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Key PointsShort-term options that are far-out-of-the-money are the "casino corner" of the stock market, but long-term investing is different.I like to focus on companies with high revenue and net income growth rates that have compelling multi-year catalysts.Companies with low market caps can deliver outsize returns if they have good fundamentals.The stock market is a complex institution. Although there is a "casino corner" in the markets consisting of options traders with far-out-of-the-money contracts that expire at the end of the week, the real money is made with long-term investments that remove...

Key PointsThe Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have consistently generated outsize returns under President Trump.Rate hikes threaten the stock market’s leading catalyst, the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure build-out.Additionally, history shows that interest rate hikes can adversely impact U.S. M2 money supply, portending trouble for the U.S. economy.From a statistical standpoint, Wall Street has enjoyed having President Donald Trump in the White House. The average annualized returns for the Dow Jones Industrial Average(DJINDICES:^DJI), S&P 500(SNPINDEX:^GSPC), and Nasdaq Composite(NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) have been considerably higher under Trump than under most...

Key PointsCostco’s membership model, scale, and focus on value can help it hold up when consumers get cautious.Walmart’s huge customer base, grocery business, and growing digital operations give it several sources of resilience.Unilever sells everyday household and personal-care products, while its brand portfolio and restructuring add another layer of durability.Stock markets sell off. That's part of investing, and even great companies can get caught in the drop. But some businesses are built to take a hit and keep moving, especially when they sell things people need or offer a clear...

As of 11:44 AM ET, the S&P 500(SNPINDEX:^GSPC) is down 0.19% to 7,623, the Nasdaq Composite(NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) has slipped 0.13% to 26,384, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average(DJINDICES:^DJI) is trading 0.42% lower at 51,561 as indexes retreated.Gold is trading at $4,354.92, up 0.33%, while the 10-Year Treasury yield is up 5 basis points to 5.00%. Most sectors were trading flat or falling, with only utilities showing growth. Industrials and basic material stocks were the bottom performers this morning.Today's biggest movesNetflix slipped almost 5% after Wells Fargo downgraded the stock and highlighted...