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The COVID-19 pandemic crippled the majority of industries, but some were able to recoup thanks to their strategically driven digital platforms. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is one such food restaurant chain operator that has benefited greatly from digital sales. So, should investors park their funds in these restaurant companies to stay afloat?  Amid

Getty Images The bond market is flashing a warning that the economy may be falling or already has fallen into recession, according to one closely watched measure. Market pros watch the spread on the Treasury yield curve, or the difference between the longer duration Treasury yields and shorter duration yields. Normally, longer duration yields, like

FAANG stocks have been unable to steer clear of the market hailstorm that’s hit the tech sector. Though high-flying hyper-growth stocks have dragged stocks lower in the first half, the fallen FAANG stocks still appear like great long-term holds, even as rates and recession risks rise by the month. Many may be quick to conclude

A Ford F-150 Lightning on display at the New York Auto Show, April 13, 2022. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Ford Motor — Shares of the carmaker dropped nearly 3% and hit a new 52-week low after the company reported a slight increase in new vehicle sales

Sharing is Caring! by Chris Black I love how Ukraine thinks about the cost to rebuild when the war is not over and they are losing territories at a rapid rate. This is not about rebuilding. The banksters always want to pocket the money. Ukraine is a very big money laundering scheme and has been

Everyone is reeling from the global economic downturn, and it looks like Micron (MU) is feeling the pinch too. The memory giant delivered a solid FQ3 report but disappointed on the outlook, which came in way below expectations. For the quarter, revenue rose by 16% year-over-year to $8.64 billion, in-line with Wall Street’s forecast while

In this article HL STLA-IT CROX OXY XOM TSLA Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Tesla (TSLA) – Tesla delivered 254,695 vehicles during the second quarter, down 17.9% from the first quarter and below what analysts had predicted. China’s Covid-19 shutdowns were a key factor in holding back production. Tesla fell 1%

Volatile markets amid ongoing macroeconomic issues have created a fuss for investors to invest in the market. To name a few, the Russia-Ukraine war, supply-chain disruptions, rising commodity prices, the resurgence of the COVID, and labor challenges are some of the factors that have negatively clouded investor minds.  Besides, elevated inflation and rising interest rates

Sharing is Caring! by BoatSurfer600 Who’s gonna tell him….LOL pic.twitter.com/p267nFZV3k — PlungeProtectionTeam (@gamesblazer06) July 4, 2022 Commodities continue to show concern about a global slowdown… Chart: ⁦@RealAlpineMacro⁩ pic.twitter.com/n6hbunBwBB — LongConvexity (@LONGCONVEXITY) July 4, 2022 “Iron ore prices have slipped for 3 straight wks, w/the decline reflecting an evaporation in confidence over #China‘s economic #stimulus, which

MercadoLibre (MELI) functions as the most prominent e-commerce and payment ecosystem in Latin America in terms of unique visitors and page views by providing a suite of comprehensive technology solutions across the entire value chain of commerce. The company has a vigorous footprint in 18 countries, including Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru, and Argentina, enabling commerce

Sharing is Caring! by Chris Black You know the meme. There are a bunch of these memes. The man in the video doesn’t outright say “I should have defected and fought with Hitler,” but the subtext is very clear as he keeps saying of the modern world “this isn’t what I fought for.” Say what

The European Union (EU) has zeroed in on new crypto legislation. It is titled MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets), and it’s the sweeping regulatory framework covering digital assets and service providers. On June 23, 2022, representatives of institutional bodies across the EU agreed to implement MiCA legislation across the bloc’s 27 member countries. The need

Sharing is Caring! by Michael This country is not the same place that it was ten years ago.  In fact, it is not even close to the same place that it was five years ago.  Violent crime is out of control in many of our major cities, and there aren’t enough police to handle it

The second half of the year doesn’t have to be scary. Though the treacherous road could continue into late summer, one has to think that inflation will begin to wane as a result of the many disinflationary forces that could go into effect. In any case, many intriguing high-yield stocks have become that much cheaper

Bitcoin might have cemented its status as “digital gold,” but one other widely touted purpose has yet to properly play out. The daddy of crypto is supposed to be a hedge against inflation but recent times have shown that soaring inflation has not provided a tailwind. In fact, Bitcoin’s performance has followed the lead of

