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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.03%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down up +0.13%, and March E-min...

NextEra Energy is scheduled to unveil its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings soon, and analysts project a double-digit profit growth.

Arista Networks looks like a strong long-term compounder.

After a surprisingly strong 2025, analysts believe an $800 price target for Tesla could be within reach in 2026.

Wedbush’s Dan Ives sees Palantir reaching $1 trillion valuation in the future.

HCA Healthcare is all set to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings soon, and analysts project a double-digit earnings growth.

American Express is set to deliver its fourth-quarter results next month, and analysts project double-digit earnings growth.

Trump Media announced a merger with TAE Technologies, a nuclear fusion company.

Elevance Health is scheduled to release its Q4 results next month, and analysts project a double-digit drop in profit.

Growth meets opportunity in these three AI-related stocks.

Corn price action is fractionally to 2 cents higher so far on Tuesday AM trade. Futures closed the Monday session with contracts 2 to 3 ¼ cents in the green. Preliminary open interest was down 1,380 contracts on Monday, with some exiting March (6,651...

Wheat is hovering near unchanged, with the three markets within a penny of 0. The wheat complex posted higher trade on Monday, with contracts seeing gains across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were up 5 to 6 cents on Monday. Open interest sug...

Lean hog futures were up 65 to 85 cents across most contracts on Monday. New buying interest was noted, up 1,617 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $67.16 on Monday afternoon, down 29 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

Live cattle futures saw higher action on Monday, with contracts 32 cents to $1.07 in the green. Open interest suggested short covering, down 1,113 contracts. Cash trade was softer last week at $228-229 across the country and $356-358 dressed. Feeder...

Cotton price action is up 10 to 20 points on Tuesday morning. Futures were weaker on Monday, with contracts closing 1 to 14 points lower. Crude oil futures are $1.43 per barrel higher at $57.95. The US dollar index was back down $0.317 to $97.935. U...

Soybeans are showing strength on Tuesday, with contracts up 1 to 3 cents. Futures posted Monday gains of 4 to 5 ½ cents as bulls were in a jollier mood to start the holiday week. Preliminary open interest dropped 10,552 contracts, mostly in the Janua...

SLB is expected to announce its fourth-quarter results next month, and analysts predict a double-digit decrease in the company’s bottom-line figure.

Verizon Communications is expected to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a single-digit profit drop.

The Dogs of the Dow has long been a simple, rules-based approach to equity investing, built around owning the highest-yielding stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Each year, investors rotate into the 10 Dow components with the highest dividen...

Travelers Companies is scheduled to release its Q4 results next month, and analysts project a single-digit drop in profit.

McCormick & Company is set to report its fourth-quarter results next month, and analysts expect a double-digit earnings growth.

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.04% this morning, steadying after a three-day rally as investors await a trio of reports delayed by the government shutdown, with a particular focus on the initial estimate of third-quarter GD...

Intuitive Surgical is set to release its fourth-quarter results next month, and analysts are forecasting a modest, single-digit decline in earnings.

CSX is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter results next month, with analysts projecting flat earnings compared to the same quarter last year.

Freeport-McMoRan is approaching its fourth-quarter earnings release, with consensus estimates pointing to a double-digit contraction in its earnings.

The world’s biggest retailer is playing offense again.

Live cattle futures saw higher action on Monday, with contracts 32 cents to $1.07 in the green. Cash trade was softer last week at $228-229 across the country and $356-358 dressed. Feeder cattle futures closed the Monday with contracts 90 cents to $1...

Soybeans posted Monday gains of 4 to 5 ½ cents as bulls were in a jollier mood to start the holiday week. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 4 1/4 cents higher at $9.83 3/4. Soymeal futures were 50 cents to $1 higher on Monday. Soy Oi...

Lean hog futures were up 65 to 85 cents across most contracts on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $67.16 on Monday afternoon, down 29 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 15 cents on December 18 at $83.73....

The wheat complex posted higher trade on Monday, with contracts seeing gains across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were up 5 to 6 cents on Monday. KC HRW futures were 6 to 7 cents in the green on the day. MPLS spring wheat was 2 cents higher....

Cotton futures were weaker on Monday, with contracts closing 1 to 14 points lower. Crude oil futures are $1.43 per barrel higher at $57.95. The US dollar index was back down $0.317 to $97.935. USDA’s Export Sales report indicated a total of 153,266...

Corn futures closed the Monday session with contracts 2 to 3 ¼ cents in the green. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 3 1/2 cents to $4.03 1/2. Monday morning’s Export Inspections report showed a total of 1.744 MMT (68.66 mbu) of c...

When Lululemon stock spiked on Elliott’s activist stake, John Rowland was already in position for a bull trade. Here’s how it took shape.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.64%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.46%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.63%, and Marc...

After a historic run and a healthy pause, Wedbush sees AI’s next chapter setting up Nvidia and the broader tech sector for 2026.

January Nymex natural gas (NGF26 ) on Monday closed down -0.019 (-0.48%). Jan nat-gas prices fell on Monday amid warmer US weather, which will dampen heating demand for nat gas. Commodity Weather is forecasting above-normal temperatures for much of...

