Nasdaq Adds 455 Points for 10th Straight Win: Stock Market Today
Stocks surged on Tuesday as a lighter‑than‑expected Producer Price Index signaled easing inflation, bolstering a tech‑driven rally. The Nasdaq Composite rose 2 % to 23,639, marking its tenth consecutive gain—the longest streak since 2021. Core PPI increased only 0.1 % while headline PPI rose 0.5 %, well below forecasts, and energy prices retreated. Meanwhile, major banks posted mixed earnings, and speculation grew around a potential United‑American airline merger.
Chips Are Emerging as Market Leaders Once Again. Where the Charts Signal They Are Going
Semiconductor stocks are re‑asserting market leadership as the SMH ETF climbs a 54.6% angle, outpacing its 2020‑2022 rally. The broader macro backdrop—weakening U.S. dollar, falling oil below $100 per barrel, and a consolidating 10‑year yield—creates a fertile environment for growth...
Gold Stock Flashes An 87% Annualized Return Opportunity With This Put Option Strategy
Orla Mining (ORLA), a low‑cost gold producer in Mexico, is trading above its 50‑day moving average with strong accumulation. A cash‑secured put at a $17.50 strike generates roughly $125 premium, delivering a 7.69% return on capital, which annualizes to about...
Many Assets Have Retraced the War Move but Not Gold (or at Least Not Yet)
The S&P 500 and the euro have fully reclaimed the losses incurred during the recent Iran‑related war scare, while gold remains about 9% below its pre‑war peak. Gold rallied 2% in U.S. trading to $4,831, and silver surged 5%, signaling renewed...
There’s a Bottom in Place for Software Stocks After Horrid Start to 2026, Says BTIG
Software stocks have endured a rough start to 2026, but BTIG’s chief market technician Jonathan Krinsky sees a bottom forming. The iShares Expanded Tech‑Software ETF (IGV) lifted its relative‑strength index to 46, up from sub‑20 levels earlier in the year,...
Social Media Stocks Could Be a High-Risk, High-Reward Bet Amid the Iran War Based on This Chart
The Global X Social Media ETF (SOCL) has fallen about 30% since September, pulling its price back into the $42‑$45 range first seen in early 2018 and mid‑2020. A 20‑day moving average just turned positive, and the ROAR Score of...
Adobe Continues to Struggle. This Options Trade Doubles Down on a Potential Rebound
Adobe's shares have slipped further amid market volatility, prompting trader Nishant Pant to propose a second bull call spread at lower strikes. The 235/240 May‑8 spread can be entered for about $2.50, offering a potential $2.50 profit if the stock...
Should You Buy the Dip in Fastenal Stock Today?
Fastenal (FAST) posted in‑line Q1 earnings but saw its stock slip on April 13, falling below its 20‑day and 50‑day moving averages. The dip was driven by a 50‑basis‑point compression in gross margin to 44.6% as the company’s sales mix shifted...
Glencore Stock Is Up 120% in the Past Year. Can It Survive the Iran War?
Glencore’s shares have surged more than 120 % over the past year, reaching an all‑time high of $15.28. Barchart’s technical analysis assigns a 100 % “Buy” rating, a Trend Seeker buy signal, and a Weighted Alpha of +133, underscoring strong momentum. Morningstar,...
Lean Hogs Might Not Stand a Chance Against the Bears: When to Sell
June lean hog futures (HEM26) have slipped to a three‑month low, with the daily chart showing a clear downtrend. The MACD indicator turned bearish as the blue line crossed below the red trigger and both are descending, indicating growing technical...
S&P 500 Futures Continue Higher a Day After Benchmark Wipes Out Iran War Losses: Live Updates
U.S. equity futures rose on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 up 0.3% and the Nasdaq‑100 gaining 0.5%, as technology stocks such as Oracle and SanDisk led the rally. The market shrugged off a setback in U.S.–Iran peace talks and a...
Stocks Climb on Cooler Wholesale Price Growth, Lower Oil Prices
U.S. wholesale prices rose less than expected in March, easing inflation concerns and lifting stock futures. The S&P 500 futures gained 0.3% while Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.5% in early New York trading. Energy costs climbed amid the Iran war, but the softer...
