Full Court Finance

Today's Full Court Finance at Zacks dives into two great nuclear energy stocks—BWX Technologies and Constellation Energy—to consider buying before their earnings reports for near-term upside and long-term artificial intelligence-boosted growth. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (4:45) - Should You Invest In Nuclear Energy With These Two Great Beaten-Down Stocks? (18:30) - Episode Roundup: Podcast@Zacks.com

Today's Full Court Finance at Zacks dives into two great nuclear energy stocks that have fallen at least 25% from their highs—BWX Technologies (BWXT) and Cameco (CCJ)—to consider buying amid the market downturn and holding for long-term gains. (0:15) - The Tariff Selloff Creates Long-Term Buying Opportunities  (4:30) - Why You Should Consider Investing In Nuclear Energy Right Now (8:20) - Two Top Nuclear Energy Stocks To Put On Your Watchlist (17:15) - Episode Roundup: Podcast@Zacks.com

Today's Full Court Finance at Zacks explores two highly ranked, pioneering technology stocks—Uber Technologies and Spotify Technology—to consider buying in April.   (0:15) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (4:20) - Top Stock Picks To Consider For Long Term Investment  (19:10) - Episode Roundup: Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores two great technology stocks—Celestica Inc. (CLS) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM)—to buy for impressive value and long-term artificial intelligence growth. 

Today's Full Court Finance at Zacks dives into two artificial intelligence stocks —Vertiv and ServiceNow—to buy at a discount amid the AI and momentum stock selloff. (0:15) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Amid the AI Selloff (4:00) - Is AI Standout ServiceNow On Sale Right Now? (10:50) - Vertiv Stock Is An AI Powerhouse: Time To Buy VRT On The Dip?                Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into what might move the stock market before Nvidia's earnings release, if anything. The episode then dives into two under-the-radar growth-focused tech stocks—Nu Holdings and Wix.com Ltd.—to consider buying before their upcoming earnings releases. (0:15) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (4:20) - Should You Consider Buying Cheap Fintech Stock Nu Holdings? (11:30) - Does Wix.com Fit Into Your Portfolio As It Continues To Push 52 Week Highs?                Podcast@Zacks.com

