Investors in 2025 are navigating a challenging market landscape. Persistent inflation continues to pressure household budgets, while global uncertainty creates waves of market volatility. In this kind of environment, the appeal of high-risk growth stocks often fades. Instead, a flight to quality b....
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Monday, June 23rd

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The market faces an old challenge this week: inflation. The PCE price index is due on Friday and is expected to confirm the uptick reflected in the CPI. If it does, the odds of a Fed rate cut will decline, leaving the questions of when and how much they will cut unanswered. As it stands, the market is pricing in a single cut sometime in the fall with a moderate chance of two by year's end.

This week's hurdles include earnings reports from FedEx and Micron. FedEx is expected to post a decline in revenue offset by improved profitability. The risk is that results and guidance will underperform, extending the existing trend, and lead the stock into another sell-off. The market is poised to sell and could fall 10% to 40% over the next few weeks. Micron, on the other hand, is likely to outperform its robust guidance, driven by demand for AI, and lead its stock price higher. Up nearly 100% from the April lows, MU could rise by another 50% to 100% this year.

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The Boring Is Beautiful Portfolio: 3 Stocks for a Worried World

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US stocks drift to a mixed finish as Wall Street closes another week of modest losses

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish on Friday in a quiet return to trading following the Juneteenth holiday.The S&P 500 fell 0.2% to close out a second straight week of modest losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 35 points, or 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.5%. Treasury yield...

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Oil flip-flops and shares are mixed after the US strikes Iranian nuclear sites

Global markets appeared to take the U.S. strike against nuclear targets in Iran in stride as investors watched Monday to see how Iran will react.The price of oil initially jumped more than 2% but later fell back, losing about 0.4%. U.S. stock futures edged higher and share benchmarks in Europe and A...

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Retail Sales Signal Upside for These 3 Consumer Stocks

Most market participants have become so enamored with the charts that they now hold a strong and similar belief. This belief suggests that fundamental analysis is a waste of time or outright worthless, as the data emerging from the economy or industries is readily available to everyone and already...

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Smith & Wesson Stock Falls on Earnings Miss, Tariff Woes

Shares of Smith & Wesson Inc. (NASDAQ: SWBI) are down 12% after the company reported its fourth quarter earnings for fiscal year 2025 after the market closed on June 18. The firearms manufacturer reported $140.76 million in revenue in the quarter. That missed expectations for $153.41 mill...

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More Than a Monetary Metal: Silver's Case for Outperformance

While the gold sector often commands the spotlight in a strong precious metals market, a compelling case is being made for its industrial counterpart, silver. As the lustrous yellow metal trades near its highs, many investors are asking a critical question: Could the silver sector, with its unique...

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Tech

Would you hail a 'robotaxi'? Musk bets cabs will give Tesla a lift after boycotts and sales plunge

Elon Musk promised in 2019 that driverless Tesla “robotaxis” would be on the road “next year,” but it didn’t happen. A year later, he promised to deliver them the next year, but that didn’t happen either.Despite the empty pledges the promises kept coming. Last year in January, Musk said, “Next year ...

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How billionaire Mark Walter, set to own the controlling stake in Lakers, made his fortune

The billionaire slated to take over the controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers has built a career leading businesses investing in everything from sports franchises to artificial intelligence.Mark Walter is CEO of the global investment and advisory company Guggenheim Partners, which is estima...

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Russia's economy minister says the country is on 'the brink of recession'

Russia's economy is “on the brink of going into a recession,” the country's economy minister said Thursday, according to Russian media reports. Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov delivered the warning at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the annual event in Russia's second largest cit...

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GE Aerospace Turns Engines Into Long-Term Profits

Since completing its historic transformation into a focused aerospace leader in April 2024, GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) has been a standout market performer. Investors have applauded GE Aerospace’s climbing stock price and a steady stream of major engine orders. The headlines often focus on the...

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Monday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day

A Stock Being Downgraded:Perrigo (NYSE:PRGO)

Perrigo

Perrigo Company plc provides over-the-counter health and wellness solutions to enhance individual well-being in the United States, Europe, and internationally. It operates through Consumer Self-Care Americas and Consumer Self-Care International segments. The company develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes self-care consumer products, such as upper respiratory products, including cough suppressants, expectorants, and sinus and allergy relief; nutrition products consisting of infant formu...

Should I Buy Perrigo Stock? PRGO Bull and Bear Case Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Perrigo was last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:05 AM.

Perrigo Bull Case

  • Perrigo Company plc has a strong market presence in the over-the-counter health and wellness sector, providing a diverse range of products that cater to various consumer needs, which can lead to stable revenue streams.
  • The company has a significant share of institutional ownership, with hedge funds and other institutional investors holding approximately 95.91% of its stock, indicating strong confidence in its future performance.
  • Recent investments, such as the new stake purchased by United Services Automobile Association worth approximately $250,000, suggest growing interest and potential for stock appreciation.
  • Perrigo Company plc's extensive product portfolio includes well-known brands like Nasonex and Nicorette, which are recognized in their respective markets, potentially driving consumer loyalty and sales growth.
  • The current stock price of Perrigo Company plc reflects its valuation in the market, providing an opportunity for investors to assess its performance relative to industry peers.

Perrigo Bear Case

  • The competitive landscape in the health and wellness sector is intense, with numerous players vying for market share, which could pressure Perrigo's pricing and margins.
  • Fluctuations in consumer demand for over-the-counter products can impact sales, especially during economic downturns when consumers may prioritize essential goods over wellness products.
  • Regulatory challenges in the pharmaceutical industry can lead to increased costs and delays in product launches, potentially affecting Perrigo's growth trajectory.
  • While the company has a strong institutional backing, high institutional ownership can also lead to volatility if large investors decide to sell their stakes simultaneously.
  • Recent market trends indicate a shift towards e-commerce, and if Perrigo does not adapt quickly to these changes, it may lose out on significant sales opportunities.
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