Good MorningU.S. trading saw heavy activity in tech and small-cap names, with NVIDIA among the most active and trading near $174.39, down about $5.96 on the session. Media and information sectors grabbed attention as The Washington Post announced it is cutting roughly one-third of its staff across departments and eliminating its sports section and several foreign bureaus.
Commodities helped set the tone for markets: March crude rose about $1.93 to settle near $65.14 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, while gold futures advanced across contracts. Agricultural and industrial metals futures showed mixed moves, underscoring continued investor focus on growth and inflation dynamics.
Policy and corporate developments added to the market backdrop. The U.S. extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act only through Dec. 31, creating short-term trade certainty. Vice President Vance said the administration is forming a trading bloc for critical minerals with price floors and financing. Meanwhile, Syria signed a memorandum with Chevron and a Qatari investor to develop its first offshore oil and gas field, a notable shift in energy geopolitics. Featured: You’ve Got to See This Pattern Before 2025 Picks Up… (Ad) 
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After gaining more than 240% over 2025, AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) has continued its strong—albeit volatile—run into 2026.
Shares of ASTS have climbed 24% year-to-date despite some trademark ups and downs, including more than five double-digit pullbacks ranging from 10% to more t... Read the Full Story |
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Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), the world’s second-largest public company, once again delivered a standout earnings report, all but reinforcing its dominance across search, cloud, and artificial intelligence.
The tech giant reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after the close ... Read the Full Story |
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Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) helped boost the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) the day after delivering a double beat in its fourth-quarter earnings report.
Revenue of $17.56 billion topped analysts' estimates of $16.93. On the bottom line, Pfizer delivered adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 6... Read the Full Story |
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After reporting dodgy earnings on Feb. 4 after market close, Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ: QCOM) left investors wondering just what is going wrong. The stock is now trading below $140, down from $185 just a month ago. That represents a steep slide over a very short period, capped by a sharp post-earnings ... Read the Full Story |
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With its biggest intraday drop in months immediately followed by its biggest intraday gain, Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) has entered a new phase of price action. The stock had already been crowned one of the standout winners of 2025 before adding nearly 200% in the first few weeks of 2026. A... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | One company has spent 60 years developing an energy source the International Energy Agency estimates at 140 times global electricity demand - with zero competition.
Last year, their crew drilled in 16 days what the government projected would take 64. Now Google has a 15-year deal locked in, Bill Gates has committed $100 million, and the Pentagon has made it a top priority. On August 18th, a new Washington policy adds another advantage rivals cannot match. | | See the full story behind the 60-year energy monopoly |
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Uber (NYSE: UBER) stock retreated to the buy zone in early Q1 2026, and signs indicate it can take investors on a ride they’ll like. Boosted by recent earnings results, analyst trends, and institutional buying, this stock represents a profitably growing tech company relevant today and for th... Read the Full Story |
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Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) was up more than 50% in early trading on Feb. 4, the day after the company delivered its quarterly earnings for the fourth quarter. Enphase beat on the top and bottom lines, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) coming in at 71 cents on revenue of $343.32 million. Th... Read the Full Story |
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Medical | |
When the price of a high-quality stock such as AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) declines after a report revealing growth, outperformance, and better-than-expected guidance, it's almost always a good time to buy.
The only question is how far the stock price may pull back, and in this case, it likely won't be... Read the Full Story |
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After activist investor Elliott Management announced a $4 billion investment in consumer staples giant PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), the stock has gone on a solid run.
Elliott revealed its investment on Sept. 2, 2025, calling out the potential for 50% upside in Pepsi shares.
As of the close on Feb. 4... Read the Full Story |
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After gaining less than 4% in 2025 and finishing second-worst among the S&P 500’s 11 sectors, consumer staples stocks are staging a comeback this year.
Just over a month into 2026, the consumer staples sector has posted a gain of nearly 9%, trailing only the energy and materials sector... Read the Full Story |
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Friday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Public Storage, a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500, is a REIT that primarily acquires, develops, owns, and operates self-storage facilities. At December 31, 2023, we had: (i) interests in 3,044 self-storage facilities located in 40 states with approximately 218 million net rentable square feet in the United States and (ii) a 35% common equity interest in Shurgard Self Storage Limited (Euronext Brussels: SHUR), which owned 275 self-storage facilities located in seven Western European nations with approximately 15 million net rentable square feet operated under the Shurgard brand. Our headquarters are located in Glendale, California. | Should I Buy Public Storage Stock? PSA 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 Public Storage was last updated on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
Public Storage Bull Case -
The company has a strong return on equity, indicating effective management and profitability, which can attract investors looking for solid financial performance.
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Public Storage recently announced a quarterly dividend of $3.00 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $12.00, which offers a competitive yield for income-focused investors.
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With a net margin of over 39%, Public Storage demonstrates its ability to maintain profitability even in challenging market conditions, making it a potentially stable investment.
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The current stock price is around $720, reflecting the company's strong market position and investor confidence in its business model.
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Analysts forecast earnings per share of approximately 16.94 for the current fiscal year, suggesting potential growth and profitability that could benefit shareholders.
Public Storage Bear Case -
The company's revenue has seen a slight decline of 0.1% compared to the same quarter last year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
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Public Storage's payout ratio is currently over 123%, indicating that the company is paying out more in dividends than it earns, which could be unsustainable in the long run.
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Despite strong earnings forecasts, any economic downturn could impact the self-storage industry, potentially affecting Public Storage's performance.
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Investors may be cautious due to the competitive landscape in the self-storage market, which could pressure pricing and margins.
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Recent fluctuations in stock price could indicate volatility, which may deter risk-averse investors looking for stable returns.
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