Benn Rains explores Jay Powell and the Fed’s latest interest rate hike efforts and the ongoing stock market downturn. The episode also focuses on three highly-ranked stocks that have climbed to new highs recently during the market downturn that investors might want to buy.

(0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now
(6:00) - Does Chesapeake Energy's Big Turn Around Earn Its Way Into Your Portfolio?
(12:10) - ICF International's Consulting Business is Thriving
(15:00) - Esquire Financial Continues To Outperform The Market
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Ben Rains explores some of the various divergent economic and market data as Wall Street attempts to determine what’s next. The episode then dives into three highly-ranked stocks—Pure Storage (PSTG), The Chef's Warehouse (CHEF), and Ulta Beauty (ULTA)—that investors might want to consider buying for growth potential and upside during the current bout of 40-year inflation and beyond.

(0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now

(4:00) - Does Pure Storage Fit Into Your Portfolio?

(7:45) - Is Chef’s Warehouse A Safe Investment During Economic Uncertainty?

(12:05) - ULTA Continues to Outperform: Is Now The Time To Buy?

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Ben Rains explores why Wall Street washed away over a month worth of gains. Interest rates have climbed during the recent market downturn, with inflation fears mounting a comeback. The current backdrop is difficult, but there are stocks poised to outperform if investors know where to look.

(0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now
(5:20) - Breaking Down Merck and It’s Strong Pharmaceutical Lineup
(8:50) - Is First Bancorp A Strong Play Amid Rising Inflation?
(12:00) - Can NextEra Energy Help You Gain Exposure To Renewable Energy?