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Intel shares rally as management confirms it’s buying back Apollo’s 49% stake in Fab 34. Northland analysts recommend buying INTC stock into strength today.

Nvidia’s valuation has fallen to match the S&P 500, raising the question of whether this rare setup presents a compelling opportunity to buy the dip.

Nike is currently navigating a period of transition. However, Nike’s turnaround measures face macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty.

Intel Corp stock has been moving higher, and investors may be signaling a bottom in INTC. This is from a large, unusual volume in near-term out-of-the-money INTC puts today. This is because INTC stock is undervalued.

Oppenheimer sees Monolithic Power benefiting from AI demand, with long-cycle opportunities to translate into sustained upside.

Ark Invest rotated out of large-cap tech names, including trimming its exposure to Nvidia.

Soybeans are showing 1 to 4 cent losses across most contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 1 ¼ cents at $10.97 3/4. Soymeal futures are up $1.50 to $2.00, with Soy Oil futures 150 to 165 points lower. Crude Oil i...

Lean hog futures are mixed on Wednesday, with front month April up 32 cents and other nearbys down 10 to 30 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.19 on Wednesday morning, down 18 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index wa...

The wheat complex is facing pressure on Wednesday, as money is coming off the table. Chicago SRW futures are falling 19 to 22 cents so far on the session. KC HRW futures are 20 to 22 ½ cents in the red on Wednesday. MPLS spring wheat was is down 17.....

Live cattle futures are posting 90 cent to $1 gains on Wednesday. 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. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle exchange showed no sales on the 1...

Cotton futures are pushing off the early weakness on Wednesday with gains of 60 to 75 points at midday. The US dollar index is $0.614 lower at $99.140. Crude Oil is weaker, down $1.56 as the Middle East situation has cooled off after a post from Pres...

Corn futures are down 2 to 4 ½ cents in the front months on Wednesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 1 cent at $4.13 1/4. Crude Oil is weaker, down $1.56 as the Middle East situation has cooled off after a post from Presiden...

Union Pacific is all set to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts project a single-digit earnings growth.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.27 (-1.74%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -7.10 (-1.58%). Sugar prices tumbled to 2-week lows today and are sharply lower. Weakness in crude oil prices (CLK26 ) today is undercut...

Wolfe Research has upgraded CrowdStrike and sees it as an AI beneficiary.

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +60 (+1.82%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is down -12 (-0.48%). Cocoa prices are mixed today, with NY cocoa posting a 2-week high. Dry conditions in West Africa are supportive of cocoa prices, as recent...

Nvidia just invested $2 billion in Marvell and partnered on AI infrastructure. Here's what it means for MRVL stock and whether it's worth buying now.

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is down -1.40 (-0.47%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +37 (+1.06%). Coffee prices are mixed today, with arabica falling to a 1.5-week low. The outlook for a record Brazilian coffee crop is weighing on co...

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is down -1.62 (-1.60%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is down -0.0787 (-2.46%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today amid mounting optimism that the war in the Middle East is nearing an end. Crude...

Nvidia's investment acts as a vote of confidence for the custom chipmaker.

The exchange-traded fund industry may have a "dirty little secret." Here's what to know about what's happening with ETFs right now.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.97%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.86%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.45%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.96%, and June E-mini Nasdaq...

Xcel Energy is all set to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts project a low double-digit earnings rise.

Circle was one of those rare tech names bought by the maverick investor last week.

The old saying is that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. In the energy sector, the lion roared in early March, pushing crude oil prices to the highest level since 2022. By the end of March, oil prices were lower, but remained eleva...

A Jefferies analyst claims Expedia to be a prime beneficiary of the AI revolution.

PG&E Corporation is scheduled to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts project a double-digit profit growth.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is adding to Tuesday's losses and is down by -0.51%. The dollar is under pressure due to optimism that the war in Iran will end soon. Today's stock rally has also reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar...

Discussion of a recent analyst perspective on the price of oil increasing.

Virgin Galactic stock rallies as company reopens ticket sales for commercial spaceflight expeditions. TD Cowen sees significant further upside in SPCE shares.

Tech stocks are shaky amid global tensions. But beneath the noise, analyst Dan Ives sees a potential buying opportunity emerging in beaten-down cybersecurity player Zscaler.

