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Qualcomm’s 3.4% dividend hike and new $20 billion buyback, layered on top of a 3.6% yield, a 23-year dividend growth streak, and a below-sector 15× forward P/E, make QCOM look like a reasonable value-and-income play for patient tech investors willing...

CEO Jensen Huang is ready to conquer the final frontier of data centers. Here are the top stocks to trade it.

CoreWeave is experiencing strong demand across a diversified customer base, while its contracted revenue backlog rose to $66.8 billion.

Soybeans settled in on Thursday with contracts steady to 6 ¾ cents higher at the close, led bt the 2026 contracts. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 6 ¾ ents at $10.93 1/2. Soymeal futures were $7.20 to $10.80 higher on the day in...

Lean hog futures were falling on Thursday, as contracts lost $1.70 to 2.77 in the nearbys. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.80 on Thursday afternoon, down 49 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 7 cents highe...

Cotton futures found some weakness on Thursday, with contracts down 21 to 103 points across the board. Crude oil was down $1 on the day to $95.32, with the US dollar index down $0.870 to $99.22. The Export Sales report from Thursday morning showed a...

Live cattle futures were sliding on Thursday with losses of $2.125 to $2.75. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,026 head offered, with bids of $232-235. Feeder...

Corn futures closed out the Thursday session with contracts 3 ¾ to 6 ½ cents higher across the board. Futures were closing in on the highs set on last week’s initial spike. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 6 3/4 cents to $4.27 ¾....

The wheat complex saw some late strength on Thursday to close higher across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures 3 1/2 to 5 3/4 cents higher on Thursday. KC HRW futures ended the day with contracts mostly a penny to 2 ¼ cents higher. MPLS spring wh...

Cheniere shares hit an all-time high following Iran’s missile strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial complex. Here’s why LNG stock could rip higher from here as the year unfolds.

While CF Industries has outperformed the Dow recently, analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.29%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.24%,...

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says AWS could hit $600 billion in annual revenue. Here's why that bold AI-driven prediction makes Amazon stock worth buying now.

SoundHound shares sink as CFO Nitesh Sharan announces his departure. D. A. Davidson recommends loading up on SOUN stock on the pullback.

After featuring in the popular CBS Show "60 Minutes," shares of AeroVironment can find new takers.

Micron shares sink as capex guidance and Ras Laffan incident weighs on an otherwise blockbuster Q2 earnings release. Barclays recommends buying the dip in MU stock.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.75%. The dollar was under pressure Thursday after the British pound, the euro, and the Japanese yen all rallied following hawkish comments from the BOE, ECB, and BOJ on the inflationary effects of soa...

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.18 (-0.19%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.0286 (+0.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell back from early highs on Thursday and settled mixed, with gasoline climbing to a 3.5...

April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.101 (+3.30%). Nat-gas prices settled sharply higher on Thursday, garnering carryover support from a surge in European nat-gas prices to a 3-year high. European natural gas prices surged on Th...

While Fox Corporation has underperformed relative to its industry peers on a YTD basis, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

The wars in Ukraine and Iran have changed the global natural gas market. The U.S. was the top natural gas exporter in 2025, and exports are likely to continue increasing in the coming years.

Celestica's new collaboration with AMD follows Q4 revenue growth, an attractive EPS growth forecast, and a $375 consensus price target implying upside from current levels.

With global uncertainty rising, investors could snag these two top-rated consumer staples names that offer a blend of stability, income, and defensive strength.

A German startup fields NATO-ready insect swarms while Singapore and Japan develop disaster rescue platforms, creating a split between benevolent and military futures for bio-hybrid technology

S&P 500 index opened in the red today as the Ras Laffan incident and Fed’s hawkish hold weigh on US stock prices. UBS still sees the benchmark index hitting 7,700 in 2026.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.57 (+3.85%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed up +13.80 (+3.16%). Sugar prices added to this week's sharp rally on Thursday, climbing to 5-month highs. Soaring gasoline prices...

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Thursday closed up +71 (+2.18%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +52 (+2.16%). Cocoa prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled higher as weakness in the dollar ($DXY ) spurred short coverin...

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Thursday closed up +8.00 (+2.73%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up +90 (+2.51%). Coffee prices settled sharply higher on Thursday, with arabica posting a 1-month high and robusta posting a 1-week high. Th...

This announcement is being seen as a major milestone for utilizing AI in video game graphics.

As Bunge has outperformed relative to the consumer defensive sector over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Albemarle has outperformed its sector peers recently, and analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Meta is reportedly planning to lay off over 20% of its workforce as it invests heavily in AI.

Alcoa is surging as the Strait of Hormuz closes, and aluminum supply tightens. Here's why AA stock could be the top commodity play right now.

On a day when nothing worked for investors, yesterday’s unusual options activity had plenty of variety, especially in the top three. Here’s how investors might have played each of the stock's and their options.

Cotton futures are trading with losses of 57 to 95 points on Thursday’s midday. Crude oil is up $2.73 to $99.05, with the US dollar index down $0.393 to $99.480. The Export Sales report from Thursday morning showed a total of 196,691 RB of cotton so...

