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

Although Tesla has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Newmont posted record Q1 2026 results amid higher realized gold prices of $4,900 per ounce and low AISC of $1,029 per ounce, while announcing a $6 billion share repurchase authorization. The company's performance highlights its position as a major go...

Cotton futures closed the Monday session with contracts 22 to 55 points in the green. The US dollar index was slipping 0.039 lower at $98.325. Crude oil was back up $2.28 to $96.68. NASS Crop Progress data showed 16% of the US cotton crop planted as...

Corn futures posted Monday gains of 1 ¼ to 5 ¾ cents across the board on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 5 3/4 cents at $4.25 1/4. Monday morning’s Export Inspections report showed 1.644 MMT (64.73 mbu) of corn shipped...

Soybeans were up 10 to 13 1/2 cents across the 2026 contracts on Monday, with deferreds up 5 to 9 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 13 3/4 cents at $11.16 3/4. Soymeal futures were up $1.50 to $9.50 across the board, with...

The wheat complex saw strength across most contracts on Monday. Chicago SRW futures were 11 1/2 to 13 1/4 cents higher on the day. KC HRW futures were 5 1/2 to 8 1/4 cents in the green at the close. MPLS spring wheat were steady to 1 ¾ cents higher....

Live cattle futures were up $2.12 to $3.72 at the close on Monday. Cash trade last week was centered around $246 across the country, with a few late sales of $248. Feeder cattle futures were busy rallying, with contracts up $2.95 to $6.55. The CME Fe...

Lean hog futures were down 12 cents to up a 27 cents across the board on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.24 on Monday afternoon, down 18 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another penny on April 23 at $...

Sandisk has rallied significantly in 2026 on AI-driven demand. Investors are now focused on its upcoming earnings announcement, releasing month-end.

Snap stock rallied as Redburn analysts upgraded it to “Buy” and doubled their price target to $10. Here’s why the investment turned bullish on SNAP shares today.

POET stock crumbled today as Marvell canceled all purchase orders, citing a breach of an NDA. But does that warrant cutting exposure to POET Technologies shares today?

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.01%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.14%, and Ju...

Oklo is partnering with Nvidia and Los Alamos National Laboratory to develop nuclear-powered AI factories.

The disruptive fintech has a history of exceeding analysts' expectations.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.05%. The dollar fell from a 2.5-week high on Monday and finished lower after Axios reported that Iran has offered a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The dollar initially moved higher in ove...

Tesla's Q1 revenue beat and improving margins were overshadowed by a $25 billion 2026 capex plan, nearly triple last year's spending, that puts free cash flow negative for the rest of the year and explains why the stock fell even on a strong earnings...

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Monday closed up +1.97 (+2.09%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.0372 (+1.12%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Monday, with gasoline posting a 3.75-year high. Crude prices continu...

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Monday closed up +0.027 (+1.07%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Monday as short covering emerged amid colder US weather forecasts, potentially boosting nat-gas heating demand. The Commodity Weather Group on Monda...

SoFi's stock is down almost 30% in 2026. The stock, however, looks like a buy heading into the Q1 2026 earnings on tepid valuations.

Weather conditions, consumer concerns over still-high gas prices, and potential long-term implications from a DOJ investigation will move cattle and hog futures prices this week.

Soon, investors may be able to wager on who wins control of the Senate, the outcomes of major geopolitical conflicts, and who will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, all in their brokerage accounts.

With demand surging, Amazon is moving beyond cloud into AI chips, and its growing silicon push is opening multiple new growth catalysts.

Intellia Therapeutics stock soars on promising Phase 3 results for its hereditary angioedema (HAE) candidate. But is there any further upside left in NTLA shares?

"Sell in May" isn't just an old saying — it has teeth in NZD/USD. Risk gets dumped, money runs to the US dollar, and the Kiwi often takes the hit. Add slowing global growth and RBNZ seasonal weakness, and the setup starts looking heavy. The bears may...

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Monday closed down -0.10 (-0.72%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -8.20 (-1.88%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Monday and settled lower, as expectations of a bumper Brazilian suga...

Not being Wall Street's darling has its own perks. AMD still trades at a discount after 71% gains so far in April.

Intel's massive rally isn't just about a good quarter, but a fundamental reassessment of risk. By returning to profitability in Q1, the company proved it can fund its massive fab expansion without facing a catastrophic cash gap.

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Monday closed down -135 (-3.93%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed down -99 (-3.93%). Cocoa prices fell sharply on Monday amid robust supplies and slack demand. Monday's cumulative data from the Ivory Coast s...

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Monday closed down -6.40 (-2.17%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed down -55 (-1.58%). Coffee prices settled sharply lower on Monday amid expectations of abundant global coffee supplies ahead of the upcoming...

Is Palantir’s newly revealed partnership with the IRS a powerful growth catalyst, or a rising surveillance risk that could weigh on PLTR stock?

Avis Budget’s meteoric short-squeeze surge to well above $800 and brutal 70% collapse may just be the beginning of a deeper unwind as fundamentals reassert control.

Amazon’s chip business is scaling rapidly and approaching the size of top semiconductor firms, yet investors still largely value the company as a cloud and retail player.

ServiceNow faces near-term risks. However, its expanding enterprise footprint and accelerating AI monetization point to a resilient and growing business.

