Good morning. While many companies have been lobbying politicians for decades, more recently...
It's the monthly jobs numbers today and they're not going to be pretty and will be possibly the tip of the iceberg as we head into May.
| | Good morning. While many companies have been lobbying politicians for decades, more recently there's been a rise in companies that have been weighing in on cultural issues. That's led to some backlash. But now, it's possible that responding to that backlash can lead to even further backlash.
Case in point? Target (TGT). The retailer's LGBTQ products were about to be a major showcase for Pride Month in June. However, after seeing the response of consumers in boycotting Bud Light following advertisements with a transgender influencer, the company pulled some, but not all, of those products.
Now, the company is facing a potential boycott from the left, who sees the move as one of abandonment. In short, the company is losing potential customers on both sides of the culture wars.
Investors should look for potential buys from companies getting beaten down by boycotts, which don't last forever. Or look for competitors who take a neutral approach to political and cultural issues, as they may gain market share as a result. Now here's the rest of the news: | | | | | | | | Don't miss the crypto event of the year… | | | | | During this live, unscripted and unfiltered event… I'm going to reveal the next set of crypto opportunities that could create life-changing gains for those who get positioned early. Plus: - A current market breakdown to keep you ahead in this ever-changing world of cryptocurrencies.
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Click here to reserve your free spot. Clicking automatically opts you into Boardwalk Flock's newsletter (privacy policy) | | | | | | DOW 33,093.34 | +1.00% | | | | S&P 4,205.45 | +1.30% | | | | NASDAQ 12,975.69 | +2.19% | | | | *As of market close | | • | Stocks were closed on Monday, in observation of Memorial Day. | | | | | | | | | | Look for Smaller Companies to Benefit From the AI Revolution | | | | The market has been excited about AI stocks for six months now, since the release of ChatGPT. Dozens of companies have announced plans to integrate AI hardware and software into their businesses. And it's one part of the market where investors have been more than happy to send cash now. That's led to a big rally in tech, that's helped unwind most of 2022's bear market. At this point, it's time investors looked for AI stocks with a smaller market cap. » FULL STORY | | | | | | Insider Trading Report: American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | | | | Douglas Bentham, a director at American Homes 4 Rent (AMH), recently bought 3,946 shares. The buy increased his holdings by about 12 percent, and came to a total cost of $95,181. The director was also the last buyer of shares in March, for about $190,000 in two transactions. In the intervening time, several company executives have been sellers of shares, including the company's CFO and COO. » FULL STORY | | | | | | Unusual Options Activity: Macy's (M) | | | | Department store Macy's (M) has struggled in recent years, and the stock is down by about one-third over the past year. One trader sees a further decline in the months ahead. That's based on the July $13 puts. With 51 days until expiration, 20,077 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 181, for a 111-fold jump in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $1.40 to make the bearish bet.
» FULL STORY | | | | | | • | Producer Price Inflation Remains Sticky
Producer inflation rose 0.4 percent month-over-month for April, well over expectations and in excess of the 0.1 percent increase in March. Inflation at the producer level, rather than the retail level, is the Fed's preferred measure of inflation. With this measure on the rise, it's possible that the Fed could continue to increase interest rates later this year. | | | | • | Walgreens Boots Alliance to Cut Corporate Staff
Drug store chain Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is looking to cut 504 roles at its corporate headquarters, or about 10 percent of corporate staff. No roles are being cut at company stores or call centers. The move comes as the company has lost market share to other drugstore changes over the past few years. | | | | • | JPMorgan to Cut 1,000 First Republic Bank Employees
Weeks after acquiring the assets of First Republic Bank, JPMorgan Chase (JPM) has announced that they will lay off about 1,000 employees. JPMorgan expects that nearly 85 percent of former First Republic Employees will have a transitional or full-time role going forward. | | | | • | Supreme Court Limits EPA's Authority Over Wetlands
The Supreme Court has ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency's authority over wetlands as interpreted in the 1972 Clean Water Act. The chance narrows the agency's authority, which could have a broader impact on the environment, agricultural runoff, as well as energy and mining waste. | | | | • | Nikola Faces Nasdaq Delisting
Electric truck manufacturer Nikola (NKLA) is facing delisting from the Nasdaq exchange. The company has seen is share price trade under $1.00 for the past 30 days, and has until November to comply with the exchange's minimum price rule. Shares traded at a peak price of $65.90 in 2020. | | | | | | TOP | | AVGO | 11.63% | | | WDAY | 9.895% | | | ANET | 9.011% | | | DLR | 7.437% | | | MPWR | 6.698% | | | BOTTOM | | ULTA | 13.364% | | | KR | 3.209% | | | ES | 3.006% | | | RE | 5.947% | | | MDT | 2.502% | | | | | | | | | With the market rejoicing in Nvidia's earnings report and guidance, plus a positive report from Main Street's iconic Best Buy, headlines pointing to a debt ceiling resolution could finally help lift a broader underpinning of the market. | | - Quincy Krosby, chief global strategist of LPL Financial, on how corporate America has held up well this earnings season, and why stocks could move higher following an end to the latest debt ceiling crisis. | | | | Don't miss the crypto event of the year… | | | | | During this live, unscripted and unfiltered event… I'm going to reveal the next set of crypto opportunities that could create life-changing gains for those who get positioned early. Plus: - A current market breakdown to keep you ahead in this ever-changing world of cryptocurrencies.
- The hottest trends to get into right now before they take off.
- Strategies for creating a balanced portfolio for wallet growth and long term wealth-building. And much, MUCH more!
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