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Brown‑Forman is suddenly at the center of a potential bidding war, with both Pernod Ricard and privately held Sazerac reportedly circling the Jack Daniel's maker, sending shares up roughly 12% intraday and raising the question of whether that M&A pre...

Live cattle futures closed the Tuesday session with gains of $1.05 to $2.90 across the board. Last week’s cash trade was at $246-249 in the South, with some northern action near $249-250. Monday had some cleanup trade at $248 in KS. Feeder cattle fut...

Lean hog futures posted Tuesday losses of 5 to 72 cents, as April was steady ahead of the Wednesday expiration. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.77 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.73 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back d...

Cotton futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts down 11 to 61 points. The US dollar index was $0.278 lower at $97.885. Crude oil was down $7.01 on the day, as reports suggest the US and Iran could hold talks as early as this week, though not...

The wheat complex posted strength across the three exchanges on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures were 7 1/2 to 10 cents higher on the day. KC HRW futures led the way with gains of 18 1/2 to 20 1/4 cents on the day. MPLS spring wheat was up 11 to 113...

Soybeans were lower on Tuesday with contracts down 3 to 6 ½ cents across most months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 4 1/4 cents at $10.91 1/4. Soymeal futures were 20 cents to $2.20 lower on the day, with Soy Oil futures dow...

Corn futures closed out the Tuesday session on a mixed note, with front months up 1 ½ to 2 ¾ cents and other contracts fractionally lower. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 3 cents at $4.05. USDA reported private export sales of...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +1.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.81%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +1.18%, and Jun...

All eyes have been on the energy and defense sectors amid the Iran war, but rare earths should be investors' focus. Here's why.

CoreWeave’s latest Anthropic win has lifted sentiments. But does this deal create more room for gains, or has the market already priced it in?

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.26% on Tuesday and posted a 6-week low. The dollar came under pressure on Tuesday amid easing geopolitical concerns that knocked bond yields lower and sparked a rally in stocks. The US and Iran are in discussion...

Alibaba’s surprise connection to a top-ranked viral AI model is reigniting interest in its long-term AI strategy and valuation upside.

Bloom Energy stock rallies on expanded deal with Oracle. Here’s why caution is still warranted in playing BE shares at current levels.

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -7.80 (-7.87%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.0765 (-2.46%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell sharply on Tuesday in hopes that the US and Iran would extend peace negotiations. Crud...

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.028 (-1.07%). Nat-gas prices continued their 5-week selloff on Tuesday, dropping to a 17-month low. Forecasts for above-normal temperatures that reduce nat-gas heating demand and expand US gas...

Meta’s ability to surpass Google in digital ad revenue highlights the strength of its ecosystem built around its core social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.

Marvell is 15 times smaller than its main competitor but possesses a comparable engineering resource and a base of loyal giants.

Lumber prices are highly sensitive to interest rates, as wood is a critical requirement for new home building. Falling mortgage rates increase demand for new homes, while rising mortgage rates have the opposite effect.

With IREN shares soaring a massive triple-digit over the past year, is there still more fuel left in the tank?

Cathie Wood doubles down on Palantir with an $11 million bet despite ongoing controversy.

While the Federal Reserve uses hawkish rhetoric to scare the markets, its balance sheet tells a completely different story. The regulator is quietly injecting billions into short-term Treasury bills, running a hidden printing press to save the system...

GameStop stock rallies as the company announces Power Packs launch. Here’s why GME shares still aren’t worth owning in 2026.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.20 (+1.46%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed up +13.00 (+3.16%). Sugar prices recovered from 6-week lows on Tuesday and rallied sharply after the dollar index ($DXY ) tumbled t...

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Tuesday closed up +279 (+8.51%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +161 (+6.57%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Tuesday to 1.75-month highs on hopes that the recent plunge in prices sparked a rebound in cocoa d...

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Tuesday closed up +1.80 (+0.60%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up +107 (+3.19%). Coffee prices settled higher on Tuesday, with robusta up sharply at a 1-week high. Reduced coffee supplies from Brazil are...

GF Securities remains bullish on TSM stock ahead of April 16, citing strong AI-driven demand and expectations for another earnings beat.

A Barchart report today shows huge, unusual volume in Amazon Inc options ahead of its earnings due out at the end of the month. Investors are piling into AMZN stock ahead of earnings.

Lean hog futures are showing 40 to 60 cent losses at midday, as April is steady ahead of the Wednesday expiration. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.26 on Tuesday morning, up $1.03 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back...

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 9 to 60 points in the front months. The US dollar index was $0.273 lower at $97.890. Crude oil is down $6.53 so far on the day, as reports suggest the US and Iran could hold talks as early as this week, thoug...

Soybeans are trading with 4 to 7 cent losses at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 4 1/2 cents at $10.91. Soymeal futures are $1.60 to $2 lower on the day, with Soy Oil futures down 25 to 35 points. Crop Progress from Mond...

The wheat complex is showing gains across most contract son Tuesday, with the three exchanges higher. Chicago SRW futures are 5 to 6 on the day. KC HRW futures are 16 to 17 cents in the green on the day. MPLS spring wheat are up 10 to 11 cents on...

