James Park

Why Are Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Rising Premarket? TSLA, AVGO, SNOW, HPE, PLTR, LULU Stocks In Focus

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits remained ‘bearish’ on SPY and moderated to ‘neutral’ on QQQ.

Is Merck Stock Reaching A Valuation Ceiling At 6x Sales?

The oncology franchise that still carries about half of Merck is decelerating while the stock trades near its high.

Sectors Representing a Third of the S&P 500's Value Produced Just 7 Percent of LinkedIn's 2026 Top Voices, C-Suite Stack Analysis Finds

Analysis of all 150 honorees in LinkedIn's two 2026 US Top Voices cohorts finds executive visibility lags market value in industrials, energy, and consumer sectors, while LinkedIn's showcased posts favor short-form posts over long-form articles 97 percent of the timeNashville, TN, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C-Su

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3 Reasons to Avoid OII and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Oceaneering currently trades at $51.56 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 333% since August 2021, blowing past the S&P 500’s 71.9% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 38.5% thanks to its solid quarterly results.

VYM Is Beating the S&P 500 With a 17% Year-to-Date Return by Owning What Wall Street Won’t

A mechanical yield screen is quietly outpacing the S&P 500 this year by excluding most of the AI complex before a single share is purchased, and the valuation gap it creates raises a question worth answering before the rotation reverses.

WisdomTree (WT): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings?

WisdomTree currently trades at $22.75 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 272% since August 2021, blowing past the S&P 500’s 73.1% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 38.9% thanks to its solid quarterly results.

Search and Cloud Strength Drive Alphabet’s (GOOG) Rally

Madison Investments, an investment advisor, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the “Madison Large Cap Fund”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the second quarter, U.S. stock market indices achieved their best performance since 2020, driven largely by a narrow group of Artificial Intellig

3 Reasons to Sell NMRK and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Newmark currently trades at $15.31 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a middling return of 4.7%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 13.1% gain during that period.

MACOM (MTSI): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings?

MACOM currently trades at $308.10 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 404% since August 2021, blowing past the S&P 500’s 72.8% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 26.2% thanks to its solid quarterly results.

US Stock Futures Rangebound After S&P 500 Ends At Record Highs As Data Shows Cooling Inflation — WDAY, SNDK, AMD, DELL, HTZ In Focus

The producer price index rose 4.7% in July 2025 after a 5.5% annual increase in June.

Micron Technology (MU): A Clear Beneficiary of the AI Infrastructure Buildout?

TCW Funds, an investment management firm, published its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the ‘TCW Concentrated Large Cap Growth Fund.’ A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. During the second quarter, AI monetization, a fragile Middle East ceasefire, and a Federal Reserve leadership transition were the sig

S&P500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Rangebound As Investors Await Key Inflation Data To Judge Rate Hike Possibilities — ORCL, AAPL, NVDA, CURLF In Focus

Investors await the July consumer price index that’s due at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday.

Flowers Foods (FLO) Cuts Dividend to Strengthen Financial Health

JB Global Capital, an investment firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund declined 12.1% in Q2, largely driven by Alibaba, its largest holding. However, since inception on January 3, 2023, the fund has returned 109.7%, compared with 94.4% for the S&P

GE Stock Keeps Climbing. Should You Climb On?

This jet engine powerhouse is flying high on real business strength, forcing investors to ask a disciplined question: is the engine's power already reflected in the ticket price.

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Mixed As Hormuz Uncertainty Weighs: Why AAPL, TSM, MU, SPCX, ASTS, SLS Stocks Are In Focus

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits was split, with traders ‘bullish’ on SPY and ‘bearish’ on QQQ.

3 Reasons to Sell PAYX and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Paychex’s 21% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 9.3%, and its stock price has climbed to $119.23 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Micron Stock Rebounded With The Memory Trade, Not Ahead Of It

The contracts that put a floor under its record margins also cap what rising memory prices can add.

Record Gas Prices Could Save Tesla

Tesla's stock has cratered 30% this year while rivals like BYD eat into its European market share, but an unexpected geopolitical crisis may be handing the company a lifeline that no amount of AI hype ever could.

CRH Plc (CRH): Positioned as a Vertically Integrated Compounder

Third Point Management, a New York-based investment advisor, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy is available to download here. Third Point’s flagship Offshore Fund returned 7.7% in Q2 2026, outperforming the hedge fund index but trailing broader equity benchmarks. Second Quarter returns benefited

Flex’s (FLEX) CPI Business Positioned for an Exponential Leap

Third Point Management, a New York-based investment advisor, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy is available to download here. Third Point’s flagship Offshore Fund returned 7.7% in Q2 2026, outperforming the hedge fund index but trailing broader equity benchmarks. Second Quarter returns benefited

‘My head hit the driver’s window’: A teenager T-boned our car. Will Medicare pay my hospital bills?