S&P 500 Outlook: The 8.2% Rally & What Comes Next
After five weeks of decline, the S&P 500 rallied 8.2% from its March lows near 6,300, reclaiming its 20‑, 50‑, and 200‑day moving averages and closing at 6,816.9, just 2.6% shy of the January all‑time high. The surge was sparked by...
3 Reasons to Buy the Dip on Peabody Energy Stock
Peabody Energy Corp (NYSE: BTU) shares have fallen 13.8% this month, sitting at $28.34, roughly 45% below their eight‑year high of $41.14. The stock is testing its 200‑day moving average, within 0.75 of the average true range, a signal that...
Netflix Earnings Could Make These ETFs Entertaining
Netflix is set to report its first‑quarter 2026 earnings on April 16, a filing that could trigger sharp moves in the leveraged ETFs NFXL (2x long) and NFXS (inverse). The streaming giant recently raised its standard plan to $20 a...
Pre-Market IV Report April 13, 2026
The pre‑market IV report for April 13, 2026 highlights a surge in implied volatility across several technology names such as CAR, OGN and RVMD, while energy ETFs USO and XLE sit at 30‑day IVs of 78 and 27 respectively. Call‑to‑put ratios are...
Dalal Street Midday: Sensex, Nifty Down Nearly 1%, Reliance, Eicher Among Top Laggards, Auto, Oil Stocks Weigh
Indian equity benchmarks slipped nearly 1% on Monday as Brent crude surged to $102.2 a barrel following the collapse of US‑Iran negotiations. The BSE Sensex dropped 1,682 points to 76,794.32 and the Nifty 50 fell 223.75 points to 23,826.85. Auto, oil...
Tata Chemicals, Tata Investment Corp Shares Rally up to 12% Amid Tata Sons IPO Buzz
Shares of Tata Chemicals and Tata Investment Corp surged up to 12% and 8.5% respectively, reaching ₹774 (~$9.30) and ₹722 (~$8.70) as speculation around a Tata Sons IPO intensified. The rally follows public endorsements from trustees Vijay Singh and Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry, who argue...
FIIs Cover Short Bets as Markets Rebound, but Stay Wary
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) trimmed their bearish bets on Nifty futures, lifting the long‑short ratio to 22% – the highest level since the February US‑Iran clash. The short covering coincided with a 5.9% weekly gain, pushing the Nifty to a...
Move Now to Seize This Potential Stock-Market Crisis and Opportunity
Geopolitical tensions after the U.S. blocked Iran and ordered a Strait of Hormuz blockade have pushed oil above $100, raising the risk of a market panic. While the S&P 500 has risen over 7 % since late March, the rally rests on...
Citi Flags 16 Stocks to Buy that Are Primed to Pop After Q1 Earnings
Citi’s research team has identified 16 buy‑rated stocks it believes will outpace Wall Street consensus after Q1 earnings, projecting post‑earnings price jumps of 3% to 12%. The list spans communication services, consumer discretionary, financials, healthcare, industrials, technology, and materials, with...
Market Trading Guide: Buy SBI and Bajaj Consumer on Monday for Gains up to 6%
Technical analysts at LKP Securities and Bonanza Portfolio recommend buying State Bank of India (SBI) and Bajaj Consumer Care on Monday, citing bullish RSI crossovers and strong price momentum. SBI is priced at ₹1,067 (≈$12.86) with a target of ₹1,120‑₹1,130...
Indian Stock Market: How Are Sensex and Nifty Likely to Perform Next Week Amid US-Iran War Talks?
The Indian equity market snapped a six‑week slide, with the Sensex closing near 77,550 and the Nifty around 24,050, roughly a 6% weekly gain. The rally was sparked by optimism around a potential US‑Iran ceasefire and supportive global cues, while...
8 Penny Stocks Surged up to 205% in 3 Months. Do You Own Any?
Eight Indian micro‑cap stocks posted three‑month gains ranging from 25% to a staggering 204%, with Starlineps Enterprises leading the pack. The screen required market capitalisation below ₹1,000 crore (≈ $120 million), share price under ₹20 (≈ $0.24) and daily volume of at least 5 lakh...
Nifty Bank vs IT: Anand James on How to Trade This Week
Indian equities showed a clear sector split as Nifty Bank rallied while Nifty IT lagged. A 7% fall in the VIX below 19 reduced panic‑selling, allowing Bank Nifty to breach key support and aim for 57,100‑57,300. Realty indices jumped 13%...
