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These Dividend Aristocrats stand out due to their relatively high yields. Moreover, both these companies have the potential for continued dividend growth in the years ahead.

Live cattle futures were up 75 cents to $1.525 on Monday. Cash trade settled in a at $232-233 across the country last week. Feeder cattle futures posted Monday gains of $1.32 to $1.50 in the front months. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up 66 ce...

Soybeans posted Monday losses of 7 to 15 ½ cents across most contracts, as some back months were slightly higher. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 13 1/4 cents lower at $9.76 1/2. Soymeal futures were a pressure factor, down $3.10-5...

Corn futures extended the losses following the USDA data release on Monday, as futures closed with 22 to 24 ¼ cents in the front months. Deferred contracts were down 5 to 14 ½ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 24 cents at...

The wheat complex posted losses across all three exchanges on Monday, as USDA data had a bearish spin. Chicago SRW futures were down 6 cents on the session. KC HRW futures posted losses of 3 to 5 cents into the Monday close. MPLS spring wheat was dow...

Lean hog futures posted losses of 80 cents to $1.025 in the front months on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 13 cents on Jan 8 at $80.85. USDA’s pork car...

Cotton futures close with gains of 50 to 55 points across the front months on Monday, as USDA data was friendlier to the market. Crude oil futures were back up 72 cents per barrel at $59.84. The US dollar index was down $0.215 at $98.675. NASS Cotton...

Our top chart expert explains why BALL stock is on his radar, and the key levels in play now.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.08%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.16%, and Marc...

Envirotech Vehicles explodes higher after signing a letter of intent to merge with Azio AI that received a $107 million government contract today. Here’s why EVTV stock still isn’t worth buying.

Alibaba stock soars as China announces AI+ Manufacturing action plan. Here’s what makes BABA shares worth owning in 2026.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.27%. Threats to Fed independence hammered the dollar on Monday after Fed Chair Powell said the Justice Department's threat of criminal charges against the Federal Reserve over his June testimony on Fed...

SanDisk shares jumped on Friday amid reports the company could double its 3D NAND pricing.

Alamos Gold (AGI) is trading at a new all-time high on Monday, and shares are up more than 118% over the past 52 weeks. AGI is benefiting from gold (GCG26) hitting new record highs on Monday. Some experts are calling the recent price action part of a...

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Monday closed up +0.38 (+0.64%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0132 (+0.74%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Monday, with crude posting a 5-week high. Monday's dollar weakness (D...

February Nymex natural gas (NGG26 ) on Monday closed up +0.240 (+7.57%), Feb nat-gas prices rallied sharply on Monday as forecasts for colder US weather spurred short covering in nat-gas futures. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said Monday that forecasts...

As quantum computing edges closer to real-world adoption, let's dig into three stocks to buy in 2026 that are best positioned to capitalize on the technology’s next wave of growth.

Alphabet’s decision to embed Gemini AI directly into Gmail could be a major boost in its AI strategy.

Oklo stock surged 8% on Friday and is now up 300% in the past 12 months as it inks big-ticket agreements with Meta and other tech giants.

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed down -0.05 (-0.34%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -2.50 (-0.59%). Sugar prices settled lower on Monday amid signs of a larger global sugar surplus. Covrig Analytics on Monda...

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Monday closed up +98 (+1.83%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +24 (+0.61%). Cocoa prices recovered from 6-week lows on Monday and settled higher after dollar weakness (DXY00 ) spurred short covering in co...

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Monday closed down -1.60 (-0.45%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +14 (+0.36%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Monday amid forecasts of rain over central Brazil this week, easing dryness concerns. Howev...

Intel stock rose 10% on Friday and is up 137% in the past year as the chipmaker aims to expand its AI manufacturing capabilities.

Meta has joined hands with the diversified electricity company, among others, to build its AI supercluster in New Albany, Ohio.

Coinbase is catching BofA’s attention as easing crypto pressures and expanding products fuel a renewed buy-the-dip case.

With Wall Street forced to price risk monotonically, retail has the opportunity to play a different game when it comes to MPC stock and the suddenly hot oil market.

As defense spending heats up, this buy-rated defense name might be worth paying attention to this month.

Cotton futures are showing 60 to 68 point gains so far on Monday following a modestly Friendly USDA report. Crude oil futures are back up 9 cents per barrel at $59.21. The US dollar index is down $0.265 at $98.625. NASS Cotton Ginnings data showed 11...

Soybeans are down 9 to 13 cents so far as trader sift through the USDA report at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 9 1/4 cents lower at $9.80 1/4. Soymeal futures are down $4.20-4.60, as Soy Oil futures are up 80 to 85 points....

Live cattle futures are up 32 cents to $1.125 so far on Monday. Cash trade was picked up at $232-233 across the country last week. The Friday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales, with bids of just $230-231. Feeder cattle future...

Corn futures are now liking the taste from USDA’s set of reports as they chew through Monday’s midday. Contracts are down 16 to 17 cents so far. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 16 3/4 cents at $3.91 1/2. A private export sale...

The wheat complex is trading with losses across all three markets, giving back early session gains. Chicago SRW futures are down 5 to 6 cents at midday. KC HRW futures are posting 3 to 6 cent losses. MPLS spring wheat is fractionally lower at midday,...

Lean hog futures are showing $1.125 to $1.47 gains at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 13 cents on Jan 8 at $80.85. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from t...

President Trump has said that ‘one way or the other, we’re going to have Greenland.’ Here are the key stocks that could move if the U.S. strikes a deal with the strategically located island.

