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Warren Buffett is known for favoring durable businesses with strong cash flows, the kind that can sustain and grow dividends over time.

Live cattle futures posted $1.52 to $2.52 losses on Tuesday. Early cash trade this week has been quiet with a few light sales of $246 floating around in KS, but not enough for a trend. Feeder cattle futures were $2.20 to $2.55 lower at the close. The...

Lean hog futures saw a Tuesday recovery after gapping higher, with contracts up 12 cents to $1.47 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.65 on Tuesday afternoon, up 52 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was dow...

Cotton futures posted 66 to 114 point gains across the board on Tuesday. The US dollar index was 0.278 higher at $98.185. Crude oil was up another $2.19 to $91.80 NASS Crop Progress data showed 11% of the US cotton crop planted as of April 19, which...

Corn futures closed the Tuesday trade with contracts 1 ½ to 3 cents higher on the session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/4 cents at $4.18 1/2. USDA reported two private sales of 2025/26 corn this morning one of 100,000 MT...

Soybeans were in rally mode on Tuesday, with bean oil continuing to pull the market higher, up 6 ¾ to 9 1/4 cents on the beans. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 9 1/4 cents at $11.11 3/4. Soymeal futures were down $2.10 to 20 cen...

The wheat complex was back in rally mode with gains across the three markets on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures were 5 to 8 cents higher on the session. KC HRW futures saw 7 ½ to 9 ¾ cent gains on the day. MPLS spring wheat was up 3 to 11...

American International Group is scheduled to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings this month, and analysts project a double-digit earnings rise.

Astera stock rallies as Amazon announces a $100 billion partnership expansion with Anthropic. Here’s why this deal is bullish for ALAB shares.

Apple gains ground as China iPhone shipments jump 20%, but does that mean the stock is a buy now?

Beyond Meat stock remains in focus among meme-stock enthusiasts. Here’s why disciplined investors should avoid chasing the momentum in BYND shares.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.63%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.42%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.62%, a...

PayPal’s guidance missteps, CEO exit, and wave of shareholder lawsuits have turned it into classic activist bait. Fresh signs that SG Americas may be building swap exposure for a hedge fund have pushed PYPL stock higher on speculation.

Tesla’s Terafab hiring push reinforces that it is serious about building its own AI‑chip stack for FSD, robotaxis, Optimus, and space‑based compute, but most of the future upside is already embedded in TSLA stock at current levels.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.29% and posted a 1-week high. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday on the stronger-than-expected US Mar retail sales and Mar pending home sales reports. The dollar gained further on Tuesday after stock...

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Tuesday closed up +2.52 (+2.81%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.0930 (+2.98%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses on Tuesday and moved sharply higher as Iran has yet to confirm its a...

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.008 (+0.30%). Nat-gas prices on Tuesday erased early losses and moved higher as a rally in crude oil prices, driven by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, sparked short-covering in nat...

AMD could be the next big AI opportunity after Nvidia’s historic run.

Crude oil prices have been a focal point for markets across all asset classes. As crude oil prices rose in response to the military conflict in Iran and Iran’s regional retaliation in the Middle East, oil product prices soared. However, heating oil a...

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says the United States could face a huge drop in demand for Treasurys.

Tesla stock is gaining attention as a new Model Y variant and major AI-driven investments reshape its growth narrative.

AST SpaceMobile dips after Blue Origin mission failure, with satellite loss raising execution risks in its space-based telecom strategy.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.04 (-0.30%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +4.40 (+1.05%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with London sugar posting a 1-week high. Sugar prices have been under...

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -78 (-2.37%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed down -51 (-2.06%). Cocoa prices retreated on Tuesday amid a stronger dollar ($DXY ) and signs of abundant supplies after ICE cocoa inventories...

The Terafab project is tapping Lam Research and others to support chip production.

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -3.20 (-1.10%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed down -25 (-0.72%). Coffee prices settled lower on Tuesday, with arabica falling to a 7-week low. Expectations of a record Brazilian coffee...

While Cathie Wood’s involvement adds visibility, market sentiment remains mixed on whether ALMR offers sustainable upside at current valuation levels.

UnitedHealth shares rally on strong Q1 earnings and impressive full-year guidance. Here’s why it isn’t too late to invest in UNH stock yet.

VersaBank’s recent stock jump highlights its innovative digital banking model and expanding U.S. presence. Despite modest visibility, strong credit quality, scalable lending programs, and potential catalysts like structural changes and asset sales, s...

Okta has gone from “SaaS‑pocalypse” casualty to profitable cash generator, and with identity security sitting at the center of how enterprises manage both humans and AI agents, an upside gap to Street targets makes the risk‑reward look attractive.

Today, a huge and unusual amount of Home Depot call options have traded, as seen in a Barchart Unusual Stock Options Report. HD stock is up from recent lows, but could this signal the rally is over?

Corn futures are trading with 2 to 3 cent gains at the midday portion of the Tuesday session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 1/4 cents at $4.18 1/2. USDA reported two private sales of 2025/26 corn this morning one of 100,000...

Live cattle futures are 72 cents to $1.10 lower on Tuesday. Cash trade was picked up last week at $248 across the country. Early action this week has been quiet with a few bids of $246 floating around in KS. Feeder cattle futures are down $1.05 to $2...

Lean hog futures are up 72 cents to $1.45 in the front months on Tuesday after gapping higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.73 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 14 cents on April 17 at $90.37. USDA’s pork carca...

Soybeans are rallying on Tuesday, with bean oil continuing to pull the market higher. Futures are up 9 to 11 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 9 3/4 cents at $11.11 1/4. Soymeal futures are down 30 to 70 cents on the day, wi...

