Palantir Technologies Getting Closer To Key Technical Benchmark
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) recently saw its Investor’s Business Daily Relative Strength (RS) rating inch upward from 68 to 71, nudging the stock into a higher percentile of price momentum. The RS rating, which compares a stock’s 52‑week performance against the broader market on a 1‑to‑99 scale, is a key technical gauge for traders seeking early‑stage leaders. While a score above 80 traditionally signals a breakout candidate, the current 71 places Palantir in a transitional zone where further upside is possible but not guaranteed. Investors often pair the RS metric with volume trends to confirm durability.
Dollar General Getting Closer To Key Technical Benchmark
Dollar General's Investor's Business Daily Relative Strength Rating rose to 82, crossing the coveted 80‑plus technical benchmark that historically signals early-stage market winners. The rating improvement follows a recent lift from 71, reflecting stronger price performance over the past 52...
DaVita Clears Technical Benchmark, Hitting 80-Plus RS Rating
DaVita’s Relative Strength (RS) rating jumped from 78 to 81, breaking the critical 80‑point threshold that often signals strong technical momentum. The company reported a dramatic earnings‑per‑share swing from a 3% decline to a 52% gain, while revenue grew from...
Hess Midstream Sees Relative Strength Rating Climb To 73
Hess Midstream (HESM) has extended its dividend streak to 39 consecutive quarters, delivering an 8% yield. The stock’s Relative Strength rating climbed from 68 to 73, indicating improving momentum. Recent earnings showed 6% growth and revenue rose 2%, though the...
Stocks With Rising Relative Strength: PRA Group
PRA Group’s Relative Strength Rating rose from 62 to 71, indicating improving price momentum over the past year. The rating remains below the 80‑plus threshold historically linked to the market’s strongest run‑ups. The stock experienced a breakout that subsequently fell...
Stocks Generating Improved Relative Strength: Monster Beverage
Monster Beverage’s relative‑strength rating rose from 67 to 73, indicating stronger price momentum. The stock gained over 5 % after breaking above the 66.75 flat‑base level, moving out of the traditional buy zone. EPS growth slowed to 31 % while revenue rose...
Stocks With Rising Relative Strength: Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines saw its Relative Strength rating climb from 70 to 73, still shy of the coveted 80‑plus level investors favor. The carrier posted a swing to positive earnings per share, up 4%, and revenue growth accelerated to 7% in...
Gulfport Energy Shows Improved Relative Strength; Still Shy Of Benchmark
Gulfport Energy (GPOR) saw its Investor's Business Daily Relative Strength rating climb from 68 to 76, still shy of the coveted 80‑plus threshold that often precedes a major run. The company posted a dramatic earnings‑per‑share swing to +21% after a...
Stocks To Watch: Cinemark Holdings Sees Relative Strength Rating Rise To 82
Cinemark Holdings’ Relative Strength rating jumped to 82, moving the stock into a higher percentile. The technical upgrade follows a clear of a 19.31‑point buy point in a first‑stage double‑bottom, shifting the ticker to an extended, out‑of‑buy range. Although the...
Stocks Generating Improved Relative Strength: Kohl's
Investor’s Business Daily reported that Kohl’s (KSS) saw its Relative Strength (RS) rating climb from 68 to 71, moving the stock into a higher percentile of price momentum. The department‑store chain posted a 13% year‑over‑year earnings‑per‑share increase, even as comparable‑store...
Stocks Flashing Renewed Technical Strength: SiriusPoint
Investor’s Business Daily raised SiriusPoint’s Relative Strength rating to 83, placing the stock in a new percentile and confirming a bullish technical profile. The shares broke above the 22.61 buy point within a classic cup‑with‑handle formation, moving the stock into...
Stocks With Rising Relative Strength: Urban Edge Properties
Urban Edge Properties (UE) received a Relative Strength rating upgrade, moving from 68 to 71, indicating improving price momentum. The stock is forming a flat base around a $21.87 entry point and will need a volume breakout at least 40%...
Stocks With Rising Relative Strength: Pitney Bowes
Pitney Bowes’ Relative Strength Rating rose from 68 to 75, signaling stronger price momentum but still shy of the 80‑plus level that typically precedes major rallies. The company’s EPS growth decelerated to 41% from 48%, while sales contraction narrowed to...