Corn futures are trading with contracts fractionally to 3 cents in the green so far on Tuesday’s midday. The CmdtyView national averageCash Corn price is up 2 3/4 cent at $4.05 3/4. USDA reported private export sales of 316,000 MT to Mexico (65,000...

Live cattle futures are up $1.95 to $2.80 in most contracts on Tuesday. Last week’s cash trade was at $246-249 in the South, with some northern action near $249-250. Monday had some cleanup trade at $248 in KS. Feeder cattle futures are $1.45 to $2.4...

Regency Centers is ready to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings this month, and analysts project a single-digit FFO rise.

Lumentum has surged 1,539% on strong demand and expansion momentum. Will the blistering rally hold firm as expectations continue to climb?

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.02 (+0.15%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is up +5.80 (+1.41%). Sugar prices recovered from 6-week lows today and turned higher after the dollar index ($DXY ) tumbled to a 6-week low, which...

Early Tuesday morning, the IEA reportedly said crude was facing 'demand destruction' due to the US president's War on Iran.

Constellation Energy is expected to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts project a double-digit earnings growth.

With the AI race shifting to infrastructure, Intel and Alphabet are joining forces. Does this partnership fuel Intel’s comeback or deepen Alphabet’s AI dominance?

The seasoned investor bought shares worth $11 million in the company.

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +267 (+8.15%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +159 (+6.49%). Cocoa prices are surging today and posted 1.75-month highs on hopes that the recent plunge in prices sparked a rebound in cocoa demand. Ma...

Citi recently initiated coverage on IBM with a "Buy" rating and a $285 price target.

If the Fed refuses to allow inflation to linger at 3%-4%, the stock market will become dehydrated and eventually stop growing altogether.

Reportedly, the "ZuckBot" will be trained on the Meta CEO's mannerisms, tone, and public statements.

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up +1.45 (+0.48%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +97 (+2.89%). Coffee prices are moving higher today, with robusta up sharply at a 1-week high. Reduced coffee supplies from Brazil are supporting price...

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is down -5.69 (-5.74%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is down -0.0822 (-2.64%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today in hopes that the US and Iran will extend peace negotiations. Crude prices exten...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.77%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.98%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.73%, and June E-mini Nasdaq...

Pfizer is set to report its first-quarter earnings next month, with analysts expecting profits to decline in the low double-digit range.

Xylem is scheduled to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts project a low single-digit profit rise.

Arista Networks is gearing up to report its first-quarter results in the coming month, and market expects its bottom line to rise in low-double digits.

The SOCL ETF could make for an interesting “nibble” on the way to a larger position if all things go well.

Corning is set to report its first-quarter results later this month, and analysts are projecting a double-digit increase in earnings.

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

Wedbush sees 80% upside in Rubrik stock as tensions with Iran drive cybersecurity demand. Here's what the Q4 earnings and AI pivot mean for RBRK investors.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 6-week low and is down by -0.33%. The dollar is under pressure today amid easing geopolitical concerns after Reuters reported that the US and Iran are considering extending a two-week ceasefire that expires...

Michael Burry holds bearish bets on PLTR stock as Wedbush remains bullish. Here's what Palantir's record Q4 results and new deals mean for investors.

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

Fastenal shares sink despite in-line Q1 earnings. Jefferies reiterates its bullish view, calling for about 13% upside in FAST stock from current levels.

Glencore (GLNCY) has strong momentum and is trading at new all-time highs. Shares are up more than 120% over the past 52 weeks. The stock maintains a 100% “Buy” technical opinion from Barchart. Despite positive sentiment from Wall Street, Morningstar...

June lean hog futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

While buying CCL stock may appear counterproductive given the Iran conflict, there’s a fundamental logic behind this trade.

Fastenal stock lost nearly 7% on Monday after reporting Q1 2026 results. Its standard deviation was -3.07, the fifth-worst bearish price surprise. The Barchart Technical Opinion says it’s a 40% near-term buy. Its valuation suggests otherwise. Whose r...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.76%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.49%, and June E-mini Nasdaq...

Netflix is expected to deliver a solid first-quarter performance, supported by expanding membership, higher pricing, and increasing advertising revenue.

Unity and Meta just extended their VR partnership. With Vector surging and IronSource gone, here's whether U stock is a buy, sell, or hold right now.

HP stock rallies on reports of Nvidia negotiating a PC company acquisition. Here’s why disciplined investors should not chase the momentum in HPQ shares.

Ball Corporation is set to report its fiscal first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a double-digit profit increase.

It has become undeniably clear that the era of traditional price discovery is being crowded out by a new, digital architecture.

Amid the market noise, there is a winner hiding in plain sight that has climbed 733% over the past year.

Oracle stock rallies on a string of AI-centric announcements. Options pricing suggests ORCL shares are poised for a strong comeback in the months ahead.

After a stunning surge over the past year, can Lumentum’s AI-driven momentum and solid demand pipeline keep the rally going, or is the stock nearing its peak?

International Flavors is expected to announce its first-quarter results soon, and analysts are projecting a double-digit fall in its EPS.

Leidos Holdings will release its first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a single-digit profit dip.

Extra Space Storage will release its first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a marginal FFO growth.

Analysts keep hiking their revenue forecasts for Micron Technologies, as well as their price targets. Thus, its forecasted adjusted free cash flow projections could push MU stock 43% higher over the next year.