Articles for tag: How to Invest, Investing, Stocks

April 5, 2025

Ron Finklestien

M&A Insights: Is Now the Right Time to Invest in Rocket Companies (RKT) Stock?

Rocket Companies Stock Rises Amid Major Acquisition Plans Despite a declining broader market, Rocket Companies RKT saw its stock surge over +10% on Friday, climbing +35% in 2025, now trading at over $15 per share. This bullish investor sentiment follows Rocket Companies’ announcement of plans to acquire Redfin RDFN and Mr. Cooper Group COOP, aiming to offer a comprehensive solution for the homeownership process. Furthermore, potential interest rate cuts have increased optimism around the growth of mortgage service providers. Former President Trump’s call for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower rates, based on his “Liberation Tariffs,” positions Rocket Companies as

April 3, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Is ViaSat (VSAT) Signaling a Buy Opportunity with Its Recent Golden Cross?

Viasat (VSAT) Shows Strong Technical Signals for Investors Viasat (VSAT) appears to be an intriguing investment choice from a technical standpoint, having reached a significant level of support. Recently, VSAT’s stock crossed above the 20-day moving average, an indicator that points to a potential short-term bullish trend. The 20-day simple moving average (SMA) is a popular tool among traders. It reflects a stock’s price over the last 20 days, which helps short-term traders identify trends more easily. This moving average smooths out fluctuations, providing more reliable signals for trend reversals compared to longer-term averages. Typically, when a stock’s price rises

April 2, 2025

Ron Finklestien

“Capitalizing on Avis (CAR) Stock Surge with Trump’s Auto Tariff Potential”

Avis Budget Group Stock Surges Following Trump’s Tariffs on Imports Avis Budget Group CAR has seen its shares increase by over 20% this past week. This rise is attributed to President Trump’s 25% tariffs on all imported vehicles, which are expected to enhance the fleet value for this leading rental car operator. The anticipated pricing leverage Avis will have on its rental services has contributed to positive investor sentiment. Given its substantial earnings potential, the essential question is whether the recent rebound in Avis’s stock can sustain itself, or if it is prudent to temper expectations moving forward. Avis Performance

April 2, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Is It the Right Moment to Invest in AI Stocks? (NVDA, VRT, PLTR)

Market Turbulence Amid Tariff Uncertainty: AI Stocks to Watch In 2025, tariffs and geopolitical tensions have significantly impacted technology and AI stocks. Notable companies, such as Vertiv and Nvidia, have experienced sharp declines, with their stocks down 50% and 30% from recent highs respectively. Much of the market’s instability revolves around the anticipated “Liberation Day,” when President Trump is set to unveil an extensive and currently unspecified trade tariff package. Despite this impending announcement, U.S. stock indices have shown unexpected resilience, bouncing back after a sharp month-long selloff. With valuations of many leading AI and tech stocks now appearing more

April 2, 2025

Ron Finklestien

AMC Enhances Viewer Experience with IMAX Expansion of Premium Offerings

AMC Expands IMAX Partnership to Boost Premium Cinema Experience AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) has taken decisive action to enhance its premium cinema offerings. The company recently announced an expanded partnership with IMAX Corporation (IMAX), enabling IMAX with Laser technology to reach over 180 AMC locations across the United States. The deal signifies the introduction of 12 new IMAX locations and the upgrade of 68 existing ones, marking the largest IMAX systems agreement in the United States since 2018. AMC’s Commitment to Superior Cinematic Experiences As part of its ongoing AMC Go Plan, AMC, the largest theatrical exhibitor in the

April 1, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Top Affordable Stocks Under $10 to Consider Investing in This April

Market Review: S&P 500 Gains Amid Q1 Turbulence, Focus on Cheap Stocks The S&P 500 surged on the last day of March, ending a challenging quarter with renewed optimism. Despite this uptick, the benchmark index still experienced a 6% decline in Q1, while the Nasdaq fell by more than 10%. Factors such as tariff uncertainties and profit-taking following a strong rebound from 2022 lows contributed to this downturn. As Wall Street steps into the second quarter, it grapples with uncertainty, awaiting President Trump’s tariff update scheduled for April 2. Market Outlook and Earnings Growth The future remains unpredictable. However, the

April 1, 2025

Ron Finklestien

“Top 4 Stocks to Watch in the Booming Life Insurance Sector”

Life Insurance Industry Navigates Challenges Amid Rising Automation and Digitalization To maintain sales and profitability, players in the Zacks Life Insurance industry are actively redesigning and repricing their products and services. Increased automation is anticipated to enhance premium growth and boost the operational efficiency of notable firms like Aviva (AVVIY), NN Group (NNGRY), Jackson Financial (JXN), and Abacus Global Management (ABL). However, projections indicate two rate cuts this year could challenge life insurers, as they typically invest a significant portion of their premiums to fulfill contractually guaranteed obligations to policyholders. Furthermore, accelerated digital transformation may lead to higher expenses. Balancing

March 31, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Will M-tron Industries, Inc. (MPTI) Experience Growth Amid Increasing Earnings Projections?

M-tron Industries Shows Strong Earnings Estimates Growth Amid Market Optimism Investors may consider M-tron Industries, Inc. (MPTI) an attractive option, as recent earnings estimates for the company have been steadily improving. The stock has experienced notable short-term price momentum, and this positive trend could continue given the strengthening earnings outlook. Analysts are increasingly optimistic about M-tron’s earnings prospects, leading to upward revisions in estimates, which often correlate with stock price movements. Historical data supports a strong relationship between changes in earnings estimates and near-term stock performance. Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool, is built on this premise. The Zacks

March 31, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Stock to Watch: Fluor Corporation (FLR) Faces Bearish Momentum

“`html Fluor Corporation Stock Faces Challenges Amid Downward Trends https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmiqQSqBRQU[/embed> Fluor Corporation (FLR) is a leading player in the engineering and construction sector, specializing in large infrastructure projects. Following a remarkable five-year performance, FLR stock has experienced a notable decline since early November, hitting resistance near previous highs. Currently, earnings revisions for Fluor are disappointing, and the stock has dropped below a crucial long-term moving average. Analyzing Fluor’s Current Stock Situation Fluor provides essential engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for extensive projects across multiple industries, complemented by maintenance and project management offerings. In essence, the company designs, constructs, and maintains

March 29, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Exploring Resilient Human Capital Management Stocks During Market Volatility

HCM Stocks Draw Investor Interest Amid Market Volatility As trade war concerns and unexpectedly high Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data triggered a drop in broader market indexes on Friday, human capital management (HCM) stocks are notably garnering investor interest. Companies like Paychex PAYX and Automatic Data Processing ADP, particularly those offering payroll services, could remain insulated from tariff impacts due to sustained demand driven by an unemployment rate near pre-pandemic levels at about 4%. Image Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data Insights from Paychex CEO on Labor Dynamics John Gibson, CEO of Paychex, appeared on CNBC’s Mad Money this week to