A Big Inflation Report Is Due Friday. How to Trade the Upcoming CPI Report
The March Consumer Price Index, due Friday, is the final data point in a week marked by a cease‑fire in the Iran conflict, a PCE report that confirmed sticky inflation, and a weaker‑than‑expected GDP reading. Strategists such as B. Riley Wealth’s Art Hogan warn that the CPI will provide the most current view of price pressures and could cement expectations for continued monetary tightening. Investors are gravitating toward energy, real‑asset classes and gold as inflation hedges, while many tech funds remain on standby pending the Fed’s reaction. Income‑focused ETFs are also being touted to smooth potential volatility.
This Manufacturing Stock Made Josh Brown's List as It Gets Ready for a Big Move Higher
Flex Ltd. (FLEX), the former Flextronics, has transitioned from low‑margin consumer‑electronics assembly to high‑value Flex Reliability Solutions that design, build and manage critical components for automotive, medical, industrial and data‑center customers. The data‑center segment surged 50% year‑over‑year, lifting gross margins...
A Catalyst-Rich Biotech May Be Poised to Resume Its Recovery. Use Options to Take Advantage
Regeneron (REGN) is trading near $765 after a 60% rally, still well below its 2025 peak above $1,100. The biotech’s pipeline is rich with catalysts, including Dupixent’s $17.8 billion sales, pending approvals for linvoseltamab and odronxtamab, and an obesity study. Upcoming...
Thursday's Big Stock Stories: What’s Likely to Move the Market in the Next Trading Session
McCormick’s CEO Brendan Foley will discuss the pending acquisition of Unilever’s food business on Thursday, a deal that has already knocked the spice maker’s shares down 6% and 25% year‑to‑date. Analysts are divided, with seven rating the stock a Buy...
Investors Are Getting Hyped over the SpaceX IPO. Here's What the Market Impact May Be
SpaceX is planning a June 2026 IPO with a target valuation of roughly $2 trillion, the largest debut in history. The sheer size could reshape the composition of market‑cap‑weighted indices such as the Nasdaq‑100 and S&P 500, potentially displacing current megacap weights....
Buy These Dividend Stocks Poised to Raise Payouts Again, Says Trivariate's Adam Parker
Trivariate Research founder Adam Parker warns that the S&P 500 dividend yield has slipped to 1.15%, its lowest level in five decades, while dividend‑paying stocks are outpacing the broader market. He highlights three low‑payout‑ratio companies—Dell Technologies, Toll Brothers, and Steel Dynamics—that...
Bet on an Nvidia Rally – and Do It on the Cheap – with This Strategy, According to the Charts
Nvidia has surged more than 1,200% since October 2022, now worth over $4 trillion and commanding roughly 85% of the AI‑accelerator market. Despite that scale, its forward price‑to‑earnings ratio sits near 22, indicating relatively modest valuation for a company driving the AI...
Drone Industry Is on Pace for Big Pentagon Contracts. These Stocks Would Benefit the Most
The White House’s FY2027 defense budget request of $1.5 trillion could channel roughly $63 billion toward unmanned and drone technologies, according to Needham analysts. Of that, $55 billion is earmarked for the Defense Autonomous Weapons Group, a program aimed at low‑cost drone production....
Robinhood’s Trump Accounts Partnership Signals Big Upside for the Stock, Analysts Say
Robinhood has been selected by the U.S. Treasury, alongside BNY Mellon, to act as the brokerage and initial trustee for the new “Trump Accounts” program, which offers tax‑deferred custodial accounts for children. The partnership gives Robinhood responsibility for building the...
JPMorgan Says Anthropic's Groundbreaking Cybersecurity Model Positive for These Two Stocks
JPMorgan reaffirmed overweight ratings on CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks after Anthropic launched its Claude Mythos Preview AI model under Project Glasswing. The model, designed to detect and patch software vulnerabilities, will be available to more than 40 firms, including...
Roth Capital Downgrades These Six Energy Stocks After U.S.-Iran War Ceasefire
Roth Capital downgraded six U.S. energy producers—Diamondback Energy, Permian Resources, Matador Resources, SM Energy, Magnolia Oil & Gas, and Talos Energy—to neutral after the United States and Iran announced a two‑week ceasefire. The firm lifted price targets for all six...