Stocks Showing Improved Relative Strength: Argenx ADR
Argenx ADR (ARGX) saw its Relative Strength (RS) rating climb from 68 to 73, signaling stronger technical momentum. The stock is consolidating near a $934.62 entry point, with a breakout target that requires volume at least 40% above average. Recent...
No. 1 Ranked Hospital Operator Tenet Healthcare Rising Toward Another Record High?
Tenet Healthcare surged to an all‑time high of $247.21 on March 5, the first time the stock traded above $210 since 2002. The move completed a 24‑year cup pattern that saw the share price climb from a $5 low in 2009...
Stocks To Watch: Liberty Global Cl A Sees RS Rating Rise To 81
Liberty Global Class A (LBTYA) saw its Investor’s Business Daily Relative Strength rating jump to 81, up from 77, placing it in the 80‑plus percentile. The stock is forming a flat‑base pattern, aiming for a breakout supported by volume at...
UnitedHealth, Humana, Health Insurers Jump On Higher Medicare Advantage Payments
The Trump administration announced a 2.48% increase in Medicare Advantage payments for 2027, adding roughly $13 billion to the CMS budget—far above the 0.09% proposal and the market’s 1% expectation. The surprise boost sent UnitedHealth Group up 7.7%, Humana up 11.1%,...
Natural Gas Leader Fuels Buy Point In Leaky Market. Triple-Digit Growth Sparks Big Demand.
Antero Resources, a leading natural‑gas producer operating in the Marcellus and Utica shales, posted Q4 revenue up 21% to $1.41 billion, though earnings per share fell 26% to $0.43. Analysts anticipate a sharp earnings rebound, forecasting 48% growth in Q1 and...
S&P 500 Index Investors Burned In Nightmare-Scenario Market
The S&P 500 is down about 5% year‑to‑date, yet its top‑performing sectors—energy, materials and utilities—represent only roughly 8% of the index’s market‑cap weighting. In contrast, heavyweight sectors such as information technology (33.4% weight) and financials (12.4% weight) have posted double‑digit declines,...
Here's The New Magic Number You Need To Retire Comfortably
Northwestern Mutual’s 2026 Planning & Progress Study shows the "magic number" for a comfortable retirement has climbed to $1.46 million, $200,000 higher than last year. The rise reflects persistent inflation, longer life expectancies and uncertainty around Social Security. Generational analysis reveals...
How To Invest: 3 Tips On Turbulence And Turnarounds
The article outlines three practical guidelines for investing during market turbulence: watch for a follow‑through day as an early signal of a new uptrend, leverage IBD’s stock lists and screener tools to identify promising equities, and prioritize chart analysis over...
These Four Stocks Flash Strength In Weak Market. One Is A Data Center Play.
Investor’s Business Daily’s screener highlights four stocks showing relative‑strength momentum despite a weak market. ESCO Technologies (ESE) is in a late‑stage flat base with a buy point near $291.31, while Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) approaches a $37.55 entry after a...
Marijuana Farmer Turned Digital Sports Name Soars 922% In March
Urban‑gro, a controlled‑environment agriculture supplier for cannabis, merged with digital sports media firm Flash Sports & Media on February 17, creating Flash Sports & Media Holding. The combined entity secured international cricket broadcasting rights, prompting the stock to jump 416%...
Natural Gas Stock Flares Up To A High, Pork Name Looks Appetizing
Alliant Energy’s shares surged back toward their mid‑March record high of $73.41 as natural‑gas prices climb, with analysts forecasting 6% profit growth in 2026 and 8% in 2027. Smithfield Foods hit an all‑time high after reporting a 69% jump in...
This Biotech Holds Up In Buy Zone Despite Falling Market
United Therapeutics (UTHR) remains in a technical buy zone despite a sharp market sell‑off, with its relative‑strength line climbing and a Composite Rating of 97. The biotech posted earnings of $7.70 per share, up 24 % on revenue of $790.2 million, while...
Curtiss-Wright Holds Support, Eyes Entry Amid Defense Spending Boom
Curtiss‑Wright posted record fiscal‑year results, with revenue climbing 12% to $3.5 billion and free cash flow surging to $554 million, a 111% conversion rate. Defense electronics sales rose 17% and naval power revenue jumped 21%, while the company secured a $400 million Boeing...
