The S&P 500 has pushed to a new all-time high, and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq 100, has seen its longest winning streak on record, in terms of consecutively higher closes. Investors everywhere are asking the same question: Is it safe to buy?
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Good MorningMarkets head into the week risk-on, with the central tension shifting from geopolitical overhang to the quality of earnings hitting the tape. Easing in the Strait of Hormuz has pulled a dark cloud off positioning, letting leadership broaden toward cyclicals levered to stable energy. The S&P 500 printed fresh highs after advancing more than 4% last week, breaking out of consolidation with momentum signals still early in their turn.
The macro read is cleaner than it has been in months. With oil sliding as Iran risk recedes, inflation sensitivity is softening at the margin, even if the next print or two runs hot before cooling. Jobless claims holding near 207,000 reinforces the soft-landing framing, supporting margin durability across cyclicals and consumer names.
Corporate tape carries the narrative this week. UnitedHealth reports Tuesday into lowered bars, where capital return commentary will matter more than the print. RTX leans on defense modernization demand, with guidance the swing factor. Intuitive Surgical enters earnings off a confirmed bounce at long-term support. ServiceNow, beaten up in the AI-disruption rotation, reports Wednesday with room to reset sentiment. Traders are watching retail sales and early software and industrial results for confirmation that earnings quality justifies the breakout. Featured: Small Colorado Company (Backed by Sam Altman) Could Save U.S. Power Grid (Ad) 
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The S&P 500 has pushed to a new all-time high, and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq 100, has seen its longest winning streak on record, in terms of consecutively higher closes. Investors everywhere are asking the same question: Is it safe to buy?
Marc Chaikin, found... Read the Full Story |
| From Our Partners | | Marc Chaikin, founder of Chaikin Analytics, says two forces - AI disruption and fracturing global trade - are triggering a historic wealth transfer already underway in 2026. Household names like Intuit (-57%), Boston Scientific (-49%), and Tractor Supply (-40%) are cratering, while lesser-known companies like Sandisk (+573%) and Rackspace (+444%) surge.
Chaikin has identified specific stocks he believes investors should sell before they fall further - and the names may surprise you. He's also pinpointing a company tapped as Nvidia's self-driving partner and a potential AI megadeal that could split into three high-growth stocks.
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As SpaceX moves toward what may be the largest IPO in history, investors have turned their attention to the skies. The enthusiasm surrounding Elon Musk's latest company to enter the public trading sphere could very well boost share prices industry-wide, even for potential rivals.
Investors unsure o... Read the Full Story |
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Take a company that blends fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), consumer lending, and asset-backed securities (ABS), and investors can expect some volatility. Pagaya Technologies (NASDAQ: PGY) has proven just that.
Last year, the company—which has dual headquarters in New York and Tel Aviv—posted... Read the Full Story |
| From Our Partners | | Hedge funds are rotating out of AI hype and into the hardware layer powering it. New research identifies three profitable U.S. infrastructure companies leading this shift.
One just posted 76% year-over-year data-center growth. Another holds a $12 billion backlog from global hyperscalers. A third is generating 59%+ gross margins on next-gen chips. | | Access the full analysis, price setups, and catalysts now |
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With quantum computing firms making bigger and bigger headlines thanks to their technological achievements in recent quarters, it's no wonder that enthusiasm for these companies has skyrocketed. However, the reality that many firms are far from profit and widespread marketability has depressed shar... Read the Full Story |
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A recent report from the U.S. Treasury Department received less press than it should have. The "2025 Financial Report of the United States Government" showed that the gross national debt as of Sept. 30, 2025, was $37.6 trillion. Real-time tracking released in April puts the updated figure at $39 tr... Read the Full Story |
| From Our Partners | | BioStem Technologies (NASDAQ: BSEM) just completed its Nasdaq debut, and hospital revenue already makes up about 87% of first-quarter sales.
The BioTissue acquisition added the Neox and Clarix portfolios and GPO relationships, while the direct sales team grew from 18 to 35 reps in a single quarter.
A peer-reviewed trial found a 53% complete wound closure rate with BioREtain allografts versus 31% for standard care, backing coverage from Zacks Small-Cap Research and H.C. Wainwright. | | Discover how BSEM is building out its regenerative medicine platform |
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Quantum computing stocks got a lift this week because April 14 (or 4.14 for those that know) was World Quantum Day. The fact that this was enough to give the sector a lift shows that there’s a considerable amount of hype around this sector and these stocks.
That’s not to discredit what quantum comp... Read the Full Story |
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Prologis Inc. (NYSE: PLD) was up 1.72% after it dropped its Q1 2026 results on April 16. The company beat on the top and bottom lines, but the revenue beat wasn't particularly strong. However, for now, it appears investors believe the earnings beat is the more important number. Plus, there's a dat... Read the Full Story |
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Though near-term pressures from the Iran war appear to be easing, 2026 has been a lesson in just how quickly and dramatically the cost of oil can fluctuate. Crude oil futures that started the year around $60 quickly spiked to more than $112 in early April before pulling back to around $90 as of mid... Read the Full Story |
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For another quarter in a row, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s (NYSE: TSM) earnings showed no signs of artificial intelligence (AI) buildout slowing down. Numbers during the quarter were very robust, and the company issued a small but meaningful guidance increase. Looking ahead, TSMC continues ... Read the Full Story |
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Alcoa’s (NYSE: AA) fiscal Q1 2026 earnings left plenty to be desired, with the top and bottom lines falling short of the consensus. However, the market is looking past the weakness toward more robust times ahead.
The combination of seasonal factors in Q1, demand trends, and pricing points to accel... Read the Full Story |
| Monday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, other units, and eCommerce worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites; and mobile commerce applications. The company offers grocery and consumables, including dairy, meat, bakery, deli, produce, dry, chilled or frozen packaged foods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, floral, snack foods, candy, other grocery items, health and beauty aids, paper goods, laundry and home care, baby care, pet supplies, and other consumable items; fuel, tobacco and other categories. It is also involved in the provision of health and wellness products covering pharmacy, optical and hearing services, and over-the-counter drugs and other medical products; and home and apparel including home improvement, outdoor living, gardening, furniture, apparel, jewelry, tools and power equipment, housewares, toys, seasonal items, mattresses and tire and battery centers. In addition, the company offers consumer electronics and accessories, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards. Further, it operates digital payment platforms; and offers financial services and related products, including money transfers, bill payments, money orders, check cashing, prepaid access, co-branded credit cards, installment lending, and earned wage access. Additionally, the company markets lines of merchandise under private brands, including Allswell, Athletic Works, Equate, and Free Assembly. The company was formerly known as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Walmart Inc. in February 2018. Walmart Inc. was founded in 1945 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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