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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