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Lead StoryAnalyst Actions03:47 PM ET

Wall Street Has a September Problem: The Fed Could Make It Bigger

September is the S&P 500's weakest month and the Fed decision falls on the day the index has historically peaked. LPL's Adam Turnquist on what's at stake.

Why it
matters

September is usually tough for the stock market, and this year the Federal Reserve (which controls interest rates) is making a big decision during that month. When you watch the market, pay attention to how nervous people seem and whether they're buying or selling before and after the Fed announcement.

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03:12 PM ETAnalyst Actions

Deere Stock Moves Higher Following Baird's Upgrade Move

WhyAn important investment expert changed their mind and said Deere stock looks better than before. This means experts are noticing signs that the company might do well, which is worth paying attention to when you're learning about how stocks move.
DESource · Benzinga
Bullish
12:32 PM ETAnalyst Actions

JPMorgan Cuts Nike 2027 Earnings Outlook, Flags China, Rising Competition

WhyAn expert at JPMorgan thinks Nike will make less money than other experts predict, because of trouble in China and more companies fighting for customers. When you see a big bank lower its guess about a company's future earnings, it's worth noticing what problems they spotted.
NKEJPMSource · Benzinga
Bearish
12:12 PM ETAnalyst Actions

PG&E Stock Slides After Analysts Flag Unresolved California Wildfire Liability Risks

WhyPG&E is a power company that might have to pay a lot of money if wildfires happen, and experts say the new California law didn't fix this problem. When experts worry about hidden costs like this, it tells us the company faces real uncertainty that could hurt its finances.
PCGSource · Benzinga
Bearish
11:04 AM ETAnalyst Actions

Watching Cadrenal Therapeutics; Zacks Small-Cap Research Gives Stock $17 Price Valuation

WhyA research team looked at Cadrenal Therapeutics and decided they think the stock could be worth $17 per share. When experts share their ideas about what a stock might be worth, it can help you understand if others see the company as healthy or risky.
CVKDSource · Benzinga
Neutral
09:58 AM ETAnalyst Actions

Fed Rate Hike Bets Are Back: Is Warsh Turning Into an Inflation Hawk?

WhyA Fed official gave a speech that made people think interest rates might go up in September instead of staying the same. When rates might go up, companies often borrow less and stocks can move around more, so it's worth watching what the Fed actually decides.
SPYSource · Benzinga
Neutral
09:18 AM ETAnalyst Actions

This Sempra Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Monday

WhyA Wall Street expert changed their mind and is now less excited about Sempra Energy. When important experts shift their opinion, it can hint that they spotted something to watch more carefully about how the company is doing.
SREPCGMTSource · Benzinga
Bearish
09:16 AM ETAnalyst Actions

This Deere Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Monday

WhyAn important expert who studies Deere decided the company looks better than before. When smart analysts change their minds to be more positive, it can mean they see good signs ahead, so it's worth paying attention to what they noticed.
DEXPAGCOSource · Benzinga
Bullish
08:57 AM ETAnalyst Actions

Palo Alto Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

WhyPalo Alto Networks will share its earnings results soon, and experts who are often right are updating their guesses about what the company will earn. This helps you know what smart watchers think might happen.
PANWSource · Benzinga
Neutral
08:36 AM ETAnalyst Actions

MU and SNDK are ‘Just Unbelievable’ Bargains as Mizuho Reiterates Bullish Stance on Memory Stocks

WhySome analysts think memory chip companies like MU and SNDK have low prices compared to what they might be worth. When smart investors say a stock looks cheap, it hints the company might be strong, but prices can still go up or down.
MULRCXAMATSource · Benzinga
Bullish
08:28 AM ETAnalyst Actions

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones Futures Fall as US-Iran Tensions Flare Up—WMT, RZLV, FNGR in Focus (UPDATED)

WhyStock futures fell today because of tensions between the US and Iran, which makes investors nervous about the future. When scary news happens, people often pull back and wait to see what happens next—and that's worth noticing when you watch the market.
SPYX:BTCUSDAVGOSource · Benzinga
Bearish
08:16 AM ETAnalyst Actions

Snowflake To Rally More Than 23%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Monday

WhySome Wall Street experts changed their price guesses for Snowflake and other companies on Monday. When experts change their minds about a stock, it's worth noticing what they think might happen next—but remember, experts don't always get it right.
DESNOWMDBSource · Benzinga
Neutral
07:46 AM ETAnalyst Actions

This Lumentum Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For Monday

WhyA Wall Street analyst group started following Lumentum (a tech company) with positive comments. When experts begin watching a company and say nice things, it can mean they think it might do well.
SNNLITEATTOSource · Benzinga
Bullish
07:44 AM ETAnalyst Actions

MongoDB Likely To Report Higher Q2 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

WhySmart people who study MongoDB think the company might make more money than it did last year—about 60% more per share. When lots of accurate forecasters agree a company is doing better, it's worth noticing what changed and whether that improvement might stick around.
MDBSource · Benzinga
Bullish
07:39 AM ETAnalyst Actions

S&P 500 Near Record Highs as Wall Street Enters ‘Panic Season’: Top Economist’s Old Warning Takes Center Stage

WhyThe stock market is near its highest prices ever, but some experts worry because a lot of money is bunched into just a few big AI companies, and fewer people are trading in summer. This is a time to notice if prices start bouncing around a lot.
SPYQQQDIASource · Benzinga
Neutral
07:30 AM ETAnalyst Actions

Take Two Interactive, Nvidia, Cheniere Energy And A Health Care Stock: CNBC’s ‘Final Trades’

WhyTake-Two Interactive made more money than experts thought it would, earning 35 cents per share instead of the expected 33 cents. When a company beats what people predicted, it's a sign things might be going better than planned—worth noticing when you're thinking about how strong the company really is.
PFENVDATTWOSource · Benzinga
Bullish
07:15 AM ETAnalyst Actions

Wars May Rattle Markets at First, But This Wealth Manager Says the S&P 500 Has Historically Turned Conflict Into a Long-Term ‘Boost for Asset Owners’

WhyA money expert says that even though wars can scare people at first, the stock market (especially the S&P 500) has usually done really well over many years after conflicts end. When thinking about stocks, you can remember that short-term worry doesn't always mean long-term problems.
SPYQQQDIASource · Benzinga
Neutral
07:09 AM ETAnalyst Actions

Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Credo Technology Expectations Ahead Of Q1 Earnings

WhyBig experts who study stocks are changing what they think Credo Technology will earn soon, and the company will show its real results next Tuesday. When smart forecasters change their guesses right before the actual numbers come out, it's worth noticing what they saw.
CRDOSource · Benzinga
Neutral

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