Data Center Infrastructure Name Sets Up In A Base
Hubbell (HUBB) surged about 55% year‑to‑date, outpacing roughly 86% of stocks, as its modular electrical solutions helped data‑center infrastructures operate up to 30% faster. The company beat fourth‑quarter earnings and sales estimates, posting 9% organic sales growth and a 15%...
Air Carrier's Recent Reversal Points To A Bear Call Spread
United Airlines (UAL) stock reversed lower on Wednesday after a brief rally sparked by higher revenue projections. The pullback has prompted a recommendation for a bear call spread that bets the price will stay below $100 through the April 17 expiration....
SentinelOne, Google Team Up In Cybersecurity Amid Wiz Acquisition
SentinelOne announced a multiyear partnership with Google Cloud to embed its endpoint protection into Google’s expanding security suite, which now includes the recently acquired Wiz platform. The deal emphasizes data‑sovereignty compliance and the secure rollout of generative AI workloads. Following...
EV Hardware Spinoff Set For April 1. Here's What To Expect.
Aptiv announced the spin‑off of its electrical distribution systems into a new company, Versigent, which will debut on the NYSE on April 1 under the ticker VGNT. Shareholders will receive one Versigent share for every three Aptiv shares. Versigent targets $8.3 billion...
Why Maze Therapeutics Plunged 20%-Plus Despite 'Overwhelming Positive' Data
Maze Therapeutics reported Phase 2 results for its kidney drug MZE829, showing a 35.6% average reduction in proteinuria after 12 weeks and a 61.8% drop in the FSGS subgroup. The data were hailed as "overwhelmingly positive" but the stock fell more...
FedEx Stock Flashes Buy Signal On Earnings. Why Wall Street Is On Board.
FedEx reported fiscal Q3 earnings that topped expectations, posting $5.25 earnings per share and $24 billion in revenue, an 8.1% increase year‑over‑year. The company lifted its full‑year revenue growth outlook to 6‑6.5% and raised adjusted EPS guidance to $19.30‑$20.10. Analysts responded...
Best Mutual Funds Awards 2026: Best Sector Stock Funds
Investor’s Business Daily’s Best Mutual Funds Awards 2026 spotlight the top sector funds, identifying only 27 out of 268 eligible funds—about 10%—that delivered superior 10‑year returns versus the S&P 500. Semiconductor‑focused funds such as Fidelity Select Semiconductors and Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors...
Coinbase Stock Retakes Key Level As Bitcoin Rebounds; Is Coinbase Stock A Buy Now?
Bitcoin surged past $74,000, its highest level since early February, reigniting enthusiasm across crypto‑related equities. Coinbase (COIN) reclaimed a key resistance zone, extending a three‑day winning streak after a 16% jump following its latest earnings release and a prior 12%...
Dow Jones Futures Rise As Oil Prices Fall; Fed Decision, Micron Earnings Loom
Dow Jones futures edged up 0.3% while U.S. crude oil slipped nearly 2%, setting a modestly positive tone for U.S. equities. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave policy unchanged at its Wednesday meeting, limiting immediate macro surprises. Meanwhile,...
Funds Get Shovels Of This Coal Stock Amid U.S.-Iran War; AI Data Center Boom Boosts Outlook
Core Natural Resources (CNR) stock surged 19% month‑to‑date as the U.S.–Iran conflict sparked an energy‑crisis rally for coal. The company is nearing a technical buy point of $103.50 after forming a cup base, while AI‑driven data‑center construction is fueling longer‑term...
Dow Jones Giant Caterpillar Hits Key Level Amid Stock Market Pullback
Caterpillar, a Dow Jones component, is hovering near its 50‑day moving average as the broader market struggles to recover from recent losses. Small‑cap stocks are leading a modest rally, while other Dow names like Cardinal Health, Dell Technologies, and Ubiquiti...
Constellium, IBD Stock Of The Day, Forges Bullish Entry After 72% Rally Amid Accelerating Growth
Constellium (CSTM) was named IBD Stock of the Day after rallying 72% since its November lows and gaining 33% year‑to‑date. The Paris‑based aluminum specialist posted Q4 earnings of $0.71 per share, far exceeding the $0.34 consensus, while revenue jumped 28%...
