➡️ Passive Investors Join the Meme Stock Trade ➡️

Good morning. Most investments these days are made with passive investments, such as the millions..

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Good morning. Most investments these days are made with passive investments, such as the millions of Americans who contribute to a 401k plan. These plans invest in funds. In turn, those funds must periodically rebalance their holdings. Notably, the Russell index has now done its quarterly rebalancing. A number of poor performing stocks have been booted from the index, while a number of companies that have performed well enough have gained inclusion in the index. The most notable inclusion? GameStop (GME), which will move from the Russell 2000 to the Russell 1000, where more passive investors will take a stake (whether they want to or not). Meme stocks have come to the average 401k plan, and the trend is likely to continue. Now here's the rest of the news: Sponsored Content Just $19 –That's It. "Hi, my name is Jeff Clark. For the past 36 years, I've shown people from all walks of life how to make money in the markets. 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From big players talking up positions or trying to talk down a shorted stock, it's part of the great game. This week, merger speculation occurred that Comcast (CMCSA) was looking to merge or buy out a number of smaller players. While Wall Street analysts are trying to downplay these rumors, the possibility has been floated that the cable giant turned media powerhouse is looking to buy up either Roku (ROKU) or ViacomCBS (VIAC). » FULL STORY Insider Trading Report: Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Marc Lemann, a director at Restaurant Brands International (QSR), recently bought 15,000 shares. This buy came to a total purchase price of just over $1 million, and represents the director's initial stake in the company. This represents a rare buy at the company, as the most recent prior buy occurred in early 2019. Overall, company insiders have been regular and large sellers of company shares, including both C-suite executives and company managers. » FULL STORY Unusual Options Activity: Weyerhaeuser (WY) Shares of mill and paper firm Weyerhaeuser (WY) have slid heavily in the past few weeks, coinciding with a massive drop in lumber prices after a massive expansion in the past year. One trader sees the potential for a return to the stock's recent highs. That's based on the March 2022 $40 calls. Expiring in 263 days, over 6,085 contracts traded against a prior open interest of 153 contracts, for a 40-fold rise in volume. » FULL STORY IN OTHER NEWS • Personal Income Drops 2 Percent in May Household spending was flat in the US in May, and personal income dropped 2 percent according to the latest Commerce Department data. April spending was, however, revised upward from a 0.5 percent rise to a 0.9 percent rise. The slowdown in spending is likely related to an end to stimulus payments, as well as consumers holding back amid rising prices. • PCE Hits Highest Levels Since 1992 Personal consumption expenditures, or PCE, has risen 3.9 percent for the year ending May. That's an increase for the 3.6 percent for the year ending in April, and the highest rate of growth since 2004. Core PCE measures inflation less components such as food and energy. Its rise of 3.4 percent is the highest since 1992, and is a sign of inflationary pressures impacting the economy. • Banks Pass Latest Stress Tests The Federal Reserve has announced that all 23 banks that took its latest stress test have passed. In addition to regularly-scheduled tests, an additional check was made during the pandemic. The tests look at how a bank can handle a crisis. With the banks passing their tests, they will likely be able to increase stock buybacks and dividends. • Virgin Galactic Cleared for Commercial Spaceflight The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared Virgin Galactic (SPCE) for commercial spaceflight. The license has been updated following the company's successful test flight on May 22. The company has three remaining test flights before commercial operations, where those who pay for a ticket can spend nearly two hours in sub-orbital flight. • Musk and Dorsey Agree to Talk Bitcoin Billionaires Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey have agreed to discuss their differing views on Bitcoin. Musk first embraced the cryptocurrency, before raising concerns over the cost of mining Bitcoin. Dorsey has been a more consistent supporter of the cryptocurrency, and both intend to hash out their views at an event called The B Word on July 21. 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