Tuesday's Big Stock Stories: What’s Likely to Move the Market in the Next Trading Session
CNBC’s pre‑market briefing flags the February durable‑goods report, expected to shave about 1.1% off the Dow, as a key macro catalyst for the next session. Levi Strauss will report after the bell, having shed 8.7% over three months and sitting...
Travel Demand Shows No Signs of Slowing. 3 Stocks on Josh Brown's List to Ride the Wave
Travel demand remains robust, prompting Ritholtz Wealth Management to highlight three sector leaders—Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International, and Viking Holdings. Hilton has delivered a 21% five‑year annualized return and projects 9% revenue growth for 2025. Marriott boasts a record pipeline of...
Alphabet Has Fallen Sharply Since Mid-February. Trading a Potential Comeback with Options
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) has slid more than 14% since its February peak, positioning the stock near its 200‑day moving average and raising implied volatility. The article proposes a call‑spread risk reversal using June 19 options to capture a rebound toward...
Bank of America Downgrades Carvana. Why the Stock's Recent Dip Isn't a Buying Opportunity
Bank of America downgraded Carvana to neutral and lowered its price target to $360 from $400, still implying roughly 15% upside from the latest close. The used‑car retailer’s shares have fallen 26% in 2026 after a near‑four‑fold rally in 2024‑25,...
Here Are Monday's Biggest Analyst Calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Netflix, Carvana, Tyson Foods, Twilio & More
Wall Street analysts issued a flurry of upgrades and downgrades on Monday, highlighting shifts in valuation and growth outlooks across technology, consumer finance, and industrial sectors. Nvidia remained a top pick for KeyBanc, while Goldman Sachs upgraded Netflix to buy...
Tesla Is Down Sharply in 2026. JPMorgan Sees the Stock Falling Another 60%
Tesla’s shares have slumped sharply in 2026 as JPMorgan reiterated an underweight stance and kept a $145 price target, implying about a 60% decline from the latest close. The bank cut its 2026 earnings‑per‑share forecast to $1.80, below consensus, after...
Morgan Stanley’s Defensive Playbook for Spiking Oil Prices Amid Iran War
Morgan Stanley is urging investors to adopt a defensive stance as the Iran‑Israel conflict pushes oil prices sharply higher. West Texas Intermediate futures surged more than 11% to $111.54 per barrel, the highest close since June 2022, while Brent rose...
The Charts Are Showing Solar Stocks Will Keep Soaring After a Strong Start to the Year
Solar-focused Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) has surged 16% year‑to‑date and 62% since President Trump’s return, outperforming most sectors. Technical analysis shows the fund trading between $52 and $60, with MACD and RSI turning positive, indicating a likely continuation of the...
How Wealthy Investors Are Navigating the Markets After the S&P 500's Worst Month in a Year
The S&P 500 recorded its steepest monthly drop since March 2025, falling 4.6% in the first quarter, as geopolitical tension, rising oil prices, AI disruption fears, and sticky inflation weighed on sentiment. High‑net‑worth and ultra‑high‑net‑worth investors are maintaining up to 30% of...
This JPMorgan Income ETF Was Named One of the Best by Morningstar. Where Its Manager Is Investing Now
JPMorgan’s Dividend Leaders ETF (JDIV) earned Morningstar’s top‑ranked high‑dividend ETF badge for 2026, thanks to its rigorous bottom‑up stock selection and modest value tilt. The fund holds roughly 51% U.S. equities and the remainder across developed and emerging markets, delivering...
Disney Shares Are Trading at a Discount. Raymond James Says It's Time to Buy
Raymond James upgraded Disney to outperform, setting a $115 price target that suggests roughly 19% upside from the latest close. The firm argues the stock trades at a forward P/E of about 14, a sizable discount to its 10‑year median, despite...
Goldman Is Betting Nvidia Will Get a Boost From Health Care as Industry Builds Out AI Capabilities
Goldman Sachs has upgraded Nvidia with a buy rating and a $250 price target, forecasting a 51% upside. The firm highlighted Nvidia’s $50 million investment in Recursion Pharmaceuticals, which is using Nvidia‑powered AI to dramatically shorten drug‑development timelines and reduce compound...
This Fire Safety Stock Is in the Dumps. UBS Says It's Time to Buy
UBS upgraded Perimeter Solutions (PRM) to Buy, lifting its price target to $30, implying roughly 41% upside from the recent close. The fire‑safety equipment maker has fallen more than 22% this year, partly due to a large executive variable‑compensation payout....
