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Historically, post–Valentine’s Day seasonals haven’t shown much love for silver. A short-term dip wouldn’t be surprising. The bigger trend? Still open for debate.

Simon Property has underperformed the broader market over the past year, yet analysts remain somewhat bullish about the stock’s prospects.

One-month away put options have high yields after Amazon's stock tumble last week. For example, at strike prices 10 to 15% lower than today's depressed price, yields are still high. This provides a great opportunity for value buyers in AMZN stock.

Although GOOG stock has suffered a rough outing so far this month, the lack of urgency among the smart money may be signaling a contrarian opportunity.

Although CoStar Group has underperformed relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

As Paychex has underperformed relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Despite Expeditors International’s outperformance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Henry Schein has underperformed the broader market over the past year, yet analysts remain somewhat bullish about the stock’s prospects.

Autodesk has underperformed the broader market over the past year, yet analysts remain highly bullish about the stock’s prospects.

Jabil has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain highly bullish about the stock.

While CMS Energy has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

While Intuit has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street remains cautiously optimistic about the stock.

Elliott Management just made a power move that has the market buzzing, taking an undisclosed stake in London Stock Exchange Group.

As lululemon athletica has notably underperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Marathon Petroleum has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Despite Air Products and Chemicals' underperformance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

PulteGroup has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Diamondback Energy has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Lamb Weston has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Lennar has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

While Verisk Analytics has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street remains cautiously optimistic about the stock.

While W. R. Berkley has outpaced the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects.

While ServiceNow has notably lagged the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a highly optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

As Northrop Grumman has considerably outpaced the S&P 500 over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

While Marriott International has outpaced the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Analysts remain generally positive on PNC Financial, highlighting recent stock strength and steady operational performance.

The accelerating revenue, expanding margins, and improving earnings visibility position this AI stock for continued upside.

Earnings season is starting to slow down now, which may come as a welcome relief for some. However, we do still have some important companies due to report with Walmart, Alibaba, Newmont Mining, Medtronic, Palo Alto Networks, DoorDash and Occidental...

Analysts are maintaining a generally positive outlook on Biogen's shares, noting recent stock strength and solid operational results.

While Tractor Supply has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street remains cautiously optimistic about the stock.

Consolidated Edison has outpaced the broader market over the past year, though analysts maintain a cautious stance on the stock’s outlook.

Yum! Brands’ stock has lagged the broader S&P 500 Index over the past year, though analysts maintain a moderately bullish outlook on its longer-term prospects.

NetApp has underperformed the broader market over the past year, though analysts remain cautiously bullish about its forward outlook.

UnitedHealth has significantly lagged the broader market over the past year, though analysts remain cautiously optimistic about its longer-term outlook.

Broadcom has significantly outpaced the S&P 500 Index over the past year, and analysts remain strongly bullish on the stock’s outlook.

Yes, US markets are closed, but world markets continue to trade.

Wall Street is holding a supportive yet practical outlook on Motorola Solutions, backed by durable fundamentals.

Seagate’s strong rally has reinforced investor confidence, and Wall Street continues to signal optimism.

Markets don’t bottom when fear peaks; they bottom when the last forced seller runs out of stock to sell.

Markets enter a holiday-shortened week as AI disruption fears that initially pressured software stocks have spread dramatically to wealth management, commercial real estate firms, and logistics companies.

Warren Buffett gives investors critical advice for buying and holding stocks, namely, if you're not willing to hold a stock forever, then don't bother buying it at all.

AMD is well-positioned for strong growth in 2026, driven by rising demand in the data center and PC markets.

Analysts have been raising their price targets for McDonald's stock after its recent stellar earnings report. MCD stock is up 9% in the last month. One conservative play is to sell short put options with one-month expiry.

Salesforce is facing sector-wide turbulence, yet sound growth and execution are setting the stage for critical Q4 results.

With earnings just around the corner, Cipher Mining is a name investors may want firmly on their radar screens.

Norway's sovereign wealth fund invested $200 million in IonQ, $39 million in Rigetti, and $4 million in D-Wave. Wedbush sees this as a potential turning point for institutional investment in quantum computing stocks.

While options trading can be complex, you can turn to Barchart Premier and access a wide range of tools to help narrow the probability space.

After silver’s record rally, nickel might be the next in line. Therefore, the Sprott Nickel Miners ETF may be the fund to buy now.