Cathie Wood offloads AMD along with a bunch of other tech stocks as she moves away from semiconductor.

Gilead Sciences is expected to announce its first-quarter results soon, and analysts are projecting single-digit EPS growth.

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is like a hurricane that has been wreaking havoc over the global economy. Is the storm about to blow over?

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.52%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.68%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.57%, and June E-mini Nasdaq...

The Street-high price target is $78, and aluminum is being hailed as the next oil.

Amid a pullback in CrowdStrike, Wedbush’s Dan Ives sees a buying opportunity as cybersecurity demand accelerates.

In a volatile market, these dividend stocks offer income you can count on.

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

CMS Energy is scheduled to announce its first-quarter results soon, with analysts anticipating a double-digit earnings growth.

Considering the deepening partnership between the two companies, does that make it a solid buy?

Supermicro stock gains on reports of a potential ceasefire between the US and Iran. But SMCI shares remain unattractive to own in 2026.

Nvidia stock inches higher as peace prospect triggers a tech-led market rally. Goldman Sachs explains what could drive NVDA shares much higher in 2026.

Healthpeak Properties is set to release its first-quarter results soon, with analysts forecasting single-digit decline in earnings.

Meta stock rallies in tandem with the broader market on peace prospects. Options pricing suggests significant further upside in META shares ahead.

Despite these concerns, Micron’s near-term fundamentals remain relatively strong. Demand for memory products continues to expand, while industry-wide supply constraints are supporting pricing.

Live cattle futures were up $1.582 to $3.47 on Tuesday, led by the front months. Open interest was up 5,500 contracts on Wednesday, mostly in June and August. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, as last week settled in at $234-235 sales a...

Cotton price action is down 110 to 130 points early on Wednesday. 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 d...

Lean hog futures posted Tuesday losses of 40 cents to $1.47 in most contracts, with April down a nickel. Open interest dropped 2,732 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.58 on Tuesday afternoon, down 34 cents from the day pri...

Wheat is reverting back lower on Wednesday morning, down double digits across all three exchanges. 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 h...

Soybeans are falling back to start April, as contracts are down 6 to 9 cents so far on Wednesday morning. Futures posted 5 to 13 ½ cent gains across most contracts on Tuesday, led by the new crop months. Open interest rose 9,917 contracts on Wednesda...

Corn price action is down 4 to 5 cents so far on Wednesday morning. Futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts steady to 2 ¼ cents higher following some friendlier old crop numbers from USDA. Open interest was down 3,005 contracts in May, but...

T-Mobile is expected to unveil its first-quarter results later this month, and analysts are projecting a double-digit decline in profit.

Digital Realty Trust is scheduled to report its first-quarter results soon, and analysts expect a single-digit earnings rise.

Baker Hughes will release its first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a single-digit bottom-line growth.

Nasdaq will release its first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts anticipate a double-digit bottom-line growth.

Willis Towers Watson will release its first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts anticipate a double-digit bottom-line growth.

Wall Street is buzzing about Apple's massive product wave. Here's what investors need to know before making a move.

Hartford Insurance will release its first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a double-digit bottom-line growth.

Intel will release its first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a triple-digit loss dip.

The stock market had a huge bounce on Tuesday following signs the US and Iran are seeking to end the war, and if that continues, bull put spread trades could do well.

CenterPoint Energy is set to announce its first-quarter earnings this month, and Wall Street expects the company’s EPS to increase by double digits.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +0.51% this morning as oil prices fall and risk appetite improves on hopes for an imminent end to the conflict in the Middle East.

Prologis is all ready to post its fiscal 2026 Q1 earnings next month and analyst expect its earnings to climb in single-digit.

Netflix is slated to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts are forecasting a double-digit increase in profits.

Citizens Financial is scheduled to announce its first-quarter results next month, with analysts forecasting strong double-digit growth in earnings.

VeriSign is set to report its fiscal 2026 first-quarter results shortly, and analysts project a low double-digit increase in earnings.

Ahead of U.S. Bancorp’s first-quarter earnings release this month, expectations point to a high single-digit year-over-year improvement in its bottom line.

CBRE Group is set to release its first-quarter results in April, with analysts forecasting double-digit growth in earnings.

Principal Financial Group is poised to release its first-quarter results soon, and analysts project a double-digit earnings growth.

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...