This Industrial Name Is Down in 2026. Why Jefferies Thinks It's Time to Buy the Dip
Emerson Electric (EMR) received a Buy upgrade from Jefferies, which lifted its price target to $175, implying about 42% upside from the latest close. The firm’s pivot to industrial automation has boosted order growth 9% year‑over‑year, driven by five strategic...
The Charts Show Semiconductor Stocks Are Vulnerable to a Big Pullback, Says Katie Stockton
Semiconductor stocks have been a bright spot this year, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) beating the S&P 500 by roughly 7 percentage points YTD. Technical analysis from Katie Stockton flags a nine‑month corrective phase, citing Tom DeMark’s TD Combo sell signals and...
All Eyes on the S&P 500 After Other Indexes Slip Into Correction Territory, Says NYSE Insider Jay Woods
After the Dow, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 slipped more than 10% from recent peaks, the S&P 500 sits just over 9% below its high, prompting market focus on a potential correction. NYSE insider Jay Woods highlighted two key technical thresholds—6,200, representing a...
This Online Travel Agency Could Soar on AI Tailwinds, Jefferies Says
Jefferies upgraded Expedia Group to a Buy rating, lifting its price target to $300, implying about 32% upside from the current price. The brokerage cites artificial‑intelligence tailwinds that could enhance recommendation engines, lower customer‑acquisition costs, and streamline service operations. While...
This Fund Delivers Income and Protects From Volatility. It's Also Rated 5 Stars by Morningstar
Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHI) has earned a five‑star Morningstar rating thanks to strong risk‑adjusted returns. The fund manages about $4 billion, offers a 30‑day SEC yield of 3.35%, and charges a 0.40% expense ratio. LVHI is...
The Maker of This Viral Bottled Water Brand Is Set to Rally, Jefferies Says
Primo Brands, the owner of viral bottled‑water label Saratoga Spring, was upgraded by Jefferies from hold to buy with a new $25 price target, implying about 40% upside. The firm projected FY2026 adjusted EBITDA of $1.485‑$1.515 billion, which analysts deem conservative...
Here Are Friday's Biggest Analyst Calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Netflix, Disney, Alphabet, Tripadvisor & More
Wall Street analysts issued a flurry of upgrades and initiations across sectors on Friday. Nvidia and Alphabet were reaffirmed as overweight, reflecting strong AI and data‑center tailwinds, while Tesla retained its overweight stance on upcoming full self‑driving software. Disney stayed...
Alphabet Will Surge 40% as Google Becomes an AI Leader, Wells Fargo Says
Alphabet's stock could climb 40% as Wells Fargo upgrades its outlook, raising the price target to $397 and maintaining an overweight rating. The bank cites Google’s AI leadership, highlighted by its partnership with Anthropic to deploy over a gigawatt of...
These Inflation-Protected Plays Can Help Investors Manage the Impact of Higher Prices
Geopolitical tension from the Iran‑U.S. conflict has driven Brent crude up roughly 50% and WTI 41%, reigniting inflation fears across markets. Fixed‑income experts point to Treasury Inflation‑Protected Securities (TIPS) as a primary hedge, with inflation‑linked bond ETFs pulling about $600 million...
This Emerging Market Is Sizzling While U.S. Stocks Falter, Charts Show
Mexico’s equity market, tracked by the iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (EWW), has staged a dramatic rebound after a 34% slump in 2024, delivering a 50% rally in 2025 and breaking out above the $71 resistance level in early 2026. The...
Goldman Sachs Says Crypto Prices May Have Bottomed and These Stocks Have Attractive Setups
Goldman Sachs believes crypto prices have likely hit a floor after a prolonged decline, noting that crypto‑linked equities have fallen 46% since their October 2025 peak. The bank’s analyst James Yaro highlighted three stocks with attractive entry points: Robinhood, Figure Technologies,...
Use Options to Play a Potential Invesco Runup in Wake of Janus Henderson Deal
Invesco (IVZ) is positioned to benefit from the recent Janus Henderson acquisition wave, as the deal underscores a broader undervaluation in the asset‑management sector. The firm’s $2.26 trillion AUM and a solid 21‑cent quarterly dividend contrast with a market price that...
Buy This Steel Stock That's 'Largely Insulated' From Iran War, Says UBS
UBS upgraded Nucor (NUE) to a Buy rating, raising its price target to $190, implying roughly 15% upside from the recent dip. The firm argues that U.S. steel producers, including Nucor, are largely insulated from the geopolitical fallout of the...