Today's episode of Full Court Finance at Zacks explores two Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks—Arista Networks and Robinhood Markets—that investors might want to buy heading into their earnings releases and hold for long-term growth.  (0:15) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (2:50) - Should You Buy Arista Networks Stock After Its Recent Selloff? (10:50) - Is Now A Good Time To Invest In Robinhood Before it Pushes Beyond All Time Highs?               Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores where the stock market stands heading into 2025. The episode then dives into two technology stocks—Micron and Advanced Micro Devices—trading over 50% below their average price targets that investors might want to buy in 2025 and hold for long-term artificial intelligence (AI) growth. (0:15) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Before 2025 (2:10) - Micron Slips After Earnings: Should You Buy The Dip? (9:00) - AMD Looks to Gain Market Share Against Nvidia: Is Now The Time To Invest? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores why Wall Street views nuclear energy stocks as an investment in the long-term growth of artificial intelligence (AI). The episode then dives into three soaring nuclear energy stocks—BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT), Vistra (VST), and Oklo (OKLO)—that investors might want to buy heading into December and hold for long-term growth. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Buy AI and Nuclear Energy Stocks Right Now? (3:30) - Is BWX Technologies A Strong Nuclear Power Investment? (7:25) - Does Soaring Home-Run Stock Oklo Fit Into Your Portfolio? (12:35) - Is Vistra A Strong Investment As Alternative Energy Growth Continues? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into the reasons behind the stock market's run to fresh highs following Donald Trump's presidential victory. The episode then explores three artificial intelligence (AI) stocks not named Nvidia to buy right now on the dip—Taiwan Semiconductor, Constellation Energy, and Micron. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now? (1:55) - Taiwan Semiconductor: Buy This Semiconductor Powerhouse and Hold? (8:00) - Should You Be Buy Constellation Energy Down 20%? (12:20) - Will AI Help Push Demand For More Memory Chips and Boost Micron?               Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores the stock market's surge to fresh highs following the presidential election. The episode then dives into three growth-heavy Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks-Shopify, Nu Holdings, and Vertiv - to consider buying and holding for the next 10 years. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Election Leads To New All-Time Highs (2:20) - Does Shopify Earn A Spot In Your Portfolio Ahead of Earnings Trading 50% Below Its Highs? (8:50) - Should You Buy Nu Holdings Amid Continued Expansion? (13:50) - Should Vertiv Be Your Go To AI Investment? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores the state of the stock market heading into a big week of technology sector earnings and the presidential election. The episode then dives into Amazon (AMZN) and Meta (META) to explain why investors might want to buy the mega-cap technology stocks before their upcoming earnings releases. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Before Big-Tech Earnings Season (4:00) - Breaking Down Meta Ahead of Earnings: Should You Buy for AI Growth? (11:10) - Time to Buy Amazon Before a Breakout?               Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into the S&P 500's jump to fresh highs following Taiwan Semiconductor's bullish earnings release. The episode then digs into three market-beating technology stocks—AppFolio, Spotify, and Vertiv—to buy as the busy part of earnings season ramps. (0:15) - Stock Market Update: Bullish Backdrop Remains Despite Possible Profit-Taking Ahead (2:20) - Buy AppFolio On The Dip Before Earnings? (7:30) - Should You Buy and Hold Spotify Stock? (13:35) - Is Vertiv A Strong Long Term AI Investment?                Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains investigates where the stock market stands to start the third-quarter earnings season. The episode then explores three under-the-radar stocks that have crushed the S&P 500 over the last five years—Badger Meter (BMI), nVent Electric (NVT), and Stride (LRN)—that investors might want to buy heading into earnings and holding for long-term upside. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Breaking Down Recent Inflation Data And Upcoming Earnings (4:50) - Does This Water Tech Company Fit Into Your Portfolio Amid Continued Strong Growth (9:00) - Breaking Down Why You Should Keep nVent On Your Watchlist Ahead of Earnings (13:35) - Should You Invest In Stride Before It Breaks Out To New All Time Highs?            Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains discusses where the stock market stands as Wall Street prepares for the start of third-quarter earnings season. The episode then digs into two of the first major technology stocks to set to report earnings in October—Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) and Netflix (NFLX)—to see why investors might want to buy the stocks before their upcoming earnings releases and holding for the long haul. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Heading Into Q3 Earnings (5:30) - Should You Buy Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Ahead Of  Earnings? (12:20) -  Netflix Continues To Boost Subscriber Growth: Time To Buy Before A Potential Break Out?                Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores why nuclear energy stocks such as Vistra and Cameco have soared since Constellation Energy's massive Microsoft deal. The episode then digs into the long-term bull case for nuclear energy as it becomes the star of the energy transition and the power behind the artificial intelligence age. The episode then breaks down three under-the-radar nuclear energy stocks—FLR, BWXT, and GEV—to buy now for long-term upside. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Will Nuclear Energy Fuel The AI Boom? (4:35) - Is Fluor A Strong Nuclear Energy Investment With Huge Upside? (9:40) - Should Buy One of The Largest Suppliers of Nuclear Components? (13:50) - How Much Will GE Vernova Benefit From The Energy Transition?                Podcast@Zacks.com  

