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This AI stock is one of 2025’s biggest winners and it’s still flying under the radar.

Baker Hughes is expected to announce its fourth-quarter results next month, and analysts predict a single-digit decline in the company’s bottom-line figure.

A put ratio spread is an advanced option trade and generally not suitable for beginners, but it can have its place within an option portfolio. It is generally considered a neutral strategy, although it has the ability to make a profit in up, down and...

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.20%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.32% this morning, pointing to a weak start on Wall Street in the final trading session of 2025.

Kick off 2026 with three top-rated Dividend Kings offering decades of dividend growth, strong buy ratings, and reliable income with upside potential.

Weyerhaeuser is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings next month, and expectations are grim, with analysts projecting a triple-digit plunge in funds from operations that could push FFO into negative territory.

International Paper is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings by the end of next month, with Wall Street bracing for a sharp four-digit surge in the company’s bottom line.

A. O. Smith is expected to release its fourth-quarter results next month, and Wall Street is bracing for a modest single-digit pullback in earnings.

While Ford is up 34% for the year and has a healthy dividend yield of 4.5%, the stock's 2026 forecast does not look too bright.

Lean hog futures posted Tuesday gains of 60 to 97 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70.38 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down $1.40 on December 26 at $82.44. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Tuesd...

Cotton futures slipped back on Tuesday, with contracts closing within 5 points of unchanged. Crude oil futures were down 13 cents per barrel at $57.95. The US dollar index was up $0.188 at $97.920. The Seam’s online auction showed sales of 23,018 ba...

The wheat market closed with losses across all three exchanges on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures were 2 to 3 cents lower at the close. KC HRW futures were down 5 to 6 cents on Tuesday. MPLS spring wheat was fractionally lower on the day. The market wil...

Soybeans closed Tuesday with weakness, as contracts were down fractionally to 3 1/4 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 3/4 cent lower at $9.80. Soymeal futures were steady to $2.10/ton lower, with Soy Oil futures up 7 to 15 poi...

Live cattle futures closed with gains of $1.45 to $2.27. Cash trade last week was reported at $229-230. This week has been quiet so far, with the Tuesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange showed dressed sales of $355 on 40 of the 1,278 head offered, with b...

Corn futures slid into the Tuesday close, with contracts down 1 to 3 cents across most front months. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down another penny at $3.98 3/4. USDA will release their Export Sales report on Wednesday morning...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.14%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.25%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.14%, a...

Nio shares push higher as China announces $8.92 billion in consumer trade-in subsidies for next year. Options data suggests NIO stock will rally further in 2026.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1-week high on Tuesday and finished up by +0.18%. The dollar found support Tuesday from better-than-expected US economic news on home prices and the Dec MNI Chicago PMI. Also, higher T-note yields on Tuesday have...

I’m updating my option strategy on the SLV ETF that I initially recommended in mid-December.

Nvidia apparently halted its trial of 18A, sending Intel stock down on the news.

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.13 (-0.22%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0053 (+0.31%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Tuesday. Crude prices gave up an early advance and turned lower Tue...

February Nymex natural gas (NGG26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.014 (-0.35%), Feb nat-gas on Tuesday gave up an early advance and settled lower after forecasts for warmer US weather signaled reduced heating demand for nat-gas and sparked long liquidati...

These three top tech stocks still have strong, bullish charts heading into the new year.

The leading most diversified U.S. stock market index is the S&P 500. While the index has rallied by nearly 16% in 2025 to a record high, the top stock index may be inexpensive relative to another asset with a long history as the world’s leading curre...

If the market enters a different phase of the cycle in 2026, these veteran ETFs could be hot.

Saudi Arabia's PIF is buying the company for $55 billion, but some analysts are not convinced that the deal will succeed.

Tesla's Cybertruck is struggling to gain traction among consumers due to several factors that range from higher prices to quality issues.

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.42 (-2.75%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -8.60 (-1.98%). Sugar prices slid to 1-week lows on Tuesday and settled sharply lower. Tuesday's rally in the dollar index...

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -179 (-2.87%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -126 (-2.80%). Cocoa prices retreated on Tuesday, giving back some of Monday's sharp gains. Tuesday's rally in the dollar index (DXY00...

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -1.95 (-0.55%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +62 (+1.57%). Coffee prices on Tuesday climbed to 2-week highs, but fell back from their best levels and settled mixed with arabica coff...

Brand Engagement Network stock soars on custom AI engagement solution deal with a leading ads agency. Is it too late to invest in BNAI stock heading into 2026?

Tesla stock closed down 3.3% on Monday as Cathie Wood trims her stake further in the EV firm. Here’s how you should play TSLA shares heading into 2026.

Nvidia stock in focus as the chipmaker announces $20 billion Groq deal. Mizuho analyst explains why the transaction is largely bullish for NVDA shares.

TMG Social launch sends Society Pass stock up some 180% over the past five days. Here’s how you should play SOPA shares following the meteoric rally.

Worries about Marvell’s future revenue from Amazon and Microsoft could be overdone.

Yield-protecting options strategies are positioned in such a way that they leave room for MO stock to potentially explore the psychologically enticing $60 level.

Cotton futures are showing mixed action on Tuesday, with contracts down 9 points to 5 points higher in the front months. Crude oil futures are down 7 cents per barrel higher at $58.01. The US dollar index is up $0.138 at $97.865. The Seam’s online a...

Corn futures extending the pullback into the end of the year, with contracts down 1 to 2 cents at Tuesday’s midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down another 1 3/4 cents at $3.97 1/4. EIA data released Monday afternoon showed et...

