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While Danaher has considerably trailed behind the broader market over the past 52 weeks, Wall Street analysts maintain a highly optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

While Darden Restaurants has underperformed relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Agnico-Eagle Mines stock has more than doubled this year and looks well-placed for 2026, given the positive outlook for gold prices. The company should also increase its dividend next year, given the free cash flow bonanza amid the surge in gold pric...

Cotton futures closed with losses of 50 to 58 points across the front months on Wednesday. Crude oil futures were down $2.56/barrel to $58.48 so far on the day, with the US dollar index $0.084 higher to $99.400. The Tuesday online auction from The Se...

Live cattle futures saw Wednesday losses of $1.25 to $2 at the close. Very light cash trade was reported on Tuesday in the North at $227, but not enough for a full market test. There were a few bids of 227-228 in the Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exch...

The wheat complex closed with Wednesday gains across most contracts in the three exchanges. CBT soft red wheat futures saw steady trade in nearby December, as other contracts were 2 to 3 cents higher. KC HRW futures were 1 to 2 ½ cents higher on Wedn...

Soybeans were weak early on Wednesday but shrugged off the losses to close with 6 to 7 ¼ cent front month gains. There was another 29 deliveries reported for November futures overnight, taking the total to 1,736 for the month. The cmdtyView national...

Corn futures posted Wednesday gains of 1 to 3 ¼ cents across most contracts at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up another 4 cents at $3.96 3/4. Due to the Veteran Day federal holiday on Tuesday, the weekly EIA report wi...

Lean hog futures fell to weakness on Wednesday, with losses of $1.20 to $1.80 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price from Wednesday afternoon was reported at $78.78, down $3.34 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 34 cent...

Options expert Gavin McMaster explains when and why covered call traders should roll their positions.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.68%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.06%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.08%,...

AMD stock rallies as the chipmaker says its data center revenue will grow by 60% annually through the end of this decade. Wells Fargo sees AMD shares hitting $345 in 2026.

Circle stock tumbles as rising expenses overshadow the company’s strong Q3 earnings. Here’s why CRCL shares are worth buying on the post-earnings weakness on Wednesday.

After the sharp post-earnings slide and sky-high valuation worries, is Palantir’s recent dip a warning sign, or the perfect chance to buy the AI giant on sale?

Tesla’s vehicle sales in China hit a three-year low in October. What should you do with its stock now?

As we know, the only price that matters is the close. Sometimes, like Wednesday, the story gets more interesting on activity leading up to the closing bell.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.06%. The dollar posted modest gains on Wednesday after hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed President Bostic, who said he favored keeping interest rates steady. Weakness in the yen is also supportive o...

UnitedHealth shares dipped earlier this week as Trump’s populist healthcare remarks rattled insurers, but fundamentals and long-term guidance may tell a more resilient story.

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) on Wednesday closed down -2.55 (-4.18%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) closed down -0.0566 (-2.81%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Wednesday, with crude falling to a 3-week low. Signs of glob...

December Nymex natural gas (NGZ25 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.032 (-0.70%). Dec nat-gas prices fell from an 8-month nearest-futures high on Wednesday and turned lower on a mixed US weather forecast, which could potentially reduce heating demand...

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.27 (+1.89%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed up +9.90 (+2.43%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Wednesday, with NY sugar posting a 1-week high. Short covering...

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Wednesday closed down -204 (-3.50%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed up +17 (+0.41%). Cocoa prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with NY cocoa falling sharply to a 1.75-year nearest-futures low. Sign...

December arabica coffee (KCZ25 ) on Wednesday closed down -19.05 (-4.51%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -252 (-5.46%). Coffee prices sold off sharply on Wednesday, with robusta falling to a 2-week low. Comments from President...

Rivian has awarded its CEO a $4.6 billion performance-based package, drawing significant investor attention. Will this move ignite lasting growth or stall under high expectations?

AMD’s financial targets reflect its potential for sustained, profitable expansion. Moreover, the growth catalysts ahead suggest that AMD’s momentum is far from over.

Michael Burry of "Big Short" fame has accused hyperscalers of accounting fraud by extending the useful life of their computing assets. Should you buy or sell GOOG stock as Burry joins the "AI bubble" narrative?

WDC is witnessing strong demand. At the same time, its valuation remains attractive relative to its earnings growth trajectory.

Today, large volumes of short-term put options in AMD stock imply that it might be overvalued. But a closer look at its strong free cash flow (FCF) and FCF margins could lead to a higher AMD price target over the next year.

Although Otis Worldwide has underperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

The wheat complex is holding higher at midday. CBT soft red wheat futures are steady to fractionally lower at the midday portion of Wednesday trade. KC HRW futures are 1 to 2 cents in the green across most contracts on Wednesday. MPLS spring wheat fu...

Corn futures are showing fractional to 2 ¼ cent gains at midday on Wednesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up another 2 1/4 cents at $3.94 1/4. Due to the Veteran Day federal holiday on Tuesday, the weekly EIA report will be rel...

Soybeans are showing 2 to 3 cent gains across most contracts, with Nov down ¼ cent ahead of Friday’s expiration. There was another 29 deliveries reported for November futures overnight, taking the total to 1,736 for the month. The cmdtyView national...

