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Abbott Laboratories is down 26% from its 52-week high due to a soft quarter. With 54 consecutive years of dividend hikes and guidance calling for mid-single-digit organic sales growth plus 10% EPS expansion, the Dividend King seems discounted, but th...

Soybeans posted 5 to 13 ½ cent gains across most contracts on Tuesday, led by the new crop months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 8 ¼ cents at $10.95. Soymeal futures were up $1.10 to $2.50, with Soy Oil futures 14 to 41 points...

The wheat complex got a positive reaction to the USDA report on Tuesday, rallying across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were 4 to 9 1/4 cents higher. KC HRW futures saw 3 to 9 1/4 cent gains though contracts were well off the middy highs. MPL...

Lean hog futures posted Tuesday losses of 40 cents to $1.47 in most contracts, with April down a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.58 on Tuesday afternoon, down 34 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down ano...

Live cattle futures were up $1.582 to $3.47 on Tuesday, led by the front months. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, as last week settled in at $234-235 sales and $238 late in the south. Feeder cattle futures were up $3.22 to $5.82 at the...

Cotton futures saw weakness later on Tuesday, with contracts down 19 to 29 points following more than expected acres. The US dollar index was $0.658 lower at $99.695. Crude oil futures were down $1.13 to $101.75 on the day. March Prospective Planting...

Corn futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts steady to 2 ¼ cents higher following some friendlier old crop numbers from USDA. The new crop data was a little less bull friendly. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was steady to $4...

A sharp pullback in Micron stock tied to AI efficiency fears may be creating a compelling entry point as demand fundamentals remain intact.

JPMorgan says the recent “TurboQuant” sell-off in Seagate Technology is overdone and sees it as a buying opportunity driven by long-term AI data demand.

Constellation Energy shares slip as 2026 earnings guidance disappoints investors. But there are ample reasons for long-term investors to buy the dip in CEG stock today.

Rising energy risks could lift prices, positioning Cheniere Energy favorably, with strong fundamentals supporting a bullish outlook.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +2.91%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +2.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +3.43%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +2.88%, and Jun...

Marvell stock rallied as Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment in the custom chips specialist. Here’s why long-term investors are recommended to load up on MRVL shares today.

Apellis Pharma stock more than doubled as Biogen announced a $5.6 billion acquisition. But for investors looking to jump into APLS shares now, the ship has already sailed.

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -1.50 (-1.46%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.0559 (-1.71%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance on Tuesday and settled sharply lower on hopes that the war in Iran...

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.003 (-0.10%). Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 5-week low on Tuesday and settled slightly lower. The outlook for above-normal US spring temperatures, which will reduce nat-gas heating demand and b...

Best Buy stock was up on reports that GameStop may acquire the consumer electronics company.

GLD is a prime candidate for a collar — owning the shares, buying a protective put, and selling a covered call.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.03 (-0.19%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -3.80 (-0.84%). Sugar prices fell to 1.5-week lows on Tuesday and settled lower. Higher sugar production in Brazil is under...

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Tuesday closed up +145 (+1.60%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +129 (+5.47%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Tuesday, with NY cocoa posting a 1-week high and London cocoa posting a 2-week high....

Activist investor Starboard Value’s growing influence could unlock hidden value inside TripAdvisor and drive a sharp re-rating in the stock

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Tuesday closed up +5.80 (+1.98%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up +74 (+2.16%). Coffee prices rallied sharply on Tuesday as a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) to a 2-week high has sparked short cover...

With demand rising and pricing trends remaining supportive, GEV is likely to deliver strong future revenue and earnings growth.

Today, Barchart reports large, unusual activity in out-of-the-money (OTM) Robinhood put options. Is HOOD stock at a bottom? Shorting HOOD puts here yields 1.36% at a 10% lower strike price at a 10-day expiry.

Cotton futures are retreating from early session strength on Tuesday, as contracts are up just 9 to 14 points. The US dollar index is $0.408 lower at $99.945. Crude oil futures are up $1.71 to $104.59 on the day. March Prospective Plantings data from...

Live cattle futures are up $1.30 to $1.65 at Tuesday’s midday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, as last week settled in at $234-235 sales and $238 late in the south. Feeder cattle futures are up $2.95 to $3.22 at midday. The CME Feeder...

Soybeans are getting a double digit bounce on Tuesday’s midday, with futures up 10 to 14 cents in the 2026 contracts. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 8 ¼ cents at $10.95. Soymeal futures are up $1.90 to $2.30 at midday, with Soy...

Corn futures are showing 1 to 3 ¼ cent gains across the front months on Tuesday following some friendlier old crop numbers from USDA. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 1 1/2 cents to $4.16 3/4. USDA’s annual March Prospective Pla...

The wheat complex is getting a double digit positive reaction to the USDA acreage report this morning. Chicago SRW futures are 11 to 12 1/2 cents higher. KC HRW futures are up 16 to 17 cents at midday. MPLS spring wheat is rallying 10 to 11 cents on...

Lean hog futures are facing 5 cent to $1 losses so far on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.37 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 42 cents on March 27 at $90.76. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value fro...

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.12 (+0.77%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is up +1.50 (+0.33%). Sugar prices recovered from 1.5-week lows today and moved higher as short covering emerged in sugar futures after the Brazili...

