Stocks were lower to end the week with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 indexes trading lower. Could this be the start of the industry revolution that investors have been waiting for? A strong May Jobs report could provide an indication, with healthy employment in manufacturing and construction, providing strength for many parts of the Dow.
A strong Jobs report also reduced the chances of an interest rate cut. That focuses attention on next week's release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which will provide the latest inflation data. But the really big news next week will be the SpaceX IPO scheduled for June 12.
Salary season is winding down, and summer is finally here. But it could still be a volatile time for the stock. MarketBeat analysts will stay on top of the markets and the news that drives the markets. Here are some of our most popular stories this week.
Writings of Thomas Hughes
A new month means it's time for Thomas Hughes to provide his five stocks to watch in June. This month's list focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) but for several under-the-radar names, small caps could have the strongest effect on the second half rally.
Dollar General NYSE: DG issued forward-looking guidance that is as careful as the consumers it serves. Hughes noted that the company's focus on repairing its balance sheet is consistent with a technical pattern that suggests a strong outlook.
Beautiful Beauty NASDAQ: ULTA it was another example of a company that delivered strong earnings, but saw its stock take a hit. Hughes explained why ULTA offers strong value at these levels, and why restocking could begin this summer.
Writings by Sam Quirke
The explosion of Blue Origin was the undoing of Amazon.com Inc. NASDAQ: AMZN as it tries to compete with it SpaceX NASDAQ: SPCX. However, Sam Quirke pointed out that the company's overall business life makes the stock's decline an opportunity, not a sale.
The last two weeks of lead season have helped to back up worst fears about the SaaS-pocalypse. This week, Quirke highlighted the earnings reports coming in The company MongoDB Inc. NASDAQ: MDB and HubSpot Inc. NYSE: HUBS. Both stocks rose higher after the reports. Mongo DB may be a clean slate, but Quirke explained why HubSpot may have a bigger upside.
Articles by Chris Markoch
Most investors know they need exposure to AI. However, Chris Markoch noted that in many cases they have already checked the box, especially when investing in an index fund. Markoch has provided investors with a framework that will help them cover all the bases related to AI trading.
Many investors want to find the next NVIDIA NASDAQ: NVDA. Markoch listed three under-the-radar growth stocks with long growth trajectories.
During times of market volatility, dividend stocks shine. However, not all dividend payers are equal, even those with the title of Dividend King. This week, Markoch highlighted three equity kings who reward investors with both generations and backgrounds to become loyal contributors.
Articles by Ryan Hasson
Rocket Lab NASDAQ: RKLB has been one of the best performing stocks of the space in 2026. RKLB recently pulled back more than 20% from its 52-week high, but Ryan Hasson explained why this appears to be a healthy rally and does not indicate a problem in the business's fundamentals.
Rocket Lab is also one of the stocks that Hasson listed in the top five positions close to SpaceX. If the IPO mania subsides, investors will look for options with companies that have strong ties to SpaceX. These are words that can come from.
Alphabet Inc. NASDAQ: GOOGL backed off after the company announced an $80 billion investment to fund AI infrastructure. As Hasson noted, this could be bullish or bearish depending on the investor's perspective.
The writings of Leo Miller
The company Broadcom Inc. NASDAQ: AVGO the stock fell sharply after a strong earnings report. The reason? The company reiterated but did not raise its forward guidance. This could be a case of investors moving towards AI expectations.
The Pentagon's $1.1 billion Drone Dominance program has sent drone stocks soaring. One stock, with ties to Donald Trump Jr., made headlines. Leo Miller highlighted three drone stocks that will be critical to making this fleet of low-cost, one-way attack aircraft.
Buying a stock is generally considered bullish. However, investors need to read the fine print. This week, Miller analyzed three companies that recently issued stock buybacks and explained why each announcement sends different signals to investors.
Articles by Nathan Reiff
Collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) are equity vehicles that may be uncomfortable for retail investors. However, they can provide a diversified approach to high-yield fixed income. Nathan Reiff explained how CLOs work and analyzed three CLO ETFs that can give investors exposure to the sector with minimal risk.
Is IBM Corp. NYSE: IBM cornering the quantum computing market? This company is on the verge of receiving $ 1 billion in government funding, which exceeds other quantum companies. However, Reiff pointed investors to two small quantum companies that may have opportunities to carve out a special niche.
The random access memory (DRAM) market is growing. However, it can be difficult for retail investors to access some of the top publicly traded stocks in the sector. That's why Reiff highlighted one lesser-known DRAM ETF that provides an easy way to gain exposure to the sector.
Articles by Dan Schmidt
Costco Wholesale Corp. NASDAQ: Cost delivered a strong earnings report, but not enough to offset valuation concerns. Dan Schmidt broke the report and explained that inflation cuts both ways and is likely to cause slower growth, making it difficult to command higher prices.
Schmidt also explained why gaming stocks find themselves behind the curve in the race for memory. Read his article to focus on specific issues related to three major players in the industry.
As soon as consumers see egg prices falling, tomato prices rise. Schmidt noted that this puts pressure on the two consumer-facing food companies just as much as it does on consumers.
Writings of Jeffrey Neal Johnson
Jensen Huang is the king of AI stocks. One of the beneficiaries this week was Marvell Technology NASDAQ: MRVL. Huang gave the company a public approval, and the stock soared. Jeffrey Neal Johnson highlighted the benefit of Marvell's custom silicon, which may be triggering a bear trap and may justify its premium valuation, for now.
Hyperscalers are racing to cover all their bases when it comes to building an AI data center. That includes backup power, which is where Generac Holdings is NYSE: GNRC it enters. The company is making a pivot into the data center space, and Johnson noted that the company has contracts to support it.
Johnson also explained why Yum! Brands NYSE: YUM may present investors with a case of adding by subtracting. The company is in talks to divest itself of its Pizza Hut restaurants, which have been struggling for business. This move will clean up the company's balance sheet and increase the company's value.
Writings by Jennifer Ryan Woods
It was another busy week for retail stocks, as some specialty and secondary retailers delivered earnings reports. Jennifer Ryan Woods was on top of it all and explained why below.
For example, Burlington Stores Inc. NYSE: BURL and Macy's Inc. NYSE: M both delivered strong earnings reports with upbeat guidance. But the answer did not show those results. Investors sold BURL, and Macy's stock soared.
It was a different story for Kohl's Corp. NYSE: KSS. The company's earnings report was better-than-feared, and investors sent KSS higher.
The writings of Peter Frai am
Fifth Third Bancorp NASDAQ: FITB delivered its first earnings report since completing its merger with Comerica. Peter Frank explained why the merger made the bank bigger, but more difficult than before. For now, analysts believe in the long-term outlook once the merger is finalized.
It could be a contrarian indicator, or a canary in the coal mine, but shares of FirstCash Inc. NASDAQ: FCFS they rise along with the company's revenue. The company is the nation's leading integrated pawn shop and short-term consumer loan service provider.
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