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March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Thursday closed down -5.50 (-1.57%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +34 (+0.82%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Thursday due to divergent global weather. Arabica coffee prices were under pressure Th...

Nvidia’s 2028 foundry interest boosts Intel’s long-term case, but near-term execution risks and supply limits still cloud the stock’s path.

HSBC is favoring an ambitious, pro-risk stance, with Amazon standing out as a top pick.

Meta stock is rallying on a strong Q4 release and upbeat future guidance. A Jefferies analyst explains what could drive META shares much higher from here in 2026.

Microsoft stock is sinking as Azure growth in Q2 disappoints investors. There’s reason to consider steering clear of MSFT shares despite this pullback.

Needham analysts think that Affirm’s bank charter proposal would be beneficial.

The materials sector is the “truth teller” of the market. Here’s what it’s saying now.

Contrarian investor buying GameStop shares is reviving the Bull vs. Bear debate in 2026. Should you Buy, Sell or Hold GME?

In Wednesday’s trading, 32 unusually active put options for ETFs had Vol/OI ratios of 10 or higher. Three of the ETFs are on a major roll over the past month. Sell their puts for income and growth.

As the AI money loop tightens, is this the moment for investors to double down on NVDA, or finally tap the brakes?

Live cattle futures are down 90 cents to $1.15 at midday. Open interest was up 1,066 contracts on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with $232 bids on Thursday. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed bids of $2...

Cotton futures are trading with 10 to 32 point losses across the front months at midday. Crude oil futures are up $2.10 per barrel on the day at $65.33. The US dollar index was back down $0.139 after yesterday’s collapse to $96.135. Export Sales dat...

The wheat complex is continuing strength on Thursday, with contracts higher across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures are 3 to 4 cents higher so far. KC HRW futures are 3 to 4 cents in the green on Thursday. MPLS spring wheat is up 5 to 6 cents...

Corn futures are trading with fractional to penny gains so far on Thursday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 1 1/4 cents at $3.95 3/4. Export Sales data from this morning showed 1.649 MMT of corn sales in the week of January 22,...

Lean hog futures are down 17 cents in the nearby February contract, with others up as much as 50 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $84.38 on Thursday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 79 cents on Jan 27 at $85.22. US...

Soybeans are down 2 to 4 ¼ cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 4 1/4 cents lower at $10.04 1/2. Soymeal futures were $0.90 to $1.50 lower, with Soy Oil futures 40 to 45 points lower. USDA released Export Sales data for...

The world's richest man claims that AI abundance will make retirement savings redundant over the next couple of decades. It may sound like economic science fiction, but his claims are grounded in solid theory.

Tesla's pivot to being an AI company now seems complete with its Q4 2025 earnings. While the company's automotive business continues to face headwinds, markets sense a big opportunity with AI.

Palantir is executing exceptionally well, reflected in the accelerating growth, expanding margins, and rising contract values.

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.04 (-0.27%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -2.70 (-0.66%). Sugar prices extended this week's slide today, with NY sugar falling to a 1.5-week low and London sugar falling to a...

The commodity market can be difficult to tap into without navigating complex tax structures. But this 1 ETF can help you get in while keeping your taxes simple.

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +40 (+0.96%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +29 (+1.01%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today as a weaker dollar has prompted some mild short covering in cocoa futures. Cocoa prices have sold...

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today closed down -5.20 (-1.48%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is up +39 (+0.94%). Coffee prices are mixed today on divergent global weather. Arabica coffee prices are under pressure amid forecasts of steady ra...

Babcock & Wilcox (BW) has surged nearly 700% over the past year, hitting a new 5-year high of $10.97. BW has a 100% “Buy” Barchart opinion. Despite technical strength, earnings and revenue are projected to decline this year. Morningstar warns BW...

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is up +2.05 (+3.26%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is up +0.0196 (+1.03%). Crude oil and gasoline prices added to this week's sharp gains today, with crude oil climbing to a 4.25-month high and gasoline climbing...

PayPal is facing rising competition and a challenging macroeconomic backdrop. While PayPal continues to generate profitable growth, its stock has underperformed.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.69%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -1.10%, and March E-mi...

As gold prices smash records, are picks-and-shovels miners like Vale and Rio Tinto the smartest way to play the rally now?

Our top technical strategist explains how to invest in one resource that’s non-negotiable for the mega-cap hyperscalers as the data center land grab meets community pushback.

