Week Of May 13, 2024: What's In Store For The Markets

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It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.

Warren Buffett

Market Commentary:

  • Stock market enters the week “overbought” following eight consecutive positive days on the NYSE. 
  • S&P 500 advance/decline line remains stronger than the Nasdaq.
  • Light week ahead for earnings releases. Walmart (WMT) and Home Depot (HD) providing insights into retail spending. 

Economic data: 

  • Wednesday Consumer Price Index (CPI) and retail sales number, jobless claims number.  
  • Thursday Jobless claims number.

Our Proprietary Strategies:

Our focus remains on individual stock selection using our Magnet® and FACTS rankings. Rotation into the value sectors- insurance, finance, basic materials, and healthcare. (Be mindful of the rich valuations in many of today’s hyped companies.) 

Current holdings:

FACTS:

Regeneron REGN

Allstate ALL

Cintas CTAS

Magnet®

Booz Allen BAH

Mr. Copper Group COOP

Southern Copper SCCO


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