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Riding the Bull: Top Gains and Key Risks · The SPY Trader

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  Welcome to another episode of 'Spy Trader,
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  ' your goto podcast for everything S&P 500,
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  Today is July 17th,
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  2024,
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  I'm your host,
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  Chuck Finanza,
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  First up,
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  the S&P 500 has risen by 25% over the past year,
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  while the NASDAQ gained 30%,
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  Analysts are excited about Soleno Therapeutics and MoneyLion,
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  both of which have seen tripledigit gains,
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  Soleno,
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  focusing on a drug for PraderWilli Syndrome,
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  has an 'Outperform' rating with a $72 price target,
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  MoneyLion,
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  a fintech player,
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  is rated as a 'Buy' with a $109 price target,
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  The global rally has been driven by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts,
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  lifting US and Asian equities,
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  However,
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  geopolitical tensions with China have impacted chipmaker stocks like Nvidia,
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  AMD,
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  and Qualcomm,
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  which dropped by 4%,
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  Five Below is dealing with a CEO resignation and lowered sales guidance,
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  JPMorgan reduced its price target from $122 to $87,
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  making its recovery path crucial to watch,
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  Gold prices are rising due to expectations of a Fed rate cut in September,
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  serving as a safehaven amidst economic and geopolitical uncertainty,
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  For the S&P 500,
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  a mix of bullish sentiment and caution means diversification is key,
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  UnitedHealth Group's surge over 6% after exceeding earnings expectations is a bright spot,
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  My trading recommendations?
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  Consider stakes in Soleno Therapeutics and MoneyLion due to strong growth prospects,
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  Exercise caution with chipmakers amid geopolitical tensions but view dips as potential buying opportunities,
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  With retail,
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  take a 'wait and see' approach with Five Below,
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  That wraps up today’s episode,
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  Stay informed,
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  stay invested,
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  and keep listening to 'Spy Trader' for the latest updates,
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  I'm Chuck Finanza,
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  Happy trading!