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Analysts continue to back KKR stock despite recent pressure, signaling growing confidence in what lies ahead.

Trump’s push to lower mortgage rates, cap card interest, and curb institutional home buying puts dividend‑payer Lennar at the center of the housing‑affordability trade, with the stock still trading at a modest discount.

Lean hog futures closed with 7 to 70 cent losses across the front months on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $86.58 on Thursday afternoon, down 24 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 23 cents higher on Feb 3 a...

Corn futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 5 to 6 cents lower. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 5 1/2 cents at $4.02 3/4. Continued strength in soybeans and meal are spilled over to corn. The average close so far thi...

Live cattle rounded out a weaker Thursday session with contracts down $5 to $6.20. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,602 head offered, with bids of $235-236. Cash movement has been quiet this week. Feeder cattle...

Soybeans closed 18 to 21 ¼ cents higher on Thursday, with new crop contracts up 7 to 11 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 20 cents higher at $10.47. Soymeal futures are $5 to $7.00 higher, with Soy Oil futures steady to down 1...

Cotton futures posted losses of 45 to 50 points across the front months. Crude oil futures are down $2.02 per barrel on the day at $63.12. The US dollar index was up $0.371 to $97.860. Export Sales data showed a total of 249,836 RB of cotton sold in...

The wheat complex posted gains across the three markets on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures closed 7 to 9 cents higher in the front months. KC HRW futures were 7 to 9 cents in the green on the day. MPLS spring wheat was up 4 to 6 cents at the close....

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -1.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.38%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -1.23%,...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1.5-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.23%. Thursday's stock selloff boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, hawkish comments from Fed Governor Lisa Cook supported the dollar when she said she now...

Nio stock rallies as the company forecasts its first-ever adjusted profit in Q4. But does that make NIO shares worth owning in 2026?

While AMD stock dropped sharply following Q4 earnings, the company is well-positioned to deliver a strong financial performance in 2026.

Qualcomm shares are sinking as the company issued disappointing Q2 guidance. But technicals and options pricing warrant buying QCOM stock at current levels.

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Thursday closed down -1.85 (-2.84%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed down -0.0386 (-1.96%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell sharply on Thursday after the dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1.5-week high. Al...

March Nymex natural gas (NGH26 ) on Thursday closed higher by +0.044 (+1.27%). March nat-gas prices settled higher on Thursday amid a record withdrawal of nat-gas storage. The EIA reported Thursday that nat-gas inventories fell -360 bcf in the week...

Investors may be underestimating the long-term potential of Gilead’s evolving portfolio.

Peloton stock crashes on worse-than-expected Q2 revenue and disappointing guidance for the current quarter. Here’s why PTON shares aren’t worth buying on the dip.

After reaching a new record high on January 26, 2026, platinum futures fell by more than 35%. Despite the downside correction, platinum could still offer significant value at the $2,250 per ounce level in February 2026.

Disney is betting its future on veteran Josh D’Amaro as the new CEO. Does this leadership shift make DIS a Buy, Hold, or Sell now?

Walmart stock has finally hit a $1 trillion market cap, leading to a historic moment for the retail giant.

Microsoft is trading near $400 price levels, but consensus estimates call for the stock to rally above $600 over the next year. Is MSFT stock a buy after the recent crash?

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.17 (-1.18%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -3.90 (-0.95%). Sugar prices retreated on Thursday, but remained above Monday's significant lows. The outlook for glob...

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Thursday closed up +123 (+3.01%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +93 (+3.13%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Thursday after chocolate maker Hershey forecast a better-than-expected outlook for...

After an explosive 2025 rally, can Teradyne stock continue its climb this year?

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.25 (-0.08%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +61 (+1.62%). Coffee prices recovered from heavy losses on Thursday and settled mixed. Coffee prices have been under pressure over...

While Broadcom stock has pulled back, analysts’ sentiment remains bullish on AVGO.

AppLovin faces escalating challenges from AI disruptions in ad-tech and gaming, overshadowing a recent short report, although analysts maintain a positive outlook.

Intel stock jumped after CEO Lip-Bu Tan confirmed a renewed push into GPUs, but execution and valuation still matter more than ambition.

Q4 2025 earnings are set to be released after market close this afternoon. Investors are watching closely.

Google shares are slipping as a slight YouTube miss and raised capex guidance spooked investors. Citi analysts recommend buying GOOGL stock on the post-earnings dip.

Super Micro Computer posted its Q2 Results earlier this week. Here is why analysts believe the stock can turn things around from here.

There were 1,234 unusually active options on Wednesday. Among the top 25 Vol/OI ratios were three popular stocks: Peloton Interactive, Boston Scientific, and Uber Technologies. There’s an argument for both long and short strangles. Here’s why.

Find out what’s on the desk of our top chart expert ahead of Friday’s livestream, including a new red flag on Google stock, a big breakout in BALL, and key ETF updates.