The South Asian quantum computing company went for a SPAC merger for its debut on the exchanges.

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +131 (+4.15%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +120 (+5.09%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today, with NY cocoa posting a 1-week high and London cocoa posting a 2-week high. Cocoa prices surged to...

The new tools have a great deal of potential, and the worries about MSFT's outlook are overdone.

Dow (DOW) is a leading material science company with a broad, differentiated product portfolio and global manufacturing footprint. DOW has demonstrated strong technical momentum, trading at a new 52-week high. Plus, the stock pays a dividend yielding...

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up +3.40 (+1.16%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +77 (+2.25%). Coffee prices are moving sharply higher today as a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) to a 1.5-week high has sparked short covering in...

When the market breaks down, I look for stocks that are dancing to the beat of their own drum. These three are strong contenders. Here's what to know.

Our Senior Market Analyst discusses misleading media coverage, monster-sized cows, and why the Strait of Hormuz could be the ‘last straw’ for US beef demand.

The recently listed quantum computing stock chose to go public in tumultuous times.

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +0.91 (+0.88%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0178 (+0.56%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude oil posting a 3-week high after President Trump said he is willing to end...

Century Aluminum extended gains as supply disruptions lifted aluminum prices. How much upside remains as the tight supply continues to drive momentum?

Republic Services is expected to announce its first-quarter results soon, and analysts predict a single-digit rise in the company’s bottom-line figure.

Wood trimmed stakes in Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla; instead, she added this speculative biotech play.

Bath & Body Works had above-average share and options volume on Monday. Especially busy were the April 2 $19 calls expiring in three days. The action points to a potential revival for the specialty retailer’s beleaguered stock.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.67%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.10%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +1.10%, and June E-mini Nasdaq...

Amid a shaky market, Apple is emerging as the Magnificent Seven’s steadiest name. But is AAPL’s resilience enough to make it a smart buy for Q2?

Stellantis expands its Palantir AI partnership as STLA stock sits about 40% off its highs. Here's what investors need to know before buying the dip.

Ultimately the decision to engage with XLF in the current environment depends on one’s outlook for the credit cycle versus the interest rate cycle. But I’ve seen this movie before. And increasingly, it reminds me of the “Big Short.”

Our top technical analyst takes a look at the implications as the high-yield corporate bond ETF completes a death cross on the chart.

Can you ignore the siren song of AI hype long enough to accept a guaranteed 4% return that could fund your lifestyle for the rest of your life?

As broader market selloff continues, Microsoft stands as the hardest hit among the "Magnificent Seven" providing a rare "buy the dip" chance.

Ameriprise Financial is set to deliver its first-quarter results in April, and analysts project single-digit earnings growth.

Tractor Supply is expected to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project earnings in line with the year-ago quarter.

July corn futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 10.5-month high today and is down by -0.43%. The dollar retreated today after President Trump signaled he is willing to end the war in Iran. Also, today’s stock rally has curbed liquidity demand for the dollar....

While NVDA stock may have fallen to a palatable earnings multiple, the smart money is choosing to wait.

Alcoa stock has rallied as the Iran war pushed aluminum prices to unprecedented levels. Here’s why AA shares remain attractive even at their current, elevated price.

Find out which dividend stocks are still worth buying and how much upside remains.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.33%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.45%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +1.48%, and June E-mini Nasdaq...

Kevin O'Leary's ideal solution to return to cheaper gas prices would be easier said than done.

Weyerhaeuser is expected to unveil its first-quarter results soon, and analysts are projecting a double-digit decline in profit.

L3Harris Technologies is gearing up to report its first-quarter results soon, and analysts are expecting a single-digit increase in earnings.

Target’s turnaround plan is underway, but a growing boycott movement could complicate the retailer’s recovery.

In order to pay for its content budget, Netflix will be hiking subscription prices. Is that a red flag for investors or just part of a normal growth plan?

Bullfrog stock rallies on a major commercial agreement with a global pharma leader. But BFRG shares remain super unattractive to own in 2026.

Pool Corporation is scheduled to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts project a low single-digit increase in profit.

Nvidia continued its trend of pouring billions into smaller AI support players with a big bet on MRVL. Here’s what investors need to know.

Eli Lilly has expanded its partnership with Insilico Medicine to bring AI developed medicine into global market.

AMC shares inched higher yesterday without any particular company-specific news. Here’s why it isn’t worth chasing the momentum in AMC stock in 2026.

Michael Burry rejects the housing-shortage narrative, arguing policy‑driven immobility and wealth‑driven demand are the real culprits. He’s bullish on Fannie and Freddie but not on the broader market.

Fiserv is expected to announce its first-quarter results soon, and analysts are projecting a double-digit decline in its EPS.

Comfort Systems is all set to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts project a double-digit earnings growth.

BP PLC American Depository Receipts (ADR) now have attractive call option premiums, worth shorting. A 10% out-of-the-money BP call has a 1.3% yield over the next month. That works out to 3.7% yield over 3 months.

Dow Inc. is expected to announce its first-quarter results next month, and analysts are projecting a significant decline in its profit.

Allegion is anticipated to release its first-quarter results soon, and analysts predict a single-digit rise in the company’s bottom-line figure.