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Despite Verisk Analytics’ underperformance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

The next big AI trade isn’t chips or software. It’s power, and these are the top stocks to watch.

AT&T was upgraded to "Overweight" by KeyBanc on Nov. 12, with a $30 price target, after a recent selloff and rising wireless competition, based on analyst confidence in strong fiber growth, resilient earnings, and attractive dividend yield.

Lean hog futures posted mixed Monday trade, with contracts up 7 cents to 20 cents lower across the front months. USDA’s national base hog price from Monday afternoon was up 30 cents from Friday at $76.14. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 89 cents on N...

Cotton futures posted mixed action on Monday, with contracts down 3 to 8 points higher. Crude oil futures were back down 37 cents per barrel to $59.72 on Monday, with the US dollar index $0.251 higher to $99.450. The Thursday online auction from The...

Live cattle futures posted Monday front month gains of $2.12 to $2.25. Cash trade has yet to be reported this week, with last week at $225-227 across the country, with a few at $228 in the South. Some late Northern sales were $218-222. Feeder cattle...

The wheat complex posted a rally across the three markets in Monday. Chicago SRW was up 17 cents in the front months on the day. KC HRW futures posted 13 to 14 cent gains at the close. MPLS spring wheat futures were 5 to 9 cents in the green. USDA...

Soybeans were in rally mode on Monday, with nearby contracts up 23 to 32 3/4 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 33 1/2 cents higher at $10.84 1/2. Soymeal futures were back up $2.20 to $6.40 on Monday, with Soy Oil futures 60 t...

Corn futures saw gains hold into the Monday close, as contracts were up 3 to 4 ½ cents. March peaked above $4.50 but couldn’t hold into the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was back up 4 3/4 cents at $3.96 1/4. Export Inspection...

December Nymex natural gas (NGZ25 ) on Monday closed down by -0.226 (-4.95%). Dec nat-gas prices fell sharply on Monday due to warmer-than-normal weather forecasts for Nov 22-26 for the eastern half of the US. Nat-gas prices were also pressured by h...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday fell by -0.92%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) fell by -1.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) fell by -0.83%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -0.83%, and Decembe...

A massive burst of call activity has pushed Applied Digital into the spotlight, drawing traders toward a high-beta name already hit hard in the recent pullback. With clear price levels, moderate volatility, and a possible macro catalyst, APLD is shap...

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) on Monday closed down -0.18 (-0.30%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) closed down -0.0215 (-1.07%). Crude oil prices fell on Monday as investors took a risk-off stance amid a decline in stocks and concern about exp...

Valve and AMD have partnered on a custom solution to power the Steam Machine, new hardware for gamers announced on Nov. 12. Is this likely to move the needle for AMD?

Michael Saylor says MicroStrategy is taking advantage of the Bitcoin crash to load up on BTC, but should investors do the same with MSTR shares?

Down 17% from all-time highs, is Netflix stock still a good buy given its 10-for-1 stock split?

Nvidia stock extends losses as regulatory filings confirm Peter Thiel has sold his stake in the AI darling. But Bank of America doesn’t agree with Thiel’s cautious stance on NVDA shares.

A mysterious announcement from Michael Burry set for Nov. 25 has Nvidia investors on high alert following his bearish bets against the AI leader.

Warren Buffett has loaded up on $4.3 billion worth of Google stock. Here’s why it matters for GOOGL shares and how you should play them heading into 2026.

If the selling pressure continues this week, it could be bad news for grains futures markets.

Elon Musk argues that America’s mounting national debt is unsustainable under current political constraints and asserts that only rapid economic growth driven by AI and robotics can avert fiscal crisis.

Down 28% in 2025, American Airlines stock was scooped up by billionaire hedge fund manager David Tepper in Q3 of 2025.

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is set to propose a deal for the government-sponsored mortgage financier.

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.16 (-1.07%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -7.70 (-1.81%). Sugar prices are lower after the International Sugar Organization (ISO) today forecast a 1.625 million MT surplus in...

Although MP stock has struggled badly in recent sessions, data-driven traders could be looking at an informational arbitrage.

Corn futures are taking some of the losses from last Friday back, as contracts are up 4 to 5 ½ cents at midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is back up 5 1/4 cents at $3.97 ½. Export Inspections data showed 2.054 MMT (80.86 mbu) o...

The wheat complex is trading with contracts higher across the three markets. Chicago SRW is up 15 to 16 cents at midday. KC HRW futures are 13 to 14 cents in the green. MPLS spring wheat futures were 6 to 10 1/4 cents in the green. USDA tallied wheat...

Cotton futures are up 1 to 11 points on the Monday midday trade. Crude oil futures are down 2 cents per barrel to $60.07 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.221 higher to $99.420. The Thursday online auction from The Seam showed 416 bales sold wi...

Live cattle futures are $1.40 to $1.70 at midday. Cash trade was reported at $225-227 last week across the country, with a few at $228 in the South. Some late Northern sales were $218-222. Feeder cattle futures are up $1.35 to $4.65 at midday. The C...

Lean hog futures are showing steady to 25 cent higher trade on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price from Monday morning was not reported with no volume on negotiated trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 89 cents on November 13 at $87.94. USDA’s...

Soybeans are in rally mode on Monday, with contracts up 20 to 28 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 28 1/4 cents higher at $10.78 1/4. Soymeal futures are back up $6.40 at midday, with Soy Oil futures 90 to 100 points higher. Th...

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -33 (-0.62%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is down -60 (-1.47%). Cocoa prices are seeing weakness after the Trump administration announced last Friday that it would drop 10% reciprocal tariffs...

