The Trader

The stock of Chili’s parent more than tripled in 2024. Tough comparisons have kept the shares undervalued.

Utilities have become linked to the AI trade. American Electric Power looks particularly promising.

Investors seem more focused on the start of third-quarter earnings season than the political drama. The major indexes are on track to hit new highs.

Deals in the tech sector globally totaled $511 billion this year through the first two weeks of September, up 41% from a year ago, according to the London Stock Exchange Group.

The firm priced its offering at the high end of its expected range, valuing the company at $13.8 billion.

It may be time to start making some contrarian bets in software, services, and other areas of the market.

The pullback is a sign that investors might want to consider broadening their portfolios beyond the frothiest tech plays. Consider industrials and healthcare stocks.

Tariffs aren’t expected to slow down auto-parts giant O’Reilly. Don’t be concerned about the valuation compared to AutoZone.

The Fed’s decision to ease monetary policy was just what investors wanted to see.

Shares of Royal Caribbean have nearly doubled in the past year—and there’s still reason to like the cut of the stock’s jib.  

One analyst says Estée Lauder, one of the worst performers since 2020, could be poised to double its earnings per share.

A series of record highs suggest that the stock market is either ignoring an economic slowdown or is keying off something the data don’t show.

The online pet-food retailer’s earnings report hit shares hard. It’s an opportunity for investors.

Since early August, the Russell 2000 has outpaced the S&P 500.

After hitting a new record on Thursday, the S&P 500 index fell 0.3% on Friday to end the week up 0.3%. Stock valuations are still “borderline stratospheric,” says one strategist.

In 2026, the U.S. could see nearly 50% fewer new units than in 2025. And demand should remain strong.

A recovery in Pepsi’s valuation could lift shares by more than 50%, one activist investor says.

Investors are hoping for a Fed rate cut as they await producer and consumer inflation data and more evidence of how tariffs are affecting the economy.

The Russell 2000 has been on a tear, one that looks like it may just be getting started.

The software company has fallen 25% this year, but its earnings, due Sept. 3, could be the start of a revival.

With the prospect of lower interest rates ahead, investors can turn their attention back to the health of the artificial-intelligence trade.

With military spending and uncertainty rising, the demand for their products is only likely to grow.

Activist investor Ancora has an idea that everyone else seems to share. It wants CSX to pursue a merger.

For all the drama surrounding trade negotiations, the American consumer seems to be doing what it does best: shopping.

Circle Internet Group and Bullish both debuted this week and scored big. These firms could be next.