“My car was nearly 20 years old, and I only carried liability and uninsured motorist coverage, not collision coverage.”

3 Reasons WMG is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Warner Music Group currently trades at $29.22 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 2.6%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 7.1% gain during that period.

2 S&P 500 Stocks for Long-Term Investors and 1 We Turn Down

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning. Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.

PayPal's $17 Billion Bet Against Wall Street

A large bet on its own shares has so far been a losing one, creating a quiet standoff between management's conviction and the market's deep-seated skepticism.

Forget MDY. State Street Sells the Same S&P Mid-Caps for 87% Less

State Street quietly sells two ETFs tracking the exact same mid-cap index at wildly different prices, and most investors holding the older one have no idea how much that gap costs them over time.

Jim Cramer Sounds Cautious On This Market. Here’s What I’d Buy in Response

Jim Cramer is struggling to find reasons to buy, and the Nasdaq 100 sliding into correction territory is not helping. Before you dismiss his caution, consider which corners of the market could actually benefit from the pain hitting semi stocks hardest.

Helmerich & Payne (HP): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q1 Earnings?

Helmerich & Payne currently trades at $32.70 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 3%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 6.5% gain during that period.

2 Reasons to Sell EFX and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Over the past six months, Equifax’s stock price fell to $177.62. Shareholders have lost 13.5% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 6.3%. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

3 Reasons SBH is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Sally Beauty currently trades at $14.64 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 3.7%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 6.2% gain during that period.

Only 14% of Gen X Has a Pension. For a 53-Year-Old Riding an AI-Heavy S&P 500, Social Security Is the Only Floor Left.

A 53-year-old with two decades of maxed-out 401(k) contributions thinks she built a diversified retirement. She may have accidentally built a concentrated AI bet instead, and the one safety net she overlooked could be worth far more than she realizes.

3 Reasons We’re Fans of Napco (NSSC)

Over the past six months, Napco’s shares (currently trading at $35.37) have posted a disappointing 8.1% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 6.2% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

What are perps, anyway? Everything you need to know about crypto’s hottest trading instrument

Perps, which launched on BitMEX in 2015, have become one of the most traded financial products in the world.

Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow Futures Rise As Iran Pause Eases Oil Fears Ahead Of Big Tech Earnings, Fed Meeting: ORCL, NVDA, VG, DEL In Focus

Markets will be watching out for quarterly results from Amazon, Apple, Meta and Microsoft this week.

Is Equal-Weighting the S&P 500 Worth It? Here’s What the Data Says

Equal weighting the S&P 500 sounds like a clean fix for mega-cap concentration, but the strategy carries trade-offs that rarely get the attention they deserve, and the long-term numbers tell a story most investors haven't heard.

3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks Worth Loading Up On Now (1 Yields Over 5.5%)

The S&P 500 yields 1%; you can do much better than that with this energy giant, Dividend King, and REIT.

I am a 63-year-old semiretired physician. If I saved $2 million for retirement, should my Social Security become optional?

“At that point, they arguably no longer need the government’s retirement safety net.”

Johnson & Johnson Is Becoming A Narrower Company Than You Bought

Management's plain health care label has slipped out of the lead, and the business now on a separation clock is the one that finally started working.

Why Retirees Love this High Dividend Low Volatility S&P 500 ETF

Not every factor that beats the market belongs in a retiree's portfolio, and choosing the wrong one at the wrong time can be costly. Two MSCI factors, however, pair remarkably well for investors living off their portfolios and navigating sequence-of-returns risk.

The Anti-Nvidia ETF: Why Contrarians Are Buying the Stocks Nobody Wants

Most index funds quietly reward whatever the market already loves, pouring more money into winners just because they won. One ETF is built on the opposite logic, and its recent returns suggest the contrarians might be onto something.

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Friday Amid New US Tariffs

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.2%, and the actively tra

US Expansion Presents Significant Upside Potential for Nu Holdings (NU)

White Falcon Capital Management, an investment fund manager, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy can be downloaded here. The portfolio delivered 8.5% in Q2 2026, trailing the S&P 500 TR’s (CAD) 17.3%, MSCI AC TR’s (CAD) 16.4%, and the S&P TSX TR’s 6.9% returns. The YTD’s 1.8% return also trailed th

MU Stock Loses Some Steam After Korea Chip Selloff — But Retail Is Eyeing Clean Rebound Above $1,000

Alphabet’s capex forecast raise and a hat tip from Elon Musk boosted sentiment for MU stock.

