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Retrospective: Week of 5/12-5/16

Macro Events & News The markets extended their rally this week as tariff concerns eased following a temporary de-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions, with both sides agreeing to reduce the…
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Equity Quickie: Costco Wholesale

Here’s a high-level summary of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST), a member of the Watchlist. This offers a glimpse into the investment thesis and ranking for Associate Level subscribers. Management Level subscribers…
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Retrospective: Week of 5/5-5/9

Macro Events & News The positive momentum from the prior week faded quickly on Monday, as traders likely took profits after the strong rally fueled by robust earnings and encouraging…
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Retrospective: Week of 4/28-5/2

Macro Events & News Markets surged last week, with the S&P 500 extending its winning streak to nine consecutive sessions as trade tensions remained subdued. No new tariff escalations were…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 4/28-5/2

The upcoming week will be pivotal, with a packed schedule of economic data releases and earnings reports from major tech giants Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Apple…
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Retrospective: Week of 4/21-4/25

Macro Events & News The week began on a negative note as uncertainty around the trade war continued to weigh on the markets. Incendiary comments from President Trump, particularly regarding…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 4/21-4/25

The upcoming trading week begins under an unusual calm, with little noise from the Trump administration over the weekend—a notable shift from the barrage of trade-related developments in recent weeks.…
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Earnings: Costco Wholesale FY25 Q2

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) delivered a mixed Q2 FY2025, with a slight revenue beat but a minor EPS miss. While no formal guidance was provided, the company shared February sales numbers…
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Retrospective: Week of 3/10-3/14

Macro Events & News The market endured another challenging week as the trade war continued to escalate. China responded with retaliatory tariffs on approximately $22 billion worth of U.S. goods,…