👀Stagflation Ahead?👀

Economic growth surged to a 6.9 percent annualized return for the fourth quarter of 2021. But for... It’s the monthly jobs numbers today and they’re not going to be pretty and will be possibly the tip of the iceberg as we head into May. [Trading Tips] Good morning. Economic growth surged to a 6.9 percent annualized return for the fourth quarter of 2021. But for anyone looking at inflation rates hitting a 7.0 percent annualized return in December, the back-of-the-envelope math suggests that most, if not all, of the economic growth in the past year has been eaten away by inflation. A push to slow the economy to crush inflation can work out well in time, but it can also mean stagflation, where prices are still rising even in a recession. That’s a potential outcome for the economy ahead, but chances are we’ll see policymakers work to step on the gas again if it looks like things are about to get far worse. 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[Claim your shares before the opportunity closes 2/22.]( MARKETS DOW 34,160.78 -0.02% S&P 4,326.51 -0.54% NASDAQ 13,352.78 -1.40% *As of market close • Markets closed lower on Thursday, giving up morning gains. • Oil dipped 0.4 percent, hitting $87.03 per barrel. • Gold dropped 2 percent, last going for $1,794 per ounce. • Cryptocurrencies dropped, with Bitcoin at $35,872 at the stock market close. Today’s TOP TIPS [Rising Inflation Fears Create Buying Opportunities for Strong Brands]( With inflation running at its hottest levels since 1982, investors are rethinking how companies can cope with growing their business with such a rapid change. And many companies are starting to report that rising costs are compressing profit margins. However, if inflation does come down later in the year, profit margins for many companies can come roaring back, which could make now an attractive buying opportunity for any firm with a strong brand and customer loyalty. » [FULL STORY]( [Insider Trading Report: William Penn Bancorporation (WMPN)]( Jonathan Logan, an EVP and CFO at William Penn Bancorporation (WMPN), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by nearly 13 percent, and came to a total cost of over $12,500. The buy comes a day after the company COO bought 1,000 shares, and the company President and CEO bought 6,720 shares. All told, company insiders have been active buyers since last March, with no insider sales over the past three years. » [FULL STORY]( [Unusual Options Activity: Palantir Technologies (PLTR)]( Shares of software intelligence company Palantir Technologies (PLTR) have shed nearly half their value in the past few months. One trader sees the potential for a turnaround in the next month. That’s based on the February $10 calls. With 21 days until expiration, 28,052 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 140, for a staggering 200-fold increase in volume on the option trade. The buyer of the calls paid $3.00 to make the trade. » [FULL STORY]( IN OTHER NEWS • [GDP Posts Surprise Rise in Q4 2021]( The US Economy saw its gross domestic product rise at a 6.9 percent annualized rate in the fourth quarter of 2021, a significant increase over Q3 and in excess of estimates. This better-than-expected data was fueled by seasonal consumer spending and a rise in inventories. • [Housing Market Continues to Tighten]( With low supply, high prices, and the prospect of rising interest rates for mortgages, the housing market is looking to tighten up this year. That could lead to a slowdown in price increases after a stellar run over the past two years. For now, home sales are moving an average of 10 days faster compared to a year ago, and new listings are down 8 percent, showing that demand remains strong for now. • [Companies Continue to Shift to Permanent Remote Work]( Many companies have spent the past two years trying to rebalance fully opening up their offices or having a hybrid work structure. As the pandemic and other issues linger on, a number of companies are simply shifting towards a full-time remote work schedule, a policy that could led to downward pressure on prices for office space. • [McDonald’s Warns on Rising Costs]( Fast good giant McDonald’s (MCD) is the latest company to report rising costs on its end, which are likely to continue rising this year. That’s pushing the chain to raise prices on most of its products, even as the company has managed to improve its profitability over the past year. • [LG Energy Creates Second-Largest Company in South Korea]( Electric vehicle battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution has gone public in South Korea. The company’s market cap at its IPO stood at $98 billion, making it the second-most valuable company in the country behind Samsung. The company is also the second-largest EV battery maker globally. S&P 500 MOVERS TOP NOW 9.721% NFLX 8.173% PKG 8.025% STX 7.839% BLL 7.63% BOTTOM TER 23.108% TSLA 10.781% AMD 7.461% TXT 7.254% ABMD 6.904% Quote of the Day While offering some clarity on how the Fed would begin the process of removing policy accommodation, the outcome of the meeting fell short in providing the needed guidance on the timing and magnitude of the shift in policy. Today’s meeting has market participants fully convinced that a March hike is certain, but with Chairman Powell not making any timing commitments, the door is slightly open for a slower moving Fed. - Charlie Ripley, senior investment strategist for Allianz Investment Management, on the market’s lackluster reaction to the much-awaited announcement from the Federal Reserve that would end up seeing interest rates start moving higher as early as March. Sponsored Content [FINAL MONTH to claim your shares in a $35B+ industry]( How? With [Ei.Ventures.]( They are the first Psychedelic Medicine company in the world to qualify for a Reg A+ Tier 2 offering and their flagship product [‘Psilly’]( has the potential to help millions of people who struggle with mental illness. [Ei.Ventures]( recently announced a merger exploration with Mycotopia. This $360M transaction includes the formation of PSLY.COM and plans to list on NASDAQ. 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