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Cotton futures posted 1 to 24 point gains across the board on Friday, as May was still down 141 points this week. Support came via the outside factors. Crude oil was up $10.22 on the day to $91.23. The US dollar index was back down $0.409 at $98.900....

Lean hog futures were mixed on Friday, with April down a nickel and the rest of the board up 20 to 67 cents. April was down a dime on the week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.69 on Friday afternoon, up $1.95 from the day prior. Th...

Corn futures posted gains of 3 ¾ to 8 ¼ cents across the board on Friday, as May managed a 12 cent gain on the week and December up 15. Crude oil futures continued the rally and spillover support into Friday, up $10.22 as President Trump indicated th...

Live cattle futures were under pressure from falling equities on Friday, with contracts down $3.80 to $4.50 at the close. April was up $2.35 from last Friday. Cash trade settled in at $240 across most of the country, firming in some northern areas fr...

The wheat complex is continued the rally into Friday, with contracts up sharply across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were up 24 ½ to 33 cents at the close, as May was 25 ¼ cents higher this week. KC HRW futures were 23 ½ to 31 cents in the.....

Soybeans rallied 16 ¾ to 21 ½ cents in the old crop contracts on Friday, as other contracts were 5 to 12 ½ cents higher. May beans were up 30 cents this week, as November rallied 18 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 21 1/...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -1.33%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.95%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.51%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -1.39%, a...

Warren Buffett's past comments can provide insight into the current environment of surging oil prices in the wake of the U.S.-Iran war. Here's what the Oracle has had to say.

Peraso stock soars on a new defense contract from InTACT. But does that warrant buying PRSO shares in 2026?

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The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.35%. The dollar was under pressure on Friday from a weaker-than-expected US Feb payroll report. Also, a decline in US Jan retail sales added to negative sentiment toward the dollar. Losses in the doll...

Marvell stock soars as the semiconductor firm reports a strong Q4 and issues encouraging guidance. But is it wise to buy MRVL shares into the post-earnings strength?

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Friday closed up by +9.89 (+12.21%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.0757 (+2.83%). Crude oil and gasoline prices extended this week’s sharp rally on Friday, with crude soaring to a 2.5-year nearest-futur...

April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Friday closed up by +0.183 (+6.09%). April nat-gas prices rallied sharply on Friday and posted a 1-month high amid concern that the ongoing war in Iran could lead to longer-term disruption of global gas supplies....

Apple has unveiled new lower-cost models, including a new iPhone and iPad.

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May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Friday closed up +0.38 (+2.77%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed up +8.00 (+1.97%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Friday amid soaring crude oil prices. WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) surged more...

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Friday closed up +175 (+5.73%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +110 (+4.99%). Cocoa prices rallied to 1.5-week highs on Friday and settled sharply higher. The ongoing war in Iran has sparked short coverin...

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Friday closed up +4.50 (+1.56%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up +21 (+0.56%). Coffee prices moved higher on Friday, with arabica posting a 3-week high and robusta posting a 2.5-week high. Possible global...

As Netflix walks away from the Warner Bros. deal and the war in Iran heats up, NFLX stock could see some significant price action.

Defense stocks are surging. And Cathie Wood just made a $21 million bet on one name that could be at the center of it all.

Nvidia stock has pulled back 14% from its 52-week high, but at least one analyst sees nearly 96% upside from here.

Analysts see triple-digit upside in Braze stock despite recent volatility.

Rio Tinto’s options volume was 17 times its 30-day average on Thursday. At the same time, the big news was the company’s announcement that it was ending its pursuit of Glencore. While the news might seem disappointing, its unusual options activity su...

Live cattle futures are facing pressure from falling equities, with contracts down $4 to $4.70 at midday. Friday morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales at $240-242 on 272 of the 1,224 head. Trade outside of that has been $240 in th...

The wheat complex is continued the rally into Friday, with contracts up sharply across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures are up 25 to 28 cents at the close. KC HRW futures are 20 to 27 cents in the green so far on the day. MPLS spring wheat is 1...

Lean hog futures are trading a tick to 15 cents higher in the front months on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.33 on Friday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was 37 cents higher on March 4 at $90.55. USDA’s pork carcass cutout...

Cotton futures are trading with 15 to 20 point gains across most contracts on Friday. Support s coming via the outside factors. Crude oil is up $10.10 on the day to $91.11. The US dollar index was back down $0.349 at $98.960 USDA Export Sales data f...

Corn futures are showing 4 to 7 cent gains so far on Friday. There were 5 deliveries against March corn futures overnight. Crude oil futures are up $10.10 at midday to continue the spillover support. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is...

Soybeans are pushing higher again on Friday, with midday gains of 18 to 20 cents in the front months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 18 3/4 cents at $11.24 1/4. Soymeal futures are $7.50 to $8.50 higher on the day, with Soy Oil...

Morgan Stanley is bullish on Joby Aviation amid its integration with Uber and Blade Air.

Thursday's noteworthy 1,000-point drop is indicative of a disturbing trend. Here's what investors should be aware of as more big moves could be ahead.

Tesla, Inc. put options expiring in one month have high option premiums, making them attractive to short sellers. It also offers an attractive way for value investors to set a lower potential buy-in price.