Ben Rains explores the stock market's surge to all-time highs after the Fed cut interest rates and what might happen next. The episode then dives into three beaten-down S&P 500 stocks—Lululemon, Paycom, and Adobe—that investors might want to buy before they rebound. All three beaten-down stocks offer 25% to 70% upside compared to their all-time highs. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: What Should Investors Expect After The Fed Cut Rates (3:50) - Lululemon: Time To Buy One Of The Worst Performing S&P 500 Stocks Right Now? (10:50) - Is Paycom A Good Investment Down 70% From Its Highs? (16:00) - Adobe Stock Is Beaten Down: Should You Invest Before ADBE Rebounds? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into the multi-decade infrastructure spending boom that has a chance to become the most dominant trend on Wall Street. The episode then explores two under-the-radar, highly-ranked Zacks stocks—Hubbell and Willdan—that investors might want to buy to ride the new-age infrastructure megatrend, spanning AI data centers to energy efficiency. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Megatrends To Keep On Your Radar (2:10) - Hubbell Is Helping Fuel The AI Revolution: Should You Buy HUBB Instead of Other Tech Stocks? (6:50) - How Much Will Willdan Group Benefit From The Infrastructure Spending Boom?               Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores the selloff to start September and where the stock market might be headed in the near term. The episode also explores three Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) technology stocks—Taiwan Semiconductor, Spotify, and AppLovin—that investors might want to buy now in September and hold for long-term upside. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know After The Early-September Selloff (6:35) - Taiwan Semiconductor Dominates Chip Manufacturing: Should You Be Investing? (12:40) - Should You Buy Spotify Stock Before It Breaks Out To New All-Time Highs?  (19:35) - Does AppLovin's Strong Performance Earn A Spot In Your Portfolio?                Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into where the stock market stands heading into September and why the bulls are ready to remain in charge. The episode then explores three soaring, highly ranked stocks—Stride (LRN), KB Home (KBH), and Blue Bird (BLBD)—that offer an impressive combination of value and growth upside to buy in September. (0:20) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (3:40) - Does Stride Fit Into Your Portfolio For A Long Term Investment? (8:40) - Will KB Home Continue To Climb Higher With The Current Housing Demand? (13:50) - Should You Be Investing In Soaring Blue Bird Stock?                Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores nuclear energy's rapid rise in the U.S. and globally and why nuclear energy is poised to become one of the most important industries in the economy and on Wall Street. The episode dives into three nuclear energy-focused stocks—Rolls-Royce (RYCEY), BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT), and Constellation Energy (CEG)—that investors might want to buy now and hold for long-term upside. (0:20) - Everything You Need To Know About Nuclear Energy's Wall Street Rise (5:45) - How Is Rolls-Royce Making A Push Into Nuclear Power? (10:50) - Should You Consider This U.S. Supplier of Nuclear Services? (14:55) - Does This Nuclear Powerhouse Earn Its Way Into Your Portfolio Right Now?                 Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores where the stock market stands and dives into why the selloff offers long-term investors great opportunities to buy best-in-class tech stocks and artificial intelligence (AI) firms at big discounts. The episode looks specifically at Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) and Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) to see why the stocks might be worth buying down at least 20% as they find support near key moving averages.  (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Should You Buy The Dip? (4:30) - Is Now A Good Time To Buy Cadence Design Systems Stock? (8:45) - Should You Be Investing In Vertiv After The Recent Tech Sell-off? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains breaks down the recent technology-driven stock market selloff.  The episode then dives into Uber Technologies (UBER) and AppLovin (APP) before their upcoming earnings releases to see if investors should buy these tech stocks trading at least 25% below their highs. (0:20) - Stock Market Update: How Low Will The Market Go? (3:10) - Buy Uber Stock Amid Its Big Pullback? (12:30) - Time to Add AppLovin Stock Down 35% from its Highs?                Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into the wave of selling that sent the Nasdaq tumbling to start the heart of big tech earnings season on Wednesday. The episode then explores Meta Platforms (META) andAmazon (AMZN) stock before their upcoming earnings releases to see if investors should buy the top tech stocks before earnings or wait for more selling. (0:20) - Stock Market Update: Will This Pullback Continue? (3:30) - Does Meta's Strong AI Push Earn Its Way Into Your Portfolio? (11:35) - Breaking Down Amazon Ahead of Earnings Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores the recent stock market selloff, and why the healthy selling represents a wonderful opportunity for investors. The episode then turns its attention to three highly-ranked Zacks tech stocks—Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT), Shopify (SHOP), and Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT)—trading at least 20% below their highs to consider buying before earnings. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: The Selloff Creates Opportunities  (3:20) - Spotify's New Efforts Lead to Surging Earnings Growth  (10:30) - Is Beaten Down Shopify A Good Long-Term Investment? (15:10) - Should You Add Vertiv To Your Portfolio As An AI Stock?                Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores where the stock market stands to start Q2 earnings season. The episode then digs into Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) and Netflix (NFLX) stock ahead of their Q2 earnings releases on July 18 to see if investors should consider buying these two great tech stocks now or wait until the stocks pull back. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Will The Fed Accomplish A Soft Landing? (3:10) - Should You Buy Taiwan Semiconductor Ahead of Earnings? (10:25) - Will Netflix Continue To Expand Amid Streaming Competition?               Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into where the stock market stands heading into July and the second half of 2024. The episode then explores three hard-hit S&P 500 stocks—Lululemon (LULU), ON Semiconductor (ON), and Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)—trading at least 30% below their highs that investors might want to buy on the dip to start the third quarter. (0:20) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Heading Into July (4:00) - LULU: Is This Struggling Stock On Sale? (14:15) - Is Ulta A Good Long-Term Investment? (20:20) - Can Investors Expect A Bounce Back From ON Semiconductor Soon? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains quickly dives into the broader bull case and my investors might still want to prepare for a near-term pullback as things appear overheated. The episode then explores Micron (MU) and Nike (NKE) ahead of earnings to see if investors should consider buying the soaring AI chip stock and the hard-hit sportswear giant down 45% from its highs. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Will We See A Pullback Anytime Soon? (3:00) - Does Micron's Strong Outlook Earn A Way Into Your Portfolio? (9:45) - Is Now A Good Time To Invest In Nike As Competition Expands? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores the factors driving the stock market to fresh highs in June following the May CPI release and the Fed's latest meeting. The episode then dives into two AI-focused stocks not named Nvidia or Super Micro Computer to consider buying on the dip in June and holding for years.  (0:40) - Stock Market Update: Why The Bulls Are In Control In June (4:20) - Should You Buy Vertiv On The Dip As An AI Investment? (10:30) - How Big Of An Impact Will Constellation Energy And Nuclear Have On AI? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains digs into a few reasons behind the recent market dip to close out May. We then explore three oversold S&P 500 stocks—McDonald's (MCD), Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR), and Lamb Weston (LW)—that are down at least 15% in 2024 that investors might want to buy right now. (0:15) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (3:45) - Is Dollar Tree Currently On Sale For Your Portfolio? (10:10) - Will McDonald's Bounce Back As They Focus On Affordability? (16:55) - Should You Be Buying Lamb Weston For Potential Upside In The Long-Term?  Podcast@Zacks.com

