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Valuation always matters in the long run

Briefing.com Summary:*Valuations near 25-year extremes make it clear that investment risk is higher and return potential lower. *The stock market could face some fourth quarter upset if current rate cut assumptions are challenged. *Earnings estimates are the most important element for a stock market priced for perfection. The stock market is at a record high. Hip hip hooray! Oh, and buyer beware!This is a hot market that ...

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Weekly Wrap
After Hours Report | Updated: 26-Sep-25 16:41 ET
U.S. equities had a choppy week marked by alternating record highs and pullbacks, as enthusiasm over tech and AI headlines early on gave way to valuation concerns, Fed commentary, and stronger-than-expected economic data. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit...

Stocks dance in record territory
Week in Perspective | Updated: 26-Sep-25 16:38 ET
U.S. equities had a choppy week marked by alternating record highs and pullbacks, as enthusiasm over tech and AI headlines early on gave way to valuation concerns, Fed commentary, and stronger-than-expected economic data. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit...

Closing Summary - Market overcomes mega cap weakness
Market Summaries | Updated: 26-Sep-25 16:35 ET
The stock market ended the week on an upbeat note, as the major averages snapped their three-day skid, helping the Dow (+0.7%) return to little changed for the week (-0.2%). The S&P 500 (+0.6%) and Nasdaq (+0.4%) lost a respective 0.3% and 0.7% for...

Crescent Energy (CRGY) added to YIELD rankings; will be top 10 player after Vital acquisition
Stock Ideas | Updated: 26-Sep-25 15:18 ET
Crescent Energy (CRGY) is a new addition to our YIELD Leaders rankings this week. Crescent Energy announced some big M&A news in late July. Namely, that it will acquire Vital Energy (VTLE) in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $3.1...

Midday Summary: Resisting mega cap weakness
Market Summaries | Updated: 26-Sep-25 12:58 ET
The S&P 500 (+0.5%) holds a modest midday gain, looking to snap its three-day skid that followed the setting of a fresh record high. The benchmark index remains down 0.4% for the week while the Nasdaq (+0.2%) is continuing this week's...

Weekly Options Volatility Analysis Ahead of Earnings -- ANGO seeing high relative volatility
Special Reports | Updated: 26-Sep-25 10:33 ET
Since the options market acts as a good gauge of expected future stock movement, this Special Report highlights select stocks of interest that are expected to show increased volatility around their earnings releases. While it is not a big surprise...

Consumer sentiment slips in September as macroeconomic expectations fall
Economic Data Reviews | Updated: 26-Sep-25 10:12 ET
The final University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment reading for September checked in at 55.1 (Briefing.com consensus: 55.4) versus the preliminary reading of 55.4. The final reading for August was 58.2. In the same period a year ago, the index stood...

Weekly Ex-Dividend Calendar For Optionable Stocks
Special Reports | Updated: 26-Sep-25 10:10 ET
The following list details optionable stocks with ex-dividend dates for next week. These ex-dividend dates are important to traders because the price of a stock will fall in proportion to the amount of the dividend on this date. It is the record...

An ordinary trade met with some extraordinary data
Page One | Updated: 26-Sep-25 09:04 ET
Briefing.com Summary:*The equity futures market got a pop following some better than feared PCE Price Index data.*President Trump announced new tariffs for pharmaceuticals, home furnishings, and heavy trucks.*Losses for the equity market this week...

Indices point higher after pullback
The Technical Take | Updated: 26-Sep-25 08:47 ET
Technical Snapshot Key Takeaways The S&P, Nasdaq, Dow, and Russell all finished Thursday's session lower, continuing their moves down from their respective initial overhead resistance ranges. The S&P, Dow, and Russell moved into and...

Technical Scans for Friday, September 26
TA Page Scans | Updated: 26-Sep-25 08:03 ET
Overnight markets delivered a mixed tone, with U.S. equity futures stabilizing after three straight down sessions—the first such stretch since April. As of early morning, S&P futures are up 8 (+0.13%), Dow futures up 59 points (+0.13%), Nasdaq...

Morning Briefing - Futures point to modest gains after new tariff announcements
Market Summaries | Updated: 26-Sep-25 07:58 ET
The stock market is on track for a flat start with futures on the S&P 500 trading just above fair value. Yesterday's session saw the major averages deepen their retreat from record highs, though the backtracking only sent the S&P 500 back to levels...

