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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.83%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.86%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.06%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.81%, and June E-mini Nasdaq...

Bank of America reinstated coverage of ORCL with a $200 price target.

A study by Barron's reckons that the price could mark a turning point for the metal.

Three top-performing Dividend Aristocrats delivered big 5-year gains, steady dividend growth, and still look positioned for more upside ahead.

NVIDIA's rally may cool in 2026, but a bear call spread can still generate income in a neutral or slightly bearish market.

June U.S. Treasury note futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

JPMorgan Chase is scheduled to announce its first-quarter results next month, with analysts anticipating a single-digit earnings rise.

Citi cut its Super Micro price target by 35% after a federal indictment rattled SMCI stock. Here's what investors need to know before buying the dip.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.02%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and moved slightly higher after Iran said it rejected the US peace proposal. Also, today's US economic news, showing the Feb import price index ex-petrole...

For commodity ETF investors, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz came at just the right time. Here's what investors should know.

Morgan Stanley kept its Overweight ratings on GE Aerospace and TransDigm after a 15% sector selloff. Here's why analysts see this as a buying opportunity.

The most dangerous part of this storm is the disconnect between oil futures and physical oil.

Nebius stock has surged nearly 300% in a year as investors bet on explosive AI-cloud growth and major contracts with Meta and Microsoft.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.67%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.75%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.61%, and June E-mini Nasdaq...

Citigroup is set to release its first-quarter results in April, with analysts forecasting a double-digit growth in the company’s bottom-line figure.

Oil prices often represent the beginning of an economic downturn. Will history repeat itself?

Goldman Sachs is poised to release its first-quarter results in April, and analysts predict a double-digit surge in the company’s bottom-line figure.

The U.S. housing market now has a record 630,000 more sellers than buyers, according to Redfin’s latest report. Here’s what it means for home sellers in 2026.

Abbott is expected to announce its first-quarter results soon, and analysts are projecting single-digit EPS growth.

HSBC’s bold double upgrade has reignited the AI bull case for Arm, with sky-high expectations building. Is it worth buying now?

Fastenal is gearing up to report its first-quarter results in April, and analysts are expecting a double-digit increase in earnings.

Corn price action is down 2 to 2 ½ cents so far on Wednesday morning. Futures saw gains of 2 to 3 cents in most contracts on Tuesday, with some deferred contracts steady to fractionally higher. Open interest was down 5,449 contracts on Tuesday, mostl...

Lean hog futures were 52 cents lower to 25 cents higher on Tuesday. Open interest was down 2,764 contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.62 on Tuesday afternoon, up 66 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index...

Live cattle futures were 7 to 65 cents higher on Tuesday, with June down a nickel on Tuesday. Open interest was up 1,302 contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade from last week settled in at $235-236 sales in the North and $235 in the South. It has yet to ge...

Soybeans are showing 3 to 5 cent gains so far on Wednesday AM trade. Futures were pressured into the Tuesday close, with contracts down 2 3/4 to 8 ½ cents across the board. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 1 3/4 cents at $10.78...

Wheat is showing losses in the three exchanges on Wednesday morning. The wheat complex was higher across the three markets on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures were up 2 to 3 cents to close out the day. Open interest was up 3,943 contracts on Tuesday, mai...

Cotton price action is holding steady on Wednesday AM trade. Futures were 15 to 46 points higher on Tuesday. The US dollar index was $0.310 higher at $99.035. Crude oil finished the day with late pressure, as reports surfaced of a potential 1-month c...

Kinder Morgan is set to report its first-quarter earnings soon, with analysts projecting a single-digit increase in profit.

These defense tech stocks could soar, even if we see periods of stagflation.

Yesterday, with Wells Fargo (WFC) trading at $79.61, the April put option with a strike price of $75 was trading around $1.47. Traders selling this put would receive $147 in option premium. In return for receiving this premium, they have an obligatio...

PNC Financial Services is expected to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a double-digit earnings growth.

BlackRock will release its first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts anticipate a high single-digit bottom-line growth.

Match Group has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

FactSet is facing near-term pressure ahead of Q2 earnings, while analysts remain cautious despite steady long-term growth expectations.

Carnival is facing near-term pressure ahead of earnings, though analysts remain optimistic on longer-term growth.

CrowdStrike has lagged the Dow recently, yet analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

While Ares Management has considerably underperformed its industry peers recently, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Dell Technologies has notably outpaced its sector peers recently, and analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

As the situation remains tense, this high dividend-paying consumer staple company can be a prudent choice for investors.

Lean hog futures were 52 cents lower to 25 cents higher on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.62 on Tuesday afternoon, up 66 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 17 cents on March 20 at $91.78....

The wheat complex was higher across the three markets on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures were up 2 to 3 cents to close out the day. KC HRW futures were fractionally to 2 ¾ cents higher on the session. MPLS spring wheat was 3 ¼ to 4 ¼ cents higher. Crude...

