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Pinnacle West Capital is gearing up to release its first-quarter results next month, and analysts are expecting a triple-digit decline in the company’s bottom-line figure.

Palo Alto stock is cheap ahead of its earnings next month. It could be worth 17% more at almost $200 per share. Shorting out-of-the-money PANW (OTM) put options is an attractive way to set a lower potential buy-in target.

ORCL stock gained on news that Oracle has expanded its relationship with AWS.

CoreWeave just announced it will issue another $1 billion in senior convertible notes.

Ingersoll Rand is expected to unveil its first-quarter results later this month, and analysts are projecting a single-digit rise in profit.

Kimco Realty will release its first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a single-digit FFO growth.

Wheat is starting off Tuesday with slight losses. The wheat complex was mixed across the three exchanges on Monday with HRW weakness. Chicago SRW futures were up 3 ¾ to 7 ¼ cents across the board. Open interest slipped 6,458 contracts on Monday, most...

Lean hog futures saw gains of 10 to 82 cents in the front months on Monday, with deferreds steady to 27 cents lower. Open interest was down 11,962 contracts on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.13 on Monday afternoon, up $1.8...

Corn price action is down ¼ cent to a penny so far on Tuesday morning trade. Futures posted Monday gains of 1 ¼ to 3 ¼ cents across the board. Open interest was down 2,561 contracts on Monday, with 28,719 contracts exiting May. The CmdtyView nationa...

Live cattle futures posted 32 cent to $1.27 losses across the board on Monday. Cash trade was picked up last week at $248 across the country. Feeder cattle futures slipped lower on Monday, down $2.45 to $4.37 at the close. The CME Feeder Cattle Index...

Soybeans are trading with Tuesday AM 3 to 6 cent gains Futures slipped lower in the front months into the Monday close, down ¾ to 1 ½ and ½ to 2 ¼ cents higher in the deferreds. Open interest was down 5,075 contracts on Monday. The cmdtyView national...

Cotton prices are down 10 to 22 points so far Tuesday morning. Futures saw gains of 20 to 36 points across most contracts on Monday. The US dollar index was $0.053 lower at $97.845. Crude oil was back up $3.95 at midday. NASS Crop Progress data show...

Camden Property will release its first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a single-digit FFO dip.

Iron Mountain will release its first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a triple-digit FFO growth.

AES Corporation will release its first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts anticipate a double-digit bottom-line growth.

Consolidated Edison will release its first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a single-digit bottom-line growth.

McKesson is expected to unveil its fourth-quarter results next month, and analysts are projecting a double-digit profit increase.

Intercontinental Exchange is expected to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings at the month-end, and analysts project a notable earnings increase.

EOG Resources is gearing up to announce its Q1 results by early May, and analysts expect its EPS to rise in the low single digits.

Targa Resources is anticipated to report its first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a triple-digit boost in its profitability.

Motorola Solutions is expected to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts predict its earnings will fall marginally.

A Morgan Stanley analyst has picked Datadog and JFrog as top picks in its software AI list.

IDEXX Laboratories is ready to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a double-digit profit growth.

Huntington Ingalls is scheduled to report its first-quarter results next month, and analysts are projecting a modest, low-single-digit decline in earnings.

Today, we are using the stock screener to find stocks with a Buy rating and then looking at a couple of bullish option trade ideas.

Airbnb is set to announce its first-quarter earnings next month, and Wall Street expects the company’s EPS to increase by double digits.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.35%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.40% this morning on hopes for further U.S.-Iran talks that could advance a Middle East peace deal.

Builders FirstSource is expected to unveil its first-quarter results later this month, and analysts are projecting a double-digit decline in profit.

CVS Health is set to announce its first-quarter earnings next month, and Wall Street expects the company’s EPS to decrease by a single digit.

Costco raised its quarterly dividend 13.1% to $1.47 per share. Here's what investors need to know before deciding to buy, sell, or hold COST stock right now.

Air Products and Chemicals is expected to release its fiscal second-quarter earnings this month, and analysts project a double-digit earnings growth.

The wheat complex was mixed across the three exchanges on Monday with HRW weakness. Chicago SRW futures were up 3 ¾ to 7 ¼ cents across the board. KC HRW futures were 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cents lower on Monday. MPLS spring wheat was steady to 4 cents highe...

Soybeans slipped lower in the front months into the Monday close, down ¾ to 1 ½ and ½ to 2 ¼ cents higher in the deferreds. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 3/4 cent at $11.01 1/4. Soymeal futures were down $2.40 to $6.70 on th...

Lean hog futures saw gains of 10 to 82 cents in the front months on Monday, with deferreds steady to 27 cents lower. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.13 on Monday afternoon, up $1.85 from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

Cotton futures saw gains of 20 to 36 points across most contracts on Monday.. The US dollar index was $0.053 lower at $97.845. Crude oil was back up $3.95 at midday. NASS Crop Progress data showed 11% of the US cotton crop planted as of April 19, wh...

Live cattle futures posted 32 cent to $1.27 losses across the board on Monday. Cash trade was picked up last week at $248 across the country. Feeder cattle futures slipped lower on Monday, down $2.45 to $4.37 at the close. The CME Feeder Cattle Index...

Corn futures posted Monday gains of 1 ¼ to 3 ¼ cents across the board. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 3 1/2 cents at $4.15 1/4. NASS Crop Progress data showed the US corn crop at 11% planted as of Sunday, which was 2% ahead of...

Tilray shares rally as Trump urges the DOJ to quickly reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III drug. Options pricing suggests TLRY stock could rip higher through mid-September.

