Good MorningU.S. stocks saw continued small-cap strength as the Russell 2000 has risen about 6% over the past three months following roughly 75 basis points of Fed rate cuts, a backdrop that has helped riskier, rate-sensitive names. At the same time, the Justice Department’s criminal probe related to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony has intensified debate over Fed independence, creating policy uncertainty that could keep markets volatile as investors reassess the outlook for rates and central-bank credibility.
Big-tech and media moves grabbed attention: Apple disclosed a deal to use Google’s Gemini to power new “Apple Intelligence” features for the iPhone, a development likely to reshape competition in AI-driven consumer services, while Meta elevated Dina Powell McCormick to president and vice chairman, signaling strategic focus on AI and growth. In media, Paramount Skydance’s hostile push to replace Warner Bros. directors and competing bids, including Netflix, underscore ongoing consolidation risks in entertainment stocks. Featured: Wall Street’s quietly buying these 3 AI infrastructure plays (Ad) 
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As a whole, large-cap semiconductor stocks performed impressively in 2025. The performance of the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SOXX) demonstrates this. This ETF tracks the performance of a basket of U.S.-listed large-cap chip stocks. Overall, SOXX delivered a total return of just under 41% l... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | BlackRock, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Fidelity are reportedly accumulating a scarce blockchain asset - one that gets burned with every transaction on what analysts are calling America's new financial grid.
The Nasdaq has received SEC approval to move stocks onto blockchain rails, and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink dedicated his entire 2026 annual letter to this infrastructure shift. Blockchain analyst Andy Howard is calling this asset 'Digital Oil' - and says institutional buyers are already positioned. | | Get the name, the ticker, and exactly how to buy it |
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Nike (NYSE: NKE) insiders bought shares at the end of 2025, highlighting the deep value and signaling confidence in the turnaround. Insiders included CEO Elliott Hill and two directors, but investors should think twice before following them into the trade.
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Making economic forecasts is difficult at any time. But in an age where investors have access to more data than ever, there seems to be more uncertainty than ever before. For example, in December 2025, many of the leading financial companies had a positive outlook for the U.S. economy in 2026.
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PriceSmart’s (NASDAQ: PSMT) stock price action cleared a significant hurdle in 2025, crossing to new all-time highs early in the year. The move signals a base case for $45 upside: the market broke out of a $45 trading range and later confirmed prior resistance (the top of the range) as its n... Read the Full Story |
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For the past two years, the stock market narrative has been dominated by a single theme: infrastructure. Investors watched as major technology companies poured hundreds of billions of dollars into data centers and graphics processing units (GPUs). While necessary, this spending left shareholders a... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | With OpenAI and Anthropic moving closer to the IPO spotlight, AI excitement could spill into several public-market sectors this summer - and most investors may chase the obvious names too late.
A free report identifies 7 stocks positioned around themes that could matter most this summer: AI infrastructure, energy demand, travel, entertainment, home improvement, and more. Built for a market where leadership may rotate quickly. | | Download 7 Best Stocks to Own in Summer 2026 for free |
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NVIDIA’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) market is heating up, approaching the boiling point once again, as its long-term outlook swells and the valuation becomes irresistible. Trading at 40x earnings in early 2026, this market fails to price in what is quickly becoming an overly cautious forecast.
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Popular quantum computing company D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has taken another step toward cementing its status as a leader in the field with its early-2026 announcement that it plans to acquire privately-held rival Quantum Circuits Inc. in a deal worth $550 million. The move is D-Wave's fir... Read the Full Story |
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Growth and mid-cap stocks often occupy the same corners of the market. They are typically past the fragile early stages that define many speculative small caps, yet still early enough in their lifecycle to deliver outsized upside if execution continues. These companies often sit at the intersectio... Read the Full Story |
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For the past two years, the narrative surrounding the artificial intelligence (AI) boom has focused almost exclusively on silicon chips. Investors have watched closely as tech-sector giants have purchased billions of dollars' worth of processors to build out their data centers.
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WD-40’s (NASDAQ: WDFC) fiscal Q1 2026 earnings report provided a reason for its market to sell off.
The move, however, opened a buying opportunity that total return investors often dream about.
Although the stock is down significantly from its high, it continues to trade in line with lon... Read the Full Story |
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Tuesday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Freeport-McMoRan Inc. engages in the mining of mineral properties in North America, South America, and Indonesia. It primarily explores for copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and other metals. The company's assets include the Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia; Morenci, Bagdad, Safford, Sierrita, and Miami in Arizona; Chino and Tyrone in New Mexico; and Henderson and Climax in Colorado, North America, as well as Cerro Verde in Peru and El Abra in Chile. The company was formerly known as Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. and changed its name to Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in July 2014. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. | Should I Buy Freeport-McMoRan Stock? FCX Bull and Bear Case Explained
These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Freeport-McMoRan was last updated on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:35 PM.
Freeport-McMoRan Bull Case -
The current stock price is around $63, which is significantly below its 12-month high of $72.28, indicating potential for price appreciation.
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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has demonstrated strong revenue growth, with a year-over-year increase of 8.8%, suggesting robust operational performance.
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The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $87 billion, reflecting its stability and presence in the natural resources sector.
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With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 32, the stock may be considered a growth opportunity, especially given its earnings per share (EPS) of $0.57, which exceeded expectations.
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The company maintains a healthy current ratio of 2.39, indicating good short-term financial health and the ability to cover its liabilities.
Freeport-McMoRan Bear Case -
The stock has a relatively high beta of 1.37, suggesting it is more volatile than the market, which could lead to greater risk for investors.
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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has a price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio of 0.62, which, while indicating potential growth, also suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings growth rate.
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The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, which, while manageable, indicates some reliance on debt financing that could pose risks in adverse market conditions.
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Recent analyst ratings show mixed sentiments, with some downgrades in price targets, which could signal uncertainty about future performance.
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The dividend yield is relatively low at 0.5%, which may not be attractive for income-focused investors looking for higher returns from dividends.
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