Stock Market Week: Nvidia's AI Woodstock, Fed Meeting, Quad Witching
U.S. equity indexes slipped last week, with the S&P 500 down 1.6%, Nasdaq 1.3% and Dow 2%, testing 200‑day moving‑average support. The coming week centers on Nvidia’s GTC “AI Woodstock” in San Jose, the Federal Reserve’s two‑day policy meeting, and the...
IPO Stock Of The Week: Northpointe Eyes Buy Point Amid Stock Market Volatility
Northpointe Bancshares earned an IBD SmartSelect Composite rating upgrade to 96, reflecting strong momentum after its 2025 IPO at $14.50. The Michigan‑based lender posted fourth‑quarter earnings of $0.52 per share, a 58% year‑over‑year increase, and revenue of $65.1 million, up 49%....
U.S. Economy Has Lost Jobs Under Trump Tariffs, 'Gold Standard' Jobs Data Shows
The Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) – the “gold standard” of jobs data – shows U.S. employers added only 123,000 jobs in the 12 months through September 2025, far below the 636,000 reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics...
Exelon Powers Up As Defense Stock Hits New High
Exelon’s stock surged to $50.94, a peak not seen since April 2022, after the utility reported an 8% drop in fourth‑quarter earnings despite beating analyst estimates. The company’s full‑year 2026 profit is projected to rise modestly 3%, with a stronger 7%...
Dow Jones Futures Fall As Oil Prices Surge Above $90 On Tanker Attacks, Port Disruption
Dow Jones futures fell 1.1% as crude oil prices jumped above $90 per barrel after tanker attacks in Iraq and Iranian‑linked threats in Oman. The International Energy Agency called for a record 400 million‑barrel strategic‑reserve release, with the U.S. committing 172 million...
S&P 500 Index Profit Margins Tighten. Are Tariffs To Blame?
Analysts have lowered first‑quarter earnings growth expectations for the S&P 500 to 11.5% while lifting revenue forecasts to 9.2%, signaling a squeeze on profit margins. Eight of the eleven sectors still project earnings expansion, but sectors such as Communications Services and...
Arista Serves Up Steady Profits. Its Stock Offers Two Buy Points.
Arista Networks (ANET) is navigating a 19‑week consolidation pattern, with an official buy point at $164.94 and an earlier entry near $151.80. The company posted Q4 earnings per share of $0.82, a 24% increase, and revenue of $2.49 billion, up 29%...
Nvidia Invests In AI Startup Thinking Machines
Nvidia announced a multiyear strategic partnership with AI startup Thinking Machines Lab, pledging at least one gigawatt of its Vera Rubin computing systems for frontier‑model training. The deal, led by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, aims to have the platform...
Citi Stock Rebounds As CEO Jane Fraser Paints A Bullish Picture
Citigroup’s shares jumped 2.5% after CEO Jane Fraser outlined a bullish outlook at an RBC conference. She said investment‑banking fees and markets revenue should grow in the mid‑teens year‑over‑year, and reaffirmed a target of 10‑11% return on tangible common equity...
How To Take Advantage Of Micron Stock's Current Prosperity
Micron Technology’s stock rebounded above its 50‑day moving average amid heightened volatility ahead of its March 18 earnings. The article proposes a diagonal put spread—selling a March 20 $345 put and buying a March 27 $340 put—as a low‑upside‑risk strategy targeting a 10‑15%...
Amazon Reportedly Targeting Up To $42 Billion In Bond Sale
Amazon filed a preliminary prospectus to raise between $37 billion and $42 billion in a mixed‑currency bond offering, the largest since its $15 billion sale in November. The proceeds are earmarked for Amazon’s aggressive AI push, including massive data‑center construction and a recently...
U.S.-Iran Attacks, Trump Tariffs: Where Should Investors Draw The Line?
U.S.–Iran hostilities and renewed Trump tariff threats pushed the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow below their 50‑day moving averages, deepening market volatility. The IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF (BOUT) gapped down, testing its 10‑week average, while individual breakout candidates like Ubiquiti, Motorola...