Cotton futures are trading with contracts another 60 to 85 points higher across the front months on Tuesday. The US dollar index is 0.313 higher at $98.220. Crude oil is up another $3.03 at midday. NASS Crop Progress data showed 11% of the US cotton...

The wheat complex is trading with gains across the three markets on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures are 4 to 5 cents in the green so far on the session. KC HRW futures are trading 6 to 7 cent gains on Tuesday. MPLS spring wheat is up 7 to 9 cents...

AMETEK is expected to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings this month, and analysts project a single-digit profit growth.

Block is set to deliver its first-quarter results next month, and analysts project double-digit earnings dip.

Howmet Aerospace is set to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a double-digit earnings rise.

Bitcoin often hogs the spotlight, but the charts are indicating that a comeback could be in the cards for Ethereum. Here's what to know.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.01 (+0.07%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +4.90 (+1.17%). Sugar prices are higher today, with London sugar posting a 1-week high on the outlook for smaller Brazil sugar output. The...

Dominion Energy is expected to announce its first-quarter results in May, and analysts predict a single-digit decline in the company’s bottom-line figure.

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is down -72 (-2.18%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is down -47 (-1.90%). Cocoa prices are falling today amid a stronger dollar ($DXY ) and signs of abundant supplies after ICE cocoa inventories rose to a 20-mon...

GE Vernova is expected to post a strong first quarter, supported by steady demand for both equipment and services and favorable pricing.

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is down -4.45 (-1.52%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is down -30 (-0.86%). Coffee prices are moving lower today, with arabica falling to a 7-week low. Expectations of a record Brazilian coffee crop are weighi...

Aptiv is scheduled to report its first-quarter results in May, and analysts expect a single-digit earnings decline.

Michael Burry opened a new position in PayPal stock, calling the selloff technical rather than fundamental. Here's what he sees that others may be missing.

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +3.56 (+3.97%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0682 (+2.19%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses today and moved sharply higher as Iran has yet to confirm its attendance at furth...

The momentum in Microsoft’s business will likely be sustained in Q3, driven by demand for cloud infrastructure and AI services.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.02%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.13%, and June E-mini...

Fermi stock crashes as both CEO and CFO announce departure. But Stifel analysts recommend buying FRMI shares on the pullback.

CFO Kennedy offloaded nearly 10% of his stake in Dell.

The Southern Company is set to post its first-quarter results next week, and analysts project a marginal earnings drop.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.09%. The dollar is climbing today on a stronger-than-expected US Mar retail sales and Mar pending home sales reports. The dollar also has support on signs that Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh will support a...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.80%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.25%, and June E-mini Nasdaq...

Jazz Pharmaceuticals stock pops as President Trump signals renewed urgency to reclassify cannabis as Schedule III drug. Technicals signal further upside ahead in JAZZ shares.

Spectrum Brands (SPB) demonstrates strong technical momentum and is trading at a new 52-week high. Shares are up nearly 43% over the past year. SPB maintains a 100% “Buy” technical opinion from Barchart. Short interest at 11.19% is a notable risk, bu...

Google is mulling partnering with the company for its upcoming custom chips.

July corn futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

Meta stock reacts positively to reports citing possible layoffs in May.

While CVS stock hasn’t exactly enjoyed an auspicious start to the new year, the market appears to have flashed an intriguing setup.

Pinnacle West Capital is gearing up to release its first-quarter results next month, and analysts are expecting a triple-digit decline in the company’s bottom-line figure.

Palo Alto stock is cheap ahead of its earnings next month. It could be worth 17% more at almost $200 per share. Shorting out-of-the-money PANW (OTM) put options is an attractive way to set a lower potential buy-in target.

ORCL stock gained on news that Oracle has expanded its relationship with AWS.

CoreWeave just announced it will issue another $1 billion in senior convertible notes.

Ingersoll Rand is expected to unveil its first-quarter results later this month, and analysts are projecting a single-digit rise in profit.

Kimco Realty will release its first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a single-digit FFO growth.

Wheat is starting off Tuesday with slight losses. The wheat complex was mixed across the three exchanges on Monday with HRW weakness. Chicago SRW futures were up 3 ¾ to 7 ¼ cents across the board. Open interest slipped 6,458 contracts on Monday, most...

Lean hog futures saw gains of 10 to 82 cents in the front months on Monday, with deferreds steady to 27 cents lower. Open interest was down 11,962 contracts on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.13 on Monday afternoon, up $1.8...

Corn price action is down ¼ cent to a penny so far on Tuesday morning trade. Futures posted Monday gains of 1 ¼ to 3 ¼ cents across the board. Open interest was down 2,561 contracts on Monday, with 28,719 contracts exiting May. The CmdtyView nationa...

Live cattle futures posted 32 cent to $1.27 losses across the board on Monday. Cash trade was picked up last week at $248 across the country. Feeder cattle futures slipped lower on Monday, down $2.45 to $4.37 at the close. The CME Feeder Cattle Index...

Soybeans are trading with Tuesday AM 3 to 6 cent gains Futures slipped lower in the front months into the Monday close, down ¾ to 1 ½ and ½ to 2 ¼ cents higher in the deferreds. Open interest was down 5,075 contracts on Monday. The cmdtyView national...

Cotton prices are down 10 to 22 points so far Tuesday morning. Futures saw gains of 20 to 36 points across most contracts on Monday. The US dollar index was $0.053 lower at $97.845. Crude oil was back up $3.95 at midday. NASS Crop Progress data show...

Camden Property will release its first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a single-digit FFO dip.