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The broader investment case rests on AWK's 19-year dividend growth streak, a 5-year average dividend growth rate of about 9%, and a pending merger with Essential Utilities that would make it the largest U.S. water utility with over 4.7 million connec...

Cotton futures were in turnaround action on Tuesday, as contracts closed with 130 to 188 point gains at the close. The US dollar index is $0.108 higher at $98.370. Crude oil was down $3.74 to $102.68. NASS Crop Progress data showed 21% of the US cott...

Live cattle futures posted gains of $1.47 to $2.92 across the board on Tuesday. Cash trade from last week finished out near $256-257. It has been quiet so far this week, with a few light sales of $400 in NE. Feeder cattle futures were $4.25 to $5.70...

The wheat complex posted losses across three markets on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures were 8 to 13 ¼ cents in the red at the close. KC HRW futures were down 3 to 5 3/4 cents on Tuesday. MPLS spring wheat was 3 to 4 1/2 cents lower at the final...

Soybeans were 2 ¾ to 11 ¾ cents in the red on Tuesday, with the nearbys leading the charge. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 11 1/4 cents at $11.43. Soymeal futures were down 50 cents to $1.30 on the session, with Soy Oil futur...

Lean hog futures posted 65 cent to $1.80 gains on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday afternoon due to packer submission issues. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 27 cents on May 1 at $91.03. Monthly trade data fro...

Corn futures closed the Tuesday session with deferred contracts fractionally lower to down 5 2/4 cents in the nearbys. In delivery May was down 8 ¼ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 6 cents lower on the day to $4.38. Crude oil...

Pinterest stock pushes higher on strong Q1 earnings and impressive future guidance. But there’s reason to believe that PINS shares will rip higher from here as the year unfolds.

Even as competition rises, Nvidia’s scale, ecosystem, and performance leadership make it hard to dethrone.

Abbott’s business and dividend story remain intact even as the stock trades near 52‑week lows.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.73%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.31%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.82%, and Jun...

GameStop stock is sliding after its surprise $55.5 billion bid for eBay. Wall Street analysts say the deal faces long odds. Here is what investors need to know.

BlackBerry’s surge looks more like an early-stage re‑rating on a credible software and embedded‑systems thesis than a fleeting meme‑style pop.

AXTI stock has skyrocketed on AI-driven demand for indium phosphide substrates, far outpacing the S&P 500. High valuation and analyst caution underscore the risks in this volatile semiconductor materials play.

Alphabet's AI headwinds aren't being viewed as such anymore. Its earnings tell investors why.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.09%. The dollar rose slightly on Tuesday after the US March trade deficit was reported to be smaller than expected. The dollar also has safe-haven support as the US-Iran ceasefire appears shaky after...

Shares of the company tumbled as the measures led to a lowered full-year revenue guidance.

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Tuesday closed down -4.15 (-3.90%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed down -0.1176 (-3.15%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply lower on Tuesday as the ceasefire in the Middle East appears to be holding...

PayPal stock is sinking as disappointing future guidance overshadows strong Q1 earnings. Here’s why long-term investors should consider loading up on PYPL shares today.

June Nymex natural gas (NGM26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.079 (-2.76%). Nat-gas prices retreated on Tuesday as flows to US liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals fell to the lowest level in more than three months, leaving more supplies in the d...

SanDisk has authorized its first-ever buyback program as a standalone company.

Gold rallied to a new record high in late January 2026 and corrected by over 27%. While gold remains in a long-term bullish trend, the price is consolidating around $4,550 per ounce in early May 2026.

Wood invested and divested CoreWeave, as the stock is up 78.65% this year.

Options traders believe AMD shares will rally after Q1 earnings today. But HSBC downgraded AMD stock heading into the quarterly release.

Several widely followed stocks, including GameStop, ranked among Monday’s largest bearish price surprises by volume. With GameStop pursuing an ambitious acquisition-driven strategy, the key question is whether these declines signal value—or bigger ri...

Despite Philip Morris’ weak performance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Recent analyst commentary suggests AMD's upside is limited anyway due to capacity constraints.

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.08 (+0.52%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +5.70 (+1.28%). Sugar prices extended their two-week-long rally on Tuesday and rose to 1-month highs. Strength in the Brazilia...

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +191 (+4.92%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +3.80 (+14.14%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Tuesday and posted 2.75-month highs. Early surveys of the 2026/27 West African cocoa crop...

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +4.25 (+1.49%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed up +14 (+0.42%). Coffee prices moved higher on Tuesday, with arabica up sharply at a 1-week high. Strength in the Brazilian real is suppor...

Despite Intellia's severe stock drop from its 2021 peak, Cathie Wood is buying big.

While Dell Technologies has outpaced the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Intel shares pop on reports that Apple has held exploratory discussions to use its foundry services. Barchart’s data suggests significant further upside in INTC stock.

Microchip Technology gears up for its Q4 results following a strong rally.

Unity is facing pressure from weak outlook and AI threats. Yet Wedbush Securities signals confidence and eyes potential upside into earnings.

Micron Technology stock has been on a tear. It's up 100% since a recent trough on March 30. It's up 12% today, and put option premiums in MU are sky high with unusual options activity, a bullish signal.

The wheat complex is trading with losses across three markets. Chicago SRW futures are down 11 to 14 ¾ cents at midday. KC HRW futures are 7 to 9 cents in the red on Tuesday. There were 39 deliveries noted for May KC wheat overnight. MPLS spring whea...