AMD stock just tanked 17% as Wall Street was not impressed by the chipmaker's guidance for Q1 of 2026.

LEN stock and TMHC stock rose on the news of the homebuilders’ inclusion in the “Trump Homes” plan.

The wheat complex is trading with gains across the three markets on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are 8 to 9 cents higher in the front months. KC HRW futures are 7 to 8 cents in the green at midday. MPLS spring wheat is up 2 to 3 cents so far....

Cotton futures are trading with 45 to 51 points in the front months at midday. Crude oil futures are down $1.48 per barrel on the day at $63.63. The US dollar index is up $0.171 to $97.660. Export Sales data showed a total of 249,836 RB of cotton sol...

Live cattle are falling on Thursday, with contracts down $3.20 to $4.05. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,602 head offered, with bids of $235-236. Cash movement has been quiet. Feeder cattle futures are down $4...

Soybeans are trading with 15 to 17 cent gains in the front months on Thursday, with new crop November up 8 ¼ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 15 3/4 cents higher at $10.43 3/4. Soymeal futures are $7.10 to $7.30 higher, with S...

Lean hog futures are trading with 15 to 75 cent losses in the front months on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was 23 cents higher on Feb 3 at $86.06. The weekly...

Corn futures are trading with 5 to 5 ½ cents in the front months on Thursday, with new crop December up 3 cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 5 cents at $4.01 1/4. Continued strength in soybeans and meal are spilling over to c...

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.21 (-1.45%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -4.60 (-1.12%). Sugar prices are sliding today, but remain above Monday's significant lows. The outlook for global sugar surpluses t...

Zoetis stock has underperformed the broader market over the past year, while analysts remain cautiously bullish about its prospects.

Silicon Labs’ stock exploded nearly 49% after Texas Instruments agreed to buy the wireless chipmaker. Does this blockbuster deal still offer room to run?

USA Rare Earth is a critical metals mining company forecast to expand at a rapid pace, driven by U.S. government investments.

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +109 (+2.67%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +92 (+3.09%). Cocoa prices are climbing today after chocolate maker Hershey forecast a better-than-expected outlook for 2026, easing concerns about co...

Nacco Industries (NC) is trading at a new 3-year high. NC stock is up more than 70% over the past year and has robust technical momentum. The stock maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Individual investors are optimistic about NC, viewing it...

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -5.45 (-1.77%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is down -16 (-0.43%). Coffee prices are sharply lower today, with arabica falling to a 6-month low and robusta dropping to a 5.75-month low. Coffee pr...

Oracle’s $20 billion stock sale aims to fund its AI-driven cloud expansion, and this article examines what the move means for the company and whether investors should consider buying ORCL shares right now.

The S&P 500 Technology Sector SPDR (XLK) may be the most important exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the market right now. Here's why.

AMD shares plunged 17% despite a strong Q4.

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is down -2.22 (-3.41%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is down -0.0469 (-2.39%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today after the dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a1.5-week high. Also, US-Iran tens...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.30%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.49%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -1.29%, and March E-mi...

While Digital Realty Trust has lagged behind the SPX over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Western Digital (WDC) has quietly staged a strong comeback over the past few months as investor enthusiasm around AI infrastructure and cloud storage continues to build. The data-storage specialist has benefited from rising demand for high-capacity d...

May soybean futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

Intel will work on a new prototype of AI memory with SoftBank.

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

AMD stock crashed much more than the options market implied or what is historically observed after the company’s earnings. Find out why.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1.5-week high today and is up by +0.12%. Today's stock selloff has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, hawkish comments from Fed Governor Lisa Cook supported the dollar when she said she now sees "risk...

OKLO shares have been crashing on rising uranium prices and insider selling in 2026. But Canaccord Genuity continues to see upside in OKLO stock to a whopping $175.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.50%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.40%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.55%, and March E-mi...

While Trimble has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Learn how our top technical strategist screens for high-potential gap trading opportunities in this quick video lesson.

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

Archer-Daniels-Midland has notably outperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Amphenol has notably outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Xcel Energy has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

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

With options traders lackadaisically protecting against downside volatility, ‘naked’ expression of optimism through META stock calls presents a contrarian argument.

Despite American Electric Power's outperformance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Project Vault’s nearly $12 billion rare earths stockpile plan, launched to counter China’s grip on critical minerals, puts these names in the spotlight as leveraged plays.

In a shifting policy backdrop, are Wall Street analysts bullish or bearish on First Solar stock?

Live cattle futures saw marginal gains of 17 to 60 cents in the front months on Wednesday. Open interest rose 2,822 contracts on the day. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,602 head offered, with bids of $237. C...

Soybeans are trading with Thursday AM gains of 6 to 8 ½ cents in the front months as new crop November is steady. Futures were in rally mode following a mid-morning update from President Trump, as contracts closed with front month gains of 25 to 27 ½...