ASP Isotopes shares rally as the company announces its acquisition of Renergen Limited. But is it too late to invest in ASPI shares already?

LYFT stock has been volatile, especially around earnings releases, but flat over the last three months. However, put option premiums are high. For example, 8% lower strike prices have yields over 5% for the next month.

Rivian is recalling nearly 20,000 vehicles due to a toe-link issue.

Offerpad shares rally as Trump signals plans of buying $200 billion in mortgage bonds. But does that make OPAD stock worth buying in 2026?

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.08 (-0.54%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -3.40 (-0.80%). Sugar prices are under pressure today on signs of a larger global sugar surplus. Covrig Analytics today raised its 2025...

Apple has continued its underperformance in 2026. Will AAPL stock go back up, and the company reclaim the title of the world's biggest company this year?

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +91 (+1.70%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +25 (+0.64%). Cocoa prices recovered from 6-week lows today, turning higher after dollar weakness (DXY00 ) spurred short covering in cocoa futures. Cocoa...

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -4.30 (-1.20%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is down -5 (-0.13%). Coffee prices are under pressure today amid forecasts of rain over central Brazil this week, easing dryness concerns. Robusta coffee...

AMRQF stock is drawing attention as strategic interest in critical minerals begins to intersect with a firm already producing and expanding on the ground.

Netflix's stock has lost substantial value ahead of the Q4 earnings release. The stock has declined despite the solid underlying business performance.

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +0.21 (+0.36%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0147 (+0.83%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude posting a 5-week high. Today's dollar weakness is bullish for e...

There could be at least one surprise in the big USDA report, so stay tuned.

A strong demand environment, constrained supply, and solid pricing provide a solid growth platform for SanDisk.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.07%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.04%, and March E-mi...

Capital One's stock faces pressure from Trump's credit card rate cap threat but offers a compelling buy-the-dip case given its market leadership, growth trajectory, and policy skepticism.

March soybean meal futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

Greeks and volatility data offer key insights into probabilities, so don’t skip this key step when building your options trade plan.

Investing in these three biotech stocks can offer investors with a high-risk profile the opportunity to generate outsized gains over the next decade.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.32%. Threats to Fed independence are hammering the dollar today after Fed Chair Powell said the Justice Department's threat of criminal charges against the Federal Reserve over his June testimony on Fed...

These names combine multi‑decade payout growth, strong analyst ratings, and modest upside potential with balance sheets built to keep raising dividends.

Jensen Huang describes how U.S. reindustrialization goals align with Nvidia’s strategy, highlighting energy, manufacturing, and public-private cooperation in AI leadership.

Huntington Ingalls is set to report its fourth-quarter results soon, with analysts anticipating a double-digit earnings growth.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.27%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.22%, and March E-mi...

Fortinet is all set to announce its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a single-digit earnings drop.

Over the weekend, Powell said the DoJ charges are a pretext to apply pressure over Fed rate cuts.

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

Microchip Technology is set to report its third-quarter earnings next month, and analysts are anticipating a triple-digit rise in its bottom line.

Air Products and Chemicals is ready to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts project a single-digit profit growth.

Could continued inspection over nursing home care keep a lid on valuation or permanently derail a still‑profitable, dividend‑paying healthcare giant?

January Nat Gas seasonal softness is showing up right on cue, thanks to those stuffed late-fall storage levels acting as a price cushion during peak winter demand. Charts + fundamentals lining up perfectly.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is poised to announce its fourth-quarter results next month, and analysts predict a single-digit decline in the company’s bottom-line figure.

Fox Corp is set to release its Q2 FY2026 results soon. Ahead of that, here’s what analysts are expecting from this outperforming stock.

Live cattle futures slipped lower on Friday, with contracts down $1 to $1.55. February was down $2.27 last week. Open interest was down 4,092 contracts on Friday. Cash trade was picked up at $232-233 across the country last week. The Friday morning F...

Wheat is trading with 4 to 9 cent gains so far on Monday morning. The wheat complex spent the Friday session squaring up ahead of the Monday USDA reports. Chicago SRW futures were fractionally lower, with March up 10 ¾ cents last week. Open interest...

Lean hog futures were weaker on Friday, with contracts down a dime to 57 cents on the day, as February was $1.20 lower last week. Preliminary open interest was down 2,735 contracts on Friday, with February (down 9,061 contracts) the only contract to...

Cotton price action is up 50 to 60 points so far on Monday. Futures rounded out the Friday session with contracts steady to 5 points lower, as March was 40 points higher last week. Crude oil futures were back up $1.02 per barrel at $58.78. The US dol...

Soybeans are starting of the USDA report day with 5 to 6 cent gains. Futures slipped off the midday highs on Friday with contracts up 1 to 1 ½ ents in the front months at the close. March was up 16 3/4 cents on the week. Open interest was up...

Corn is showing Monday AM gains of 1 to 2 cents. Futures spent the Friday session squaring up ahead of Monday’s USDA report, with contracts fractionally lower. March managed to close the week with an 8 ¼ cent gain. Open interest was down 2,028 contra...

Expedia Group is scheduled to announce its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings soon, and analysts project a double-digit profit growth.

Xcel Energy is gearing up to release its fourth-quarter results soon, and analysts are expecting a double-digit rise in the company’s bottom-line figure.

ConocoPhillips is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings next month, with analysts projecting a double-digit decrease in profit.