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Live cattle futures are trading with contracts down a quarter to $1 at midday. Cash trade was picked up last week at $248 across the country. Feeder cattle futures are $1.82 to $3.10 lower across the front months on Monday. The CME Feeder Cattle Inde...

The wheat complex is trading with midday gains across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures are up 10 to 12 cents across most contracts. KC HRW futures are 6 to 7 cents higher so far on Monday. MPLS spring wheat is up 3 to 4 cents at midday. Monda...

Soybeans are fractionally higher in the front months, with new crop contracts up 3 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 3/4 cent at $11.03 3/4. Soymeal futures are down $4.60 to $4.90 on the day, with Soy Oil futures are up 12...

Cotton futures are trading with contracts up 35 to 46 cents at midday. The US dollar index is $0.053 lower at $97.840. Crude oil is back up $4.92 at midday. Managed money flipped their net short by 18,845 contracts to a net long of 16,825 contracts i...

Corn futures are trading with contracts 3 to 5 cents higher across the front months on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 4 3/4 cents at $4.16 1/2. USDA’s FGIS tallied corn export shipments at 1.669 MMT (65.7 mbu) during th...

Lean hog futures are showing 15 to 62 cent gains in the front months on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 15 cents on April 16 at $90.51. Managed money slas...

Tesla's chip breakthrough strengthens its AI story, but high expectations still cloud the outlook.

While SoFi stock came under pressure due to valuation concerns and broader macro uncertainty, its business is performing exceptionally well, with top and bottom line growth at a solid pace.

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

Intel stock perked up after rolling out its latest processors with sharper AI chops. Is this a time to jump in or keep your powder dry?

TSMC’s AI momentum could drive long-term gains.

Alphabet has successfully defended its dominance, effectively becoming a proxy for the global economy. While its current valuation is sound, its huge scale now creates a growth ceiling tethered to global GDP, forcing a dilemma where future outperform...

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.21 (+1.58%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +6.90 (+1.67%). Sugar prices are climbing today on signs of a smaller global sugar surplus. Sugar trader Czarnikow cut its 2026/27 global su...

Biogen is poised to announce its first-quarter results next week, and analysts predict a marginal drop in the company’s bottom-line figure.

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +107 (+3.36%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +76 (+3.18%). Cocoa prices are climbing today amid concerns over global supply disruptions, after Iran on Saturday said the Strait of Hormuz was closed to...

Ahead of the Q1 earnings, Tesla missed the street’s forecast on deliveries. Tesla delivered 358,023 vehicles during the quarter.

Amgen is scheduled to report its first-quarter results next week, and analysts expect a single-digit earnings dip.

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up +2.70 (+0.93%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +100 (+2.95%). Coffee prices are moving higher today after Iran said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz was closed to shipping following the US refus...

QCOM's dividend raise gave it a short-term pop. But with the stock still down this year, is this a solid entry point, or is it time to stay cautious before jumping in?

Apple is expected to announce its second-quarter results this month, and analysts are projecting a double-digit rise in its EPS

With momentum on its side, Palantir's growth is expected to remain robust, per the firm.

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +4.87 (+5.81%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.1140 (+3.79%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today after Iran on Saturday said the Strait of Hormuz was closed for shipping following a...

Tesla is set to report its first quarter earnings on April 22. Can a strong quarter revive the stock?

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.66%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.42%, and June E-min...

The global leader in financial services signals growing confidence in Affirm Holdings, as improving trends and easing concerns support its outlook.

Nvidia’s launch of open-source AI models for quantum computing strengthens its long-term innovation narrative, but the key question is whether this emerging opportunity can meaningfully impact NVDA stock.

The Pentagon is in early talks with Ford and GM to produce military supplies. Here's what defense contracts could mean for F and GM stock investors right now.

Apple has multiple potential positive catalysts, but they may not move the needle enough to boost AAPL stock.

Amazon.com is set to announce its first-quarter results next week, with analysts projecting single-digit growth in its bottom-line figure.

June Canada dollar futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.08%. The dollar is climbing today on ramped-up tensions in the Middle East after Iran on Saturday said the Strait of Hormuz was closed for shipping following a refusal by the US to lift a naval blockade of...

Although rough economic conditions should help businesses like Dollar Tree, DLTR stock might not be the best bullish bet available.

Boeing is hiring 100–140 factory workers weekly, its fastest pace since 2024. Here's what it means for investors watching the BA stock recovery.

MicroStrategy shares have rallied in tandem with Bitcoin, which recently broke above the $77,000 level. But is it worth chasing the momentum in MSTR stock at current levels?

Today’s Chart of the Day is going to be a little different. My wife Barbara is a lot smarter than I am. She keeps asking me why I write about stocks that are already hitting new highs instead of beaten-down stocks that have nowhere else to go but up....

