As the war in Iran rages on, investors continue to look for safe havens beyond the oil and gas industry. Precious metals are typically a popular haven, but gold and silver are still in a drawdown following their unprecedented winter run-up. Bonds are another typical hiding spot, but rates have sta.... |
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Markets closed the week in cautious recovery mode, with a mid-week rebound delivering a roughly 3% weekly gain even as Trump's whiplash Iran headlines kept risk appetite in check. The central tension remains geopolitical disruption versus a strengthening earnings outlook, and the tape reflected both sides. Tech valuations have been beaten down to long-term lows relative to earnings power, with NVIDIA standing out as the clearest expression of that disconnect.
Oil prices are the macro variable reshaping the risk map. The surge extended a prior breakout, with damage to Middle East facilities and effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatening to push crude toward all-time highs. Amazon moved first with a 3.5% fuel surcharge, a signal that cost pass-throughs are spreading. The inflation read lands Thursday and Friday with back-to-back PCE and CPI prints, and hotter numbers look likely given the energy backdrop.
On the corporate tape, Levi's reports Tuesday amid its direct-to-consumer pivot, with the bar set low on margins. Delta follows Wednesday, where fuel cost exposure could pressure an otherwise solid growth story. RPM International, a coatings bellwether, will offer a read on broader economic momentum the same day. PriceSmart rounds out the week with its Latin America growth narrative intact. Traders are watching the inflation prints and early earnings signals for confirmation that the rebound has legs heading into JPMorgan's report in two weeks. Featured: A letter from Shannon Stansberry (Ad) 
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As the war in Iran rages on, investors continue to look for safe havens beyond the oil and gas industry. Precious metals are typically a popular haven, but gold and silver are still in a drawdown following their unprecedented winter run-up. Bonds are another typical hiding spot, but rates have sta... Read the Full Story |
| From Our Partners | | The SpaceX IPO wasn't the big trade - according to Larry Benedict, founder of The Opportunistic Trader, it was the trigger. Benedict, who delivered a 279% return on cash in 2025 across a 20-year winning streak, says the listing launched what he calls the 'Final Phase of Elon's Master Plan.'
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The biggest names in energy and technology are all in the same room this week—and the conversation isn't about oil prices. It's about electricity. And that distinction matters.
Often dubbed the "Super Bowl of energy," CERAWeek is the world’s premier annual energy conference, where the... Read the Full Story |
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LendingClub (NYSE: LC) may be sorely underappreciated these days—if, that is, consumers keep borrowing, and the company can fend off competition.
Those are big ifs. But with recent strong financials, a new chairman, and management optimism going forward, the company appears to be making a... 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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The AI trade has moved in waves—semiconductors, then software, then cloud infrastructure. Each one rewarded early investors and punished latecomers. The next wave is already building, and it has nothing to do with data centers or chatbots. It's edge AI, the technology that puts artificial in... Read the Full Story |
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The legal system just sent a shockwave through shares of the Magnificent Seven giant Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). The company lost two cases, one in New Mexico and another in California, leading shares to take significant hits.
For a company of Meta’s size, the nearly $400 million in dama... Read the Full Story |
| From Our Partners | | Gold is hitting record highs, but most investors are leaving income on the table. A $15 fund is quietly paying out up to $1,152 a month to regular investors - no mining stocks, no options, no physical metal required.
Chief Income Strategist Tim Plaehn calls it a breakthrough strategy that transforms gold's rally into reliable monthly payouts. The next distribution is just days away. | | Discover the gold income fund before the next payout date |
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Spring has arrived, and the adage about not putting all your eggs in one basket has never been more relevant for the stock market this Easter. During the past two years, hunting for the ultimate artificial intelligence (AI) golden egg delivered massive returns. Investors piled into pure-play softw... Read the Full Story |
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Penguin Solutions' (NASDAQ: PENG) stock price has struggled to gain traction for years and may continue to do so in Q2 2026, but signals suggest this time is different.
While short-covering is in the mix, sell-side support is evident in institutional and analyst trends, suggesting a more sustai... Read the Full Story |
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With the energy industry likely to experience continued supply disruptions as the Iran in war continues, investors who are comfortable facing some turbulence may find opportunities in the space. Specifically, the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market is heavily impacted by the closure of the Strait o... Read the Full Story |
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With shares of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) continuing to trade on the back foot, investors are right to be wondering if the company’s best days are behind it.
Despite making a lot of noise about his vision to transform Tesla into the world’s leading robotics and autonomy company, CEO E... Read the Full Story |
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Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) is a quality product, but a company facing many headwinds. As optimistic as the outlook once was, it now looks like a dead investment, one investors should avoid.
Factors, including the profit outlook, dilution, short interest, and analyst estimates, suggest that shar... 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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