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Owlet Baby Care (OWLT) has strong technical momentum and is trading at a new 3-year high. Shares are up 200% over the past year. OWLT maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Wall Street rates OWLT a “Strong Buy,” but Morningstar notes the stock...

While Nasdaq Stock has underperformed the Nasdaq Composite over the past year, analysts remain moderately bullish about its prospects.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.20%. The dollar is moving higher due to short covering ahead of the 2-day FOMC meeting that begins today. The dollar gained ground today after the Oct JOLTS job openings unexpectedly rose to a 5-month hig...

International Flavors & Fragrances has outperformed its industry peers recently, and analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects

DA Davidson says that whether there is or is not a bubble, Microsoft is a solid buy here.

While NetApp has lagged behind the S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Nvidia just updated its CUDA platform and made it a lot more attractive for developers. Is this a game-changer for NVDA stock?

February live cattle futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.22%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.03%, and Dece...

Carvana, after making a huge comeback, is joining the S&P 500 and will be in the index effective Dec. 22.

Although Dover has outperformed relative to its industry peers over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

WEC Energy has outperformed the Utilities industry over the past year, and analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Xylem stock has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, but analysts remain fairly bullish about its prospects.

Dollar Tree has notably outperformed the Dow over the past year, and analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Global Payments has underperformed the Nasdaq over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Brown & Brown has considerably underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

As Western Digital has outperformed its sector peers recently, analysts remain highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects

Fifth Third Bancorp has underperformed the Financial sector over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Despite PulteGroup’s recent underperformance relative to the Dow, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Although Equity Residential has underperformed the Nasdaq recently, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

While M&T Bank has lagged behind the financial services sector over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on its prospects.

Cotton prices are up 15 to 20 points so far on Tuesday morning. Futures failed to hold the overnight gains, with contracts closing 20 to 25 points in the red. December expired on Monday. Crude oil futures were down $1.23 per barrel at $58.85 on the d...

Soybeans are down 5 to 6 cents in the front months on Tuesday morning. Futures posted losses of 8 to 11 ½ cents across most contracts on Monday. Open interest dropped 8,229 contracts on Monday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 11 1/...

Wheat is trading with Tuesday AM losses in the winter wheat contracts and gains in the spring wheat. The wheat complex was mixed to mostly lower across most contracts on Monday. Chicago SRW futures were down 1 to 2 cents. Open interest was up 2,131 c...

Lean hog futures were 12 to 65 cents higher across most nearby contracts on Monday. Open interest was up 1,001 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70.04 on Monday afternoon, down $1.49 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index...

Here’s how you can keep chasing the upside in Carvana while minimizing your downside risk.

DuPont stock has outperformed other materials stocks over the past year, and analysts remain optimistic about its prospects.

You don’t need to understand everything impacting the yield curve. But, you do need to understand risk management and learn how to play “defense” in dangerous markets.

Although Raymond James Financial has underperformed the Dow over the past year, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

DRAM billings were up 90% in November.

As American Water Works has lagged behind the broader Nasdaq Composite over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Income investors tend to gravitate towards covered calls, and blue-chip high yielding stocks are a great place to start. Wells Fargo has been a strong performer in 2025 and is up 28.22% so far this year.

Take-Two Interactive Software has delivered stronger returns than the Dow Jones Industrial Average over the past year, and Wall Street remains highly optimistic about the stock’s future trajectory.

Datadog has trailed the Nasdaq Composite over the past year, yet analysts remain highly confident in the company’s long-term growth outlook.

CBRE Group has outperformed the broader S&P 500 Index over the past year, and analysts remain generally optimistic about the company’s future prospects.

AvalonBay Communities has trailed the broader real estate sector over the past year, yet analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook on the stock’s future performance.

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.07% this morning as investors gear up for the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, while also awaiting the delayed reading on U.S. job openings.

eBay has significantly outpaced many of its industry peers over the past year, and analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s future performance.

Las Vegas Sands has outperformed the consumer discretionary sector over the past year. Moreover, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about its prospects.

Fortive has notably underperformed the technology sector over the past year, and analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

T. Rowe Price Group has continued to underperform the Nasdaq Composite over the past year, yet analysts remain optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Willis Towers Watson has notably underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, yet analysts remain optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Targa Resources has notably outperformed the Dow Jones Industrial Average in recent months, and analysts remain optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Church & Dwight has significantly underperformed other consumer staples stocks over the past year, yet analysts remain optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Merck and Duke Energy stand out as rare “safe yield” plays, pairing 3%+ dividends with solid earnings growth, reasonable payout ratios, and durable demand drivers in healthcare and regulated utilities.

