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Efficiency gains from AI are driving the social media giant to go for a reported trimming of the workforce.

While Loews has outperformed relative to its peers over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a bearish outlook on its prospects.

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +2.83 (+2.94%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0907 (+2.90%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses and are sharply higher, with gasoline soaring to a 3.5-year high. Escalation...

Tesla's Terafab chip fab project launches March 21. Here's what the $20 billion facility means for TSLA stock, and the future of Optimus and FSD.

Disney CEO Bob Chapek would hand over the baton to Josh D’Amaro. So how should investors play DIS stock now?

June Euro currency futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

Alibaba is expected to deliver a solid quarter supported by sustained demand across its cloud computing and AI businesses.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.55%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.82%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.50%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.48%, and March E-m...

Cincinnati Financial Corporation stock has outperformed other property and casualty insurance stocks, and analysts remain fairly bullish about its prospects.

A 3,800-worker strike at JBS Colorado is bottlenecking U.S. beef production, threatening to lower rancher cattle prices while simultaneously driving consumer grocery costs higher.

QQQ has traded virtually flat for the past six months. Is the thrill gone in this major ETF? Let's take a look.

As Expeditors has underperformed relative to the industrial sector over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook on the stock’s prospects.

As physical AI gains momentum, STMicroelectronics stands out as a high-potential chip stock tied to Nvidia’s expanding vision.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.30%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and turned higher after US Feb producer prices rose more than expected, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, signs of escalation in the Iran war knocked...

Everest Group has underperformed the S&P 500 recently, yet analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Micron stock has become one of the market’s hottest AI-linked winners, but with shares now near fresh highs, the real question is whether earnings power can keep outrunning valuation.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.21%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.30%, and March E-m...

Investors will be closely following a press conference later today from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Although Hologic has exceeded the Dow over the past year, analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Omnicom has underperformed the broader communication services sector over the past year. However, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about its prospects.

Should you bet against the biggest names in Big Tech? Here's a closer look at Michael Burry's bearish take on names like Nvidia, Palantir, and more.

These 3 Dividend Kings combine steady businesses, rising dividends, and solid upside potential for long-term income investors.

Though Northern Trust has outpaced the broader Nasdaq Composite over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

The private credit contagion is spreading beyond Blue Owl to Wall Street titans like JPMorgan and BlackRock. Here's what investors need to know now.

Erie Indemnity has lagged behind the Nasdaq Composite's gains over the past year, yet analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s future.

Coinbase has lagged behind the Dow Jones over the past year, and analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s outlook.

Dow stock risk, and by association, market risk, has risen sharply, as evidenced by the average ROAR Score being cut in half.

Several analysts boosted Price targets as AI infrastructure spending fuels a powerful memory upcycle for Micron.

Atmos Energy has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, but analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Baxter has notably underperformed the Medical Devices industry over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Cotton price action is down 10 to 33 points so far on Wednesday. Futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 48 to 70 points in the green on St Patrick’s Day. Some deferred contracts were up 5 to 18 points. Crude oil was back up $2.52 to $96.0...

Soybeans are falling 7 to 8 cents in the nearbys on Wednesday AM trade, with new crop down 2 cents. Futures close out the Tuesday session with most contracts 9 to 10 ½ cents in the green, as front months were 1 ¾ to 3 ¾ cents higher. Preliminary open...

Live cattle futures closed $1.45 to $1.97 in the green on the St. Patrick’s Day close. Open interest was up 472 contracts. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. Last week settled in at $234-236. Feeder cattle futures were in rally mode on Tuesd...

The wheat complex is showing mixed action so far, with the spring wheat leading the way higher. Wheat was under pressure on Tuesday, with losses across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were 5 ¼ to 8 cents lower on the day. KC HRW futures were 6...

Lean hog futures posted 22 to 65 cent gains on Tuesday. Preliminary open interest was down 6,556 contracts on Tuesday, mainly in April. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.18 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.45 from the day prior. The CME L...

Corn prices are 1 to 2 cents back lower on Wednesday morning. Futures rounded out Tuesday trade, with contracts steady to 2 ¼ cents higher, as July slipped ¼ cent. Preliminary open interest was down 20,438 contracts on Tuesday, mostly in May through...

United Airlines has outperformed the Dow over the past year, and analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

OKLO shares remain in focus after the company announces first-ever NRC license. Here’s why OKLO stock is worth buying despite wider-than-expected Q4 loss.

