Experienced Equity Research Analyst with a decade of expertise in analyzing US equities. I employ a top-down investment approach, prioritizing company fundamentals and reports to cut through market noise. My focus lies in identifying companies with expansive, high-growth markets, a distinctive product offering or economic moat, and a proven ability to translate revenue into strong cash flow.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and ...

Market Overview - US equities advanced in the fourth quarter, registering a sizable return for 2025 [2] - Markets were bolstered by robust corporate earnings, resilient consumer spending, and solid economic growth [2] - There is anxiety about lofty valuations in the technology sector and concerns regarding potential market corrections [2]

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The world’s largest asset manager is standing by its bullish outlook for US equities across its $220 billion model platform as geopolitical tension roils asset classes https://t.co/OEl9XRNyId ...

US equities were mixed on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 trading modestly higher as gains in Palantir Technologies and a rebound in gold and silver helped support broader sentiment following a strong start... ...

Core Viewpoint - US futures experienced significant gains on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to a strong start for US equities in the month and prepared for an upcoming wave of corporate earnings announcements [1] Group 1 - Investors are optimistic about the performance of US equities, indicating a positive market sentiment [1] - The anticipation of a heavy slate of corporate earnings suggests potential volatility and opportunities in the market [1]

The setup for US equities in early 2026 looks deceptively clean. Growth is strong enough to surprise the most optimistic among us, inflation hasn't reaccelerated in a dramatic manner, and the AI Capex cycle isHi, I'm Yiannis. Spotting winners before they break out is what I do best.Experience: Previously worked at Deloitte and KPMG in external/internal auditing and consulting. Education: Chartered Certified Accountant, Fellow Member of ACCA Global, with BSc and MSc degrees from U.K. business schools. Invest ...

Market Trends - US equities are experiencing an AI-powered rally [1] - The rally is being led by only a handful of companies [1] Investor Sentiment - Few on Wall Street seem to mind the narrow leadership of the rally [1]

Market Trends - Small-cap stocks have joined the US equities rally after a period of underperformance that began during the pandemic [1]

Inflation & Monetary Policy - The market is trying to figure out if PPI and CPI data will be market movers after a soft jobs report and revisions signaling job market weakness [1] - The Fed faces a challenging scenario if CPI data comes in higher than expected, especially with potential goods inflation pressure from tariffs [2] - Last month's CPI data benefited from significant disinflation in one sector; stripping that out reveals a more unsettling number [2][3] - A 29% headline CPI seemed fine for PCE according to JPA Pal, and the focus should be on the month-on-month CPI number to see the impact of tariffs [4][5] - The consensus for the month-on-month CPI number is 03%, and a higher number would be a concern [5][6] AI & Tech Market - Oracle shares are up about 29% with strong numbers and forward guidance, confirming the AI trade is still alive [6] - Sentiment on AI swings regularly, but the firm remains a believer with overweights in US equities and the NASDAQ, driven by AI [7][8] - Forward P/Es for the NASDAQ are a bit above average, but earnings expectations are not rising much more quickly than normal [9][10] - The current earnings trend for tech stocks is considered sustainable, and the multiple is not seen as too high [10]