Soybeans were pressured into the Tuesday close, with contracts down 2 3/4 to 8 ½ cents across the board. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 1 3/4 cents at $10.78 1/2. Soymeal futures were down $2.00 to $4.20, with Soy Oil futures...

Live cattle futures were 7 to 65 cents higher on Tuesday, with June down a nickel on Tuesday. Cash trade from last week settled in at $235-236 sales in the North and $235 in the South. It has yet to get kicked off this week. Feeder cattle futures pos...

Corn futures saw gains of 2 to 3 cents in most contracts on Tuesday, with some deferred contracts steady to fractionally higher. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 3 cents to $4.24. Crude oil finished the day with late pressure to...

Cotton futures were 15 to 46 points higher on Tuesday. The US dollar index was $0.310 higher at $99.035. Crude oil finished the day with late pressure to close up just 26 cents, as reports surfaced of a potential 1 month ceasefire on the Middle East...

Silver prices have slipped significantly in March, but there are ample reasons for long-term investors to load up on the white metal at the current price.

Chip firm Micron Technology raised its dividend by 30%. Should you buy the stock now?

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.77%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.35%, a...

As President Trump hints of a pause in the Iran war, AI tech stocks are gaining momentum again, with NVIDIA climbing higher. Should investors snag the chip stock now?

Gold prices have retreated amid temporary reprieve in the US-Iran war. But should you load up on bullion at current levels? Let’s find out!

Credo looks like a high‑beta but focused way to ride Nvidia’s copper‑heavy AI racks.

Ray Dalio's perspective on the current "AI bubble" may be different than you think. Here's what investors should know.

Regulatory shifts may favor DraftKings as analysts stay broadly optimistic. Can tighter rules further strengthen its long-term positioning?

Investors see Nvidia-like potential in Sandisk stock.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.42%. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday as the ongoing war with Iran drags on, boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Tuesday's +4% jump in crude oil prices may stoke inflation and prompt th...

While much focus is on the TACO and "sell America" trades, the real damage is being done in the bond market. Here's what investors need to know.

Every investor should have a “core” and “anchor” that keeps them stable and allows them to explore with their true “risk capital.”

While Western Digital stock has rallied significantly, two key factors suggest it may have further upside potential in 2026 and beyond.

Grain traders are taking their daily price cues from the daily movements in the crude oil market. Such will likely be the case for the near term.

Lean hog futures are trading with most contracts steady to 75 cents in the red. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 17 cents on March 20 at $91.78. USDA’s p...

Live cattle futures are up 55 to 75 cents a midday. Cash trade from last week settled in at $235-236 sales in the North and $235 in the South. Feeder cattle futures are $1.80 to $3.42 higher in the front months on Tuesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index...

The wheat complex is showing strength on Tuesday with contracts higher at midday. Chicago SRW futures are up 5 to 6 cents so far on the Tuesday session. KC HRW futures are 7 to 8 cents higher so far at midday. MPLS spring wheat is 6 to 8 cents in...

Cotton futures are trading with midday gains of 30 to 35 points at midday. Crude oil is up $5.09 on the day. The US dollar index is $0.685 higher at $99.410. The Seam showed sales of 4,911 bales on March 23, averaging 66.47 cents/lb. The Cotlook A In...

Corn futures are showing 5 to 6 cent gains so far on Tuesday, in a early week bounce. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 6 cents to $4.23 3/4. EIA data will be released on Wednesday morning, with ethanol production seen steady to s...

Soybeans are showing mixed trade at midday with front months down 1 to 2 cents and deferred contracts higher. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 1 3/4 cents at $10.78 1/2. Soymeal futures are down $3.00 to $3.80, with Soy Oil futu...

Investors have been trading at-the-money and the slightly out-of-the-money Microsoft Corp call options today - a bullish signal. This is seen in today's Barchart Unusual Stock Options Activity Report.

One of Barchart’s top 100 bullish price surprises yesterday was Smith Midland, a Virginia-based building materials company. Up 14% on the day, a closer look at this unassuming micro-cap stock suggests there is something very appealing about it.

Analysts’ sentiment toward these two big tech stocks remains constructive. Both companies continue to carry a “Strong Buy” consensus rating with significant upside potential.

As Qnity Electronics has outpaced the S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts are bullish about the stock’s prospects.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.30 (+1.93%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is up +13.70 (+3.05%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today, with NY sugar posting a 5-month high and London sugar posting a 5.5-month high. Toda...

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +29 (+0.91%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +17 (+0.72%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today on light short-covering, spurred by concerns that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will lead to a fer...

Despite Ciena's underperformance relative to its peers over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up +11.80 (+3.84%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +55 (+1.51%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today, with arabica posting a 7-week high. Coffee farmers in Brazil are holding back supplies in hopes...

Glencore (GLNCY) has gained nearly 80% over the past 52 weeks. Shares maintain a Trend Seeker “Buy” signal and a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Fundamentals are attractive with 56% estimated earnings growth this year. Strong sentiment and analyst...

While BXP has underperformed the broader S&P 500 Index, Wall Street remains cautiously optimistic about the stock.