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The president's unique approach to trade policy is creating a lot of volatility.

With inflation data guiding expectations for future central bank moves, many investors are looking for companies that can hold their own if borrowing costs stay high for longer than hoped. Solid profitability, strong returns on shareholder equity and sensible use of debt can help cushion portfolio shocks. This article highlights three stocks from a quality focused screener that filters for robust balance sheets and resilient business performance. The three stocks below are only a sample from...

SK hynix (NasdaqGS:SKHY) stock moved after reports of new tariff talks between South Korea and the U.S. on chip investment and market access. The news drew attention to the company’s AI-focused memory manufacturing plans. Over the past month SK hynix has seen a 1 month share price return of 17.2%, building on a 7 day share price return of 9.9% and leaving the stock with a more modest year to date share price return of 5.4%. Recent gains have come as investors react to AI data center demand,...

Wall Street delivered a sharp split on September 4. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% after a stronger-than-expected jobs report lifted rate concerns, but Sandisk jumped 11.9% and Micron gained 6.1%. The divergence matters because it was not a broad risk-on move. The pattern was consistent with investors rotating toward memory and storage suppliers that help […]

Jerome Powell’s successor has flipped the script on inflation.

Abercrombie & Fitch has delivered a very strong 5 year share price run, yet current valuation checks give a mixed signal, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate pointing to an intrinsic value above the recent market price while earnings based multiples look closer to fair. The stock has returned 323.4% over 5 years, which puts extra focus on whether today’s price still leaves room for a reasonable long term outcome. Recent earnings strength, tariff related cash inflows and new channel...

History shows that this ETF should be a great long-term investment, regardless of any short-term noise.

Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR) and Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) both reported quarterly results above sales expectations as lower-priced essentials continued to drive consumers to their stores amid economic uncertainty. Both retailers also benefited from tariff refunds, which helped support their higher full-year profit targets. Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) saw a 3.5% year-over-year increase in quarterly […]
The August jobs report looked like a blockbuster — look inside and the story changes fast.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported nonfarm payrolls rose 162,000 in August, nearly three times the 55,000 consensus.

Bank of America flagged September 11 CPI as the more decisive signal for the Fed rate path, Bitunix analysts said.

A federal judge on September 2 declined to force Google to sell major pieces of its advertising technology business, choosing conduct remedies instead. The decision reduced the immediate threat of a structural breakup while still requiring changes to how Google operates parts of its ad stack. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) investors gained clarity, but not a […]

US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opens investigation into Tesla (NasdaqGS:TSLA) Cybercab robotaxi safety compliance after commercial rollout in Austin, Texas. Probe centers on whether Cybercab vehicles without traditional steering wheels and pedals meet federal motor vehicle safety standards. Review focuses on Tesla's self-certification process and how the company addresses occupant safety in fully autonomous commercial service. Investigation outcome may affect regulatory...

In early September 2026, lululemon athletica inc. reported second-quarter results showing year-over-year declines in sales to US$2,415.63 million and net income to US$329.22 million, alongside lower earnings per share. The company also cut its full-year 2026 outlook, now projecting a 5% to 7% revenue decline to about US$10.35–US$10.50 billion, even as gross margin benefited from one-off tariff refunds. We’ll now examine how this weaker guidance and expected 10% to 11% third-quarter revenue...

Energy price pressures and Middle East risks are contributing to higher borrowing costs and persistent inflation expectations. This type of backdrop often keeps governments focused on security and supply chains, which directs long term attention to companies linked to aircraft, satellites and defense systems. This article discusses three stocks from the aerospace and defense supply chain that many investors monitor when evaluating resilience and contract-driven cash flows. The three stocks...

Lululemon Athletica (NasdaqGS:LULU) reported Q2 2026 results that showed a revenue decline, with weakness in the Americas weighing on performance. Management lowered full year guidance and flagged a more cautious outlook as North American demand slowed. Gross margin improved in the quarter, helped by tariff related refunds, while the company highlighted China and other international markets as key focus areas. Leadership transition updates added another layer of uncertainty for Lululemon as...

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investors shrugged off interest rate hike expectations following the August jobs report and unwound defensive positioning in beaten-down chip designers, according to Bloomberg. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that employers added 162,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in August, easily beating estimates of a 56,000 increase from economists polled by FactSet. The agency also reported that the national unemployment rate held steady at 4.1

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investors shrugged off interest rate hike expectations following the August jobs report and unwound defensive positioning in beaten-down chip designers, according to Bloomberg. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that employers added 162,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in August, easily beating estimates of a 56,000 increase from economists polled by FactSet. The agency also reported that the national unemployment rate held steady at 4.1

Traders now see a three-in-five chance of a rate hike when the Federal Reserve meets in mid-September.

The much-anticipated launch led to a share price plunge.
US equity indexes closed mixed this week as government bond yields remained elevated after market ex
US equity indexes ended lower Friday after expectations of an interest rate hike increased following
Federal investigators have opened an investigation into whether Tesla's (TSLA) new Cybercabs comply with federal safety standards, just as the company begins testing its service in Austin, Texas. Market Domination host Josh Lipton is joined by Tom Narayan, RBC Capital Markets lead equity analyst for global autos, to discuss if the investigation jeopardizes the rollout and how Tesla is also trying to avoid an "Apple Maps moment."

Stocks slipped on Friday, as worries mounted that the Federal Reserve will hike rates later this month. Chip stocks were a bright spot with the PHLX Semiconductor Index rising 3.4%, but it wasn't enough to offset broader market weakness. Odds that the Fed will raise rates rose to 58% after the August jobs report was released Friday, according to the CME FedWatch tool.
S&P 500, Dow Slide as Strong Jobs Report Sparks Fresh Fed Rate-Hike Bets
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