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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up +0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.39%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.49%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are up +0.40%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are up +0.58%. Stocks are trading higher today on the -11% plunge in oil prices,…

Buy the AI Picks and Shovels Long-time readers of mine know that my favorite fundamental stories are “pick and shovel” investments. For instance, during the gold rush, the businesses that sold the picks, shovels, and denim jeans required for gold mining often did better than the gold miners themselves, because, unlike mining, profits were predictable…

The stock market bulls are battling back to hold their ground at the Nasdaq’s 200-day moving average amid ongoing fighting in Iran and the Middle East. The strong showing on Monday came after President Trump said the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran was “very far ahead of schedule” and “very complete, pretty much.” The tech-heavy index…

In afternoon trading on Tuesday, Energy stocks are the worst performing sector, showing a 1.1% loss. Within that group, Occidental Petroleum Corp (Symbol: OXY) and Diamondback Energy, Inc. (Symbol: FANG) are two of the day’s laggards, showing a loss of 4.2% and 2.9%, respectively. Among energy ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Energy…

Corn price action is down 1 to 3 cents so far on Tuesday morning, though more than a nickel off the overnight lows. Futures were down 5 to 9 ½ cents in the front months on Monday, well off the overnight highs. Preliminary open interest was up 38,787 contracts on Monday, heavily in December (+30,379)….

Wheat is showing slight losses across most winter wheat contracts to start Tuesday trade, with spring wheat facing steeper losses. The wheat complex posted Monday losses, with exception to the spring wheat contracts.  Chicago SRW futures fell 13 to 14 cents in the nearbys. Open interest showed longs exiting, down 9,348 contracts. KC HRW futures…

An old weather saying states March, “Is in like a lion and out like a lamb”. After the first week of March 2026, we may say the same about the stock market. The Nasdaq-100 and by association the Nasdaq-100 Micro Index (XND) were lower by over 2.5% early in the week, finishing down 1.27% for…

(RTTNews) – V2X, Inc. (VVX), Tuesday announced an extended partnership through 2030 to continue to design, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive technical training for all General Motors (GM) Service Technicians. The extended contract, valued at over $100 million, includes operation of the flagship GM Technical Training Center in Troy, MI, supporting GM’s renowned World Class Technician…

3M Co (Symbol: MMM) has been named a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock by Dividend Channel, signifying a stock with above-average ”DividendRank” statistics including a strong 2.1% yield, as well as being recognized by prominent asset managers as being a socially responsible investment, through analysis of social and environmental criteria. Environmental criteria include considerations like…

The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to market open on 03/10/2026. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases. BioNTech SE (BNTX)is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The biomedical (gene) company’s consensus earnings per share forecast from the 4 analysts that follow the stock is…