Cotton futures failed to hold the overnight gains, with contracts closing 20 to 25 points in the red. Crude oil futures were down $1.23 per barrel at $58.85 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.107 higher to $99.075. Dated Export Sales data showed...

Lean hog futures were 12 to 65 cents higher across most nearby contracts on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70.04 on Monday afternoon, down $1.49 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 2 cents on December 4 at $81...

Live cattle futures pulled off early lows to close with contracts up 17 cents in expiring December and down 45 cents to $1 in other contracts. There were 15 deliveries tendered on First Notice day on Monday, with the oldest long dated September 27....

Soybeans posted losses of 8 to 11 ½ cents across most contracts on Monday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 11 1/2 cents lower at $10.23. Soymeal futures were 20 cents to $1.30 in the red. Soy Oil futures saw 34 to 51 point losses....

Corn futures found weaker trade on Monday as traders were squaring up ahead of a Tuesday USDA report. Contracts were down fractionally to 2 cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 1/4 cents at $3.98 1/4. Export Inspections d...

The wheat complex was mixed to mostly lower across most contracts on Monday. Chicago SRW futures were down 1 to 2 cents. KC HRW futures saw Monday losses of 2 to 5 cents. MPLS spring wheat was steady to 2 cents lower. State Crop Progress report show...

With Tesla’s European sales cooling and a cheaper Model 3 rolling out, could this be the jolt that sends TSLA stock rising again?

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down by -0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.45%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -0.25%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fel...

Confluent stock soars as IBM announces plans to buy the data streaming platform for $11 billion. Here’s why CFLT shares have little to no room for further upside in 2026.

Carvana stock rallied as investors cheer its upcoming inclusion in the benchmark S&P 500 Index. A BofA analyst explains why index inclusion could push CVNA shares higher in 2026.

Spotify is shifting from an audio powerhouse to a full-fledged multimedia contender. Is now the time to invest in the stock?

It’s time investors learn how to play the other side of the trade.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.09%. The dollar shook off early losses on Monday and moved higher due to a jump in T-note yields, which strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar’s near-term upside is limited a...

Google’s comeback story is gaining speed, and investors wonder whether the stock can hit a fresh $400 target next year.

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Monday closed down -1.20 (-2.00%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed down -0.0360 (-1.96%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell sharply on Monday, with gasoline posting a 1.5-week low. Dollar strength on Mond...

January Nymex natural gas (NGF26 ) on Monday closed down sharply by -0.377 (-7.13%). Jan nat-gas prices plunged on Monday after updated weather forecasts showed US temperatures warming mid-month, potentially curbing nat-gas heating demand. Forecaste...

Nvidia’s massive and rapidly growing cash pile has sparked debate over whether the company should prioritize more buybacks and bigger dividends over continued dealmaking.

Wheat and soybeans are on a slippery slope while corn is stuck grinding sideways.

Down 37% from all-time highs, Oracle stock trades at a compelling valuation in December 2025, given its revenue and earnings forecast.

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed up +0.02 (+0.14%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -3.00 (-0.70%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Tuesday. Ramped-up sugar production in India is limiting the upside in sugar...

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Monday closed up +5 (+0.09%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +63 (+1.55%). Cocoa prices extended last Friday's rally on Monday, with NY cocoa posting a 3.5-week high and London cocoa posting a 3-week h...

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Monday closed down -8.65 (-2.31%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -77 (-1.79%). Coffee prices fell sharply on Monday, with arabica dropping to a 2-week low and robusta falling to a 2.25-month low....

Broadcom is a megacap tech stock that is gaining traction in the AI segment, making it a top investment to pick up before the new year.

Wells Fargo’s upgrade signals Unity’s strengthening footing amid growing demand for immersive tools. Should investors view this as a timely entry?

Sea Limited’s triple-engine explosive growth story has put it back on the market’s radar.

Google is looking to make a splash in vibe coding by partnering with Replit.

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.01 (+0.07%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -2.90 (-0.68%). Sugar prices are mixed today. Ramped-up sugar production in India is limiting the upside in sugar prices. Last Monday...

SoFi’s $1.5B stock raise rattles investors, testing appetite for its high-flying fintech growth.

John Rowland explains why the yen is called the “currency of misery,” and how market mechanics out of Japan could send Wall Street spiraling.

Palantir expands AI footprint with TWG deal, but sky-high valuation keeps investors cautious.