking equities for Fidelity's Magellan Fund, one thing remains true: companies that deliver constant profits for shareholders will see their share prices increase.

Lofty current valuations show that the easy money has already been made, and those looking to profit should be more selective going forward. So which sectors will lead the market over the months ahead? What’s the best way to limit risk in the current environment? You will find the answers to these questions and more from the top industry professionals on these pages, unlike watching the stock market news on TV. Going beyond the stock market news today, many investors are searching for investments that they can depend on. Of course, there's no such thing as a sure bet, but the top experts featured here will share the picks they think are the next best things and the sectors that are bound to thrive in the days and months ahead.

The current market environment is particularly well-suited for stock pickers and stock-trading experts—especially the experts featured here whose careers are devoted to uncovering the best opportunities available in even the most rapidly changing environment. Get easy access to the nation’s leading stock experts who regularly share their takes on where market trends are headed, where to find bargains, and how to stay ahead of the curve.

Watch videos and read articles by these experts and discover their outlooks on what’s ahead for stocks, but more importantly, identify the most compelling sectors and industry groups, as well as the specific buying opportunities for optimal growth or income. These pages are chock-full of valuable insights from our experts' varying perspectives and expertise.