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Costco's Inflation Signals Keep Us From Overreacting to Rising Producer Prices

Costco’s Inflation Signals Keep Us From Overreacting to Rising Producer Prices

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Wholesale prices in November may have been slightly warmer than expected, but next week’s look at consumer prices is one that could solidify the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision. Ultimately, we think November’s consumer price index (CPI) carries more weight with the market and the Fed than Friday’s wholesale numbers, known officially as the …

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Costco reports a mixed quarter, but we see positive catalysts on the horizon

Costco reports a mixed quarter, but we see positive catalysts on the horizon

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Costco Wholesale (COST) reported mixed first-quarter fiscal results after the closing bell on Thursday amid weaker consumer demand. But the Club continues to see the fundamentals of the business as strong and is encouraged by the planned rise in membership fees and the bulk retailer’s special dividend. Total revenue, which includes dues revenue, rose 8% …

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December tends to be a strong month for the market. Here's how our stocks have performed recently

December tends to be a strong month for the market. Here’s how our stocks have performed recently

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Seasonal trends are an often-discussed topic on Wall Street, especially at this time of year as the market approaches the so-called “Santa Gathering” window in late December. This year’s bear market certainly has investors hoping for a bit of holiday cheer. So we thought we’d take a look at what the Santa’s Rally phenomenon is …

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Cramer's Week Ahead: Markets Need a Strong Labor Market and Tamed Inflation to Stay Up

Cramer’s Week Ahead: Markets Need a Strong Labor Market and Tamed Inflation to Stay Up

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On Friday, CNBC’s Jim Cramer told investors that stocks could have another good week of trading, given the good economic conditions. “As the year draws to a close, vacations will become more and more of a priority. Right now the outlook is murky – too much cross-currents. But if the labor market remains strong and …

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Cramer's Week Ahead: Markets Need a Strong Labor Market and Tamed Inflation to Stay Up

Cramer’s Week Ahead: Markets Need a Strong Labor Market and Tamed Inflation to Stay Up

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On Friday, CNBC’s Jim Cramer told investors that stocks could have another good week of trading, given the good economic conditions. “As the year draws to a close, vacations will become more and more of a priority. Right now the outlook is murky – too much cross-currents. But if the labor market remains strong and …

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Expect more turmoil after a week of mixed market signals

Expect more turmoil after a week of mixed market signals

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All major stock averages closed higher for the week thanks to a Friday afternoon rally that pushed the Dow back into positive territory. Several key economic reports drove the action, including the ADP November Nonfarm Payrolls and Employment Reports and the October Personal Spending Report. Most important, perhaps, was Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s comment …

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Markets looking for the next catalyst may worry for 2023

Markets looking for the next catalyst may worry for 2023

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Markets could be volatile and looking for a catalyst in the week ahead as investors eye year-end trading in the lull ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Dec. 13-14 policy meeting. Stocks were higher last week, with the worst performing sectors of the year, communication services and consumer discretionary companies, leading the gains. The S&P 500 …

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