Good MorningMonday's session opened defensive as the U.S. announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after weekend talks with Iran collapsed, but buyers took control into the close as President Trump signaled Tehran still wanted a deal. The reversal reflected a market that has largely absorbed geopolitical shock and is now positioning around earnings season, with the S&P 500 reaching its highest level since before the war began in February.
Brent crude firmed near $98 a barrel, reinforcing the inflation overhang that has kept rate-cut expectations on hold, but equities treated the Hormuz escalation as a negotiating tactic rather than a permanent disruption. The 10-year yield eased to 4.30%, suggesting bond markets, for now, agree.
Goldman Sachs kicked off earnings season with record equities trading revenue but disappointed on fixed income, and the stock slid. Software names stole the spotlight, with Oracle, Salesforce, and Microsoft all surging after Goldman CEO Solomon's comments on slower enterprise AI adoption reframed the sector's recent selloff as overdone. Circle jumped as the Senate returned with Clarity Act momentum building. Traders are watching JPMorgan and Wells Fargo results on Tuesday for a broader read on consumer credit and deal pipelines. Featured: Wall Street’s quietly buying these 3 AI infrastructure plays (Ad) 
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Insiders are sending signals across top stocks in the artificial intelligence (AI) space and the consumer staples industry. These include purchases at one of the world’s most well-known semiconductor companies and an up-and-down food giant. Meanwhile, insiders are increasing their sales at a skyroc... 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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In 2026, the market has very clearly established which stocks it believes are artificial intelligence (AI) winners and losers. Software stocks in general have taken a big toll, but some are being affected by AI-driven fears more than others. Meanwhile, some hardware stocks are putting up monstrous... Read the Full Story |
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After an 11th hour ceasefire framework was agreed upon by the United States and Iran on April 7, the slow reopening of the Strait for Hormuz sent oil prices plummeting. But the energy sector, which fell by nearly 5% last Wednesday, April 8, won’t be the only corner of the market to feel some pain ... Read the Full Story |
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The confluence of the start of earnings season and a boost to some wallets from tax refunds can make mid-April a time for share price bumps.
Traders looking for a short-term “refund effect” often start with retailers, hoping consumers receiving a refund might turn around and immediate... Read the Full Story |
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While the broader market has spent much of 2026 fighting through a correction and uncertainty, a handful of stocks have not only held their ground but delivered extraordinary year-to-date (YTD) gains. And when you look at the five names leading the charge, a clear and compelling theme emerges. Nebi... 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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Insiders are selling into the Vicor (NASDAQ: VICR) rally, and why shouldn’t they? The stock price increased by more than 200% on a quarter-to-quarter basis, presenting a significant opportunity for profit-taking alongside a need to reallocate portfolios and prepare for tax burdens. Based on the out... Read the Full Story |
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The explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) over the past few years has resulted in a rather crowded field of semiconductor stocks. And while companies like NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) have taken much of the limelight, other, less-recognized names have generated gains that dwarf those of the Mag... Read the Full Story |
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Delta Airlines (NYSE: DAL) reported Q1 2026 earnings on Wednesday, April 8, announcing a double miss.
In his earnings call comments, CEO Ed Bastian noted the role that “the significant step-up in fuel” played, while acknowledging that the airline faces “several external headwinds.”
Those headwind... Read the Full Story |
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Utilities | | In real estate, the mantra is location, location, location. That’s the principle behind the recent surge in NiSource (NYSE: NI) stock. NiSource is a utility company that has suddenly become one of the darlings of the analyst community. In fact, despite the firm being up 15% in 2026, KeyCorp just rai... Read the Full Story |
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The tenuous ceasefire in Iran has the S&P 500 roaring back to life, reversing a month-long decline that put consumers and investors on edge. But the jump in U.S. stocks might have hidden the true beneficiaries: international stocks dependent on energy imports to sustain their economies. If thi... Read the Full Story |
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Tuesday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day BlackSky Technology Inc. provides geospatial intelligence, imagery and related data analytic products and services, and mission systems that include the development, integration, and operation of satellite and ground systems for government and commercial customers in North America, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company's Spectra software platform processes a range of observations from its satellite constellation and various external data sources, including imaging, radar and radio frequency satellites, environmental sensors, asset tracking sensors, Internet-of-Things (IoT) connected devices, internet-enabled narrative sources, and a variety of geotemporal data feeds. It offers a range of services related to object, change and anomaly detection, site monitoring, and enhanced analytics, which helps to detect key pattern of life changes in critical locations, including strategic locations and infrastructure comprising ports, airports, and construction sites; retail activity; commodities stockpiles; and other sites that contain critical commodities and supply chain inventory. In addition, the company develops and delivers satellites and payload systems; and provides professional and engineering services. Its products and services are used in national security, supply chain intelligence, crisis management, critical infrastructure monitoring, economic intelligence, and other applications. BlackSky Technology Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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