John Ternus will replace Cook effective Sept. 1. Here is what Barchart data says about AAPL now.

From manufacturers to high volatility biotechs, these are the mind-bending med stocks our Senior Market Strategist is watching now.

BlackBerry stock rallies on an expanded partnership with Nvidia. But key risks suggest BB shares still aren’t worth owning in 2026.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down -0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.31%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.22%, an...

Netflix took a hit after its recent quarterly report due to a softer Q2 guidance. But a JPMorgan analyst thinks this pullback might be a buying opportunity.

The Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) is new, and it offers something a little different. Here's what makes this fund one to watch.

Charles Schwab's launch of Schwab Crypto gives its 39 million accounts a seamless way to trade BTC and ETH at competitive pricing, arriving just as Interactive Brokers and Coinbase converge on each other's turfs.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.05%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Monday and turned lower after the New York Post reported that Vice President Vance is on his way to Pakistan for talks with Iran, and that President Trump is...

Marvell stock hits a new high on speculation of an AI chips deal with Google. Here’s why it may not be too late to invest in MRVL shares yet.

May WTI crude oil (CLK26) on Monday closed up +5.76 (+6.87%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.1120 (+3.73%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Monday after Iran on Saturday said the Strait of Hormuz was closed for s...

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Monday closed up +0.015 (+0.56%). Nat-gas prices rose to a 1.5-week high on Monday and settled higher as US weather forecasts shifted cooler, potentially boosting nat-gas heating demand. The Commodity Weather Group...

Don't let the post-earnings selloff fool you. Netflix isn't failing; it's maturing. This analysis explores how NFLX is navigating market saturation by transforming from a simple streaming service into a global entertainment infrastructure.

Did corn prices just put in a bottom?

Compass Pathways stock rallies as Trump’s new executive order aims at accelerating approval and research of psychedelic medicines. But is it too late to invest in CMPS shares already?

Oracle announced a new suite of agentic applications, and they should help Oracle maintain its competitive edge for the long run.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Monday closed up +0.16 (+1.20%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +5.30 (+1.29%). Sugar prices moved higher on Monday amid signs of a smaller global sugar surplus. Sugar trader Czarnikow cut its...

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Monday closed up +112 (+3.52%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +80 (+3.34%). Cocoa prices rose sharply on Monday amid concerns over global supply disruptions after Iran on Saturday said the Strait of Hormu...

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Monday closed up +2.90 (+1.00%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up +94 (+2.77%). Coffee prices settled higher on Monday after Iran said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz was closed to shipping following...

Alphabet stock is approaching its record highs after last week's rally. However, the stock's near-term risk-reward does not look too favorable given the rich valuations and volatile macro environment.

Snap is slashing its workforce to save costs, signaling a major AI-driven shift in its business model.

AST SpaceMobile shares crash as Blue Origin rocket places its satellite in an off-nominal orbit. Scotiabank recommends against buying the dip in ASTS shares.

Alphabet’s fundamentals remain intact. Its dominance in digital advertising, combined with accelerating momentum in cloud and AI, provides a strong foundation for long-term growth.

After an impressive 12.5% five-day surge powered by AI and cloud momentum, how much higher can Oracle shares really go?

Apple stock is showing unusually heavy put options activity ahead of its earnings release at the end of April. AAPL has been rising, so investors may think it has peaked. However, analysts have higher price targets.

Live cattle futures are trading with contracts down a quarter to $1 at midday. Cash trade was picked up last week at $248 across the country. Feeder cattle futures are $1.82 to $3.10 lower across the front months on Monday. The CME Feeder Cattle Inde...

The wheat complex is trading with midday gains across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures are up 10 to 12 cents across most contracts. KC HRW futures are 6 to 7 cents higher so far on Monday. MPLS spring wheat is up 3 to 4 cents at midday. Monda...

Soybeans are fractionally higher in the front months, with new crop contracts up 3 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 3/4 cent at $11.03 3/4. Soymeal futures are down $4.60 to $4.90 on the day, with Soy Oil futures are up 12...

Cotton futures are trading with contracts up 35 to 46 cents at midday. The US dollar index is $0.053 lower at $97.840. Crude oil is back up $4.92 at midday. Managed money flipped their net short by 18,845 contracts to a net long of 16,825 contracts i...

Corn futures are trading with contracts 3 to 5 cents higher across the front months on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 4 3/4 cents at $4.16 1/2. USDA’s FGIS tallied corn export shipments at 1.669 MMT (65.7 mbu) during th...

Lean hog futures are showing 15 to 62 cent gains in the front months on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 15 cents on April 16 at $90.51. Managed money slas...

Tesla's chip breakthrough strengthens its AI story, but high expectations still cloud the outlook.

While SoFi stock came under pressure due to valuation concerns and broader macro uncertainty, its business is performing exceptionally well, with top and bottom line growth at a solid pace.

Stryker is ready to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings this month, and analysts project a single-digit profit growth.

Intel stock perked up after rolling out its latest processors with sharper AI chops. Is this a time to jump in or keep your powder dry?

TSMC’s AI momentum could drive long-term gains.

Alphabet has successfully defended its dominance, effectively becoming a proxy for the global economy. While its current valuation is sound, its huge scale now creates a growth ceiling tethered to global GDP, forcing a dilemma where future outperform...

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.21 (+1.58%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +6.90 (+1.67%). Sugar prices are climbing today on signs of a smaller global sugar surplus. Sugar trader Czarnikow cut its 2026/27 global su...