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While Prudential Financial has outperformed its sector peers recently, analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

As Paychex has notably underperformed the Dow recently, analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Although Kinder Morgan has underperformed the Nasdaq recently, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Ameriprise Financial has considerably underperformed the S&P 500 recently, and analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Although United Rentals has underperformed relative to its industry peers over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

MP Materials has dropped significantly but shows renewed analyst confidence. Is now the right time to consider entering, despite ongoing volatility?

While Bank of New York Mellon has outperformed relative to its industry peers over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook on its prospects.

Learn how Rick Orford used Barchart’s Naked Put Option Screener to drill down on a prime put writing opportunity on Tesla.

Lean hog futures closed mixed, with December up 27 cents and other contracts down 12 to 50 cents. Open interest was up 1,114 contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $71.33 on Tuesday afternoon, down 35 cents from the day...

Cotton prices are up 10 to 17 points across most nearby contracts on Wednesday morning. Futures were steady to 7 points lower across most contracts on Tuesday. Crude oil futures were down 73 cents per barrel at $58.59 on the day, with the US dollar i...

Live cattle futures were up $4.25 to $4.90 to close out the Tuesday session. Open interest was down just 860 contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade has yet to take place this week. Last week was $220 in the South, with some northern trade at $208-210. Feed...

Soybeans are showing quiet Wednesday AM action , with most contracts within a penny of unchanged. Futures faced weakness on Tuesday, with contracts down 2 to 3 ¼ cents. Open interest was down 3,320 contracts on Tuesday, with Jan down 8,878 contracts...

Wheat is showing mostly weaker action on Wednesday morning. The wheat complex posted strength at the Tuesday close. Chicago SRW futures were 6 to 7 1/2 cents higher on the day. Open interest suggested new buying, up 4,229 contracts. KC HRW futures we...

Corn price action is down 2 to 3 ¼ cents so far on Wednesday morning. Futures posted gains of 4 to 5 1/4 cents on Tuesday, gaining some bullish steam after a weaker start. New buying interest was noted, with preliminary open interest up 16,573 contra...

Ross Stores has underperformed the Nasdaq over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

TE Connectivity has outperformed the Technology industry over the past year, and analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Due to Lennar’s weak performance relative to the Dow over the past year, analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Realty Income has outperformed the Real Estate sector over the past year, but analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Keurig Dr Pepper has underperformed the Dow over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

DexCom has considerably underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, but analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

While Kimberly-Clark has lagged behind the broader Nasdaq Composite over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Ives just added IREN to his list of the top 30 AI winners.

As Dominion Energy has lagged behind the S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

A busy overnight session sets the stage for a possible wild Wednesday.

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.16% this morning as traders bet that a new round of U.S. economic data will reinforce expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut next week.

Although Public Storage stock has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, analysts remain moderately bullish about its prospects.

Despite AutoZone’s recent underperformance relative to the Nasdaq, analysts remain highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Hershey has notably outperformed the broader consumer staples sector over the past year, yet analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

While much is said about the cattle markets, it still comes down to fundamentals.

While Cencora’s recent performance has lagged behind other healthcare stocks, analysts express strong confidence in its long-term growth potential.

Despite its strong market presence, Fortinet has underperformed the Dow Jones Industrial in the past year, prompting analysts to adopt a cautious stance on its near-term prospects.

Over the past year, W.W. Grainger has trailed the broader industrial sector, and analysts remain guarded in their assessment of the stock’s outlook.

Autodesk has notably outperformed other software stocks over the past year, and analysts remain strongly bullish on the stock’s prospects.

Super Micro Computer has notably underperformed the technology sector over the past year, and analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Crown Castle has significantly underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, yet analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

While Constellation Brands has lagged the broader S&P 500 over the past year, analysts remain moderately optimistic about its outlook.

Estee Lauder has significantly outperformed the Nasdaq Composite over the past year, and analysts remain optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Allstate has slightly underperformed the Dow Jones Industrial Average over the past year; nonetheless, analysts remain optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Although Digital Realty Trust has underperformed the broader Nasdaq Composite recently, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Deere & Company beat revenue forecasts but warned tariffs could cost $1.2 billion next year, pressuring margins even as its dividend and long‑term growth drivers stay intact.

Corn futures posted gains of 4 to 5 1/4 cents on Tuesday, gaining some bullish steam after a weaker start. There were another 76 deliveries issued against December futures overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was back up 4 1/4 ce...

Cotton futures were steady to 7 points lower across most contracts on Tuesday. Crude oil futures were down 73 cents per barrel at $58.59 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.102 lower to $99.260. Commitment of Traders data showed managed money tr...

The wheat complex posted strength at the Tuesday close. Chicago SRW futures were 6 to 7 1/2 cents higher on the day. KC HRW futures were 6 to 7 cents in the green on Tuesday. MPLS spring wheat were up 4 to 5 cents at the close. There were no...

Lean hog futures closed mixed, with December up 27 cents and other contracts down 12 to 50 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $71.33 on Tuesday afternoon, down 35 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 25...