Micron stock is up again over 5% today, and unusual options activity is seen in a Barchart report. Analysts keep raising their revenue and price targets over the next two years. MU stock could still be 18% undervalued.

The market is no longer rewarding stability. Apple needs an AI breakthrough to reignite its stock.

Soybeans are up 11 to 15 cents across most contracts on Monday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 15 cents at $11.17 1/4. Soymeal futures are up $9.50 to $9.70 in the front months, with Soy Oil futures up 20 to 24 points. USDA’s FG...

Live cattle futures are up $2.02 to $4.05 on Monday. Cash trade last week was centered around $246 across the country, with a few late sales of $248. Feeder cattle futures are rallying on Monday, up $4.17 to $6.75 at midday. The CME Feeder Cattle Ind...

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 22 to 56 points higher across the front months. The US dollar index is slipping 0.084 lower at $98.280. Crude oil is back up $2.24 to $96.65. Spec traders were busy increasing their fresh bullish bet in cotto...

Lean hog futures are up a nickel to 45 cents in the front months on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.32 on Monday morning, down 28 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another penny on April 23 at $91.44....

The wheat complex is showing midday gains on Monday. Chicago SRW futures are 12 to 13 cents higher on the day. KC HRW futures are 6 to 9 ¼ cents in the green at midday. MPLS spring wheat are up 2 to 3 cents in the front months on Monday....

Corn futures are trading with contracts up 4 to 5 ½ cents on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 5 cents at $4.25 3/4. Monday morning’s Export Inspections report showed 1.644 MMT (64.73 mbu) of corn shipped in the week of...

Micron’s explosive AI-driven growth is forcing Wall Street to rethink how high the stock can go.

Trump's Fed Chair nominee is set to become the richest ever, with a net worth surpassing $100 million, and investments in some of the biggest names in tech and finance. Here's what that means for your portfolio.

Tesla’s Optimus robot and autonomy strategy could soon become a key catalyst, especially with TSLA coming off a recent decline.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.09 (-0.65%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -6.40 (-1.47%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower, as expectations of a bumper Brazilian sugar harvest are lim...

Darden Restaurants is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter results soon, and analysts expect a double-digit earnings increase.

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -135 (-3.93%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is down -94 (-3.73%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today amid adequate supplies. Today's cumulative data from the Ivory Coast showed that farmers shipped...

These 3 Strong Buy Dividend Aristocrats have decades of payout growth, durable businesses, and analyst-backed upside of up to 46%.

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is down -6.20 (-2.10%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is down -53 (-1.52%). Coffee prices are sharply lower today on expectations of abundant global coffee supplies ahead of the upcoming Brazil coffee harvest...

NFLX stock has multiple positive catalysts that point investors toward a 'Buy.'

Kroger is expected to publish its first-quarter results soon, and analysts project a single-digit earnings rise.

Intel’s outlook remains solid, driven by rising demand for AI-related computing and continued strength in the CPU market.

Space is the next frontier, but there’s also a lot of “space junk” masquerading as high-quality investment merchandise.

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is up +2.68 (+2.84%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is up +0.0602 (+1.81%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, with gasoline posting a 3.75-year high. Crude prices continue to climb as stalle...

There are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and people arguing over the economy.

IBM stock dipped after Q1 2026 earnings, but the company is projecting $1 billion in added free cash flow. Here is why the selloff could be a buying opportunity.

Taiwan Semiconductor's A13 Process and N2U could sidestep ASML's $400 million High-NA machines, raising questions about the company's moat.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.30%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.14%, and June E-min...

Spotify gears up for its quarterly report scheduled for April 28, with analysts expecting strong performance.

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

Intel's surprising quarter has given one major analyst all the ammunition needed to completely rethink Advanced Micro's story.

SpaceX is planning to build its own GPUs before its $1.75 trillion IPO. Here is what that could mean for Nvidia stock and AI chip investors watching closely.

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

Jabil is gearing up to release its third-quarter results soon, and analysts are expecting a double-digit growth in earnings.

Hims & Hers stock rallied on Friday on a major regulatory update and bullish analyst note. Here’s how high HIMS shares could realistically fly through the end of 2026.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.19%. The dollar fell from a 2.5-week high today and turned lower after Axios reported that Iran has offered a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The dollar initially moved higher in overnight...

Lam stock is up 52% YTD, beating Nvidia, Alphabet, and Apple. Yet, it isn’t making headlines.

A federal shift toward Schedule 3 may boost cannabis stocks, even as recreational use remains restricted.

Amazon’s Q1 will reflect strong revenue momentum. However, profitability may face short-term headwinds due to heavy investment.

MoffettNathanson downgraded DraftKings shares to neutral. Here’s what made analysts turn dovish on DKNG stock.

Constellium SE (CSTM) exhibits strong technical momentum and is trading near new all-time highs. CSTM has delivered a 234.19% gain over the past 52 weeks, supported by robust analyst sentiment and multiple “Strong Buy” ratings. Expected revenue and e...

Eli Lilly shares sink as data shows Foundayo trailing Novo’s oral Wegovy. But there’s reason to consider buying LLY shares on the dip today.

Intel’s rebound has lifted volatility. Here’s how cash-secured puts and bull put spreads can turn that comeback into options income.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is unchanged, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.10%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.02%, and June E-mini Na...