While Tractor Supply has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

December arabica coffee (KCZ25 ) today is down -0.05%, and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) is up +252 (+5.97%). Coffee prices are seeing support today after Brazilian coffee is apparently still subject to substantial US tariffs. The Trump admini...

Wedbush acknowledges that there has been a brutal period for tech stocks but says that the selloff is a buying opportunity and NVDA earnings will be another catalyst.

The tightening supply conditions in the memory market have led to increased pricing across the board, providing Micron with a meaningful runway for revenue and margin growth.

Robinhood dips with crypto, but Bridgewater’s $116M bet highlights confidence in its long-term growth and new revenue streams.

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) today is up +0.04 (+0.07%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) is down -0.0119 (-0.59%). Crude oil prices are seeing support today from continued geopolitical risks related to Russia, last Friday's seizure by Iran of...

Walmart will continue to benefit from its competitive pricing strategy, the rapid expansion of its digital business, and the rising contribution of higher-margin segments.

Last month, I recommended shorting 10% out-of-the-money PLTR put options for a 4.24% one-month yield. PLTR closed with no assignment to buy shares. A 3.5% yield is possible for a 9.8% one-month OTM short put play.

Elon Musk’s vision for Tesla’s Cybertruck reflects his blend of futurism, functionality, and survivalist design philosophy rooted in bold practicality.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.50%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.46%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.24%, and Decembe...

HF Sinclair (DINO) stands out with strong technical momentum and recently set new 52-week highs. Shares maintain a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. DINO has gained 32.44% over the past year and nearly 60% in the year to date. Fundamentals are solid...

Tepper's Appaloosa Management unloaded its position in Intel in Q3, but this shouldn't be treated as a red flag to most investors.

As I mentioned in Morning Commentary, it was going to be another wild week driven by one person with one social media account.

March U.S. Treasury Bond futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

Nvidia is set to release its Q3 earnings this week. NVDA stock could be in a post-earnings pop given the reasonable valuations and expectations of upbeat commentary from the management.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.25%. The dollar is climbing on today’s news that the Nov Empire manufacturing general business conditions survey unexpectedly rose to a 1-year high. The dollar also has carryover support from last week wh...

Even though PNC Financial Services has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Warren Buffett uses a baseball analogy to explain why long-term investment effectiveness matters more than frequent short-term wins.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.06%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.29%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.09%, and December E-mini...

While SBA Communications has underperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Valuations high? Yes. Concentration risk real? Absolutely. But history shows that Q4 Nasdaq loves to run—especially in years like '97, '10, '14, '18, '21. Supplement your trading with Seasonality and Correlations.

AMD’s bold $1 trillion AI and data center vision signals a solid opportunity for investors ready to ride the next wave of semiconductor growth.

Oklo is capturing attention in the AI and clean energy race, as Wedbush doubles down on its bullish stance.

With Seagate soaring post-earnings and analysts cheering, is it time to lock in gains or buy the data storage stock?

Despite Biogen's underperformance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Although Henry Schein has underperformed the SPX over the past 12 months, analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic stance.

Lean hog futures posted Friday gains of 30 to 55 cents, as December was down 90 cents on the week. Open interest was down 2,497 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price from Friday afternoon was reported at $75.84, which was down $2.02 fro...

Live cattle futures found some footing to close out Friday, with gains of 15 cents to $1. December was down $2.20 on the week. Cash trade was reported at $225-227 last week across the country, with a few at $228 in the South. Some late Northern sales...

Wheat bulls are trying to battle back on Monday morning, with contracts up across the three exchanges. The wheat complex posted Friday losses to close the week. CBT soft red wheat futures were down 8 to 11 cents on Friday, as December saw a ½ cent lo...

Corn price action is showing fractional gains so far on Monday morning. Futures closed out the Friday session with contracts down 10 to 11 ½ cents. Despite the losses, December closed with a gain of 3 cents on the week. Friday’s preliminary open inte...

Soybeans are trading with 5 to 14 cent gains so far on Monday. Futures saw weakness on Friday, as contracts were down 17 to 22 ¼ cents in the nearbys. January still managed a gain of 7 ½ cents on the week, as November expired at the close. Preliminar...

Cotton price action is down 17 to 24 points so far on Monday morning. Futures pushed to new lows on Friday, with contracts down 35 to 41 points at the close. December was 113 points in the red last week. Crude oil futures were back up $1.23 per barre...

Although Autodesk has trailed the broader market over the past year, analysts continue to express strong confidence in its future trajectory.

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After beating the broader market over the past 52 weeks, TE Connectivity continues to attract a bullish stance from Wall Street analysts.

After trailing the broader market over the past year, Paycom faces a tempered outlook from analysts, who remain cautious about its forward trajectory.

While Republic Services has lagged the broader market over the past year, analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic view of the company’s prospects.

Dover stock has been underperforming the broader market over the past year but analysts still are fairly bullish about its prospects.

T. Rowe Price has been trailing behind the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s growth prospects.

It’s a big week for earnings this week with Nvidia and some key retail names taking center stage. This week we have Nvidia, Home Depot, Walmart, Target, Lowes, Palo Alto Networks, Medtronic and Pdd Holdings all reporting.

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.18%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.45% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as risk appetite improved after last week’s volatility.

Take-Two has notably outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain strongly bullish on the stock’s prospects.

While Agilent Technologies has underperformed the broader market over the past year, it has outpaced the healthcare sector, and analysts remain optimistic about the stock’s prospects.