🚀 S&P 500 Breaks 5,000: What's Next for Investors?
This edition of Investing Intel brings you exclusive stock picks, top investment stories, and the week's hot topics.
Market Snapshot (Past Week)
S&P500: $5,026.61 (+1.40%)
Dow Jones Industrial Average: $38,671.69 (+0.32%)
Nasdaq Composite: $15,990.66 (+2.41%)
Russell 2000: $2,009.99 (+2.98%)
S&P/TSX Composite Index: $21,009.60 (-0.21%)
PHLX Gold and Silver Sector: $109.32 (-2.57%)
The Biggest Investing Stories From the Last 7 Days
Explore Disney's $1.5B Epic Games deal, tech layoffs, DOCU's paused deal, SAP's Tesla decision, Hyundai's IPO, and more.
🎮 Disney’s Fortnite Deal
Disney invests $1.5B in Epic Games, blending Star Wars, Marvel, and Avatar into Fortnite, showcasing innovation and growth in gaming.
Disney Invests $1.5 Billion in Fortnite's Epic Games —>
🚫 Tech Layoffs Continue
Tech layoffs surge, AI skills in demand. Discover how these trends shape the investment landscape for retail investors.
Tech Giants Cut Jobs Amidst Market Pressure —>
⏸️ DOCU Deal Pause
Uncover the ripple effects of the paused DocuSign DOCU 0.00%↑ deal on stock volatility and investment strategies.
DOCU Stock: Negotiations Freeze Over DocuSign's $11 Billion Valuation —>
🛑 SAP Drops Tesla
SAP's SAP 0.00%↑ decision to stop offering Tesla TSLA 0.00%↑ vehicles reflects wider market concerns.
SAP Drops Tesla TSLA from Employee Offerings Amid Price Volatility —>
👀 Hyundai IPO
Hyundai eyes a groundbreaking IPO in India, marking a significant expansion and presenting lucrative investment prospects.
Hyundai Eyes $2.5 Billion IPO in India —>
🔍 ADM Stock Drops
ADM 0.00%↑ stock drops further as Archer-Daniels-Midland faces probe into nutrition unit's accounting practices.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Faces Nutrition Unit Probe —>
💉 Novo $11bn Purchase
Novo NVO 0.00%↑ expands manufacturing with a strategic $11B purchase, aiming to meet the surging demand for obesity treatments.
Obesity Treatment Demand Spurs Novo Factory Buyout —>
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Hot Topics
The coming week in financial markets features a blend of central bank speakers and significant data releases. Key indicators scheduled for release include CPI, retail sales, PPI, and consumer sentiment data.
S&P 500: The S&P 500's historical performance suggests potential for further gains after breaching 5,000, driven by tech stocks like Nvidia NVDA 0.00%↑, Meta META 0.00%↑, and Amazon AMZN 0.00%↑. Despite economic concerns and Fed rate hikes, optimistic economic data points to a soft landing. However, the concentration in tech stocks, echoing the dotcom bubble, poses risks. The index's rise reflects both the allure of AI and cloud computing and the market's vulnerability to shifts in these sectors.
KoBold Copper Discovery: KoBold Metals, supported by billionaires like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, revealed that its Mingomba asset in Zambia is the country's largest copper deposit in a century. They plan to fast-track its development for initial production in the early 2030s, aligning with Zambia's aim to boost copper output to ease debt. Moreover, KoBold is broadening its global exploration using AI to find vital minerals for the energy shift and is contemplating a public listing within the next three to four years.
Putin Interview: Russian President Vladimir Putin's interview with Tucker Carlson aired, marking his first with a Western media outlet since the Ukraine invasion nearly two years ago. The interview took place amid a stalemate in the conflict, with Carlson challenging Putin on the release of a detained journalist and leveraging the opportunity to boost his media company's profile.
Google AI: Google has rebranded its Bard large language model to Gemini Ultra. It is available through a new $20 Google One tier offering 2TB storage and Google Workspace integration. API access will be forthcoming.
China: In January, China's new bank loans surged to a record high as the central bank aimed to bolster the faltering economy. Meanwhile, hundreds of mainland Chinese companies listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange have committed to supporting the government's initiative to boost the stock market and economy by announcing share buyback plans and stakeholder investment increases.
VTM Stock Picks
This week, VTM's stock screeners have identified several promising stocks, with a focus on value, growth, and dividend potential.
💎 Value Stock Picks 💎
EQT Corp. (NYSE: EQT)
P/E Ratio: 4.7
PEG Ratio: 0.7
EQT 0.00%↑ updated its Q4 sales volume guidance and expects an improved average price. It will report gains from derivatives and has adjusted its capital expenditure estimates. For 2024, the company anticipates significant investments in reserve development, infrastructure, and land acquisitions.
CVS Health Corp (NYSE: CVS)
P/E Ratio: 11.6
PEG Ratio: 1.2
CVS Health Corporation CVS 0.00%↑ offers a balanced value proposition with moderate P/E and PEG ratios, suggesting it is priced reasonably for its growth outlook and dividend yield.
🚀 Growth Stock Picks 🚀
Cencora, Inc. (NYSE: COR)
ROE: 357.7%
Mean Sales Growth Rolling 12 Months: 15.5%
Cencora's COR 0.00%↑ impressive ROE and EPS growth and strong sales growth position it as a potentially good growth stock within the healthcare industry.
Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST)
ROE: 29.2%
Mean Sales Growth Rolling 12 Months: 4.7%
VST 0.00%↑ Vistra's EPS growth, coupled with a high return on equity and steady sales growth, showcases its potential as a high-growth stock in the utilities sector.
🏦 Dividend Stock Picks 🏦
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD)
Dividend Yield: 4.2%
Dividend Payout Ratio: 66.7%
Gilead Sciences GILD 0.00%↑, with a significant dividend yield and a moderate payout ratio, presents a balanced option for investors seeking growth and income, reflecting its stable cash flow and commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD)
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
Dividend Payout Ratio: 66.7%
Air Products and Chemicals APD 0.00%↑ stands out for its solid dividend yield combined with a healthy payout ratio, reflecting its operational efficiency and robust profit margins in the materials sector.
Top Reads
🏈 Cetaphil's Super Bowl LVIII campaign stands out by highlighting a bond between Swifties and their football-loving dads. It makes a change from celebrity-heavy advertisements.
⌚ Luxury watches are thriving investments even during economic downturns. Chrono24, a major online retailer with LVMH as a backer, offers pre-owned luxury watches at competitive prices. Despite recent price drops, they remain valuable investments, rigorously checked before sale.
❤️ Valentine's Day is more than just a commercial holiday. Its traditions date back to the 15th century, well before modern capitalism. Also, Geoffrey Chaucer's 14th-century poem mentions celebrating love on February 14, confirming the day's long history. Positive news celebrates the holiday of love.
🎥 Despite a significant decrease in new titles due to budget adjustments and Hollywood strikes, streaming viewership saw a remarkable increase, challenging expectations and highlighting a period of swift recovery and sustained interest in existing content.