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.24%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.18%, and June E-min...

Royal Caribbean stock rallied on Friday as Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open. But RCL’s share price rally still faces significant risks ahead.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is set to report its fiscal second-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a double-digit earnings decline.

Eversource 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.

Quanta Services is expected to unveil its first-quarter results later this month, and analysts are projecting a double-digit rise in profit.

EPAM Systems will release its first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a double-digit bottom-line growth.

The past decade has taught has to predict what will be said, and why, leading to the rise of predictive market websites as "trading" platforms, among other things.

Church & Dwight will release its first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a single-digit bottom-line growth.

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock is well off its recent peak prices. However, tensions in the Middle East are not over, and oil could spike again. It could be time to buy OXY or short out-of-the-money puts.

Intel’s year-to-date stock performance, alongside its strategic moves in data centers and foundry operations, sets up the chipmaker to make new all-time highs as it focuses on the ongoing AI boom.

McDonald's will release its first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts anticipate a single-digit bottom-line growth.

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

DTE Energy will release its first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts anticipate a double-digit profit dip.

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

Copper's sitting right around $6.00 after that wild ride from the January highs near $6.58 down to $5.24. Volume from specs and commercials is holding steady, but you can feel the tension. Long-term supply tightness from years of underinvestment plus...

Wheat is starting off Monday trade with higher trade across the three markets. The wheat complex closed with winter wheat weakness, with spring wheat higher on Friday. Chicago SRW futures were steady in some deferreds to 7 1/4 cents lower in the fron...

Live cattle futures closed Friday seeing some strength off the lows but closing down 22 to 87 cents. April was down $1.82 last week. Open interest was down 4,383 contracts on Friday. Cash trade has picked up this week, with $248 sales across the coun...

Soybeans are down 1 to 3 cents on Monday morning. Futures closed with Friday gains of ½ to 4 ¾ cents across the board, with Marh slipping 8 ½ cents on the week. Open interest was down 15,876 contracts on Friday, mostly in May and July. The cmdtyView...

Lean hog futures closed Friday with contracts down a tick to 67 cents, as June was down $2.67 this week. Open interest was down 3,949 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.28 on Friday afternoon, up 12 cents from the...

Corn price action is down 1 to 2 cents as we begin Monday trade. Futures closed the Friday session with most contracts fractionally to 2 ½ cents higher, shrugging off early weakness. July was an exception, down ¼ cent. Open interest was up 6,691 cont...

Cotton price action is down 35 to 48 points on Monday AM trade. Futures posted gains of 44 to 170 points across the board on Friday, with May rallying 418 points on the week. The US dollar index was $0.045 higher at $98.070. Crude oil fell $9.12 on t...

Billionaire Brad Jacobs has demonstrated the ability to turn anything he touches into gold across multiple industries. Building products distribution leader QXO is his latest venture and follows his proven playbook closely.

Monolithic Power Systems is scheduled to post its first-quarter results next week, and analysts predict a double-digit increase in the company’s bottom-line figure.

Analysts expect SNDK stock to soar to $1800 and above levels.

It’s a big week on the earnings front with some key names due to report this week. We have Tesla, Intel, UnitedHealth Group, Boeing, Servicenow, Freeport McMoran and Newmont Mining all reporting.

Moderna is expected to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a high single-digit decline in losses.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.42%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.43% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as oil prices surged following a weekend flare-up in U.S.-Iran tensions.

Dine Brands has already rallied on activist pressure, but with Applebee’s and IHOP still trading below their strategic value, private equity could be the next catalyst.

Charles River Laboratories will release its first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a double-digit profit dip.

Walt Disney will release its second-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a single-digit bottom-line growth.

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

Markets face an interesting week following conflicting signals about Strait of Hormuz access as Iran's Foreign Minister announced Friday the waterway was "completely open" citing an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

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

Vistra will release its first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a triple-digit bottom-line growth.

Does this AI-driven push by NetApp make the stock a buy now, or start thinking about taking profits?

Netflix generated $5.1 billion in free cash flow, including a $2.8 billion deal termination fee. Adjusted FCF margins are still high, implying NFLX is worth $119, +22%. One attractive play is to short OTM puts.

Alibaba’s new Happy Oyster AI model can be used to develop video games. Does this make BABA stock a buy now?

Strong AI-driven storage demand, tight supply, and rising analyst confidence have set the stage as Seagate approaches its next key update on April 28.

TSM’s 58% profit surge underscores unstoppable AI demand, but with the stock slipping post-earnings, is the stock a buy here?

Fortive Corporation is slated to report its first-quarter earnings by month-end, and analysts forecast a double-digit decline in profit.