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Wobbly US stocks face test with tariffs, jobs data
  • March 28, 2025

Wobbly US stocks face test with tariffs, jobs data

A rocky U.S. stock market will be tested in the coming week by a pivotal deadline for President Donald Trump's tariff plans and an employment report that could reveal a slowing economy. The S&P 500 was on pace for its second straight week of gains. "April is going to have a lot of moving parts and probably a lot of volatility following a really difficult March," said Eric Kuby, chief investment officer at North Star Investment Management Corp. "There's a lot of information that could move markets in a variety of different directions."

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Value stock gains need fresh catalyst with earnings a wild card
  • March 28, 2025

Value stock gains need fresh catalyst with earnings a wild card

(Bloomberg) -- Value stocks are having a rare moment in the face of this year’s equity selloff. The upcoming earnings season will help determine whether the group’s outperformance against the market’s high-flyers can persist.Most Read from BloombergWhy Did the Government Declare War on My Adorable Tiny Truck?Gold-Rush Fever Returns to Historic New Zealand Mining TownHow SUVs Are Making Traffic WorseTrump Slashed International Aid. Geneva Is Feeling the Impact.These US Bridges Face High Risk of C

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3 Reasons MIDD is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
  • March 28, 2025

3 Reasons MIDD is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

In a sliding market, Middleby has defied the odds, trading up to $157.28 per share. Its 13% gain since September 2024 has outpaced the S&P 500’s 1.4% drop. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

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3 Reasons to Sell SAM and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
  • March 28, 2025

3 Reasons to Sell SAM and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Although the S&P 500 is down 1.4% over the past six months, Boston Beer’s stock price has fallen further to $240.11, losing shareholders 17% of their capital. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

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3 Reasons to Avoid TDY and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
  • March 28, 2025

3 Reasons to Avoid TDY and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Even during a down period for the markets, Teledyne has gone against the grain, climbing to $507.77. Its shares have yielded a 16% return over the last six months, beating the S&P 500 by 17.4%. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

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3 Reasons RTX is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
  • March 28, 2025

3 Reasons RTX is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Even during a down period for the markets, RTX has gone against the grain, climbing to $132.82. Its shares have yielded a 9.6% return over the last six months, beating the S&P 500 by 11%. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

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