When headlines get messy, reliable, passive income is the ultimate comfort. Discover three high-yield Dividend Aristocrats screened for consistent payouts and cash flow growth.

Corn futures posted fractional gains on Friday, as March managed to close the week with a 1 ½ cent gain. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 3/4 cent at $3.98 1/4. The markets will be closed on Monday for President’s Day. Large man...

Soybeans rounded out the week with contracts down 2 to 4 ½ cents at the close, as March was 17 ¾ cents higher this week. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 4 1/4 cents at $10.67 1/4. Soymeal futures were 70 cents to $1.30 higher...

Live cattle futures saw mixed trade, as Feb was held up by Cash and 57 cents higher on Friday. Other contracts were slightly lower, as February was up $5.32 this week. Cash trade was slow to get kicked off this week, as things settled in at 244-245 i...

The wheat complex closed Friday with losses across all three markets. Chicago SRW futures were 9 to 10 cents lower, as March was still 19 cents higher this week. KC HRW futures were 10 to 12 1/2 cents in the red on Friday, though March was 11 ¼ cents...

Cotton futures posted Friday losses of 15 to 20 points at the close, as March held up for a 105 point gain on the week. Crude oil futures were down 3 cents per barrel on the day at $62.81. The US dollar index was down $0.067 to $96.770. The markets.....

Lean hog futures closed Friday with most contracts down 50 to 75 cents, as expiring February was up 20 cents. April fell $6.67 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $85.22 on Friday afternoon, down $1.73 from the day prior. The CM...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.18%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.03%, and Mar...

DIS stock underperformed badly under Bob Iger's second stint as CEO. Will things change when the baton is passed next month?

Direxion just launched four new 2x leveraged ETFs. I’m sick of investors chasing leverage – and here’s why.

Jefferies sees upside in Beta Technologies as certification milestones and a $3.5 billion backlog support its long-term electric aviation ramp.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.01%. The dollar posted modest losses on Friday after US January consumer prices rose less than expected, boosting speculation that the Fed could resume cutting interest rates. Also, a recovery in stock...

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Friday closed up +0.05 (+0.08%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed down -0.0049 (-0.26%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Friday, with crude rebounding from a 1.5-week low. Crude prices recovered...

March Nymex natural gas (NGH26 ) on Friday closed up by +0.026 (+0.81%). March nat-gas prices recovered from early losses on Friday and settled higher as short covering emerged when updated weather forecasts called for colder US weather to return at...

As Samsung advances in next-gen AI memory, Micron’s leadership faces a crucial test.

As Steel Dynamics has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

All eyes are on Feb. 18, as Carvana gears up to report Q4 and full-year results that could determine whether its stock is up for a fresh rally or renewed volatility.

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed up +0.03 (+0.22%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +21.00 (+5.58%). Sugar prices moved higher on Friday as the recent selloff pushed prices into oversold territory, prompting s...

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Friday closed down -51 (-1.40%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -45 (-1.72%). Cocoa prices extended their six-week-long plunge on Friday, with NY cocoa posting a 2.25-year nearest-futures low and Lon...

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Friday closed up +0.40 (+0.13%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +24 (+0.63%). Coffee prices moved higher for a second day on Friday, with robusta posting a 1-week high. This week's slump in coffee pr...

DHT Holdings (DHT) is trading at a new 15-year high. Shares are up 41% over the past 52 weeks. DHT trade is expected to grow revenue and earnings growth and pays a dividend yielding a generous 4.7% yield. Analyst sentiment is robust with multiple “St...

May soft red winter wheat futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

If more investors held more of their money in commodity ETFs, the recent movement in them would be dominating headlines and taking over dinner table conversations. Here's what to know.

As T. Rowe Price Group has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a bearish outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Intuit’s options volume on Thursday was the highest in 24 months. As a result, its unusual options activity was also on fire with two in the top five. The action points to a potential bottom. Aggressive investors take note.

Live cattle futures are trading with 47 cent gains in nearby February, with other contracts slightly lower. Cash trade remains quiet so far this week. There are a few bids of 238 in the North this morning. The Friday morning Fed Cattle Exchange onlin...

Corn futures are showing steady to fractionally higher trade on Friday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 1/2 cent at $3.98. The markets will be closed on Monday for President’s Day. Export Sales data from Thursday now has corn co...