Vodafone’s expanding partnership with Amazon’s satellite network could unlock new connectivity opportunities while supporting its high-yield income appeal.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.42 (+3.06%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is up +9.30 (+2.29%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today amid soaring crude oil prices. WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) surged more than +11% today to a...

Mitek Systems (MITK) is trading at a new 52-week high. Shares have strong technical momentum and are up more than 67% over the past year. MITK maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Analyst sentiment is robust with multiple “Strong Buy” rating...

Trump said on Wednesday that he is pushing to get stalled crypto legislation moving again.

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +175 (+5.73%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +105 (+4.76%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply today and posted 1.5-week highs. The ongoing war in Iran has sparked short covering in cocoa futures amid con...

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up +4.05 (+1.40%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +31 (+0.83%). Coffee prices are climbing today, with arabica posting a 3-week high and robusta posting a 2.5-week high. Global supply concerns are boos...

For patient and longer-term MSFT stock investors, now is the time to get in the game with a protective, bullish collar spread.

With cash bleed accelerating, our top chart strategist explains how to play a bearish short-term thesis on GOOGL.

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +7.44 (+9.18%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0148 (+0.55%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are extending this week’s sharp rally, with crude soaring to a 2.25-year nearest-futures high and gasoline...

While Bank of New York Mellon has outperformed relative to its peers over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook on its prospects.

Uranium’s price has increased, and shares of uranium producers have soared. The primary ingredient in nuclear energy and weaponry remains in a bull market in March 2026.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.95%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.00%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.76%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.95%, and March E-m...

With retaliatory cyber activity a potential threat due to the Iran conflict, DDOG stock finally has a fundamental catalyst to sink its teeth into.

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Broadcom anticipates $100 billion in AI chip revenue by 2027.

The stablecoin deal may not move the needle for SOFI stock.

As Lennar has lagged behind the consumer cyclical sector over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook on the stock’s prospects.

As Digital Realty Trust has outperformed the Dow recently, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

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

A Tesla billionaire whale's purchase of 1 million Nvidia shares lands just as the company reports record fiscal 2026 revenue.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.20%. The dollar is under pressure today from a weaker-than-expected US Feb payroll report. Also, a decline in US Jan retail sales added to negative sentiment toward the dollar. Losses in the dollar are...

Ameriprise Financial stock has lagged the Nasdaq over the past year, while analysts remain moderately bullish about its prospects.

March has just begun, and this under-the-radar AI stock has jumped over 50% in 2026. Should investors chase the surge, or is a cooldown around the corner?

After a Cabinet shake-up, here are 4 defense stocks for investors to watch now.

Ciena shares tanked yesterday as full-year guidance overshadowed strong Q1 earnings. But is it worth buying the dip in CIEN shares?

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.68%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.93%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.50%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -1.60%, and March E-m...

Kimberly-Clark has underperformed the Dow over the past year, yet Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

J.P. Morgan believes a prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption could push Brent to $120 to $130. Diamondback, Sunoco LP, and Viper Energy sit among Wall Street’s highest‑rated ways to ride that risk premium.

Valued at a market cap of $26.2 billion, Constellation Brands, Inc. ( STZ ) produces, imports, markets, and sells beer, wine, and spirits. The Rochester, New York-based company owns and markets several well-known brands such as Corona, Modelo Especial, Pacifico, Robert Mondavi, Kim Crawford, Casa Noble Tequila, and High West Whiskey.

Realty Income has outperformed other real estate stocks over the past year, yet analysts remain skeptical about the stock’s growth potential.

Keurig Dr Pepper is underperforming the consumer defensive sector lately, yet analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s outlook.

Autodesk has underperformed the broader S&P 500 index over the past year. However, Wall Street analysts remain strongly optimistic about its prospects.

Lean hog futures saw weakness on Thursday, with contracts down 47 cents to $1.40 in the nearbys and 7 to 32 cent gains in the back months. Open interest was up 1,018 contracts on Thursday USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $89.74 on Thurs...

Live cattle futures edged out higher on Thursday, with contracts up 10 to 20 cents in the front months, with deferreds 32 to 92 cents higher. Equities are starting out the day on a weaker note, which may add some spillover pressure at the open. Cash...

Cotton prices are up 15 to 20 points early on Friday. Crude oil is up another $5.32 on Friday morning to provide some more spillover support. Futures rounded out Thursday with missed trade as most contracts were down 18 to 4 points higher and soon to...

Wheat is showing double digit gains continue on Friday morning in the three markets. Crude oil is up another $5.32 on Friday morning to provide some more spillover support. The wheat complex posted digit gains across the three exchanges on Thursday....

Soybeans are trading with 7 to 11 cent gains so far on Friday morning. Crude oil continues to provide some more spillover support, up another $5.32 on Friday morning. Bean futures were higher on Thursday led by the bean oil market, as the raw beans w...

Corn prices are up 2 to 5 cents so far on the last session of the week. Crude oil is up another $5.32 on Friday morning to provide some more spillover support. Futures closed out Thursday trade with most contracts 6 to 9 ¾ cents higher. Some deferred...

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

The chip major has regained its place at the apex of the financial major's favorites.

Due to Cencora's outperformance relative to the broader S&P 500 Index, Wall Street analysts remain strongly optimistic about the stock’s outlook.

Super Micro Computer has notably underperformed the Technology industry over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.