January WTI crude oil (CLF26) on Monday closed up +0.51 (+0.91%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26) closed up +0.0340 (+1.99%). Crude oil on Monday rallied on geopolitical risks in Venezuela and Ukraine-Russia. Other bullish factors included the wea...

Expect lower trading volume during the holiday week.

As LULU stumbles under pressure, is Michael Burry’s contrarian bet a signal to look past the headwinds and snag LULU stock?

Wedbush Securities sees Rivian stock pushing higher in 2026. Dan Ives explained his bullish view on RIVN shares in his recent note to clients.

With experts anticipating prediction markets to take off, DraftKings just launched its app in 38 states.

Fresh leadership is stepping in as Opendoor looks to shift from survival mode toward a renewed push for growth.

The Larry Ellison-led company is finally set to own a stake in the popular social media platform owned by the Chinese.

Some investors fear Tesla could lose its “Elon Musk premium” once SpaceX goes public, raising the question of whether now is the time to sell TSLA stock.

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed up +0.17 (+1.15%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +0.80 (+0.19%). Sugar prices on Monday continued higher on some short-covering ahead of the year-end Christmas and New Year's...

Palo Alto Networks reported strong free cash flow in Q3, and its FCF margin rose on a trailing 12-month basis. As a result, it could be worth much more, but PANW is well off its highs. That makes it a strong buy for value investors here.

VLO stock is showing an unusual probability profile beneath recent weakness. A closer look at derivatives activity reveals why upside may be underestimated.

Lean hog futures are up 30 to 65 cents across most contracts at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported this morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 15 cents on December 18 at $83.73. Export Sales data from this...

Soybeans are showing 2 to 4 cent gains across most contracts on Monday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 2 3/4 cents higher at $9.81 1/2. Soymeal futures are showing firmer trade on Monday, with slight gains. Soy Oil futures are back...

The wheat complex is trading with gains across most contracts on Monday. Chicago SRW futures are up 4 to 5 cents at Monday’s midday. KC HRW futures are up 5 to 6 cents so far on the day. MPLS spring wheat is 1 to 2 cents higher. Export Inspections da...

Corn futures are trading with contracts up 2 to 3 cents in the front months. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 1/2 cents to $4.02 1/2. Monday morning’s Export Inspections report showed a total of 1.744 MMT (68.66 mbu) of corn sh...

Cotton futures are posting 3 to 5 point gains at midday, with March down 3 points. Crude oil futures are $1.30 per barrel higher at $57.84. The US dollar index is back down $0.312 at midday to $97.94. USDA’s Export Sales report indicated a total of 1...

Live cattle futures are showing 85 cent to $1.55 across most contracts at midday. Cash trade was softer last week at $228 across the country and $356-358 dressed. Feeder cattle futures are $2.10 to $2.50 higher so far on Monday. The CME feeder cattle...

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +52 (+0.89%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -15 (-0.35%). NY cocoa prices are higher amid expectations for index-related buying tied to the addition of cocoa futures to the Bloomberg Commodity...

Morgan Stanley expects a recovery and sees upside for Hershey. Should you buy into the stock now?

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is up sharply by +6.40 (+1.88%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) is up +88 (+2.33%). Coffee prices are trading sharply higher today after Somar Meteorologia reported that Brazil's largest arabica coffee-gro...

Nvidia’s acquisition of SchedMD is strengthening its AI and computing capabilities.

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is up +0.51 (+0.91%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) is up +0.0309 (+1.81%). Crude oil is higher today on continued geopolitical risks in Venezuela and Ukraine-Russia. Also, today's higher trading in the US s...

Amazon is set to end 2025 as the worst-performing member of the Magnificent 7. The stock's forecast appears positive given the tepid valuations and growth prospects.

The metals sector is overextended after months of gains driven by tariffs, rate jitters, industrial demand & geopolitics. Early buyers are smiling big, but new entries at these levels? Caution advised: Pullbacks will be coming in hot markets.

BioMarin stock soars as the biotech firm announces a $4.8 billion acquisition of Amicus Therapeutics. The transaction could push BMRN shares even higher in 2026.

Intuitive Machines stock soars as President Donald Trump signs a space-focused executive orders. KeyBanc analysts see massive further upside in LUNR shares.

Carnival stock rallies as the cruise company reports a record-breaking Q4 and reinstates its dividend after a six-year suspension. But does that warrant buying CCL shares heading into 2026?

Meta is apparently preparing a Mango AI model in addition to the Avocado model that was recently reported.

Nike stock crashes on China weakness and disappointing guidance for Q3. Neuberg Berman’s senior research analyst Kevin McCarthy says the post-earnings weakness in NKE shares is worth buying.

Heritage Commerce (HTBK) is trading at new two-year highs. Shares are up more than 30% over the past year and demonstrate strong momentum. HTBK maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. The stock has strong fundamentals, but caution is advised to...

Morgan Stanley says SNX is one of their top "Overweight" positions going into the new year.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down -0.30%, falling back from last Friday's 1-week high. The dollar continues to see underlying weakness as the FOMC is expected to cut interest rates by about -50 bp in 2026, while the BOJ is expected to raise rates by...