Lean hog futures are falling $1.125 to $2.35 so far on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 7 cents higher on March 17 at $91.93. Export Sales data showe...

Corn futures are trading with 5 to 7 cent gains so far on Thursday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 6 ¼ cents to $4.26 1/4 Export sales data from this morning showed 1.17 MMT of old crop corn sold in the week ending on 3/12, in.....

Live cattle futures are sliding on Thursday with midday losses of $1.72 to $1.90. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,026 head offered, with bids of $232-235. Fe...

The wheat complex is showing mixed trade on Thursday, with KC weaker. Chicago SRW futures are 3 to 4 cents higher so far on Thursday. KC HRW futures are down 2 to 4 cents in the nearbys. MPLS spring wheat is 2 to 3 cents higher in the front months......

Soybeans are trading with 5 to 7 cent gains so far on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 5 ¾ ents at $10.93 1/2. Soymeal futures are $11 to $13.20 higher on the day, with Soy Oil futures 6 points lower. The weekly Export...

Nvidia is starting to echo broader semiconductor fragility as geopolitical stress and crowded positioning raise the risk of a 30% slide.

As AES has underperformed the Dow over the past year, analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

These AI stocks look weak but their story is far from over.

This diversified aerospace and defense business still trades below sector multiples. Should you consider buying now?

Caravan announced a major 5-for-1 stock split after a record surge in early 2026.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.50 (+3.38%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is up +11.70 (+2.67%). Sugar prices today added to this week's sharp rally, climbing to 5-month highs. Soaring gasoline prices are boosting ethano...

TechnipFMC (FTI) hit new all-time highs earlier in March 2026. Shares are up more than 130% over the past 52 weeks. FTI maintains a 100% “Buy” technical opinion from Barchart and has strong technical momentum. Consensus analyst ratings are overwhelmi...

Alibaba could be the big global AI winner investors should be paying attention to right now.

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +81 (+2.48%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +65 (+2.70%). Cocoa prices recovered from early losses today and are moving higher as a slumping dollar ($DXY ) has spurred short covering in cocoa futures...

Thanks to the ongoing war in Iran and its affect on oil prices, Goldman Sachs has warned investors to brace for a wider economic shift. That shift is going to start with a painful rise in inflation.

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up +5.30 (+1.81%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +68 (+1.90%). Coffee prices are climbing today, with robusta posting a 1-week high. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global shipping a...

Oracle’s latest quarter did more than beat expectations—it gave bulls fresh evidence that the company’s AI-driven expansion may be more durable, and more self-funded, than skeptics assumed.

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +1.04 (+1.08%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0425 (+1.37%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with gasoline climbing to a 3.5-year high. Escalation of the Iran war is pushin...

As Amcor has outperformed the Nasdaq recently, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.44%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.40%, and March E-m...

As oil prices rise with increasing global uncertainty, this pharmaceutical stock emerges as a possible safe haven for income investors.

Though Akamai Technologies has outperformed the Dow Jones over the past year, analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the stock’s outlook.

The housing market is stuck right now. Here's what it means for investors.

Nebius upsized its senior convertible note offering to $4 billion. This initially sent shares plunging on Tuesday (3/17) despite many positive recent partnership updates. Some bulls however view this as fuel for growth.

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

Everybody loves a good deal, but sometimes the price can be too much of a discount. That’s the dilemma facing SOFI stock.

Nebius’ $27 billion Meta deal highlights its growing role in AI infrastructure, but investors must weigh whether NBIS stock represents a high-growth opportunity or a capital-intensive bet with meaningful execution risks.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.45%. The dollar is under pressure today after the British pound, the euro, and Japanese yen rallied when the BOE, ECB, and BOJ made hawkish comments about the inflationary aspects of soaring energy price...

The connection between the famous aviator Charles Lindbergh and Warren Buffett is the stuff of legend. Here's how the two overlapped.

Micron is set to deliver strong growth, while its stock trades at a forward earnings multiple that appears modest.

Skyworks Solutions has underperformed the S&P 500 recently, and analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Though Expedia Group has lagged behind the broader Nasdaq Composite on a YTD basis, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Snap-on has trailed behind other industrial stocks over the past year, and analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the stock’s outlook.

Meta Platforms has fallen near the $600 price levels amid the broader market meltdown. Should you buy the dip?

Qualcomm approves a $20 billion stock buyback and raises its dividend. Record Q1 revenue and fast-growing auto and IoT segments make QCOM stock worth a look.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.66%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.80%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.60%, and March E-m...

Jabil has surged past the S&P 500 Index over the past year, and analysts remain highly optimistic about the stock’s growth potential.

Packaging Corporation of America has underperformed other dividend stocks over the past year, while Wall Street analysts remain moderately bullish about its prospects.

Higher win rates don’t necessarily translate to lower risk. Here’s how retail traders can avoid getting steamrolled when selling options.

Gemini stock crashed as Citi downgraded the crypto company to “Sell” ahead of its Q4 earnings. Here’s why GEMI shares are worth buying on the pullback.