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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed up +0.69%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.87%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) rose +0.69%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) rose +0.86%. Stock indexes recovered from early losses on Friday and rallied, with the S&P…

Stocks of asset managers tend to be attractive because of their fee-based recurring revenue, scalable business models with high margins, strong cash flow, and shareholder-friendly returns, including generous dividends.   Keeping this in mind, several asset managers are standing out among the coveted Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list. With now appearing to be an…

March WTI crude oil (CLH26) on Friday closed down -0.04 (-0.06%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26) closed down -0.0093 (-0.46%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled lower on Friday amid concerns about energy demand after the US Q4 GDP grew at a slower-than-expected pace.  However, losses in crude were limited due to a weaker dollar…

Aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) is just a week away from its fourth quarter earnings report, scheduled for Feb. 26 after the market closes. The stakes are high. Not only will investors be looking for updated timelines and forward guidance, but the stock has also pulled back sharply from its recent highs….

The wheat complex is in rally mode so far on Friday. Chicago SRW futures are posting 13 to 14 cent gains at the midday portion of the session. KC HRW futures are 12 to 13 1/4 cents higher on Friday. MPLS spring wheat is 7 to 8 cents in the green at midday Export sales…

The dollar index (DXY00) fell from a 4-week high today and is down by -0.25%.  Weaker-than-expected US economic news knocked the dollar lower today.  US Q4 GDP, the Feb S&P manufacturing PMI, and the University of Michigan US Feb consumer sentiment index all were weaker than expected and weighed on the dollar. Losses in the…

Investors in Henry Schein Inc (Symbol: HSIC) saw new options begin trading this week, for the October 16th expiration. One of the key inputs that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to pay, is the time value, so with 238 days until expiration the newly trading contracts represent a possible opportunity for…

Key Points Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) shares have rocketed 80% higher this year. This week was more of the same, with shares up about 12% as of Friday midday, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The feeling among investors is that the manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cells has an available solution…

A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund (FXZ) shows an impressive 11.3% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months. FMC Corp. (Symbol: FMC), which makes up 0.75% of the First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund (FXZ), has seen 2 directors and…

The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to market open on 02/20/2026. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases. AngloGold Ashanti PLC (AU)is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The gold mining company’s consensus earnings per share forecast from the 1 analyst that follows the stock…