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Johnson & Johnson offers scale and stability, but Abbott’s cheaper valuation, higher yield, and stronger upside make it the more attractive pick now.

Even with the S&P 500 coming off a terrible quarter, Sandisk is defying the tape as AI-driven storage demand, tighter NAND supply, and explosive earnings momentum continue to separate it from the broader market.

The VIX opened Thursday trading higher, but dropped back on good news about traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Cruise operators like Royal Caribbean are greatly affected by higher fuel prices. RCL’s unusual options activity provides an attractive...

Nvidia Inc. stock is still cheap here. Shorting one-month out Nvidia put options yields over 1.6% at a strike price 7% lower than the current price. Value investors can set a lower buy-in point and get paid with this play.

Tesla's self-driving/robotaxi offerings are facing significant issues. Is the stock a "Buy" here?

NVLink Fusion is essentially the fabric Nvidia and Marvell want to turn racks of GPUs, memory, and networking into one AI architectural giant, streamlining efficiency without draining power budgets. Should investors pay attention to this promising du...

When there’s an iconic brand, a blue-chip stock, down more than 70% from its peak price, and I can still own it with a downside risk level I define myself? “Just Do It” sings in my ears.

Nio has impressed with its deliveries this year, which has helped the stock outperform Chinese EV peers. Is the stock still a buy?

The Jetro deal strategically pushes Sysco into a faster‑growing, higher‑margin channel, but the new debt, jumping leverage, share dilution, and negative S&P outlook explain why SYY stock just had its worst day since 2020.

Corn futures headed into the long weekend, with some front month weakness as money was being taken off the table. Old crop contracts were fractionally to 2 cents lower, as new crop was steady to fractionally higher. May was down 9 ¾ cents this week,...

Live cattle futures posted 65 cent to $2.15 gains on Thursday, with April $7.70 higher on the week. Cash trade got kicked off with strength on Thursday, with trade at $245 across the country, up $10 from last week. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle exc...

Cotton futures were up 16 points to down 21 points at the Thursday close, as May was up 146 points this week. The US dollar index was $0.402 higher at $99.860. Crude Oil was up $11.94 at $112.06, after President Trump’s address the nation on Wednesda...

Soybeans saw losses of 1 to 5 ¼ cents in most contracts on Thursday, as May saw a 4 ¼ cent gain this week. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 5 1/2 cents at $10.94. Soymeal futures were down $3.00 to $4.20, as May was down 10...

The wheat complex held on for marginal gains to head into the long weekend. Chicago SRW futures saw fractional to 2 cent gains on the day, with May down 6 ¾ cents on the week. KC HRW futures were 2 to 3 1/2 cents higher on Thursday, as May fell...

Lean hog futures were 20 to 77 cents higher on Thursday, as April slipped 42 cents this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.35 on Thursday afternoon, up 18 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 4 cents...

The war in Iran is driving a historic surge in energy and grain prices while simultaneously threatening to break the cattle market due to rising input costs and shrinking consumer disposable income.

Summary Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) exhibits strong technical momentum, recently hitting a 5-year high of $127.41 and gaining nearly 280% over the past year. SPHR holds a 100% 'Buy' technical opinion from Barchart, with a Trend Seeker 'Buy' signal in...

Plug Power stock soars on a 275 MW electrolyzer contract for a green hydrogen project in Quebec. Here’s why PLUG shares are worth owning at current levels.

TurboQuant has created an attractive entry point in Sandisk according to Bernstein analysts.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.11%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.08%, and...

Globalstar stock soars on reports of a potential Amazon deal. Here’s why it may already be too late to invest in GSAT shares.

Nike stock is sinking as disappointing guidance and longer-than-expected turnaround timelines continue to hurt sentiment. Truist explains why now is a great time to load up on NKE shares.

Apple has kept up with the decades, starting with gaming products and Macs to iPods, iPhones, and smartwatches. So can the first U.S. company to hit $1 trillion continue on its famous expansion journey?

Wegovy subscriptions may create interest, but there is a major threat looming for Novo Nordisk.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.36%. Thursday's decline in equity markets boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Wednesday night's comments from President Trump that the Iran war could escalate have boosted demand for the d...

With regulatory overhangs easing, Boeing is returning to growth.

Beaten-down UnitedHealth stock has received an “Outperform” rating from Raymond James analysts.

Tesla stock sinks on disappointing Q1 deliveries. But Dan Ives continues to recommend sticking with TSLA shares in 2026.

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Thursday closed up +11.42 (+11.41%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.1966 (+6.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Thursday, with crude posting a 3.5-week high. Crude prices are soaring af...

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.019 (-0.67%). Nat-gas prices added to this week's decline on Thursday, posting a fresh 5-week nearest-futures low. A larger-than-normal build in weekly nat-gas storage weighed on prices on T...

Gold has corrected from the late January all-time high. The leading precious metal is trading over $1,000 below the all-time peak, and remains under pressure despite geopolitical events.

A technical breakout call is putting ADM back in focus, with one strategist seeing upside despite ongoing fundamental pressures.

Sky Quarry stock soars as Trump warns the U.S. could hit Iran very hard in April. Here’s why SKYQ shares may be worth owning at current levels.

Legal scrutiny is clouding Super Micro’s strong AI-driven growth, prompting investors to rethink its credibility as the trial timeline tightens.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.29 (-1.90%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -6.40 (-1.45%). Sugar prices tumbled to 2-week lows on Thursday and settled sharply lower. Ramped up sugar production in I...

