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This week we have perhaps one of the biggest volatility risks: The US Election, plus FOMC and key earnings reports. It could be a wild week!

McDonald's Corp. reported lower global comp sales and its recent E. coli outbreak pushed MCD stock down. These could be temporary issues. The good news is that it hiked the dividend by 6%, and MCD looks attractive historically.

The electric vehicle (EV) sector is gaining momentum, with Tesla's recent performance sparking renewed interest in the space. Three ETFs - KARS, DRIV, and TSLL - offer investors different ways to tap into the EV trend, with each fund providing a unique blend of exposure to traditional automakers, tech innovators,…

These three companies pay above-average dividends, and their stocks still look cheap.

Amazon reported strong Q3 operating cash flow and margins. Despite higher capex spending its free cash flow remained strong as well. This could make AMZN stock attractive to value investors.

Lamb Weston had the highest Vol/OI for calls on Thursday at 258.65, more than double the next highest. All 11 trades for LW were by big fish, with the smallest being 45 calls. Somebody’s hungry for french fries.

While Amazon stock is trading higher today after reporting better-than-expected Q3 earnings, it might still not be too late to buy AMZN stock.

Alphabet has outperformed the broader market on a YTD basis, and Wall Street analysts are bullish about the stock’s prospects.

Bank of America has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and Wall Street analysts are cautiously optimistic about its prospects.