(0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Heading Into Memorial Day  (3:00) - Time To Buy Lululemon At A Deep Discount? (11:20) - Is Global Payments On Sale For A Strong Investment For Your Portfolio? Podcast@Zacks.com Ben Rains dives into where the stock market stands heading into Memorial Day after Nvidia's latest blowout earnings. The S&P 500 hit new highs to start the summer and plenty of stocks are growing overheated in the near-term. It might, therefore, be time for investors to look for deals. The two stocks we explore today—Lululemon (LULU) and Global Payments (GPN)—are trading at prices and valuations that could look like steals years or even months from now.

Ben Rains explores a few key stock market levels as Wall Street digests Jay Powell's speech and what the Fed might do next. The episode then dives into three strong stocks—Arista Networks (ANET), Uber Technologies (UBER), and Shopify (SHOP)—that investors might want to buy before their upcoming earnings releases and hold for the long haul. (0:30) - Stock Market Breakdown: The Bulls Push Stocks Higher After Powell (2:40) - Breaking Down Arista Networks Ahead of Earnings (8:30) - Can Uber Continue Its Rally After Its Upcoming Earnings Report? (15:15) - Does Shopify Fit Into Your Portfolio Down over 50% From Highs?                Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains breaks down the recent market comeback during the wave of tech sector earnings results from Alphabet, Microsoft, Tesla, and more. The episode then shifts its focus to two of the biggest companies in the world—Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN)—before they report to explore why investors might want to buy these mega cap tech stocks for possible near-term breakouts and long-term upside. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Will The Bulls Quickly Retake Control Amid Tech Earnings? (3:05) - Is Now A Good Time To Invest In Apple Stock Before Earnings? (16:00) - Should You Consider Adding Amazon To Your Portfolio Right Now?               Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into the recent stock market pullback and key levels investors should pay attention to. We then turn our attention to three innovators in their respective industries-Vertiv (VRT), Align Technology (ALGN), and DexCom, Inc. (DXCM)-that investors might want to buy before earnings to take advantage of the recent stock market downturn. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Amid The Pullback (3:45) - Should Investors Continue To Be Bullish On Vertiv? (9:55) - Does Align Technology Line Up With Your Investment Portfolio? (17:30) - DexCom Continues To Post Huge Growth: Should You Be Buying?               Podcast@Zacks.com

(0:20) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Heading Into Q1 Earnings Season (4:50) - Should You Buy Taiwan Semiconductor Amid Its Expansion (11:00) - Netflix Continues Growth: Is Now A Good Time To Invest In The Entertainment Giant? (17:15) - Is Cadence Design Systems A Good Play If You're Looking To Invest In AI?                Podcast@Zacks.com Ben Rains breaks down where the stock market stands as Wall Street turns its attention from March inflation data to first quarter earnings season. Some major tech names outside of Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, and the other superstars are set to report during the early weeks of Q1 earnings season. We dive into why investors might want to consider buying Netflix (NFLX), Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), and Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) ahead of their upcoming earnings releases.