Pre-Earnings Options Analysis -- No Notable Activity
Special Reports | Updated: 25-Sep-25 10:33 ET
There is elevated option volume in several of the companies reporting tonight after the close and tomorrow before the open. Although the activity can't be considered a "crystal ball" for the numbers, it can indicate the tone from an options market...

Buyer Beware!
Market View | Updated: 25-Sep-25 08:00 ET
Briefing.com Summary:*Valuations near 25-year extremes make it clear that investment risk is higher and return potential lower.*The stock market could face some fourth quarter upset if current rate cut assumptions are challenged.*Earnings estimates...

Technical Scans for Thursday, September 25
TA Page Scans | Updated: 25-Sep-25 07:18 ET
U.S. equity futures are starting Thursday’s session essentially flat, with modestly negative bias. The S&P 500 is off by 19 points (-0.26%), Nasdaq futures are down 92 points (-0.37%), and Russell 2000 futures down 9 points or -0.36%, while Dow...

Himax Tech (HIMX) added to VALUE rankings; co is struggling but that has pushed down its valuation
Stock Ideas | Updated: 24-Sep-25 15:44 ET
Himax Tech (HIMX) is a new addition to our VALUE rankings this week. Himax is a Taiwan-based fabless semiconductor company with a focus on display imaging processing technologies. Its display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at...

Pre-Earnings Options Analysis -- No Notable Activity
Special Reports | Updated: 24-Sep-25 10:26 ET
There is elevated option volume in several of the companies reporting tonight after the close and tomorrow before the open. Although the activity can't be considered a "crystal ball" for the numbers, it can indicate the tone from an options market...

Technical Scans for Wednesday, September 24
TA Page Scans | Updated: 24-Sep-25 07:09 ET
Overnight trading has seen U.S. equity futures edge higher, attempting to stabilize after Tuesday’s profit-taking session. As of this morning, S&P 500 futures are up about 11.5 points (0.17%), the Dow is flat to slightly positive, the Nasdaq is...

Pre-Earnings Options Analysis -- No Notable Activity
Special Reports | Updated: 23-Sep-25 10:14 ET
There is elevated option volume in several of the companies reporting tonight after the close and tomorrow before the open. Although the activity can't be considered a "crystal ball" for the numbers, it can indicate the tone from an options market...

Technical Scans for Tuesday, September 23
TA Page Scans | Updated: 23-Sep-25 07:31 ET
Overnight action in global markets has been relatively subdued, with U.S. equity futures showing only modest pressure as investors await a fresh round of economic data and a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. As of early Tuesday, S&P...

Lyft (LYFT) added to GROWX rankings; expanding into autonomous mobility and AI integration
Emerging Growth Stocks | Updated: 22-Sep-25 15:40 ET
Lyft (LYFT) is a new member of our GROWX rankings this week. The company operates a two-sided marketplace, generating revenue by taking a cut of each transaction between riders and drivers, while also offering services such as bike and...

New swing opportunities as indices hover near all-time highs
Swing Trader | Updated: 22-Sep-25 09:00 ET
Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

Technical Scans for Monday, September 22
TA Page Scans | Updated: 22-Sep-25 07:56 ET
U.S. equity futures point lower to start the week as traders digest a quiet macro tape but noisy headlines: gold is popping (~+1%) while Bitcoin slides (~-2.4%), the dollar is a touch softer, and oil is modestly firmer; the focus turns to a heavy...

Sysco (SYY) added to YIELD rankings; restaurant industry traffic improving
Stock Ideas | Updated: 19-Sep-25 15:35 ET
Sysco (SYY) is a new addition to our YIELD Leaders rankings this week. SYY is a supplier and distributor of food products. About two-thirds of its national customers are restaurants with one-third being non-commercial non-restaurants (universities,...

The Fed is walking a risky path
Fed Brief | Updated: 17-Sep-25 16:41 ET
Briefing.com Summary:*Fed Chair Powell said the policy path is two-sided and that there is no risk-free path.*There is a good bit of disagreement within the Fed over the proper policy path.*The downside risk to employment took precedence seemingly...

Best Buy (BBY) added to VALUE rankings; Q2 comps were best in 3 years
Stock Ideas | Updated: 17-Sep-25 15:43 ET
Best Buy (BBY) is a new addition to our VALUE rankings this week. In late August, the consumer electronic retail giant reported Q2 (Jul) results that were better-than-expected in terms of EPS and revenue. It also delivered same store comps growth of...

