U.S. markets fell in the early going on Tuesday, reversing some of the gains from last week following a historic milestone for the S&P 500. We remain in the thick of the Q4 earnings season, with more than 800 companies reporting results this week. Earnings continue to be the focus heading into Tuesday’s session along with this morning’s key inflation report.The consumer price index (CPI) data for January showed that both headline and core inflation came in above forecasts. On a monthly basis, headline CPI r ...

Investors might want to bet on Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) , as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This upgrade is essentially a reflection of an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.The Zacks rating relies solely on a company's changing earnings picture. It tracks EPS estimates for the current and following years from the sell-side analysts covering the stock through a consensus measure -- the Zacks Consensus Estimate.Since a chang ...

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, February 13:Equitrans Midstream Corporation (ETRN) : This midstream energy company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 11.7% over the last 60 days.Equitrans Midstream Corporation's shares gained 14.2% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 11.5%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) : ...

Love is in the air – at least, for certain picks on the stock market it is. America’s National Retail Federation says that nearly $26 billion will be spent on Valentines Day this year in the U.S. alone, representing “a new high of $14.2 billion on their significant others or spouses this year, or a record $101.84 per person.” These numbers include a highest-ever $6.4 billion on jewellery and $4.9 billion on restaurants and ‘an evening out’, with categories of ‘flowers’ and ‘clothing’ coming in third and fou ...

This week’s earnings lineup will be highlighted by several growth stocks with none standing out more than Airbnb (ABNB)  and DaVita (DVA) .Both are solid growth options among the technology sector and medical sector respectively with now appearing to be a good time to buy as their Q4 results approach on Tuesday, February 13.Airbnb Q4 Preview Airbnb’s expansion has started to justify its hype as a leading platform to book unique or more intimate stays outside of common hotel offerings. Adding nearly 1 millio ...

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Midway through the current earnings reporting period, companies have been delivering results exceeding market expectations. As we forge ahead, now is the right time to discuss which stocks to watch this week.A trend observed during this earnings season is the increase in stock buybacks, a strategy executives employ to goose stock prices. So far in 2024, the daily average value for announced buybacks has reached $6.9 billion, surpassing the prior 4-year average of $6.5 billion for the same period. Firms expe ...

Regardless of the ups and downs of the stock market, companies with innovative businesses driving change in their respective industries present compelling opportunities for investors. If you're on the hunt for these types of businesses to buy as 2024 kicks off, you don't have to look far to find intriguing investment opportunities that can make wise additions to your portfolio for the long term.Here are three such stocks to consider hitting the buy button on before 2024 gets any further.1. Intuitive Surgica ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) investing is a trend that's not going away anytime soon. AI has presented itself as a way to assist us in everything we do, making us more efficient. Greater efficiencies lead to higher profits for businesses, so management teams are pursuing as many ways as possible to implement AI in their processes.While many companies benefit from AI adoption, not all are great buys due to extreme optimism. But, three you can scoop up for a reasonable price are Alphabet (GOOG 2.04%) (GOOGL 2 ...

Key PointsAirbnb is head and shoulders above its peers, enjoying massive bullish momentum in the past year. With no signs of slowing down, markets are giving Airbnb the market cap it deserves at undeniable valuations.Analysts may be in for a reckoning when they realize they've been fighting the financials and the market itself.5 stocks we like better than Vanguard Real Estate ETFEarnings season has kicked off, and markets are more tuned into the potential money shifts coming to the economy in this new cycle ...