Will Costco (COST) be Able to Continue High Dividend Growth?

Bristol Gate Capital Partners, an investment management company, published its Q2 2026 investor letter for the “US Equity Strategy”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Strategy lagged the S&P 500 Total Return Index in the quarter in terms of returns, but outperformed in dividend growth. Despite debate ove

Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Positions to Benefit from Prudent Capital Allocation

Bristol Gate Capital Partners, an investment management company, published its Q2 2026 investor letter for the “US Equity Strategy”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Strategy lagged the S&P 500 Total Return Index in the quarter in terms of returns, but outperformed in dividend growth. Despite debate ove

Bristol Gate US Equity Strategy: W.R. Berkley (WRB) Offers Ballast to the Portfolio

Bristol Gate Capital Partners, an investment management company, published its Q2 2026 investor letter for the “US Equity Strategy”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Strategy lagged the S&P 500 Total Return Index in the quarter in terms of returns, but outperformed in dividend growth. Despite debate ove

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Fall As Tesla, Alphabet Earnings Revive AI Spending Fears: Why TSLA, GOOGL, SPCX, NOW, INTC, AMD, SLS Are In Focus

Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment is weak, declining to ‘extremely bearish’ on SPY and ‘bearish’ on QQQ.

What Makes KLA Corporation (KLAC) an Attractive Bet?

Bristol Gate Capital Partners, an investment management company, published its Q4 2025 investor letter for the “US Equity Strategy”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Strategy lagged the S&P 500 Total Return Index in the quarter in terms of returns, but outperformed in dividend growth. Despite debate ove

Should You Add KKR & Co.’s (KKR) to Your Portfolio?

Dodge & Cox Fund, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for “Dodge and Cox Stock Fund”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Despite volatile oil prices and rising inflation, U.S. equities reached record highs in Q2 2026, driven by a technology-led rally, particularl

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Slip Ahead Of TSLA, GOOGL Earnings: Why SMCI, INTC, SLS, BATL, OKLO, RKLB Are In Focus

Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment declined to ‘extremely bearish’ on SPY and ‘neutral’ on QQQ.

Your SPLG Position Is Stretched, What's Next?

The large-cap fund's price is well above its trend, but the advance was narrow, raising a tough question for holders.

Credo Technology Gains from Increasing Connectivity Challenge

Fred Alger Management, an investment management company, released its “Alger Small Cap Focus Fund” second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities experienced a strong recovery in Q2 2026, with the S&P 500 Index gaining 15.2%, marking its best quarter since 2020. A ceasef

Tesla at $380: Wall Street Says It’s a Buy But Here’s 3 Strong Reasons to Sell

Wall Street's Buy consensus and a $460 price target sound convincing until you look at what is actually driving Tesla's margin recovery and what prediction markets are saying about the growth story holding that valuation together.

GFL Environmental (GFL) Slid Following the Deal Reveal

Fred Alger Management, an investment management company, released its “Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund” second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. US equities strongly rebounded in the second quarter, with the S&P 500 Index returning 15.2%. A ceasefire between the United States and Iran

DIA’s 10-Year Shortfall: How a 186.7% Return Masks a $128K Hidden Cost

Buying DIA because the Dow sounds like America's safest bet felt reasonable a decade ago, but the fund's own return record quietly reveals a cost that never appears on any fact sheet.

Dow Jones Futures: Google, Tesla, AMD Loom After AI Stock Sell-Off

Google earnings and capex guidance will be key for battered AI stocks. Tesla, Intel, GE Vernova also will report.

IXJ vs. IBBQ: Global Healthcare vs. Biotech -- Which ETF Is the Better Buy?

IBBQ's concentrated biotech play has delivered a higher one-year return, while IXJ'S diversified global healthcare fund has been much less volatile.

United Rentals (URI) Rose on Robust Nonresidential Construction End Markets

Wedgewood Partners, an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Wedgewood Composite delivered a net return of 9.4% in the second quarter compared to 15.2% for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, 16.7% for the Russell 1000 Growth Index, and

Wedgewood Partners’ Views on Microsoft’s (MSFT) Capital Expenditure

Wedgewood Partners, an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Wedgewood Composite delivered a net return of 9.4% in the second quarter compared to 15.2% for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, 16.7% for the Russell 1000 Growth Index, and

3 Big Reasons to Love Nicolet Bankshares (NIC)

Since July 2021, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 74.3%. But one standout stock has nearly doubled the market - over the past five years, Nicolet Bankshares has surged 132% to $165.54 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 25.9% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results