Growing Demand for Meat Will Boost This Stock, Mizuho Says
Mizuho has initiated coverage of Tyson Foods (TSN) with an outperform rating and a $72 price target, implying roughly 17% upside from the current price. The bank cites a structural rise in global protein demand, projecting an additional 47.9 million tonnes...
The Drone Market Is About to Go Parabolic because of AI and War. How to Play It
The global drone market has accelerated from roughly $20 bn in 2020 to over $40 bn in 2025, driven by soaring defense budgets and rapid AI integration. Analysts project the sector could reach $250 bn by 2035, with patents up 45‑fold since 2012....
This Athleisure Giant Is Primed for a Sharp Move Lower. How to Trade It Using Options
Lululemon (LULU) is confronting a slowdown as stagflationary pressures erode premium discretionary demand. The stock has repeatedly tested a long‑term support level near $160, and a decisive break could push it toward $140. While its net margin of roughly 14%...
Buy General Motors Stock as Tailwinds Line up for Automaker, Says Wolfe Research
Wolfe Research upgraded General Motors to Outperform, setting a $96 price target that suggests roughly 25% upside from the latest close. The firm highlighted a $1.7 billion revenue boost from refreshed full‑size pickups and a $4 billion U.S. plant investment that lowers...
Wednesday's Big Stock Stories: What’s Likely to Move the Market in the Next Trading Session
Meta Platforms was hit with a $375 million verdict in a New Mexico child‑exploitation case, a liability that represents roughly 0.6% of its Q4 revenue of nearly $60 billion. The small‑cap Russell 2000 index has rallied 2.75% over the past two days but remains...
The Charts to Watch in Tech, Gold and Emerging Market Stocks as Volatility Persists
Inside Edge Capital disclosed three tactical reallocations amid heightened market volatility. The firm added short‑term Treasury and inverse Nasdaq positions to hedge against a potential break of the Nasdaq‑100 support around 24,000, while increasing tech exposure in its growth portfolio....
Iran War Has Altered the Global Natural Gas Market. Goldman Says These 3 Stocks Will Benefit
Goldman Sachs predicts the U.S.–Iran war will keep the global LNG market disrupted through 2027, tightening supply after Iran’s attacks knocked out 17% of Qatar’s export capacity. Higher margins—averaging 200% above historical levels for 2026‑2028—create a favorable backdrop for producers....
This Industry Group Is the Star of 2026, Besides Energy. Trivariate Says These Stocks Are a Buy
Industrial stocks have delivered their strongest start to the year in 25 years, with the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) up more than 5% YTD. The sector is the second‑best performer after energy, which has surged 37%,...
There's a Buying Opportunity in This Fashion Stock as Affluent Consumers Continue Spending, Says Citi
Citi upgraded Ralph Lauren (RL) to Buy from Neutral, lifting its price target to $400, an 18% upside from the latest close. The bank cited strong demand from affluent consumers who continue to spend on luxury apparel despite a choppy...
Monday's Relief Rally in Cruise Lines May Allow for a Better Exit in a Week or Two, Katie Stockton Says
Cruise line stocks rallied on Monday, offering a brief relief rally before a likely broader correction. Royal Caribbean (RCL) is testing weekly cloud support around $265, with a potential 50% Fibonacci breakdown target near $199 if the level fails. Carnival...
Watch Small-Cap Stocks as Market Tries to Recover From Last Week's Declines, Says NYSE Insider Jay Woods
Small‑cap stocks are back in focus after the Russell 2000 slipped into correction, falling about 10 % from its recent peak. The Shares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) rallied over 2.7 % on Monday, buoyed by President Donald Trump’s remarks on productive U.S.–Iran talks. Market...
Only 2 Megacap Tech Names Are on Josh Brown's Best Stocks List. Why They Are in a Tough Spot
Josh Brown and Sean Russo highlight that only Apple and Alphabet remain on their Best Stocks list, yet both face technical weakness. Apple posted record Q1 2026 revenue of $143.8 billion and $30 billion in services, but its price is testing the...
These Stocks Should See the Biggest Rally if Oil Prices Are Done Surging
JPMorgan identified a set of stocks that could post the strongest gains if oil prices stop climbing. The bank screened for companies whose returns move inversely to energy prices, highlighting Delta Air Lines, Tapestry, and Las Vegas Sands among others....