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Good Morning Traders! In today's Market Clubhouse Morning Memo, we will discuss SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL, META, and TSLA.

New CEO Kirk Tanner's background in consumer packaged goods and brand building will help boost Hershey, one analyst says.

Without a major catalyst to push market indexes to new levels higher, we might expect this sideways chop to continue.

With record highs and rising volatility, leveraged and inverse ETFs like SPXL and SPXU offer bold plays on the S&P 500's next move.

The Wednesday morning session sees buying in the major US indices, as the overall trend remains intact at this point. Ultimately, the markets continue to see a lot of buying, and I think at this point in time, the dips continue to be opportunities.

Good Morning Traders! In today's Market Clubhouse Morning Memo, we will discuss SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL, META, and TSLA.

Since the announcement of tariffs in early April, the BDC market has become a less interesting place for capital deployment (as we can imply from higher discounts). Yet, as it is usually the case, higher discounts mean more opportunities for patient investors. In this article, I discuss two 10%+ yielding BDCs, which, even before the uncertainty level spiked higher, were bargains and now have become even more attractive buys.

I revisit SPYI and GPIX ETFs after a rapid bear cycle to assess their performance and differences. Both funds experienced the market downturn and subsequent recovery, providing a real-world test of their strategies. I compare their returns over various parts of the cycle to show the strengths and weaknesses of these funds and their unique strategies.

I rate STEW a buy for its strong earnings, solid dividend coverage, and attractive 20% discount to NAV, offering compelling value. The fund's resilience during market downturns, focus on high-quality holdings like Berkshire Hathaway, and consistent dividend growth stand out. STEW's 3.7% yield is well-supported by earnings and tax-efficient distributions, making it ideal for income-focused investors in taxable accounts.

Wall Street analysts are starting to nudge their 2025 price targets for the S&P 500 higher heading into the back half of the year, but the modest forecasts suggest that near-term gains will be harder to come by following the searing spring rally.