IBIT: Why I Stepped To The Side (Technical Analysis) (Rating Downgrade)
The Intelligent ETF Investor downgraded the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) from a Buy to a Hold rating after the fund posted a strong rally and outperformed peers such as Coinbase and MicroStrategy. Despite its 0.25% expense ratio and sizable assets,...
XES: Oil Service Stocks Turn Pricey; Why It's Time To Take Profits (Rating Downgrade)
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equip & Serv ETF (XES) was downgraded to Hold after delivering a 40% total return since December 2024. The fund now trades above 25× earnings with a PEG ratio over 2×, rendering its valuation...
Some Implied Moves for Earnings Next Week(Apr. 13th – Apr. 17th) – 70 Companies Reporting
OptionMillionaires published a weekly earnings‑volatility snapshot for April 13‑17, listing implied move percentages for roughly 70 companies. The guide flags expected price swings such as Netflix (6.9%), ASML (7.6%), Taiwan Semiconductor (6.3%) and KMX (11.3%). It links to a methodology page...
Bitcoin, Broader Market Flat as U.S.-Iran Negotiations Begin
Bitcoin slipped below $73,000, down about 0.6% in the last 24 hours as high‑level U.S. and Iranian officials began talks in Islamabad. The broader crypto market remained largely flat, with the CoinDesk 20 index up 0.12% and Ethereum gaining 0.1%....
Tracing a Similar Path
Market volatility has left investors uneasy, but a technical‑analysis view points to a repeatable pattern in India’s Nifty Smallcap 250 index. The index’s trajectory since March 2023 mirrors its March 2020‑March 2023 climb, suggesting a potential rally to the 22,000‑23,000 range (≈ $265‑$277) over the...
Caplin Point: Consolidating Before the Next Leg of Growth
Caplin Point has entered a consolidation phase, with its valuation retreating to 19 times forward earnings, prompting an accumulate recommendation. Sales rose 11% year‑on‑year while PAT jumped 20%, driven by a 21% revenue lift in the U.S. sterile generic segment. The...
Movers & Shakers: Stocks that Will See Action This Week
Adani Energy Solutions surged 23% last week, breaking the ₹1,070 ($12.9) barrier and trading around ₹1,158 ($14). Marico rebounded off its 50‑week moving average near ₹730 ($8.8), currently near ₹763 ($9.2) with upside toward ₹900 ($10.8). Union Bank of India...
Google And Four Blue Dots Lead 5 Stocks Near Buy Points
Investor’s Business Daily’s weekend watchlist highlights five stocks hovering near technical buy points, led by Alphabet (Google) with a 349‑point target ahead of its Q1 earnings and cloud events. Hubbell, Avnet, Viking Holdings and Telefonica Brasil also show strong relative‑strength signals,...
Crypto Perpetuals Predict the Direction of Wall Street’s Monday Open with 89% Accuracy, Data Shows
Crypto perpetual futures tied to traditional assets now predict the direction of Monday’s opening price in conventional futures with 89% accuracy, according to Binance Research. Over half (57%) of the expected price move is already reflected in these crypto markets...
Why Monday, April 13 Begins A Critical Week For The Stock Market Rally
Monday, April 13 kicks off a pivotal week as the first‑quarter earnings season launches with heavyweight reports from Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Netflix, and chip leaders ASML and TSMC. The rally gained technical confirmation on Wednesday’s follow‑through day, when the Nasdaq jumped...
Intel Leads the List of Most Overbought Stocks After This Week's Comeback Rally
Intel topped CNBC Pro’s list of most overbought stocks this week, surging nearly 25% and posting a 14‑day RSI of 75. The rally was fueled by an expanded AI‑focused partnership with Google and Intel’s involvement in Elon Musk’s Texas‑based Terafab...
D-Street Week Ahead: Nifty Extends Rebound; Godfrey Phillips Signals Breakout After Base Formation
The Nifty index rebounded, gaining 275.5 points (1.16%) after a brief dip caused by US trade‑tariff uncertainty and a delayed Supreme Court ruling. Technical analyst Milan Vaishnav highlighted that Godfrey Phillips (GODFREYPHLP) has completed a multi‑week base formation, with bullish signals...
