[Summer Stock Trends] Things to Watch As the Sun Shines!

Important developments to monitor in the summer stock market! Picks from the Editor SPONSORED (Newsletter Continues Below) Sponsored [Build Wealth 10x Faster By Doing This]( As you know, the stock market has been volatile lately, and there's a lot of uncertainty in the air. But we want to assure you that this is not the time to panic. In fact, it's the time to be buying stocks.[Go HERE to Get Their Names And Ticker Symbols]( By clicking the link you are subscribing to the Summa Money Newsletter and may receive up to 2 additional free bonus subscriptions. Unsubscribing is easy [Privacy Policy/Disclosures]( Summer Stock Market Trends to Keep Tabs On  Hi Traders,  A friendly nudge to let you know that our much-anticipated Summer Market Summit kicks off today! Starting at 9 AM and going until 5 PM, we'll be hosting an array of 8 distinct speakers each day, right through to Thursday. [Don't miss it! You can still join here!]( Yes, it's the time for sun, sand, and of course, a riveting display of market narratives unfolding on your Yahoo Finance app (a must-have, in my humble opinion), perhaps from your choice spot at the beach, a lush park, or by the shimmering pool. Now, I know what you're thinking. It's tempting to follow the old adage and 'sell in May to sail away.' However, I implore you not to. And no, it's not just because we have our daily expenses to cover here, but rather, it's due to the raft of fascinating stories waiting to be explored in the markets this season. Believe me, this summer of 2023 is shaping up to be far more gripping for investors than its predecessor. Here, allow me to share a mini-guide of the intrigues I'll be delving into this summer. Bear in mind, though, that my escapades won't likely involve frolicking at any beach, pool, or house party — I'm rather invested (pun intended) in the markets. The following topics aren't in any particular order, because, well, chaos is a ladder, right? Let's kick off with Target's stock.  In the past fortnight, shares have taken a 14% plunge following the company's decision to remove LGBTQ+ merchandise from its stores. The worry is the potential customer revolt leading to weaker sales and a missed Q2 target. Add to that a JP Morgan downgrade due to concerns over the resumption of student loan payments come September, and you can see why investors might be uneasy. But hey, who doesn't love a good corporate drama? Speaking of student loans, their economic impact can't be overlooked. When these payments restart, will they bring a chilling wind to a market that's just starting to feel the summer heat? Goldman Sachs suggests they could shave 0.2 percentage points off personal consumption expenditures growth this year, assuming the loan forgiveness plan gets the axe. It's a subplot worthy of a blockbuster financial thriller. Now, onto the land of AI stocks, where one must tread carefully or risk a portfolio bruising. There are companies like HP and Dell making impressive strides, with talks of AI transforming personal computers as early as 2024. I must admit, I was blown away by what HP CEO Enrique Lores had to say on the matter. On the flip side, we have firms such as c3.AI, which has its financials being scrutinized by short sellers. The potential summer storm of AI scrutiny could make for an entertaining plot twist, so keep your popcorn ready. Next up, Apple's stock. It's time for the tech giant to reveal those AR/VR glasses it's been tinkering with for what feels like ages. Apple shares have risen almost 40% this year, partly driven by hype around the company's new product category. But I'm not entirely sold on the idea of AR/VR glasses, especially considering their likely sky-high price point. Will we see a post-WWDC dip in Apple's stock as the glasses hype fades and recession chatter re-emerges? We'll just have to wait and see. Finally, we come to the Fed. Any unexpected moves from them could cause market spectators to cut short their summer getaways. The market is banking on a pause in rate hikes at the June 14 meeting, so any deviation could lead to a major plot twist and a potential Summer Reset. That's the kind of cliffhanger you'd hate to miss because you're out of cell reception at the beach. So, as you can see, there's plenty of intrigue in the financial world to keep us entertained this summer. 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[Privacy Policy/Disclosures]( Check the Free Presentation Today ☝ SPONSORED Investors May Face Continued Uncertainty Despite Potential Fed Pause  As the sun rose on Friday, it seemed that the S&P 500 index was poised to bid adieu to its longest bear market in decades. Phew, crisis averted, right? Well, not so fast. Even if the Federal Reserve chooses to take a breather, withholding an interest rate hike at its mid-June meeting, stocks and bonds aren't exactly out of the woods yet. Allow me to introduce Elizabeth Burton, the unflappable chief investment strategist at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. She maintains an intriguingly 'aggressive neutrality' towards our equity outlook. Picture a stalwart defender on a soccer field, watching each play but not budging from her position. That's Elizabeth Burton for you. She continues to forecast a year-end target of 4,000 for the S&P 500, which equates to a 6.5% dip from where we're standing. That's right, folks. She's not about to be swayed by the temporary euphoria of positive market movements. The cause behind her stoic stance? Burton cites negative equity fund flows this year, favoring fixed-income investments flaunting the highest yields in years, and a not-so-rosy earnings growth, among other market turbulences. Remember that board game, Jenga? Burton warns that the market is a bit like a Jenga tower right now. Persistent high inflation, tightening credit impacting the commercial real-estate market, and a potential liquidity pinch, courtesy of the Treasury's debt-ceiling battle, could all yank out the wrong piece, toppling our precarious tower.  (article continues below) Sponsored [Protect Your Wealth from Inflation - Your Survival Guide]( Inflation is a silent killer of your wealth. You may be losing more money than you realize, and it could only get worse. Don't wait until it's too late to take action. [Go HERE To Learn How to Protect Yourself from Infl]( By clicking the link you are subscribing to The Investors News Newsletter and may receive up to 2 additional free bonus subscriptions. Unsubscribing is easy [Privacy Policy/Disclosures]( SPONSORED  🔼 Pay attention, this is worth your time! ☝  (article continues)  Now, let's talk AI. It's almost like the secret handshake of the stock market these days. Burton amusingly notes, "Own a dog-biscuit company, sprinkle a dash of AI into the mix, and boom – your stock might just get a lift-off." Moving onto the debt-ceiling drama – a cliffhanger if there ever was one. On Thursday, Congress decided to give the U.S debt ceiling a two-year breather. So, we've dodged the disaster of a default, but the issue isn't entirely resolved. A whopping $1 trillion in Treasury issuance this summer could still shake things up. What does this mean for the average investor? With yields on 3-month Treasury bills touching 5.4%, it might seem like an attractive proposition over leaving cash sitting idly in savings. But remember, with higher rates, corporations can no longer buy back stock cheaply, and the government faces the increased cost of servicing maturing, low-rate debt.  We're reminded by Gennadiy Goldberg, U.S. interest-rate strategist at TD Securities, "The debt ceiling was going to be the gift that keeps giving for a while." Economic interpretations can feel like a Rorschach test – what you see depends on where you're looking. Eric Stein, chief investment officer for fixed income at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, offers his perspective. He observes the strong labor market and rallying stocks, but inflation remains stuck, like gum on a shoe, well above the Fed's 2% annual target. Stein also highlights the polarized views from the stock and bond markets. The stock market, in its eternal optimism, signals a healthy economy. The bond market, on the other hand, is like that cautious friend, warning of a possible recession and expecting rate cuts to bolster a tottering economy. So, the saga continues. The S&P 500 index flirted with the edge of the bear-market territory on Friday but didn't quite cross the line. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite Index saw gains, adding another twist to our financial saga. So, as we await the week's manufacturing, services, trade-deficit, consumer-credit data, and weekly jobless claims, let's continue our shared journey into the fascinating world of finance.  Disclaimer:  The material in this document is for informational purposes based on our proprietary research. 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