Stocks Edge Higher as Chip Makers Rally

Stocks Edge Higher as Chip Makers Rally

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.44%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are up +0.22%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are up +0.49%. Stock indexes are mostly higher today, with the S&P 500 posting a…

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Dollar Weakness and Iranian Risks Boost Crude Oil Prices

Dollar Weakness and Iranian Risks Boost Crude Oil Prices

March WTI crude oil (CLH26) today is up +1.11 (+1.83%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26) is up +0.0142 (+0.77%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are climbing today, with crude oil posting a 1.5-week high.  Today’s slump in the dollar index (DXY00) to a 4.25-month low is bullish for energy prices.  Crude also has support on…

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APLE Crosses Below Key Moving Average Level

APLE Crosses Below Key Moving Average Level

In trading on Tuesday, shares of Apple Hospitality REIT Inc (Symbol: APLE) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $11.97, changing hands as low as $11.96 per share. Apple Hospitality REIT Inc shares are currently trading down about 1.9% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of APLE shares, versus…

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Notable Monday Option Activity: AGYS, DOX, RTX

Notable Monday Option Activity: AGYS, DOX, RTX

Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Agilysys Inc (Symbol: AGYS), where a total volume of 859 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 85,900 underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares)….

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Where Will Lucid Be in 1 Year?

Where Will Lucid Be in 1 Year?

Like many other electric vehicle start-ups right now, Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) is trying to find its footing in an increasingly competitive market. The company’s impressive Air sedan has caught the automotive world’s attention, but its stock has failed to impress investors. So, where is Lucid headed over the next year? I think the company…

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Community Financial System a Top Ranked SAFE Dividend Stock With 3.0% Yield (CBU)

Community Financial System a Top Ranked SAFE Dividend Stock With 3.0% Yield (CBU)

Community Financial System Inc (Symbol: CBU) has been named to the Dividend Channel ”S.A.F.E. 25” list, signifying a stock with above-average ”DividendRank” statistics including a strong 3.0% yield, as well as a superb track record of at least two decades of dividend growth, according to the most recent ”DividendRank” report. According to the ETF Finder…

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Pre-Market Earnings Report for January 27, 2026 : UNH, RTX, BA, NEE, UNP, HCA, NOC, UPS, GM, PCAR, ROP, SYY

Pre-Market Earnings Report for January 27, 2026 : UNH, RTX, BA, NEE, UNP, HCA, NOC, UPS, GM, PCAR, ROP, SYY

The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to market open on 01/27/2026. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The hmo company’s consensus earnings per share forecast from the 12 analysts that follow the stock is…

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Gold Scales New High On Safe-haven Demand

Gold Scales New High On Safe-haven Demand

(RTTNews) – Gold prices surged to new record highs on Tuesday as rising geopolitical and economic uncertainties underpinned safe-haven demand for the precious metal. Spot gold traded 1.6 percent higher at $5,083.76 an ounce, after hitting a high of $5,101.10 earlier. U.S. gold futures were up 0.1 percent at $5,126.21. Escalating trade tensions, U.S. President…

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Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Buy Now?

Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Buy Now?

Shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) are trading near their all-time highs, just like the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). For that reason, Warren Buffett’s company may not be of much interest if you are a diehard value investor committed to finding cheap stocks. However, this isn’t your ordinary company, and there is an…

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Ford Recalls 119K US Vehicles to Fix Engine Block Heater Defect

Ford Recalls 119K US Vehicles to Fix Engine Block Heater Defect

Ford Motor Company F has issued a recall for 119,075 vehicles in the United States due to a potential defect in the engine block heater, per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The issue involves the block heater cracking and leaking coolant, which could lead to a short circuit and raise the risk of a…

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