Six out of 11 S&P 500 energy stocks post EPS wins, while five of them beat revenue estimates - Earnings Scorecard

Six out of 11 S&P 500 energy stocks post EPS wins, while five of them beat revenue estimates. The energy sector saw about 11 of its participants report their respective results this week. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF has risen about 10.40% since the start of the year.

Earnings help Carpenter Technology to top industrial gainer of week, while dragging down MYR Group

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1 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stock Down 35% to Buy and Hold Forever

Real estate investment trust Realty Income owns about 15,500 single-tenant properties on net leases. The S&P 500 stock is down 35% from its 2020 high, but the company has exhibited steady growth. The company's tenants include Dollar General, AMC Theaters, and FedEx. Its growing dividend yield of 5.7% makes it a unique choice for income investors.

10 out of 12 S&P 500 consumer staples stocks post earnings beat - Earnings Scorecard

Consumer 10 out of 12 S&P 500 consumer staples stocks post earnings beat - Earnings Scorecard. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF is up 4.96% YTD. In this week's earnings recap, ten companies reported an earnings beat, while just one reported a miss.

Truist says stocks are in reset mode versus a fundamental retreat

Truist says stocks are in reset mode versus a fundamental retreat. Truist says earnings-growth potential among the supportive pillars for equities over the next year. The S&P 500 fell 4.2% last month, the first monthly decline since October. The firm upgraded equities to a more attractive view.

Weekly Indicators: Energy Prices Now Closer To Bottom Of 3-Year Range

High frequency weekly indicators provide a good "now cast" of the economy and suggest a "soft landing" scenario. Energy prices are now closer to the bottom of their three-year range. Long leading indicators continue to be “less negative” April data started out with a positive but mediocre jobs report.

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Weaker U.S. Job Numbers Boost Expectations Of A September Rate Cut

Weaker U.S. Job Numbers Boost Expectations Of A September Rate Cut. Non-farm payrolls rose 175k in April versus the 240k consensus. Job creation was weaker, unemployment higher and wage growth more subdued than expected in the April employment report. The unemployment rate moves up to 3.9% from 3.8% and the average work week dropped to 34.4 hours. The report has breathed new life into Federal Reserve interest rate cut calls.

Billionaires Bill Gates and Warren Buffett Both Own This Stock -- and It's Trounced the S&P 500 Over the Long Run

Warren Buffett and Bill Gates both own shares of Berkshire Hathaway stock. The company has trounced the market over the long run. The stock has more than quintupled in value since Buffett took control of the company in 1965. Berkshire makes up 16.8% of the Gates Foundation's portfolio.

Weekly Commentary: Instability

SPMO: Heavy Into TMT Stocks After The March Reconstitution

Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF focuses on domestic large caps and may miss out on global equities. The momentum factor has slowed recently, despite strong performance driven by AI and semiconductor stocks. SPMO is an active wager on the Information Technology and other tech-related stocks.

Meet the Newest Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock in the S&P 500. It Soared 1,700% in 2 Years, and Wall Street Says the Stock Is Still a Buy

Super Micro Computer is the newest artificial intelligence company in the S&P 500. The company's stock has rocketed 1,700% over the last two years. Supermicro develops accelerated computing platforms for 5G and artificial intelligence applications. The AI server market is booming, and Supermicro is well positioned to benefit.

SCHD: A Must-Have In Every Dividend Portfolio

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF is a popular choice for income-oriented investors. SCHD offers exposure to dividend-paying firms with healthy balance sheets and a 3.46% dividend yield. The fund tracks the total return of the Dow Jones U. S. Dividend 100 Index.

Jobs: Household Report Is Way Below A Weak Headline Number

The BLS reported a gain of 175k jobs which was below expectations of about 200k. The Household Survey was high last month but came in way below the Headline number. The unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9%. April saw a reversal where part-time jobs were replaced by full-time. The BLS report was released on the first Friday of every month.

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S&P 500 Earnings Strong, And 'Upside Surprise' Higher Than Last Few Quarters

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Weak Labor Market? Not Quite Yet

April saw a larger than expected drop in job creation, but the 12-month trend remains relatively flat. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the April nonfarm payroll report. Early indicators suggest the labor market may be settling down. The labor market is not weak enough to justify a rate cut, says Jeremy LaKosh.

Dovish Fed, 'Goldilocks' jobs report helps S&P 500 notch back-to-back weekly gains

The S&P 500 (SP500) on Friday climbed 0.55% for the week to end at 5,127.79 points. The benchmark index notched back-to-back weekly gains. The Fed was much more dovish than expected at its latest monetary policy decision. A cooler-than-anticipated nonfarm payrolls report showed only 175K jobs added in April.