The Morning Filter 4 Stocks to Buy Before They Take Off
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Sep 15, 2025 The potential impacts of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts are under scrutiny, with key earnings reports from companies like FedEx and Darden Restaurants on the horizon. Oracle's surprising forecast sparks nostalgia for late-90s tech booms. Small-cap stocks are highlighted as undervalued opportunities in a saturated market. Special guest Bryan Armour shares insights on investing in smaller companies through ETFs. Lastly, the utility and real estate sectors are discussed as attractive options amidst changing economic conditions.
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Fed Cuts Priced In; Risks If They Don’t Happen
- Markets fully price a 25bp Fed cut this week and expect more cuts later in the year.
- Dave warns markets would sell off sharply if the Fed fails to deliver the expected 25bp cut.
Listen To Powell’s Labor Versus Inflation Focus
- Watch Chair Powell's emphasis on employment versus inflation for market direction.
- Expect volatility if Powell signals less dovishness and fewer cuts than markets expect.
Three Earnings To Gauge The Economy
- Monitor Lennar, FedEx, and Darden earnings for economic signals and housing demand.
- Use Lennar for mortgage-rate sensitivity, FedEx as a real-time economic bellwether, and Darden for consumer spending trends.