These 3 ETFs Are Suitable for Ultra-Bearish Investors
Investors anticipating a market decline in April 2026 can turn to three bearish leveraged ETFs that amplify short exposure. The Direxion Daily Dow Jones Internet Bear 3X Shares (WEBS) offers a –3× daily bet on a 40‑stock internet index, while...
Nifty Holds 24,000; 23,700 Key Support as Akshay Bhagwat Bets on Power Grid, Adani Ports
The Nifty 50 index has held above the 24,000 level, with key support at 23,700 and resistance between 24,300 and 24,500 as volatility eases. JM Financial’s Akshay Bhagwat highlighted Power Grid as a breakout candidate, targeting INR 315‑320 (≈ $3.80‑$3.85) with a...
Drawdowns & Rallies: Seeing Through a Fog Darkly (E257)
DoubleLine’s Eric Dhall and Mark Kimbrough dissected market turbulence over the two weeks ending April 10, highlighting how the Middle‑East conflict created a “fog of war” that clouded pricing. The S&P 500 slumped after the Feb 28 war outbreak and surged once a...
Software Stocks Are Getting Pulverized — but Bitcoin’s Rebound Hints That...
Software stocks have entered a sharp correction, with the WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund falling to $24.09, its lowest level since early 2023, and the iShares Expanded Tech‑Software ETF down more than 9% since February. Analysts cite AI‑driven cost compression as...
Why The Follow-Through Day Changed Our Swing Trading Strategy
The SwingTrader model re‑entered the market using a follow‑through day signal—defined by a >1% rally on higher volume—to transition from cash‑heavy positions in March 2026. After a tentative 2.5% exposure on March 31, the portfolio incrementally increased to 20% as the...
Dow Jones Futures: U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Begin; Google, Amazon, Nvidia In Buy Areas
U.S. Vice‑President JD Vance led the first face‑to‑face talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad, a development that could ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and lift oil‑price pressures. Meanwhile, U.S. equity markets posted a strong weekly rally, with the...
These Power Equipment Stocks Surge To New Highs
Analysts highlighted three power‑equipment and technology manufacturers that broke out of consolidation this week. TTM Technologies surged 14% with a 91% profit forecast for 2026, while Allient climbed 17% after a three‑day rally and projects 21% earnings growth. Fabrinet jumped...
IPO Stock Of The Week: Marex Breaks Out Past Latest Buy Point As Market Rallies
Marex Group (MRX) surged past its $46.86 buy zone, hitting a record high as the broader market rallied on news of a U.S.–Iran ceasefire. The U.K.-based trading‑services firm forecast Q1 profit before tax of $140‑$150 million, a 45‑55% jump from 2025,...
Jim Cramer Reviewed 22 Stocks, Including Home Depot and Caterpillar, After the Relief Rally
After an Iran cease‑fire sparked a sharp relief rally on April 8, CNBC’s Jim Cramer dissected the day’s biggest movers on Mad Money, reviewing 22 stocks ranging from Home Depot and Caterpillar to travel names like Carnival and United Airlines. He highlighted travel...
Merck Shares Are Forming a Bullish Chart Pattern, and a Breakout Could Be on the Horizon
Merck (MRK) is shaping an inverse head‑and‑shoulders pattern after weeks of consolidation, positioning the stock for a potential breakout. A move above the $124 resistance could propel the share price toward $135, offering roughly a 9% upside from current levels....
Free Weekly Stock Market Commentary 4/10/2026
The S&P 500 rebounded from a March 30 low near 6,300, breaking through 6,600 and leaping past 6,800 after a temporary cease‑fire in the Iran conflict. The rally now tests resistance just above 6,800, with further upside toward the 7,000 all‑time...
The 'Lines Draw Themselves' And All Say 'Sell Palantir,' Says Carter Worth
Carter Worth, a prominent market commentator, reiterated a sell recommendation for Palantir Technologies, setting a price objective of $100 or higher. His analysis came as the stock slipped nearly 6% during the session before trimming losses to close down 1.4%....
This Options Trade Is a Bet on Oil Prices Falling Once Traffic Picks up in the Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil prices have lingered near $100 a barrel because the Strait of Hormuz remains a geopolitical flashpoint. Analysts argue that successful diplomatic talks led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance could fully reopen the strait, stripping the risk premium...
