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Ben Rains dives into where the stock market stands in the back half of May as we close out the first quarter earnings season. The bulls remain in control of the market right now, and debt-ceiling positivity helped send stocks higher on Wednesday and Thursday. The great start to 2023 might have some investors nervous about “chasing” stocks right now. But long-term investors don’t need to worry too much about market timing. Plus, there are many great stocks with proven and resilient businesses that investors should feel comfortable buying now at rather attractive levels and holding for the long haul. The two stocks we dive into today are Visa (V) and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO). (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (4:50) - Is it Time to Buy Thermo Fisher Scientific Stock with TMO's Valuation Looking Great Considering its Long-Term Growth Prospects? (10:35) - The Credit Card Powerhouse: Does Visa Stock Fit Into Your Portfolio as Consumers Keep Swiping? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains digs into the unusually quiet market after the first truly busy week of earnings season that featured results from Tesla and other giants. Wall Street might not remain calm with Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon all reporting during the week of April 24. The question now is should investors buy these resurgent mega-cap tech stocks heading into earnings, or wait? (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Breaking Down The Busy Earnings Season (3:10) - Microsoft Ahead of Earnings: Is Now a Good Time for Long-Term Investors to Buy? (10:45) - Is Meta A Good Buy At Its Current Valuation? (17:55) - Will Amazon’s Cost Cutting Help Boost Its Bottom Line and Attract Investors Again? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into where the stock market stands as we kick off the busy stretch of first quarter earnings season. The episode then explores two giants of key industries—Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) and Union Pacific (UNP)—that are sitting at beaten-down levels heading into earnings that might make them attractive to long-term investors. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know As Q1 Earnings Season Starts (4:40) - Does This Semiconductor Manufacturing Giant Sit at Enticing Long-Term Levels? (9:50) - Is Union Pacific A Buy Heading into Earning? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores the bullish end to the first quarter and where the stock market stands as we head into April and the start of Q2. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq surged to end March as Wall Street scoops up tech stocks. The wave of buying and the impressive quarter has some pockets of the market overheated, especially considering the economic unknowns ahead. Therefore, we dig into two highly-ranked Zacks stocks—Humana (HUM) and O-I Glass, Inc. (OI)—that offer investors great value, alongside the ability to thrive in all types of economic conditions. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need to Know After the Bullish End to Q1 (6:45) - Is Humana A Good Buy Right Now At Its Current Valuation? (12:00) - O-I Glass's Strength Amid Economic Uncertainty Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores where the market stands roughly a week after the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. The episode also breaks down why Wall Street is diving back into large cap technology stocks amid the recent stock market turmoil, before we dig into why investors might want to buy Adobe, Intuit, and Meta Platform shares in March and hold them for the long haul. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (5:20) - Breaking Down Adobe’s Long-Term Strength After Its Q1 Performance (11:40) - Taxes and Software Are Here To Stay: Is Intuit A Good Long Term Investment? (15:00) - Time to Buy Surging Meta Stock for Long-Term Value? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into the volatile week on the stock market that has more investors worried that Jay Powell and the Fed will raise rates at a higher clip in March. Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq are now trading below their 50-day and 200-day moving averages, and stocks had tumbled through mid-afternoon trading Friday as investors grow spooked by the Silicon Valley Bank failure.  Despite the worries, there are always stocks poised to thrive amid economic and market uncertainty. Today we dive into why investors looking for long-term growth, dividends, and value might want to turn to Analog Devices (ADI) and Halliburton (HAL). (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (5:40) - Breaking Down Halliburton’s Recent Performance: How Much Growth Is Left In Oil? (10:20) - Should Investors Buy Semiconductor Standout Analog Devices? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores the tug-of-war going on between the bulls and the bears in the early days of March. Stocks surged again through mid-afternoon trading on Friday to help the S&P 500 retake a key moving average once again. Given this bullish backdrop, we dive into three top-ranked Zacks stocks—O-I Glass (OI), Airbnb (ABNB), Las Vegas Sands (LVS)—that have all soared in 2023 and look to have plenty of long-term upside left. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (3:15) - OI Glass Outperforms During Market Volatility: Should You Be Buying? (6:25) - Airbnb's Strong Position In Vacation Rentals Amid Growing Travel (12:00) - Will China’s Re-opening Benefit Las Vegas Sands Corporation? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores the recent wave of selling as Wall Street once again reworks its inflation outlook. Despite the somewhat rapid downturn, there are pockets of the market and stocks that look poised to thrive in near term and for years to come. Today we dive into United Rentals (URI) and The TJX Companies (TJX) to see why investors might want to buy these stocks as the calendar turns to March amid ongoing market uncertainty. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (3:50) - United Rentals Stock is Surging and Its Valuation is Still Fantastic (8:40) - TJX Companies Finds Its Place Within Retail: Does It Fit Into Your Portfolio? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into the recent market dip as Wall Street is forced to once again recalibrate its inflation outlook amid a string of hot economic data. The episode then explores three highly-ranked value stocks with resilient businesses—(CAH), (GPK) and (BJ)—that investors might want to consider buying amid lingering inflation and for stable long-term expansion. (0:15) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (3:50) - Does Cardinal Health Fit Into Your Portfolio Amid Its Strong Performance (8:10) - Is Graphic Packaging Stock Undervalued Right Now? (12:35) - Is Costco Rival BJ's Wholesale A Good Buy? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into the extremely bullish start to 2023 that has sent tech and growth stocks soaring once again. The episode then breaks down two such growth tech stocks, Shopify (SHOP)and Block (SQ), ahead of their earnings results over the next several weeks to see if investors might want to finally buy back into these beaten-down stocks for long-term upside. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now After Bullish Start to 2023 (5:50) - Will Shopify Make A Comeback In 2023 With Massive Growth? (13:35) - Does Block Fit Into Your Portfolio Right Now? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores the stock market and the broader earnings picture as results continue to pour in from many of the biggest names on Wall Street. The episode then breaks down Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) and Amazon (AMZN) ahead of their upcoming earnings results to see if investors might want to finally buy these beaten-down tech stocks. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (3:50) - Is Now A Good Time To Add Meta To Your Investment Portfolio? (14:00) - Should You Buy Surging Amazon Ahead of Earnings? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores the wave of stock market volatility to start 2023 and where the market stands as we head into the heart of fourth quarter earnings season. The episode then breaks down three highly-ranked dividend-paying stocks that have upped their earnings guidance amid the economic slowdown that investors might want to buy right now.  (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (3:45) - Darden Restaurants Strong Performance Amid Rising Inflation (8:15) - Should You Consider VICI Properties For Your Investment Portfolio? (11:20) - Is Now A Good Time To Buy NRG Energy? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores where the stock market stands as we close out 2022. The episode then dives into why investors with long-term horizons might seriously consider buying proven large-cap stocks poised to grow within essential industries heading into 2023 amid all of the uncertainty, recession fears, and selling. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need As We Close out 2022 (5:20) - Should You Buy The Powerhouse Taiwan Semiconductor? (11:10) - Adobe's Strong Growth During 2022: Will It Continue 2023? (15:45) -  Cummins Strong Play Into Alternative Power For Vehicles