Think nationally, act regionally with the KRE
ETF Notes | Updated: 17-Sep-25 12:38 ET
Briefing.com Summary:*Fed rate cuts could boost regional banks by lowering funding costs and supporting loan growth.*The KRE offers diversified exposure, with a modified equal-weight approach that mitigates concentration risk.*Relative to the...

StubHub set to take center stage in a red-hot IPO market (STUB)
The Next Big Thing | Updated: 16-Sep-25 11:52 ET
Briefing.com Summary:*StubHub (STUB) is expected to launch its long-anticipated IPO, with strong investor demand and a price range of $22-$25. *The listing marks a high-profile return for the global ticketing marketplace, with over 20x...

Leaders for the Week September 15, 2025
Liquid Momentum | Updated: 15-Sep-25 10:55 ET
Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

MGIC Investment (MTG) ranks high in YIELD rankings; a play on falling mortgage rates
Stock Ideas | Updated: 12-Sep-25 10:06 ET
MGIC Investment Corp. (MTG) is a provider of private mortgage insurance (often referred to as PMI), other mortgage credit risk management products and ancillary services. We thought this would be a good time to profile MTG as US mortgage rates have...

Mueller Industries (MLI) added to VALUE rankings; has held up well despite industrial weakness
Stock Ideas | Updated: 10-Sep-25 15:54 ET
Mueller Industries (MLI) is a new addition to our VALUE rankings this week. MLI is an industrial company which makes products under a number of brands for various markets such as air, water, oil & gas distribution; climate comfort; food...

Klarna looks to strike while iron is hot as BNPL leader is set to launch IPO (KLAR)
The Next Big Thing | Updated: 08-Sep-25 11:34 ET
Klarna’s (KLAR) IPO, set to launch on Wednesday, September 10, arrives at an opportune moment as the U.S. stock market hovers near record highs, fueled by robust investor appetite for new listings. The IPO market has been exceptionally vibrant, with...

Leaders for the Week September 8, 2025
Liquid Momentum | Updated: 08-Sep-25 10:59 ET
Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

5 fresh setups for the next two weeks
Swing Trader | Updated: 08-Sep-25 09:00 ET
Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

Energizer added to YIELD rankings; out-of-favor consumer products turnaround play
Stock Ideas | Updated: 05-Sep-25 15:29 ET
Energizer (ENR) is a new addition to our YIELD Leaders rankings this week. Energizer is a supplier of household batteries under the Energizer, Eveready and Rayovac brands. Its portfolio spans the performance, premium and price segments. In addition,...

G-III Apparel (GIII) added to VALUE rankings; reports Q2 earnings tomorrow
Stock Ideas | Updated: 03-Sep-25 15:39 ET
G-III Apparel (GIII) is a new addition to our VALUE rankings this week. GIII is a manufacturer of a wide range of apparel/accessories (outerwear, dresses, sportswear, handbags, footwear, luggage, leather goods etc.) under licensed brands, owned...

Steepener and flattener trades defined
The Bond Column | Updated: 02-Sep-25 16:12 ET
Briefing.com Summary:*Bull steepener, bull flattener, bear steepener, bear flattener: defined.*The slope of the yield curve holds various implications for the stock market.*Equity investors aren't seeing a threat from where long-term rates currently...

Leaders for the Week September 2, 2025
Liquid Momentum | Updated: 02-Sep-25 11:08 ET
Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

The Interest Rate Outlook
Rate Brief | Updated: 02-Sep-25 00:00 ET
U.S. Treasuries had a mixed showing in August, as the front end climbed amid solidifying expectations for a September rate cut from the FOMC while the long bond underperformed, recording a slim loss. Rate cut expectations faced some volatility in...

HP Inc. (HPQ) added to YIELD rankings; play on the Windows 11 upgrade cycle
Stock Ideas | Updated: 29-Aug-25 15:21 ET
HP Inc. (HPQ) is a new addition to our YIELD Leaders rankings this week. Its larger segment by far is Personal Systems (PS), which sells commercial and consumer desktops and notebooks, workstations, thin clients, commercial mobility devices, retail...

Leaders for the Week August 25, 2025
Liquid Momentum | Updated: 25-Aug-25 11:02 ET
Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

Fresh cross-market opportunities
Swing Trader | Updated: 25-Aug-25 09:00 ET
Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

Mid-August Swing Playbook
Swing Trader | Updated: 11-Aug-25 09:01 ET
Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

Swinging into the final week of July
Swing Trader | Updated: 28-Jul-25 09:00 ET
Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

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