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CVS Health is set to announce its first-quarter earnings next month, and Wall Street expects the company’s EPS to decrease by a single digit.

Costco raised its quarterly dividend 13.1% to $1.47 per share. Here's what investors need to know before deciding to buy, sell, or hold COST stock right now.

Air Products and Chemicals is expected to release its fiscal second-quarter earnings this month, and analysts project a double-digit earnings growth.

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. KC HRW futures were 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cents lower on Monday. MPLS spring wheat was steady to 4 cents highe...

Soybeans 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. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 3/4 cent at $11.01 1/4. Soymeal futures were down $2.40 to $6.70 on th...

Lean hog futures saw gains of 10 to 82 cents in the front months on Monday, with deferreds steady to 27 cents lower. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.13 on Monday afternoon, up $1.85 from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

Cotton 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 showed 11% of the US cotton crop planted as of April 19, wh...

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...

Corn futures posted Monday gains of 1 ¼ to 3 ¼ cents across the board. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 3 1/2 cents at $4.15 1/4. NASS Crop Progress data showed the US corn crop at 11% planted as of Sunday, which was 2% ahead of...

Tilray shares rally as Trump urges the DOJ to quickly reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III drug. Options pricing suggests TLRY stock could rip higher through mid-September.

John Ternus will replace Cook effective Sept. 1. Here is what Barchart data says about AAPL now.

From manufacturers to high volatility biotechs, these are the mind-bending med stocks our Senior Market Strategist is watching now.

BlackBerry stock rallies on an expanded partnership with Nvidia. But key risks suggest BB shares still aren’t worth owning in 2026.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down -0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.31%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.22%, an...

Netflix took a hit after its recent quarterly report due to a softer Q2 guidance. But a JPMorgan analyst thinks this pullback might be a buying opportunity.

The Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) is new, and it offers something a little different. Here's what makes this fund one to watch.

Charles Schwab's launch of Schwab Crypto gives its 39 million accounts a seamless way to trade BTC and ETH at competitive pricing, arriving just as Interactive Brokers and Coinbase converge on each other's turfs.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.05%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Monday and turned lower after the New York Post reported that Vice President Vance is on his way to Pakistan for talks with Iran, and that President Trump is...

Marvell stock hits a new high on speculation of an AI chips deal with Google. Here’s why it may not be too late to invest in MRVL shares yet.

May WTI crude oil (CLK26) on Monday closed up +5.76 (+6.87%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.1120 (+3.73%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Monday after Iran on Saturday said the Strait of Hormuz was closed for s...

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Monday closed up +0.015 (+0.56%). Nat-gas prices rose to a 1.5-week high on Monday and settled higher as US weather forecasts shifted cooler, potentially boosting nat-gas heating demand. The Commodity Weather Group...

Don't let the post-earnings selloff fool you. Netflix isn't failing; it's maturing. This analysis explores how NFLX is navigating market saturation by transforming from a simple streaming service into a global entertainment infrastructure.

Did corn prices just put in a bottom?

Compass Pathways stock rallies as Trump’s new executive order aims at accelerating approval and research of psychedelic medicines. But is it too late to invest in CMPS shares already?

Oracle announced a new suite of agentic applications, and they should help Oracle maintain its competitive edge for the long run.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Monday closed up +0.16 (+1.20%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +5.30 (+1.29%). Sugar prices moved higher on Monday amid signs of a smaller global sugar surplus. Sugar trader Czarnikow cut its...

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Monday closed up +112 (+3.52%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +80 (+3.34%). Cocoa prices rose sharply on Monday amid concerns over global supply disruptions after Iran on Saturday said the Strait of Hormu...

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Monday closed up +2.90 (+1.00%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up +94 (+2.77%). Coffee prices settled higher on Monday after Iran said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz was closed to shipping following...

Alphabet stock is approaching its record highs after last week's rally. However, the stock's near-term risk-reward does not look too favorable given the rich valuations and volatile macro environment.

Snap is slashing its workforce to save costs, signaling a major AI-driven shift in its business model.

AST SpaceMobile shares crash as Blue Origin rocket places its satellite in an off-nominal orbit. Scotiabank recommends against buying the dip in ASTS shares.

Alphabet’s fundamentals remain intact. Its dominance in digital advertising, combined with accelerating momentum in cloud and AI, provides a strong foundation for long-term growth.

After an impressive 12.5% five-day surge powered by AI and cloud momentum, how much higher can Oracle shares really go?

Apple stock is showing unusually heavy put options activity ahead of its earnings release at the end of April. AAPL has been rising, so investors may think it has peaked. However, analysts have higher price targets.

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.