Ben Rains dives the some of the mixed signals that the stock market and economy are sending at the moment. Despite the volatility and slowing growth, long-term investors might consider buying stocks in December for 2023, even if that means starting tiny positions or dollar-cost averaging into blue chips. The two stocks we explore today are Intuit (INTU) and Mastercard (MA). (1:00) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (7:10) - Does Intuit Fit Into Your 2023 Portfolio As A Long Term Investment? (12:00) - Is Mastercard A Strong Play Against Volatility In 2023?

Ben Rains into the stock market and takes a look at the next likely market catalysts as we near Thanksgiving. Despite the recent dip, the market has been on a strong run during the first half of the fourth quarter. With this in mind, let’s look at three stocks—JinkoSolar (JKS), GlobalFoundries (GFS), DexCom (DXCM)—that investors might want to buy for long-term growth potential from three different parts of the economy that become more important by the day.  (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (4:20) - Is Jinko Solar A Good Investment Into Alternative Energy? (9:00) - GlobalFoundries Strong Performance Among Semiconductors: Should You Be Buying? (12:25) - Will DexCom Stock Continue Its Long-Term Growth? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores the recent stock market rebound and the broader earnings and interest rate picture as the calendar turns to November.  The episode then dives into three highly-ranked Zacks stocks that have posted double-digit climbs in 2022 and recently popped after topping estimates and providing upbeat guidance.  (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (5:00) - Is Chef’s Warehouse A Buy After Strong Earnings Beats? (8:20) - Will W.R. Berkley Continue Its Great Performance Amid The Changing Market Environment? (12:50) - Enphase's Stellar Growth In The Booming Renewable Energy Industry

Benn Rains explores Jay Powell and the Fed’s latest interest rate hike efforts and the ongoing stock market downturn. The episode also focuses on three highly-ranked stocks that have climbed to new highs recently during the market downturn that investors might want to buy. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (6:00) - Does Chesapeake Energy's Big Turn Around Earn Its Way Into Your Portfolio? (12:10) - ICF International's Consulting Business is Thriving (15:00) - Esquire Financial Continues To Outperform The Market Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores some of the various divergent economic and market data as Wall Street attempts to determine what’s next. The episode then dives into three highly-ranked stocks—Pure Storage (PSTG), The Chef's Warehouse (CHEF), and Ulta Beauty (ULTA)—that investors might want to consider buying for growth potential and upside during the current bout of 40-year inflation and beyond. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (4:00) - Does Pure Storage Fit Into Your Portfolio? (7:45) - Is Chef’s Warehouse A Safe Investment During Economic Uncertainty? (12:05) - ULTA Continues to Outperform: Is Now The Time To Buy? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores why Wall Street washed away over a month worth of gains. Interest rates have climbed during the recent market downturn, with inflation fears mounting a comeback. The current backdrop is difficult, but there are stocks poised to outperform if investors know where to look. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (5:20) - Breaking Down Merck and It’s Strong Pharmaceutical Lineup (8:50) - Is First Bancorp A Strong Play Amid Rising Inflation? (12:00) - Can NextEra Energy Help You Gain Exposure To Renewable Energy?

Ben Rains dives into the stock market which fell after Jay Powell’s Jackson Hole speech where he reaffirmed the Fed’s resolve to fight 40-year high inflation. With surging prices still a major issue and the Fed determined to keep up its fight, investors might want to buy stocks poised to outpace inflation heading into September and beyond. (0:30) - Stock Market and Inflation Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (4:45) - Exxon Mobil Continues To Thrive During Higher Oil Prices (12:25) - Costco's Stronghold As A Big Box Retailer Podcast@Zacks.com