Cotton futures are trading with 134 to 265 point gains on Tuesday. The US dollar index is $0.068 higher at $98.330. Crude oil is down $4.35 to $102.07. NASS Crop Progress data showed 21% of the US cotton crop planted as of May 3, which was 2 percenta...

Corn futures are trading with 5 to 8 cent losses so far on Tuesday. There were 35 deliveries issued against May corn overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 5 1/2 cents lower on the day to $4.37 1/2. NASS Crop Progress data show...

Soybeans are down 8 to 12 cents in the front months on Tuesday. There were 110 contracts deliveries overnight in May soybeans. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 10 3/4 cents at $11.44 1/2. Soymeal futures are down 60 cents to $2....

Lean hog futures are 75 to 85 cents higher in the front months on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday mornind due to packer submission issues. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 27 cents on May 1 at $91.03. Monthly...

Live cattle futures are trading 92 cents to $2.27 higher so far on Tuesday. Cash trade from last week finished out near $256-257. It has been quiet so far this week. Feeder cattle futures are $4 to $5 higher in bounce back Turnaround Tuesday action....

Solid demand and pricing, shift toward NBMs, solid earnings growth, and compelling valuation suggest more upside in Sandisk stock.

As Baldwin stock ramps up its AI push with Anthropic, the overlooked insurer is stepping firmly into the limelight.

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.06 (+0.39%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +4.90 (+1.10%). Sugar prices extended their two-week-long rally today and rose to 1-month highs. Strength in the Brazilian real is boosting...

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +218 (+5.61%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +3.94 (+14.66%). Cocoa prices are surging today and posted 2.75-month highs. Early surveys of the 2026/27 West African cocoa crop indicate below-averag...

NXP’s diversified business and strong cash generation make it a compelling long-term semiconductor bet.

Veeva’s upcoming S&P 500 inclusion could bring fresh index-driven demand to a high-margin software stock still trading far below its 52-week high.

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is up +9.80 (+3.43%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is up +51 (+1.5%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today, with arabica climbing to a 1-week high. Strength in the Brazilian real is supporting coffee pri...

Tim Cook just highlighted a key chip trend, and it could strengthen the bull case for Micron Technology.

Betting on humanoid robotics with a new acquisition, META positions its stock around future AI-driven machines.

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is down -4.54 (-4.27%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is down -0.1140 (-3.05%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today as the ceasefire in the Middle East appears to be holding, easing geopolitical...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.70%, and June E-mini Nasdaq...

Meta is currently trading at a P/E of 20, a valuation typical of mature industrial firms rather than tech leaders. While the market focuses on massive capex, it ignores the company's unprecedented distribution power and its potential to dominate AI f...

Investors eye May 6 as IonQ balances breakthrough innovation with high expectations and uneven stock performance.

Coinbase is blaming AI for 14% layoffs, but experts are skeptical this excuse will hold.

Invesco has notably outperformed the broader market over the past year, and Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.07%. The dollar is slightly higher today after the US March trade deficit was reported to be smaller than expected. The dollar also has safe-haven support as the US-Iran ceasefire appears shaky after the...

BrightSprings Health Services (BTSG) demonstrates exceptional price momentum, trading at new all-time highs. Shares are up more than 150% over the past 52 weeks. BTSG maintains a 100% “Buy” technical opinion from Barchart. Despite strong sentiment an...

AMC stock inches up on solid domestic box office numbers, but a look under the hood suggests AMC shares still aren’t worth owning in 2026.

These 2 ETFs offer savvy ways for investors to diversify away from an increasingly AI-focused U.S. market.

UPS stock sank as Amazon announced the launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services. Here’s what the new service means for AMZN and UPS shares.

Amazon Supply Chain Services launch sent AMZN stock higher on Monday. But Barchart data suggests Amazon shares will rip higher from here as the year unfolds.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.64%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.08%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.62%, and June E-mini Nasdaq...

Strategy’s May 5 report will test whether Bitcoin momentum and modest software growth can justify its extreme valuation.

Nebius agreed to acquired Eigen AI to expand its U.S presence and aid its Token Factory.

July sugar futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

Entering a new era of steady AI-driven growth, Seagate's current rally is only the beginning.

Sophisticated market participants appear to be anticipating a rebound in HD stock. Here’s the quantitative picture that could justify the bullish proposition.

Even though Gen Digital has underperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Nvidia stock has looked a lot more grounded over the last year compared to the kind of parabolic rally we saw in the preceding couple of years. Can NVDA stock still deliver good returns?

Amazon stock has been rising despite meager FCF results and heavy capex plans. The expected return from investing in AMZN, using analysts' price targets, is not high. One play is to short AMZN puts.

Despite EOG Resources' outperformance relative to the S&P 500 Index over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Cotton price action is up 40 to 71 points so far on Turnaround Tuesday. Futures closed the Monday session with contracts down 30 to 127 points across most contracts. The US dollar index was $0.146 higher at $98.065. Crude oil was up $3.20 to $105.14....

Live cattle futures settled with $1.25 to $2 losses across most contracts on Monday. Open interest saw modest new selling, up 1,266 contracts. Cash trade from last week started at $250-252 across the country and worked up to $256-257. Feeder cattle f...