While VeriSign has lagged behind the S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Interactive Brokers has outperformed the Financial sector over the past year, and analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Jacobs Solutions has underperformed the Nasdaq over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Nebius shares slipped Tuesday as a bond offering announcement overshadowed the firm’s new partnership with CrowdStrike. Here’s why investors should buy the dip in NBIS stock.

Essex Property has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, and analysts remain unsure about the stock’s growth potential.

According to the Fed fund futures forward curve, Fear Of Inflation Long-term (or F.O.I.L.) will keep interest rates unchanged again this month.

Textron has underperformed other aerospace & defense stocks over the past year, yet analysts remain somewhat optimistic about the stock’s outlook.

These high-flying stocks have grabbed headlines, but their valuations are raising red flags. Should you sell or stay invested?

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March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending up +0.50% this morning as oil prices retreated, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, crucial U.S. producer inflation data, and an earnings report from chip maker Micro...

Regions Financial has delivered stronger performance than the broader financial sector over the past year, though analysts maintain a measured outlook on its future prospects.

Synchrony Financial has outperformed the broader financial services peers and analysts are fairly upbeat about its future prospects.

Domino's Pizza has trailed the Dow Jones Industrial Average over the past year, yet analysts remain fairly confident in its longer-term outlook.

Although Apollo Global Management stock has underperformed the broader S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts remain fairly bullish about its prospects.

Darden Restaurants has lagged the Nasdaq Composite over the past year, though analysts on Wall Street continue to hold a cautiously optimistic view on its outlook.

Cboe Global Markets holds a clear edge over peers, while analysts remain cautiously supportive of its outlook.

Applied Materials' 15% dividend hike to $0.53 per share, backed by a forward payout ratio of under 19% and an 18% annualized growth rate over the past decade, signals a company confident enough in its AI memory and logic tool cycle to keep rewarding...

Cotton futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 48 to 70 points in the green on St Patrick’s Day. Some deferred contracts were up 5 to 18 points. Crude oil was back up $2.52 to $96.02, with the US dollar index down $0.158 to $99.310. The S...

Corn futures rounded out Tuesday trade, with contracts steady to 2 ¼ cents higher, as July slipped ¼ cent. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was steady to $4.11 3/4. Crude was up $2.52 on the day. EIA data will be released on Wednesday m...

Wheat was under pressure on Tuesday, with losses across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were 5 ¼ to 8 cents lower on the day. KC HRW futures were 6 ¼ to 9 ¾ cents in the red at the close. MPLS spring wheat was down 7 to 10 cents...

Soybeans close out the Tuesday session with most contracts 9 to 10 ½ cents in the green, as front months were 1 ¾ to 3 ¾ cents higher. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 2 cents at $10.82 3/4. Soymeal futures are were 20 cents to $...

Live cattle futures were $1.45 to $1.97 in the green on the St. Patrick’s Day close. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. Last week settled in at $234-236. Feeder cattle futures were in rally mode on Tuesday, with gains of $4.32 to $5.22. The...

Lean hog futures posted 22 to 65 cent gains on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.18 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.45 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 16 cents higher on March 13 at $91.76. USDA’s pork car...

Dan Ives believes these software stocks are now undervalued after the sector took an asymmetric beating in the past few months.

Delta Air Lines stock rallied on raised revenue guidance for Q1. Here’s why DAL shares remain worth owning in 2026.

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Due to alleged performance issues, Meta Platforms has delayed the rollout of its foundational Avocado AI model.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.51%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.26%, and Ma...

Coterra Energy stock has slightly lagged the broader S&P 500, but analysts remain fairly bullish about its prospects.

Palantir and Nvidia have announced a new partnership on sovereign AI operating systems.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.14%. The dollar gave up overnight gains and turned lower on Tuesday as T-note yields fell after the weekly ADP employment change showed the fewest new jobs added in five weeks, a dovish factor for Fed...

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Tuesday closed up +2.71 (+2.90%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.1231 (+4.10%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Tuesday, with gasoline posting a 1-week high. Energy prices are rising a...

April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.010 (+0.33%). Nat-gas prices settled slightly higher on Tuesday, gaining on carryover support from a +1% rally in European nat-gas prices on supply concerns after operations were suspended at t...

Atlassian is cutting jobs to fund AI investments. Should you buy the stock here?

Western Digital stock is pushing higher on reports the company is sold out of capacity for 2026. Cantor Fitzgerald sees significant further upside in WDC shares.

Nearby world sugar futures prices reached their lowest price since October 2020 in February 2026, where they may have run out of downside steam. Sugar futures have made higher lows and higher highs since the February 12 low.

Micron is surging to the forefront of AI infrastructure as insatiable demand for advanced memory solutions unlocks outsized growth potential for years to come.