2 Iconic Consumer Stocks Are Lighting Up the Market
We went searching for the best stocks in two consumer sectors. Here’s what we found.
We went searching for the best stocks in two consumer sectors. Here’s what we found.
Let’s examine the responses to Alphabet’s and Amazon’s earnings and the other factors that led to last week’s ugliness. Also, a bright spot on the charts?
Intel’s record drop leads a cascade in chip names with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq seeing their worst session since June, while defensive buying gave the Consumer Staples ETF its best month on record.
We added to six holdings, and upgraded and lifted a price target on another as favorable AI data conflicted with market emotion.
As more and more funds are raised for the AI buidout, is there a scarcity of capital?
While AI-related sectors are down sharply, four sectors are up more than 1%.

At the top of that list is Staples. The S&P 500 Staples Sector ETF ($XLP) is up 2.5%, its best day since July and before that April 2025 approaching its February all-time high.

Remembering Oct. 19, 1987; also an AI warning from Wall Street Journal and a check on the market’s charts.
The market will run through Jackson Hole Friday. Here are my thoughts as Kevin Warsh takes the stage.
The name is outperforming its peers as the stock continues to climb.
Let’s take a deep dive into the U.S.’ latest strategy for the war on Iran, check the semiconductor action and chart the market.