Good MorningEquity markets ended January on a solid footing, up for the month and year, putting the S&P 500 on track to hit new all-time highs soon. That could be as soon as next week, given the outlook for earnings reports and the high likelihood of sustained earnings growth in 2025. The critical detail for investors is that a move to new highs is a significant technical signal that could lead the index to advance another 1,200 points this year.
Next week's hurdles include earnings from names like McDonald's, Google, PepsiCo, and Advanced Micro Devices and economic data from the labor markets. Earnings should confirm what has been reported so far for Q4: solid business activity, increased investment in technology, and steady spending supported by healthy labor markets. The only bad news is that inflation remains persistent and will keep the FOMC from cutting rates in the first half, if at all, in 2025. Featured: This Phone Pays People For Using It (Mode Mobile) 
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Markets | | | The threat of a punishing trade war sent Wall Street on a roller coaster Monday. After initially falling sharply on worries about President Donald Trump’s tariffs, U.S. stocks pared their losses after Mexico said it had negotiated a one-month reprieve.The S&P 500 ended up falling 0.8% after Asia... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | President Donald Trump has taken executive action to impose or threaten new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China.The moves fulfill certain campaign promises but also have roiled stock markets and supply chains, while testing relations with the country's North American neighbors and, in C... Read the Full Story |
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ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE: NOW) is down 11% at the end of the week, in which the company delivered its fourth-quarter earnings report. The headline numbers were fine, and revenue of $2.96 billion was 21% higher year-over-year (YoY). However, it was only in line with expectations. Earnings per s... Read the Full Story |
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Crane Company (NYSE: CR) stock is up more than 100% since its separation from Crane NXT (NYSE: CXT) and can continue to rise by another triple-digit. The rise in stock price is driven by the company’s growth, positioning, margin, cash flow, and capital return outlook, which is robust. ... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | With a trio of executive orders, President Donald Trump has almost instantly thrown the world economy and his own goal of cutting inflation into turmoil.His tariffs against Canada and Mexico in order to stop illegal immigration and the illicit fentanyl trade led to retaliatory taxes by both countrie... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | President Donald Trump has signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation from the U.S.’s North American neighbors in an emerging trade war Read the Full Story |
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On January 29, 2025, the Federal Open Market Committee paused its recent spate of interest rate cuts, leaving the overnight borrowing rate at 4.25%-4.5%. The move comes after three consecutive rate cuts in the final months of 2024. With stubborn inflation not yet at the Federal Reserve's targ... Read the Full Story |
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On day one as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump signed an executive order mandating all federal employees to return to the office for work “as soon as practicable.” Administration officials released more directives aimed at ending remote work. While this may result ... Read the Full Story |
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Giants in the tech industry are reporting earnings for the first time in 2025 to much anticipation. Investors have been eager to hear how hyperscalers will respond to DeepSeek, which shook markets. Many big tech and semiconductor names sold off extensively after a report that DeepSeek developed it... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has presented an annual budget that focuses on wooing the salaried middle class with tax cuts and spurring economic growth by boosting agriculture and manufacturing Read the Full Story |
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Monday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Altria Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells smokeable and oral tobacco products in the United States. The company offers cigarettes primarily under the Marlboro brand; large cigars and pipe tobacco under the Black & Mild brand; moist smokeless tobacco and snus products under the Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Seal, and Husky brands; oral nicotine pouches under the on! brand; and e-vapor products under the NJOY ACE brand. It sells its products to distributors, as well as large retail organizations, such as chain stores. The company was founded in 1822 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. | Should I Buy Altria Group Stock? MO 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 Altria Group was last updated on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM.
Altria Group Bull Case -
Altria Group, Inc. has a strong market capitalization of approximately $98.35 billion, indicating a solid position in the market that can provide stability for investors.
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The company reported earnings per share of $1.29, slightly exceeding analysts' expectations, which reflects its ability to generate profit and may lead to increased investor confidence.
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Recent institutional investments, such as Raymond James Financial Inc. acquiring over 2.6 million shares, suggest growing confidence among large investors in Altria Group, Inc.'s future performance.
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The stock is currently trading at around $58.17, which is close to its 12-month high of $59.67, indicating potential for further appreciation in value.
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Altria Group, Inc. has a net margin of 46.90%, showcasing its efficiency in converting revenue into profit, which is attractive for investors looking for profitable companies.
Altria Group Bear Case -
The company has a negative return on equity of 258.72%, which indicates that it is not effectively generating profit from its equity, raising concerns about its financial health.
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Altria Group, Inc. operates in a highly regulated industry, which can lead to uncertainties and potential legal challenges that may impact its profitability.
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Recent trading activity shows a decline in stock price, with shares down 1.4%, which may signal a bearish trend and investor caution.
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Institutional investors hold 57.41% of the stock, which can lead to volatility if large shareholders decide to sell their positions, affecting stock stability.
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The company faces ongoing challenges related to public perception and regulatory scrutiny of tobacco products, which could hinder growth and profitability in the long term.
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