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Thursday closed down -100 (-2.99%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed down -11 (-0.45%). Cocoa prices retreated on Thursday on concerns about weak chocolate demand. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, early es...

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Thursday closed down -2.40 (-0.81%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed down -73 (-2.07%). Coffee prices settled lower on Thursday amid a stronger dollar ($DXY ). Also, the outlook for a record Brazilian coffee...

As the Artemis II mission accelerates moon missions, lesser-known Intuitive Machines is positioned to benefit, putting LUNR on the radar as a buy.

Sandisk was the top-performing S&P 500 stock and looks like it'll continue its run as the AI buildout persists.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard has said that multiple large-cap tech stocks could face a new wave of retaliatory attacks.

Boeing’s fresh Patriot missile production deal and the Artemis II launch stand in contrast to persistent quality setbacks for its commercial aircraft. Wall Street is looking beyond these issues amid the stock’s mixed 2026 performance and elevated val...

Yesterday’s unusually active call options included two from one of the Magnificent Seven. Although the Barchart Technical Opinion says it's only an 8% weak buy, here’s why it sets up perfectly for a covered ratio spread.

Lean hog futures are down 40 to 60 cents so far on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning due to low volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 4 cents on March 31 at $90.41. Thursday will be the last trade...

Corn futures are showing mixed trade with contracts within a penny of unchanged, as the front months are weaker. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 3/4 cent at $4.15 3/4. Crude Oil is up $10.54 higher at midday, following Presiden...

Cotton futures are up 4 points to down 14 points at midday. The US dollar index is $0.347 higher at $99.805. Crude Oil is up $10.54 higher at midday, following President Trump’s address the nation on Wednesday night that indicated 2-3 weeks more of s...

Live cattle futures are up 67 cents to $1.05 at midday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with bids at midday of $238-242. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle exchange showed no sales on the 1,016 head offered, with limited bids of $238-239...

The wheat complex is showing gains so far on Thursday as the market looks to a three-day weekend. Chicago SRW futures are showing penny gains in the front months at midday. KC HRW futures are 5 to 6 cents higher on Thursday. MPLS spring wheat was us...

Soybeans are showing fractional to 3 cent losses in the front months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 2 3/4 cents at $10.97 3/4. Soymeal futures are down $3.00 to $3.60, with Soy Oil futures 150 to 172 points higher. Crude Oil...

As Sleep Number battles mounting debt and bankruptcy fears, is SNBR stock headed for a complete collapse or a surprise meme-fueled surge?

With Delta Air Lines' upcoming April 8 earnings report, investors may want to keep a close eye on this standout performer.

Intel’s $14.2 billion Fab 34 buyback gives it full control of a key manufacturing asset, signaling stronger confidence in its long-term turnaround strategy.

These two beaten-down S&P 500 names are catching attention as potential dip-buy candidates, with analysts still seeing notable upside.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.23 (-1.50%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -3.70 (-0.84%). Sugar prices are falling today, with NY sugar posting a 2-week low. Ramped up sugar production in India is undercutting...

Microsoft remains a central AI player, and Benchmark sees the recent pullback as a buying opportunity with strong long-term upside potential.

Teradyne is all set to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts project a solid triple-digit earnings growth.

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is down -98 (-2.93%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is down -11 (-0.45%). Cocoa prices are sliding today amid dollar strength ($DXY ) and concerns about chocolate demand. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, ea...

While a 3% single-day gain feels like a recovery, historical context suggests these massive swings are often a hallmark of a downtrend rather than the start of a sustained bull run.

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is down -0.95 (-0.32%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is down -48 (-1.36%). Coffee prices are moving lower today amid a stronger dollar ($DXY ). Also, the outlook for a record Brazilian coffee crop is weighing...

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +10.20 (+10.19%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.1174 (+3.80%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, with crude posting a 3.5-week high. Crude prices are rallying after President Tr...

PLTR stock now faces the real test if growth can justify the valuation.

Universal Health Services is ready to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts project a low double-digit earnings growth.

The U.S. war in Iran has led to a global energy crisis, and world leaders are scrambling to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But if governments want to establish energy independence, they're going to have to invest elsewhere.

I firmly believe that portfolio creation, allocation, and rotation among assets over time will provide significant performance advantages, over those who simply buy something because it sounds good.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.04%, and June E-min...

NXP Semiconductors is gearing up to release its first-quarter results this month, and analysts are expecting a double-digit increase in earnings.

The IRGC has threatened attacks on several American tech majors, including Tesla.

F5 is gearing up to release its second-quarter results soon, and analysts are expecting a single-digit decline in earnings.

Nvidia's China market share fell to 55% as domestic rivals captured 41% of AI chip sales. Here's what NVDA stock investors need to know about the growing risk.

I'm starting to notice that ETFs are tending to mimic each other's performance a little too closely. Let's take a closer look at financial ETFs and what they're telling us about the macro environment.

Casey’s General Stores (CASY) is trading at a new all-time high. Shares are up nearly 70% over the past 52 weeks. CASY maintains a 100% “Buy” technical opinion from Barchart. Despite analyst optimism and a solid balance sheet, CASY’s elevated P/E sug...

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Alexandria Real Estate is ready to unveil its fiscal first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts project a double-digit earnings drop.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.43%. Today's sharp drop in equity markets has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Wednesday night's comments from President Trump that the Iran war could escalate have boosted demand for the do...

SpaceX's April 21 analyst day and rumored IPO filing could shake up Tesla stock. Here's why TSLA investors need to pay close attention right now.

June lean hog futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.