Ben Rains digs into some key stock market levels and potential catalysts in the early days of the second quarter. The episode then dives into three highly-ranked Zacks stocks to consider buying—PACCAR (PCAR), Murphy USA (MUSA), and DaVita Inc. (DVA)—that have crushed the market over the last five years and in 2024 that still offer impressive long-term value. (0:35) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (4:00) - Should You Add Paccar To Your Portfolio Near All-Time Highs? (8:45) - Is Murphy USA A Good Way To Gain Exposure To The Energy Sector? (13:00) - DaVita Inc Continues To Push Higher: Is Now The Time To Buy?                Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores where the stock market stands after the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 soared to fresh highs following the Fed's dovish update. The episode then dives into three Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks—Textron (TXT), Nextracker (NXT), and AppLovin (APP)—that have blown away the market in 2024 that investors might want to buy for long-term upside. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know After The Latest Fed Meeting (3:35) - Does Textron Earn Its Way Into Your Portfolio With No Signs of Slowing Down? (7:20) - Should You Consider Nextracker After Its Latest Stellar Earnings Report? (11:30) - Is Now A Good Time To Buy AppLovin As It Continues To Hit New 52 Week Highs? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into key stock market levels to watch for as Wall Street bulls attempt to keep the Nasdaq and Bitcoin near record highs. The episode then breaks down why investors might want to buy two Nasdaq-100 stocks-Micron (MU) and Lululemon (LULU)-ahead of their upcoming earnings reports. (0:15) - Breaking Down The Market As Stocks Take A Break From The Rally (4:00) - Does Micron Earn Its Way Into Your Portfolio For AI Growth Potential? (9:25) - A Deep Dive Into Lululemon Before Earnings: Buy LULU For Growth and Value? Podcast@Zacks.com

Today's episode of Full Court Finance at Zacks explores where the stock market stands in the early days of March and why there hardly appears to be a tech bubble forming as tons of big names trade at oversold levels. The episode then digs into why investors might want to buy three tech stocks trading at least 15% below their all-time highs right now—Adobe, Apple, Block. (0:20) - Stock Market Update: What Bubble? (4:30) - Adobe Continues To Dominate The Creative Software Industry: Should You Be Buying? (9:45) - Is Apple Currently On Sale For Long Term Investors? (17:20) - Is Block Your Best Bet On Fintech?

Ben Rains dives into why the bulls control the stock market to kick off March. The episode then explores why investors should consider buying Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) and Netflix (NFLX) stock for long-term growth inside two key tech industries.   (0:15) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Heading Into March (2:15) - Does This Chip Manufacturing Powerhouse Fit Into Your Portfolio? (8:35) - What Will Help Continue To Push Netflix's Growth?               Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains assesses where the stock market stands heading into a wave of reports from big retailers. The episode then digs into why investors might want to think about buying two of those retail standouts, Walmart (WMT) and Home Depot (HD), ahead of their upcoming releases, as well as why software powerhouse Intuit (INTU) might be worthy of attention before its report. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know After The Recent CPI-Based Pullback  (4:40) - Walmart Continues To Prove Itself As A Long Term Investment (10:10) - Is Intuit A Smart Addition To Your Portfolio During Tax Season? (13:55) - Breaking Down Home Depot's Performance Ahead of Earnings Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains breaks down where the stock market stands as the S&P 500 nears the 5000 level for the first time following a largely bullish earnings season thus far. Many of the Magnificent 7 tech stocks have posted strong results. There are also plenty of big tech names outside of this exclusive group for investors to consider buying this earnings season, including the three highly-ranked tech stocks we explore today: Arista Networks (ANET), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS), and Shopify (SHOP). (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Will The Bulls Keep The Market Rally Going? (4:25) - Breaking Down Arista Networks Ahead of Earnings (7:50) - Cadence Design Systems: Should You Add The Backbone of The Semiconductor Industry To Your Portfolio? (13:00) - Shopify: The Essential Internet Infrastructure For E-commerce               Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains looks at where the market stands after the early wave of big earnings reports from the likes of Tesla and Netflix. The episode then explores why investors might want to buy three of the Magnificent 7 technology stocks—Meta, Apple, and Amazon—with their quarterly earnings results due out on February 1.  (0:20) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know As Earnings Heat Up (3:30) - Meta Continues To Grow Its User Base: Will We See A Slow Down Anytime Soon? (7:45) - Breaking Down Amazon's Strong Performance Ahead of Earnings: Is Now The Time To Invest? (13:55) - Apple Gets Hit With Analyst Downgrades Amid Growing Concerns: Should You Be Bullish or Bearish?               Podcast@Zacks.com  