Intel stock fell 17% after the chipmaker provided a less-than-impressive guidance for Q1 of 2026.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.21% today. The dollar recovered from early losses and turned higher today as short covering emerged on comments from Senate Majority Leader Thune, who said government shutdown talks are going in the “right direc...

As Kraft Heinz has considerably lagged behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Although Invitation Homes has underperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

As Newmont has significantly outperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a highly optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

The U.S. dollar is trending downward, and it could have further to fall. Here's one ETF to consider as a hedge.

While United Airlines has underperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a highly optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Western Digital stock is pushing higher ahead of its earnings on Jan. 29. Here’s why WDC shares could gain further in the coming weeks and months.

eBay has surged past the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

The proposed $1.5 trillion U.S. defense budget for 2027 is already lifting these space‑linked defense names.

May soybean meal futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.80%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.39%, and March E-mi...

Microchip Technology has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain highly bullish about the stock’s prospects.

After years of turbulence, Boeing is charting a steadier operational course. Should investors consider boarding at this stage?

While the most sophisticated market participants aren’t necessarily prescient, their volatility skew for XOM stock deserves careful consideration.

Amid rising power demand and political crosswinds, is Enphase’s workforce cut signaling disciplined cost control? Or is deeper trouble brewing beneath the surface?

Here are two top-rated nuclear energy stocks you can buy in 2026 as the U.S. aims to accelerate nuclear energy development.

Are Wall Street analysts favoring General Motors stock post its recent earnings release?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Gilead Sciences has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Truist Financial has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Live cattle futures closed the midweek session with contracts up 97 cents to $1.32 across the board. Open interest was up 1,066 contracts on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with a few $236 bids showing up on Wednesday. It f...

Cotton price action is steady to 5 points higher in the front months early on Thursday. Futures saw mixed trade on Wednesday, with contracts 10 points lower to 14 points higher in the nearbys. Crude oil futures were up $1.10 per barrel on the day at...

Wheat futures are higher in all three exchanges on Thursday morning, extending gains from Wednesday. The wheat complex was in rally mode on Wednesday, posting strength across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were 8 to 12 ¾ cents in the green to...

Soybeans are showing higher trade on Thursday, up 7 to 9 cents in the front months. Futures got some strength on Wednesday from spillover in soybean meal, as contracts were 7 to 8 ½ cents higher. OI showed new buying interest, rising 12,031 contracts...

Corn price action is up 1 to 3 cents so far on Thursday morning. Futures got some spillover strength from gains in wheat and recent weakness in the US dollar index, as contracts closed with 1 ¼ to 3 ½ cent gains across the board. Preliminary open int...

Lean hog futures posted midweek losses of $1 to $1.67 across most contracts, with some deferreds steady to 42 cents lower. Open interest was up 525 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $86.28 on Wednesday afternoon, up $1.46 from...

Mondelez International has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

JPMorgan Chase has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Abbott, Roper, and Humana are three blue-chip oversold stocks with significant upside potential for shareholders in January 2026.

Johnson Controls has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Carvana stock sinks on Gotham City Research’s short report but the structural bull case for CVNA shares remains intact.

Seagate stock soars another 20% after reporting a blockbuster Q2 and offering upbeat guidance, but a senior Citi analyst believes it’s not too late to invest in STX shares yet.

Volatility is back towards the lowest levels we have seen in 2025 with the VIX Index closing at 16.35 on Wednesday. When volatility is low, options become cheaper.

Despite underperforming the broader market over the past year, Apollo Global Management continues to command strong confidence from Wall Street, with analysts largely optimistic about its long-term growth trajectory and earnings potential.

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.17%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.19% this morning as investors digest earnings reports from big U.S. tech companies.

While Huntington Bancshares has trailed the broader market over the past year, analysts are very upbeat about its future trajectory.

Realty Income has underperformed the broader market over the past year and analysts are cautious about its future stock performance.

Although Devon Energy has underperformed the S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts remain cautiously optimistic about its long-term prospects.

Delta Air Lines has struggled to keep pace with the broader market over the past year, but analysts are highly upbeat about its future prospects.

Overnight through early Thursday morning saw the Gold market extend its historic run.

Southwest Airlines stock has outpaced the broader market over the past year, but analysts remain cautious about its prospects.

Analysts are maintaining a constructive stance on Qualcomm while monitoring its uneven stock performance.

While Cognizant Technology has underperformed relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Although Walt Disney has underperformed relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a strongly optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Though Boston Scientific has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish outlook on the stock’s prospects.