Idaho-headquartered Micron Technology (MU) manufactures and sells semiconductors, along with other memory and storage products worldwide. I am bullish on MU stock. Micron is the talk of the town on Wall Street, but not in a good way. July’s first day, also the first day of 2022’s second half, brought pain for Micron’s shareholders as

Sharing is Caring! When a key Fed economic model sees an 80% chance of a hard landing, you know things are bad! Equities have fallen so quickly, well ahead of profits, that some are saying “equities have already factored in a recession.” Well, another alarm bell just rang… by Lance Roberts on Real Investment Advice:

Illinois-headquartered Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) operates retail pharmacies in the U.S. and internationally. I am bullish on the stock. Along with the usual litany of challenges in 2022 – high inflation, supply-chain woes, shortages of workers, and so on – Walgreens can add one more to its list. In particular, the circumstances that gave Walgreens

Sharing is Caring! by confoundedinterest17 Slip slidin’ awaySlip slidin’ awayYou know the nearer the midterm electionsThe more you’re slip slidin’ away As Bill Clinton once said about elections, “It’s the economy, stupid.” Which is bad news for Biden and Democrats after Q1’s bad GDP report of -1.6% “growth”, we now see the Atlanta Fed’s real-time GDP report for

It’s been anything but a magical year for Disney (DIS) stock, now down around 40% year to date. Though many may question CEO Bob Chapek’s performance, the man is staying at the house of mouse for at least another three years. Chapek’s reign has not been great for shareholders thus far; with unneeded controversies and

Sharing is Caring! by Chris Vermeulen of The Technical Traders We are only 6-months into the year, and it seems like the inflation boom is quickly going bust. The last few months have been very interesting as we see traders (rotating) moving out of one investment or market and into another. But as losses mount and capital diminishes,

Oil and gas stocks witnessed a terrific rally this year as the reopening of the economy revived demand. Moreover, the Russia-Ukraine war triggered a major spike in oil and gas prices and further benefited these stocks. However, the Fed’s decision to hike interest rates to tame inflation is expected to drive the economy into recession

Sharing is Caring! by Martin Armstrong French President Emmanuel Macron pulled US President Joe Biden aside at the G7 summit to explain a few basic facts. Biden has been demanding Middle Eastern nations ramp up their oil and gas production to help offset the energy crisis his administration has created. It’s ok to drill and

Speculative technology stocks have been crushed over the past year, with even the most exciting of hyper-growth stocks now down more than 50% from their highs. As the rate-fueled selling pressure on speculative, unprofitable growth companies continues into the second half, dip-buyers could continue to take a beating. Though many fallen tech stocks will never

In this article WDC AMD The headquarters building of Micron Technology Inc. stands in Boise, Idaho, U.S. Matthew Staver | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Micron Technology – Shares of the chipmaker fell about 6% after the company issued disappointing fiscal fourth-quarter guidance and said weakening consumer demand will

Sharing is Caring! by Michael How much are you willing to sacrifice for “the future of the liberal world order”?  As you will see below, the Biden administration is trying to convince us that supporting the “liberal world order” is far more important than any short-term economic pain that we are experiencing right now.  So

On Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) voted 19-2 to recommend that future booster shots for preventing infection with Covid-19 be tweaked to address “super-contagious” Omicron variants, as the Associated Press reports. AP further notes that Pfizer (PFE) and Moderna (MRNA) are already on

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE Investors are greeting the third quarter with greater trepidation about a recession, and that makes next Friday’s June jobs report a potentially bigger catalyst for markets than it might otherwise have been. The jobs report and Wednesday’s release of minutes from the Federal

Sharing is Caring! by Martin Armstrong After examining 12 months of data from 1.7 million Americans, the Associated Press (AP) has found that people are fleeing the Democratic Party. The Democrats enjoyed a slight edge while Trump was in power, as the outspoken president seemingly polarized voters who felt the two parties represented good v. bad. Inflation

Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) offers integrated human capital management (HCM) solutions to organizations of any size, from startup to enterprise. The company reported impressive results for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2022. Revenues of $1.14 billion climbed 11% year-over-year, while earnings increased 13% from the year-ago quarter to $0.81 per share. However, the company provided weak