Ranjit Thomas, author at Seeking Alpha, discusses cybersecurity company Check Point Software as his "Idea of the Month."
Thomas talks about the products Check Point makes that help companies protect their data. He highlights the importance of security software in a world where hacking has become more regular. However, he doesn't recommend buying right after a hack.
He notes that Check Point's technology is mostly used by enterprises and data centers.
Chair Jerome Powell says the Federal Reserve only expects to cut rates once in 2024. But at least, as one economist says, ‘rate hikes are off the table.’
With the Fed likely set to leave rates unchanged, lower and middle income Americans will continue dealing with higher credit card interest and expenses.
Markets soared in May after Nvidia’s Q1 success, but concerns over slowing consumer spending, especially among middle—and lower-income groups, loom large.