Soybeans faced weakness on Tuesday, with contracts down 2 to 3 ¼ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 3 3/4 cents lower at $10.54 3/4. Soymeal futures were down $1.30 to $3, with Soy Oil futures 29 to 35 points higher. There were...

Live cattle futures were up $4.25 to $4.90 to close out the Tuesday session. Cash trade has yet to take place this week. Last week was $220 in the South, with some northern trade at $208-210. Feeder cattle futures rallied on Tuesday with gains of $8....

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.39%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.84%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0....

Tesla’s vehicle registrations dropped in key European markets. Is it time to sell the stock?

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday gave up an early advance and fell slightly by -0.08%. The dollar turned lower on Tuesday after T-note yields gave up an early advance, weakening the dollar's interest rate differentials. Strength in stocks on Tu...

Centrus Energy has formally secured its listing on the NYSE. Nuclear-energy fans, you’ll want to circle Dec. 3 in ink.

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.68 (-1.15%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed down -0.00386 (-2.07%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled lower on Tuesday in hopes of an end to the Russian-Ukrainian war as the key...

January Nymex natural gas (NGF26 ) on Tuesday closed down by -0.081 (-1.65%). Jan nat-gas prices fell from a 3-year nearest-futures high on Tuesday and settled sharply lower. Long liquidation pressures emerged on Tuesday to knock nat-gas prices low...

Synopsys has been down on its luck, but Nvidia could be what shares need to stage a turnaround.

COMEX gold futures posted their ninth consecutive quarterly record high in early Q4 2025, and rose to a high of $4,398 in October before pulling back to just over $3,900 per ounce later that month. In early December, the price was back above $4,230,...

Silver prices are experiencing great volatility, making things dangerous for short-term traders, whether they’re bullish or bearish.

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.22 (+1.49%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +8.30 (+1.97%). Sugar prices rose on Tuesday amid bullish news from the European Union. European sugar producers are expect...

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today on Tuesday closed down -101 (-1.82%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -57 (-1.39%). Cocoa prices retreated on Tuesday, as favorable weather forecasts in West Africa are expected to improve yields a...

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -6.25 (-1.65%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -121 (-2.71%). Coffee prices fell sharply on Tuesday, with robusta posting a 1-week low. The outlook for abundant coffee supplie...

Micron's shares look poised to boom over the longer term as the AI revolution continues.

Beyond Meat stock has been ripping higher in December – but the case for owning BYND shares heading into 2026 remains rather fragile.

Boeing stock inches higher on CFO Jay Malave’s bullish remarks at a UBS conference. One analyst sees BA shares doubling from here by the end of this decade.

While Nutanix got wrecked following its latest financial disclosure, a deeper look via probability mapping shows a potential contrarian opportunity in NTNX stock.

Soybeans are posting fractional to penny losses across most contracts on Tuesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 3/4 cents lower at $10.57 1/2. Soymeal futures are down $1.30 to $1.80, with Soy Oil futures 23 to 27 points higher. T...

Live cattle futures are up $3.97 to $4.60 so far on Tuesday. Cash trade has yet to take place this week. Last week was $220 in the South, with some northern trade at $208-210. Feeder cattle futures are rallying, with $7.50 to $7.90 gains on Tuesday...

The wheat complex is showing strength on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures are 4 to 7 cents higher on Tuesday. KC HRW futures are 5 to 6 cents in the green on Tuesday. MPLS spring wheat are up 4 to 5 cents at midday. There were no deliveries issued again...

Cotton futures are steady to 8 points lower across most contracts on Tuesday. Crude oil futures are down 47 cents per barrel at $58.85 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.008 higher to $99.370. The December 1 online auction from The Seam showed 6...

Corn futures are up 4 to 5 cents on Tuesday’s midday. There were another 76 deliveries issued against December futures overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is back up 4 ½ cents at $4.04 3/4. Support is coming from threats from R...

Lean hog futures are mixed, with December up 12 cents and other contracts down 25 to 50 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70.06 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 35 cents on November 28 at $81.67. USDA’...

New ETF offerings from the legendary fund manager promise to offer downside protection while still allowing investors to benefit from Wood’s innovation strategies.

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.15 (+1.02%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +6.50 (+1.54%). Sugar prices are climbing today on some bullish news from the European Union. European sugar producers are expected to c...

CoreWeave’s record backlog, accelerating hyperscaler demand, and rising analyst optimism keep the stock in focus as a top-tier AI infrastructure play heading into 2026.

Oppenheimer raised its price target on Amazon ahead of expectations for increased AWS upside.

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -109 (-1.96%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -69 (-1.69%). Cocoa prices are moving lower today as favorable weather forecasts in West Africa should improve cocoa yields and boost supplies. C...

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -3.05 (-0.80%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -89 (-1.99%). Coffee prices are under pressure today, with robusta falling to a 1-week low. The outlook for abundant coffee supplies is w...

Newmont stock has been outperforming the basic materials sector over the past year and analysts remain bullish about its prospects.