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As one who tracks market sentiment, it still amazes me to watch it develop in real-time. We see it quite well in the analyst community as well, states Avi Gilburt of ElliotWaveTrader.net.
Technology bulls were bolstered Tuesday by more analyst optimism, states Jon Markman, editor of Strategic Advantage.
The mixed market continues, with the Nasdaq continuing to wildly outperform the Dow. Outside of equities, which are down a bit in the early going, crude oil is under pressure. Gold and silver are flat, while Treasuries and the dollar are up.
I’ve been as emphatic as I have been consistent the past few weeks: 1) The markets would take off like a rocket when there’s a deal, so the time to buy would be ahead of that. 2) Big Tech would be THE play, especially names like Nvidia (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), and Tesla (TSLA), says Keith Fitz-Gerald, editor of 5 with Fitz
We are maintaining our “Buy” rating on Focus List selection Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW) with a target price of $240. While PANW shares were hit hard in the 2022 market and tech sector selloffs, they continue to perform much better than the cybersecurity industry, writes Joseph Bonner, analyst at Argus Research.
Sangamo Therapeutics (SGMO) recently reported that the FDA has granted Fast Track Designation (FTD) to isaralgagene civaparvovec, or ST-920, a wholly owned gene therapy product candidate for the treatment of Fabry disease. The company is poised to deliver shareholder value in 2023, maintains John McCamant, editor of The Medical Technology Stock Letter.
The oscillating nature of economic data and cross-asset market pricing has tried the patience of bull and bear alike, states Jay Pelosky of TPW Advisory.
What does debt ceiling relief look like on Wall Street? Stocks holding last week’s gains, gold rallying, and Treasury yields dropping. Meanwhile, crude oil and the dollar are modestly weaker.
In light of the recent Debt Ceiling Circus, it seems relevant to consider some information from our friends at Strategas. If you look at the table below, you’ll see 60% of the budget is consumed by entitlements which are automatically renewed without Congressional approval annually. Meanwhile, the disconnect between the bears and the market continues, explains Nancy Tengler, CIO at Laffer Tengler Investments.
SkyWater Technology (SKYT) specializes in helping its customers develop and then manufacture customized integrated circuit devices. Setting the company apart is a trifecta of differentiation, notes George Gilder, editor of Gilder’s Moonshots.

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The market continues to surge and pull back. We have not seen a prolonged bull market rally from the October lows. Greg Schnell rolls through the changes and identifies some of the key indicators that can help us find confirmation of the bull market taking hold. You'll want to add some of these ideas to your toolbox.

So, you want to be a contrarian investor? Many investors claim to act contrarian and think outside the box, but when it comes down to it, very few are actually contrary. Join Philip MacKellar and learn about his contrarian investment philosophy, how to successfully apply contrarian principles, and Contra the Heard's track record. He will also be discussing the importance of temperament, common psychological pitfalls, and what he anticipates in the year ahead.

The next few months are going to be quite important in determining whether we have indeed begun a bear market that could last well over a decade long. Mike Golembesky will take you through what he is seeing in his analysis and will tell you what to look for and what to expect.


Join us to demystify the essentials of intelligent stock investing, as we demonstrate how to create a profitable stock portfolio that combines the dependability and cash flow of dividend-growing companies with the transformative potential of technology innovation stocks. This presentation aims to equip investors with strategies and tools to identify opportunities, make smart investment decisions, and avoid common mistakes. We highlight how to tailor a portfolio to balance growth, stability, and income according to your unique goals and needs. Learn how dividend growth stocks can provide a solid foundation for your portfolio and discover how investing in exciting themes such as technology, generative AI, and developments like ChatGPT can supercharge your investment returns. At the end of the presentation, we will provide you with 4 of our Top Stock Picks which exemplify the principles discussed and get you started with building a profitable stock portfolio in 2023.


In this session, Laura Scarlett Martin will discuss the importance of venture capital in the startup ecosystem. Her presentation will include the definition of venture capital and an explanation of the processes and types. She will discuss the risks and rewards of venture capital investing and will touch on current trends and emerging technologies.


KeyStone's Founder, Ryan Irvine will look at North American market valuations today from a historical perspective showing you what to avoid and where the buying opportunities are including electrification, recession resistant businesses, AI, gold, and more. He will detail what KeyStone's analyst team looks for in a great stock with real examples of past winners including the best performing revenue generating stock on the TSX over the past year Hammond Power (HPS.A:TSX), the best performing stock graduating from the TSX, XPEL Inc. (XPEL:NASDAQ), gaining over 5,000%, and the Boyd Group (BYD:TSX) - the best performing stock in the past decade, up over 10,000%. Plus KeyStone will give you 4 unique, profitable and growing stocks you will find nowhere else and can buy today.


Donald Dony will briefly run through key signals on both sides of the argument and weigh the probabilities of the outcome.
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While blue-chip stocks are often the darlings of the investment world, smaller companies can offer investors unique opportunities for growth and diversification. In this webinar, Chris White will dive into the historically strong returns that small and mid-cap stocks can offer, and the benefits of owning smaller names. Mr. White will go beyond the blue chips and uncover the space of small and mid-cap stocks.


John Buckingham, Editor of the Prudent Speculator newsletter, points out a simple truth: Even economists can't predict the economy! So in this interview, he explains why investors shouldn't even try -

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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.

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