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Stocks Finish Higher on US Push to End Iran War

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.54%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.67%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.56%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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EchoStar Stock Just Broke Above Its 50-Day Moving Average on SpaceX IPO Hype. Does That Make SATS a Buy?

EchoStar shares soar on reports that SpaceX could file for IPO next week. Here’s why SATS stock remains worth owning in 2026.

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Micron Broke Below Its 50-Day Moving Average. Should You Buy the Dip?

Micron stock sinks on debt reduction announcement and Google’s release of TurboQuant. But options traders seem to believe that MU shares are poised for a comeback.

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Dollar Supported by Ongoing US-Iran War

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.22%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Wednesday and moved higher after Iran said it rejected the latest US peace proposal. Also, Wednesday's US economic news, showing the Feb import price index ex-petroleum posting its biggest increase in 4 years,...

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As the Oil Shock Sends Energy Stocks Soaring, Buy These 3 Now

Oil prices spike on ongoing war concerns, sending energy stocks into rally mode. However, a long-term outlook is vital.

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Crude Oil Prices Slide on Hopes Diplomacy Will End Iran War

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -2.03 (-2.20%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.1344 (-4.34%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell sharply on Wednesday in hopes that US-Iran diplomacy can end the war in Iran. Also, the unexpected increase in weekly EIA crude...

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Nat-Gas Prices Recover on Concern Over Tighter Global Supplies

April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.009 (+0.31%). Nat-gas prices recovered from a 3.5-week low on Wednesday and settled slightly higher after Iran rejected a peace plan from the US, which could keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and curtail nat-gas supplies from the Middle East....

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Warning: Investing in Tech Stocks May Just Be 1 Big, Overcrowded Trade

As I see it, “diversification” has become a casualty of the indexing age. But that hasn’t stopped investors from pursuing it.

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As Alibaba Launches a New Chip for Agentic AI, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold BABA Stock?

Alibaba is launching a new chip aimed at helping process agentic AI.

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Sugar Prices Fall as Crude Oil Slumps

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.33 (-2.08%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -8.60 (-1.86%). Sugar prices fell sharply on Wednesday as a -2% slump in crude oil prices (CLK26 ) sparked long liquidation in sugar futures. On Tuesday,...

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Cocoa Prices Sharply Lower on Improved Supply Outlook

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -102 (-3.15%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed down -74 (-3.08%). Cocoa prices sold off sharply on Wednesday to 2.5-week lows. Wednesday's stronger dollar weighed on cocoa prices along with the outlook for a bumper West African...

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Coffee Prices Settle Lower in Hopes Strait of Hormuz Could Soon Be Reopened

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -1.75 (-0.55%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed down -33 (-0.90%). Coffee prices settled lower on Wednesday as long liquidation emerged in coffee futures amid hopes that US-Iran diplomacy will soon end the war in Iran and allow for...

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OpenAI Lists Dependence on Microsoft as a ‘Risk'. MSFT Should Perhaps Say the Same

OpenAI has listed dependence on Microsoft as among the risks it faces. It works both ways, though, and even MSFT seems to have put too many eggs in one basket with its backing of OpenAI.

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After a 19% Move Upward, Does ARM Stock Have More Room to Run?

ARM stock spiked 19% on Wednesday morning. Here's what might be coming next for Arm Holdings.

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From $37 to $87 in Just One Year, This Growth Stock is Unstoppable

DigitalOcean is a high-growth, AI-leveraged cloud challenger with real momentum and a bright future.

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These 3 Defensive Stocks Just Hit 52-Week Highs — Should You Lock In Gains?

High PEG ratios indicate that many defensive stocks in health care and consumer staples trade at stretched valuations. With earnings growth lagging price momentum, three stand out as candidates for profit-taking while the market’s risk appetite begins to shift.

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Warren Buffett Urges Investors to Stay in the Market: ‘I Would Still Be Buying Stocks Even If I Knew World War III Would Happen’

Times of geopolitical conflict can bring anxiety to investors worried about their portfolios. But Warren Buffett offers uplifting advice.

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Arm Stock Just Entered Overbought Territory. Is It Too Late to Chase the Rally Here?

Arm stock rallies as the firm announces its first in-house AI chip. Here’s why the AGI CPU news warrants buying ARM shares in 2026.

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Arm Just Debuted Its First In-House Chip. Should You Buy ARM Stock Now?

As Arm enters the AI chip race with its own silicon, should investors jump in, or wait for a better entry point?

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Alphabet Stock Drops, But Huge Unusual Call GOOG Options Activity Highlights Its Value

Unusually large activity in GOOG call options that are out-of-the-money (OTM) signals that some institutional investors love Alphabet stock at these prices.

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How Barchart’s Top Momentum Trader Uses Charts to Buy the Dip

I use Barchart’s Trend Seeker® system and moving averages to time “Buy the Dip” entries for the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) and any other security. For short-term trades, I combine the Daily Trend Seeker with the 50-day moving average and 50-day Turtle Channel to smooth price noise and...

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2 Fertilizer Stocks to Buy Now to Bet on a Continued Strait of Hormuz Closure

Disruptions in Strait of Hormuz shipping are impacting fertilizer prices, benefiting companies like CVR Partners and Intrepid Potash.

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Hogs Trading Mixed on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are mixed at midday, with front months down 15 cents and other contract higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.27 on Wednesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 7 cents on March 23 at $91.71. Pork stocks were reported at 403.503...

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Corn Posting Wednesday Midday Gains

Corn futures are showing 2 to 4 cent gains across most contracts on Wednesday’s midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 3 3/4 cents to $4.24 3/4. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a waiver this morning allowing E15 sales starting May 1 for the summer months. EIA...

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Cattle Fading Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are down $1.45 to $1.75 on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,024 head offered, as bids were $233-235 live and $369 in the beef. Feeder cattle futures are up...

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