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If recent market action feels confusing, it should. Over the past several weeks, many of the market’s former leaders have been sharply repriced, in a trend that has been evolving for months. Mega-cap technology companies such as Microsoft (MSFT) and Amazon (AMZN), along with higher-beta growth names including Robinhood Markets (HOOD), AppLovin (APP), and Palantir…

Key Points The iShares Silver Trust (NYSEMKT:SLV) and Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (NYSEMKT:AAAU) both serve as gateways for investors seeking direct exposure to precious metals, but each tracks a different commodity: silver for SLV and gold for AAAU. This comparison explores how their costs, returns, risk levels, and portfolio characteristics stack up for those…

Software has been the market’s favorite growth story for more than a decade. But lately, it’s been the market’s punching bag. In a recent MarketBeat conversation, Chaikin Analytics founder Marc Chaikin explained why he thinks the software selloff isn’t just a quick shakeout and why investors should be careful trying to “buy the dip” too…

Key Points Palo Alto Networks is already a cybersecurity leader, trusted by dozens of major companies. It’s focused on quantum computing and has released the industry’s first quantum-security platform. The company is enjoying rapid growth and high profit margins. 10 stocks we like better than Palo Alto Networks › These days, interacting with the internet…

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Friday (February 13) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$66,633.60, down 1.1 percent over the last 24 hours. Chart via TradingView Bitcoin price performance, February…

The more things change, the more things stay the same for Albemarle Corp. (NYSE: ALB) stock. That may not be much comfort for investors as the stock is down about 3% the morning after earnings. But the long-term outlook for Albemarle remains bullish, while the short-term outlook is likely to be choppy. In its fourth-quarter…

March arabica coffee (KCH26) on Friday closed up +0.40 (+0.13%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26) closed up +24 (+0.63%). Coffee prices moved higher for a second day on Friday, with robusta posting a 1-week high.  This week’s slump in coffee prices to 6-month lows has sparked buying interest from coffee roasters, pushing prices higher,…

Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Tri Pointe Homes Inc (Symbol: TPH), where a total of 7,468 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 746,800 underlying shares. That amounts to about 96.7% of TPH’s average daily trading volume over the past month of 772,315…

Key Points ServiceTitan stock is down 41% year to date, but the company’s revenue has grown for four straight quarters. The company serves a market of contractors and tradespeople who need specialized software solutions. 10 stocks we like better than ServiceTitan › One of the biggest stories in the technology sector in 2026 is the…

In trading on Friday, the Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 5.7% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Hycroft Mining Holding, up about 13.5% and shares of Hecla Mining, up about 8.5% on the day. And underperforming other ETFs today is the LSV…