Cotton futures are trading with 63 to 77 point losses across most contracts on Wednesday. Crude oil futures are falling $2.53/barrel to $58.51 so far on the day, with the US dollar index $0.014 higher to $99.330. The Tuesday online auction from The S...

Live cattle futures are down $2.30 to $2.65 across most contracts at midday. Very light cash trade was reported on Tuesday in the North at $227, but not enough for a full market test. There were a few bids of 227-228 in the Wednesday morning Fed Catt...

Lean hog futures are falling back $1.20 to $1.80 lower across most contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price from Wednesday morning was reported at $81.17 down $0.62 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 34 cents on...

Down over 50% from all-time highs, CoreWeave is an AI stock that offers significant upside potential to shareholders.

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.30 (+2.11%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is up +9.70 (+2.38%). Sugar prices are moving sharply higher today, with NY sugar posting a 1-week high. Short covering emerged in sugar fu...

Down more than 45% in the last 12 months, C3.ai is a loss-making company that is growing at a sluggish pace.

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -190 (-3.26%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is up +33 (+0.79%). Cocoa prices are mixed today, with NY cocoa falling sharply to a 1.75-year nearest-futures low. Signs of possible tariff cuts...

Benchmark raised its price target on D-Wave and said that its pipeline stands out, as its contracts could be worth millions.

December arabica coffee (KCZ25 ) today is down -15.30 (-3.62%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) is down -235 (-5.09%). Coffee prices are plunging today, with robusta falling to a 2-week low. Comments from President Trump late Tuesday are ham...

Bath & Body Works stock hit its 25th new 52-week low of the past 12 months on Tuesday. BBWI stock is down over 30% in the past year. Four years ago, it traded at $82. It’s now about one-quarter the value.

The popular investor of Big Short fame has accused the social media giant of accounting jugglery.

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) today is down -2.14 (-3.51%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) is down -0.0400 (-1.99%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are falling sharply today, with crude matching a 3-week low. Signs of global supply glut are we...

Our top chart expert revisits his top quantum stock pick after today’s breakthrough from Big Blue.

Instacart stock has a 70% upside as per this analyst post solid third-quarter results.

Insight Molecular Diagnostics (IMDX) is a precision diagnostics company with disruptive transplant technology and strong recent price momentum. IMDX has surged 158% over the past year and is trading at a new two-year high. Shares maintain a 100% “Buy...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.74%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.26%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.07%, and December...

Although Humana has considerably underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Tesla positions itself for an AI-driven future as shareholders endorse Musk’s $1 trillion compensation plan amid valuation concerns.

Though Marathon Petroleum has outperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.12%. The dollar is climbing today on weakness in the yen, which fell to a 9.25-month low against the dollar today on concerns the Japanese government will pursue a more expansionary fiscal policy. Gains i...

Surf Air is giving Palantir 6 million shares as prepayment. Which is a better company to invest in as the two work together?

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.31%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.77%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.21%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.22%, and December E-mi...

March Euro currency futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

Despite Diamondback Energy's underperformance relative to the S&P 500 Index over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain bullish about the stock’s prospects.

Are Wall Street analysts bullish or bearish on Travelers Companies stock?

Are Wall Street analysts favoring PPG Industries stock?

While Phillips 66 has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past 52 weeks, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Are Wall Street analysts bullish about Royal Caribbean’s prospects?

Are Wall Street analysts seeing upsides or downsides in CME Group’s stock?

Cotton price action is down 55 to 84 points on Wednesday morning. Futures closed the Tuesday session with losses of 35 to 43 points. Crude oil futures were up 89 cents/barrel to $61.02 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.107 lower to $99.355. The...

Lean hog futures posted mixed Tuesday action with contracts down 42 to up 40 cents. Preliminary open interest was down 6,796 contracts on Tuesday, with much of that coming via December (11,027). USDA’s national base hog price from Tuesday afternoon w...

Wheat is showing losses across the three exchanges on Wednesday morning, as bulls are failing to hold recent ground gained. The wheat complex saw mixed trade on Tuesday, with spring wheat leading the way higher. CBT soft red wheat futures were fracti...

Corn price action is showing fractional losses so far on Wednesday morning. The corn market saw Tuesday gains of 2 to 3 cents across most contracts at the close. Preliminary open interest showed some exiting of December, down 44,027 contracts, with t...

Soybeans are trading with slight fractional gains on Wednesday. Futures closed Tuesday with contracts down 1 to 3 cents. Open interest was up 7,135 contracts on Tuesday, with the front 2 contracts seeing some decline. There was another 29 deliveries...

Live cattle futures were down 60 cents to $1.35 at the close. Preliminary open interest dropped 2,522 contracts, with December down 8,675 contracts and Feb up 4,727 contracts. Last week’s cash trade was reported at $225-230 in the north, with $230-23...

Although PulteGroup has underperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Sherwin-Williams has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Clorox has significantly underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

United Parcel Service has considerably underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Best Buy has considerably underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Molson Coors has considerably underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Just because the charts are warning me on the QQQ down the road, doesn’t mean I don’t want to hold key tech stocks in my portfolio.

As Kimberly-Clark has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook on the stock’s prospects.