Live cattle futures are trading with $1.52 to $2.10 gains at midday. December expires on Wednesday. Cash trade last week was reported at $229-230. This week has been quiet so far, with the Tuesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange showed dressed sales of $...

Lean hog futures are trading with 55 cent to $1 gains on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down $1.40 on December 26 at $82.44. USDA’s pork carcass cutout...

Soybeans are showing steady trade on Tuesday, with January down 1 ¼ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 1/4 cent lower at $9.80 1/2. Soymeal futures are down 40 cents to $2.20/ton. Soy Oil futures are up 22 to 25 points on the da...

The wheat market is showing losses across the winter wheats at midday, with spring wheat slightly higher. Chicago SRW futures are 1 to 2 cents lower at midday. KC HRW futures are down 4 to 5 cents on Tuesday. MPLS spring wheat is fractionally higher...

Intel stock is up almost 90% in 2025 and offers significant upside potential to shareholders over the next three years, given its earnings growth estimates.

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.37 (-2.42%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -7.90 (-1.82%). Sugar prices are sharply lower today and posted 1-week lows. Today's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 1-week hig...

Neo Performance Materials still looks like a reasonable long-term way to play non-Chinese rare earths after a 100%+ run, but the smarter approach is now adding in small, disciplined increments rather than chasing spikes.

Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) is trading at new 3-year highs. The stock is up nearly 70% over the past year and has strong technical momentum. KALU maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Analyst and investor sentiment is bullish, with multiple “Buy”...

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -184 (-2.95%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -132 (-2.94%). Cocoa prices are moving lower today, giving back some of Monday's sharp gains. Today's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 1-week...

Nike looks like a selective buy rather than an “all‑in” trade after Tim Cook’s nearly 3 million dollar purchase, with insider confidence, innovative bets, and a 25%+ upside to analyst targets offset by weak earnings and a still‑rich multiple versus t...

Shorting out-of-the-money (OTM) put options in Apple stock has clearly been the best play, as AAPL has been trading in a range over the last month. Their price target is over 5% higher, but my price target is $325, 19% above today's price.

March Australian dollar futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is up +0.30 (+0.09%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26) is up +82 (+2.11%). Coffee prices added to Monday's gains today and posted 2-week highs. Coffee has carryover support from Monday on Brazil coffee crop conce...

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +0.23 (+0.40%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0126 (+0.73%). Crude oil prices added to Monday's sharp gains today as global geopolitical risks from Venezuela, Nigeria, and Russia persist. Al...

Man, 2025 was a wild ride in commodities. Prices were down 7% overall per the World Bank, thanks to weak growth, oversupply, and all those tariff/election headaches. But hey, not total doom... precious metals absolutely crushed it.

DigitalBridge surges on buyout news, spotlighting AI-driven data centers as investors weigh growth versus valuation.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.11%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.11%, and March E-mi...

Virginia-based Indivior, a developer of opioid addiction treatments, continues to hold down a place in Barchart’s Top 100 Stocks to Buy. Up 192% in 2025, its P/E is declining despite the stock’s gains over the past year. Here’s why.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.09%. The dollar is slightly higher today on better-than-expected US economic news on home prices and the Dec MNI Chicago PMI. Also, higher T-note yields today have strengthened the dollar's interest rate...

UiPath stock jumped after news it will join the S&P MidCap 400, a move that could reshape near-term trading dynamics and investor attention.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.17%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.11%, and March E-mi...

Dow is scheduled to post its fourth-quarter results next month.

Live cattle futures were 17 to 92 cents lower on Monday. December expires on Wednesday. OI was down 879 contracts on Monday. Cash trade last week was reported at $229-230. Feeder cattle futures slopped into the close, but still managed to close with...

Corn price action us showing steady trade on Tuesday, with contracts within ½ cent of unchanged. Futures posted 7 to 8 cent losses on Monday, after seeing strength around last week holiday on thin trade. Preliminary open interest suggested new sellin...

Lean hog futures saw mixed Monday action with nearby contracts within a dime of unchanged. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 13 cents on December 24 at $83.84....

Cotton price action is up 30 to 40 points on Tuesday morning. Futures slipped lower into the close, with contracts posting losses of 10 to 15 points on the day. Crude oil futures were $1.09 per barrel higher at $57.83. The US dollar index was steady...

Wheat is trading with mixed action, as winter wheats are stronger. The wheat complex saw mixed Monday action, with winter wheats lower and spring wheat steady. Chicago SRW futures were 5 to 6 cents lower on Monday. Open interest was up 4,721 contract...

Soybeans are trading with 3 to 4 cent gains so far on Tuesday. Futures saw 9 to 10 cent losses in the front months on Monday. Open interest was down 15,996 contracts on Monday, most of which was in January (-32,102) ahead of First Notice day on Wedne...

Tractor Supply is set to announce its fourth-quarter results soon, and analysts forecast a single-digit rise in the company’s bottom-line figure.

Deckers Outdoor is scheduled to report its third-quarter results soon, and analysts expect a single-digit earnings decline.

These two are the kind of stocks patient investors should hold onto.

Yesterday, with PayPal Holdings trading at $59.49, the December 2026 put option with a strike price of $45 was trading around $2.83. Traders selling this put would receive $283 in option premium.

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.02% this morning as investors adopt a cautious stance ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes.

PulteGroup is expected to release its fourth-quarter earnings later next month, and consensus estimates point to a double-digit drop in profitability.

Dover is set to report its fourth-quarter results next month, with analysts projecting low double-digit earnings growth for the period.

Sherwin-Williams is all set to report its Q4 earnings soon, and analysts project its earnings to rise in the modest single digit.

It was another busy night in the Metals sector, driven by more of the same comments and activities on the global stage.