Ben Rains dives into some of the stock market uncertainty heading into the heart of quarterly earnings season. Despite nerves, investors must remember that the selling was due at some point following the huge rally off the October lows. Patient, long-term investors should consider buying strong stocks and holding them through any near-term pullbacks. The three stocks we explore today—Visa (V), Union Pacific (UNP), and D.R. Horton (DHI)—all report their quarterly results during the week of January 22. (0:15) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know As Q4 Earnings Season Heats Up (4:00) - Does Visa's Consistent Strength Find Its Way Into Your Portfolio? (7:55) - Is Union Pacific A Good Buy For a Long-Term Investment? (12:20) - D.R. Horton Shows Growth In The Home Building Industry: Should You Be Adding Exposure For 2024 and Beyond?               Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains breaks down where the stock market stands as Wall Street starts the fourth quarter earnings season. The episode then dives into three highly-ranked stocks—Fastenal (FAST), Stride (LRN), and Netflix (NFLX)—with strong positions in various industries that investors might want to buy now with their earnings results around the corner. (1:50) - Does Fastenal's (FAST) Wide Range of Products Provide Strong Growth For The Future? (6:30) - Will Stride (LRN) Continue Its Strong Performance Beyond The Pandemic Environment? (10:15) - Is Netflix A Good Investment Ahead of NFLX's Earnings Report?               Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into the much-needed market pullback to start 2024, and why investors might want to start taking advantage of the downturn. The episode then digs into two highly-ranked stocks—Encompass Health (EHC) and Shift4 Payments (FOUR)—with strong growth potential in key industries that investors might want to buy amid the early cooldown.  (0:30) - Stock Market Update As We Start 2024 (3:10) - Should You Add Encompass Health To Your Portfolio For Long Term Growth? (7:10) - Is Shift4 Payments Positioned For Growth In An Increasingly Cashless World ?

Ben Rains explores where the stock market stands following the big December rally heading into Christmas. The episode then pivots to why investors might want to buy two large-cap S&P 500 stocks— NextEra Energy (NEE) and PepsiCo (PEP)—on the dip heading into 2024 for long-term gains. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Will The Stock Market Rally Continue In 2024? (3:10) - Should You Buy NextEra Energy Stock On The Dip? (8:45) - Does PepsiCo Fit Into Your Portfolio For 2024? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores the bullish market rally following the Fed's rate cut outlook. Despite the impressive run for the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 in 2023, many large-cap stocks have underperformed for various reasons. The three highly-ranked stocks we dig into today—DocuSign (DOCU), Nike (NKE), and Target (TGT)—are all trading at least 30% below their highs and could be poised for serious comebacks in 2024. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Have The Bulls Taken Control of The Stock Market Heading into 2024? (3:05) - Should DocuSign Be On Your Watchlist Heading Into The New Year? (8:15) - Will Nike Continue To Show Growth Amid Growing Competition? (14:30) - Is Now A Good Time To Buy Target As It Continues To Crush Earnings?               Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into where the stock market stands to start December and where we could be headed as we close out 2023. The episode then discusses why investors might want to consider buying Global Payments (GPN) and DexCom (DXCM) stock right now for long-term growth, with both trading at least 30% below their record highs. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Navigating the Market to Close 2023 (3:20) - Does Global Payments Stock Offer Strong Upside? (8:50) - Can DexCom Make Its Way Back To Its 52 Week High?               Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores the huge market rally that has the bulls seemingly sitting in the driver's seat heading into the final weeks of 2023. The episode then explores three top-ranked Zacks technology-centric stocks—Vertiv (VRT), LegalZoom (LZ), and Pinterest (PINS)—that investors might want to buy now for both near-term and long-term upside as we close out November and 2023. (0:20) - Stock Market Update: Will The Bulls Remain In Control? (3:45) - Is Legal Zoom A Strong Addition To Your Portfolio Amid The Stock Market Rally? (8:20) - Can Pinterest Continue To Push Its 52 Week Highs Even Higher? (13:55) - Is Vertiv A Good Investment As It Continues To Outperform Tech               Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains digs into the rapid stock market rebound over the last two weeks and looks at the evolving earnings picture. The episode then explores three major retail stocks—Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), and TJX (TJX)—that are all set to report their quarterly earnings this week to see if investors might want to buy these stocks and make them a part of a long-term diversified portfolio. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Amid The Rapid Market Rebound (3:40) - Time To Buy Booming Walmart Stock? (8:45) - Should You Be Adding Target Shares As They Keep Falling? (15:00) - Will TJX Continue To Crush Earnings? Podcast@Zacks.com