Good MorningStocks traded choppily as the Middle East conflict drove a sharp move in energy prices. Oil briefly topped $115 a barrel before retreating under $90, leaving prices about 30% higher over the past month and U.S. gas averages nearing $4. The S&P 500 is only modestly lower over that span, but airlines have been among the hardest hit and safe-haven interest has buoyed demand for gold.
That energy shock is exposing weakness in some oil-sensitive ETFs while creating uneven sector impacts. The financial sector has lagged year to date, yet longtime growth performers Mastercard and Visa remain viewed as durable, buy-and-hold franchises after strong multi-year gains. Rising fuel costs and potential inflationary pressure are key risks for consumer-focused names.
Longer-term megatrends still support large tech franchises such as Amazon, Microsoft and Apple as core holdings. And seasonal consumer behavior—notably March Madness—could boost sportsbook-related stocks amid forecasts of up to $4 billion in spending. Overall, investors face a mix of geopolitically driven volatility and secular opportunities, underscoring the need to stay selective and focused on quality. Featured: 25 candidates screened. 5 made it. (Ad) 
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Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) has quietly become one of the strongest performing mega-cap stocks in recent weeks. Shares hit a fresh all-time high in mid-March, adding to a rally that has lifted the stock nearly 30% in 2026 and pushed it firmly back into the spotlight for investors.
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From Our Partners | | A drilling crew near the Grand Canyon uncovered a clean energy well producing nearly eight times the output of Saudi Arabia's largest oil field, with potential to last two million years.
While the One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminated federal credits for solar, wind, and EVs, this energy source was reclassified alongside oil and nuclear power and given eight years of tax credits. Google signed a 15-year contract, and Bill Gates committed $100 million.
One company controls the entire supply chain behind this discovery. | | See the ticker behind this Grand Canyon energy breakthrough now |
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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) just delivered the kind of headline that historically would have generated some serious upside in the stock. The company’s Chinese sales for February jumped more than 90% year over year, making it one of the strongest delivery figures the company has reported in mon... Read the Full Story |
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UiPath (NYSE: PATH) is on the path to a full market reversal because its March price pullback is an irrational response to good news. The company's Q4 fiscal year 2026 (FY2026) results topped expectations, with 13.4% revenue growth and net income more than doubling, yet shares pulled back.
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From Our Partners | | Palantir, Micron and SanDisk show how fast a stock can become the trade everyone suddenly wants. That's often when investors make their costliest mistake: arriving after the easy part of the move is gone.
A new premium eBook flags 7 stocks that may be worth knowing about before the broader crowd catches on. You don't need to buy any of them - just knowing what's quietly gaining attention can be useful. | | See the 7 stocks on the watchlist while it's still free |
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Shares of artificial Intelligence infrastructure company Nebius Group N.V. (NASDAQ: NBIS) surged over 16% on March 11 after NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) announced a $2 billion investment in the company. The move didn't just send the stock sharply higher; it also triggered a breakout from a lengthy consol... Read the Full Story |
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Cancer remains one of the greatest medical challenges for biotechnology firms, even as the oncology medicine market is expected to surge to $366 billion in the next eight years. Companies often take a niche approach, developing medicines aiming to address a specific type of cancer with particular ... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Rumors are circulating that Elon Musk is preparing to acquire three publicly traded companies.
Dr. Mark Skousen, who met Musk in person and called the SpaceX listing months early, says he has identified all three targets in what he calls Elon's $2.1 Trillion Hit List.
See the three companies before the rumors become headlines. | | Get the details on all three companies now |
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After two years of tightening corporate purse strings and brutal budget cuts across the technology landscape, the enterprise software sector has been starved for good news. It may have just found a surprising source of optimism in Domo, Inc. (NASDAQ: DOMO). Following the announcement of its four... Read the Full Story |
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For months, investors have watched Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE), a titan of the consumer discretionary world, struggle to find its footing, testing the patience of even its most loyal shareholders. The stock's persistent underperformance has been a key storyline. But a catalyst just sent a powerful sign... Read the Full Story |
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AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) faces headwinds in 2026, including the end of its SCAR contract and the resulting impact on market sentiment. However, even with analysts reducing targets and guidance below expectations, this defense company offers value to investors willing to buy at long-term lows a... Read the Full Story |
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Finance | |
Holders of regional bank stocks aren’t celebrating much these days. But for some, that spells opportunity.
Long known as a stable Midwestern lender, Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ: HBAN) is in the midst of pursuing an ambitious strategy by expanding aggressively into faster-growing Souther... Read the Full Story |
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A new energy shock has struck global markets as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran enters its second week. Oil prices briefly shot over $115 per barrel in the overnight session on Sunday, March 8, before settling back under $90 by Monday evening. Still, oil prices have jumped more than 30% in the l... Read the Full Story |
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Friday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day AeroVironment, Inc. designs, develops, produces, delivers, and supports a portfolio of robotic systems and related services for government agencies and businesses in the United States and internationally. It operates through Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS), Tactical Missile System (TMS), Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MUAS), and High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite Systems (HAPS) segments. The company supplies UAS, TMS, unmanned ground vehicle, and related services primarily to organizations within the U.S. Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and to international allied governments. It also designs, engineers, tools, and manufactures unmanned aerial and aircraft systems, including airborne platforms, payloads and payload integration, ground control systems, and ground support equipment and other items and services related to unmanned aircraft systems. In addition, the company offers small UAS products, including training, spare parts, product repair, product replacement, and the customer contracted operation. Further, it develops high-altitude pseudo-satellite UAS systems. AeroVironment, Inc. was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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