This ETF Provides a Lens For Analyzing S&P 500 Tech Winners and Losers in 2026 The S&P 500 Technology Sector SPDR (XLK) may be the most important exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the market right now. Here's why. Barchart · Feb 5
A ‘Boring’ Posture by the Smart Money Makes Meta Platforms (META) an Intriguing Discount With options traders lackadaisically protecting against downside volatility, ‘naked’ expression of optimism through META stock calls presents a contrarian argument. Barchart · Feb 5
1 ‘Tasty’ Stock to Buy Now at All-Time Highs US Foods (USFD) is trading at new all-time highs. The stock maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart and has robust technical momentum. Analyst sentiment is predominantly bullish, with 13 “Strong Buy” ratings. USFD’s strong growth, positive earnings revisions, and technical strength support a positive overall outlook. Today’s Featured Stock... Barchart · Feb 4
Heavy Unusual Trading in Call Options of AMD Stock Implies a Bullish Outlook Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock has had heavy, unusual trading in short-term out-of-the-money call options today. Based on the company's strong earnings results yesterday, it could be a bullish signal for AMD stock. Barchart · Feb 4
Strategy Inc Bear Call Spread Could Net 15% in Two Weeks Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock was a bearish candidate that came up on one of my Barchart Stock Screeners that searches for stocks trading below their 50-day moving average and having a high IV Percentile. Barchart · Feb 4
What's Next for Silver? Why Considering Both Sides of the Coin Matters For What Comes Next. No matter what comes next for silver after its recent rally and pullback, it's best to have a plan for any scenario. Barchart · Feb 3
Wheat Posting Mixed Trade at Midday The wheat complex is mixed at midday, with the hard red contracts weaker. Chicago SRW futures are steady to fractionally higher in the front months. KC HRW futures are down 1 to 2 ½ cents on Tuesday. MPLS spring wheat is 2 to 3 cents in the red at midday... Barchart · Feb 3
After Earnings, Tesla Put Options Offer a 2.5% Short-Put Yield for the Next Month Tesla Inc. earnings were strong, but its near-term put options still have high yields. An investor who sells short 1-month puts can make a 2.50% investment income. That's attractive to value investors. Barchart · Feb 3
Nio Just Broke Below Its 20-Day Moving Average Despite Nearly Doubled Deliveries. How Should You Play NIO Stock Here? Nio stock tumbled yesterday as monthly deliveries came in down 44% sequentially. But there’s reason to load up on NIO shares on recent weakness. Barchart · Feb 3
1 Promising Stock That Just Hit New 52-Week Highs Cimpress (CMPR) is trading at a new 52-week high. The stock maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart with strong technical momentum. Shares are up more than 20% over the past year. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with price targets ranging from $27 to $109.99 and Morningstar viewing CMPR as 23%... Barchart · Feb 3
Netflix Max Pain Points to a Price of $88 by February 20th Netflix has been under severe pressure recently, currently sitting 38% below the 52-week high. However, the options market is hinting that a higher stock price might be just around the corner. Barchart · Feb 3
Here’s What Options Traders Expect from Advanced Micro Devices Stock After Earnings Advanced Micro Devices has ripped higher ahead of its Q4 release on Feb. 3, but options traders are convinced AMD stock will push further up after earnings this week. Barchart · Feb 2
Following Record Meltdowns in Gold and Silver, Here’s What Grain Traders Are Watching This Week It seems likely that a few key “outside markets” will continue to influence corn, soybean, and what futures traders this week. Barchart · Feb 2
Here’s What Options Traders Expect from Palantir Stock After Earnings Palantir stock has slipped below $150 ahead of its earnings release on Feb. 2. But a William Blair analyst says the trajectory will reverse after the quarterly report later today. Barchart · Feb 2
Barchart · Feb 2 Shorting Microsoft Puts Looks Very Attractive to Value Investors in MSFT Stock I recently wrote why Microsoft stock looks cheap here, despite the market's concerns. My price target is $522, or 23% higher over the next year. One play for value investors is to sell short put options.
Barchart · Feb 2 Up 460% in the Past Year, Should You Take a Gamble on This Speculative Stock? Erasca (ERAS) has surged 460% over the past year, driven by strong technical momentum. ERAS hit a new 3-year high of $10.92 on Monday. Despite bullish technicals, ERAS has no revenue, is burning cash, and its future hinges on FDA drug approvals. Analyst sentiment is highly speculative, with price targets...
Barchart · Feb 2 2 Key Catalysts That Could Spark a Rebound After Record Plunges in Gold, Silver A partial government shutdown and U.S.-Iran tensions could strengthen safe-haven demand in gold and silver.
Barchart · Feb 2 This Is the Most Oversold Dividend Aristocrat Worth Buying Oversold dividend stocks can hide an opportunity. This article highlights Roper Industries, a Dividend Aristocrat showing oversold signals and solid long-term potential.
Barchart · Feb 1 Chevron Hikes Its Dividend - But It's Less Than Expected - Is CVX Stock Fully Valued? Chevron Corp raised its dividend per share by 4%, slightly lower than our expectation of a 5% hike. CVX stock has risen 20% since mid-December. It could be fully valued, so how should shareholders play it?
Barchart · Jan 30 Microsoft's Free Cash Flow Crashes Due to High Capex - But Is MSFT Stock's Dip Overdone? Microsoft reported strong operating cash flow, but much lower free cash flow due to a massive increase in AI-related capex spending. But management said this will decline going forward, and it also happened last year. So, has the MSFT 10% decline overdone?
Barchart · Jan 30 Here’s How One Trader Screens Stocks to Find Better Covered Call Options Trade Ideas in Minutes Barchart’s option strategist Rick Orford explains his process to screen for covered call candidates from the top down, looking at both stocks and ETFs.
Barchart · Jan 30 1 Tried-and-True Stock That Just Hit New 3-Year Highs Bunge (BG) is a leading global agribusiness and food company. The stock has strong technical momentum and maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Shares hit a new 3-year high on Thursday, Jan. 29. Analyst sentiment is mixed, however, with price targets ranging from $80 to $135. Today’s Featured Stock...
Barchart · Jan 30 What are the Prospects for Lumber Prices as Spring 2026 Approaches? We are in the heart of winter in late January, but futures markets are looking forward to spring. Lumber is a seasonal commodity that tends to reach annual highs from March through May, and the price has already shown bullish signs as snow continues to fall.
Barchart · Jan 29 Will Palladium Prices Continue to Rise in 2026? Palladium futures rose by 81.51% in 2025, settling at $1,651.40 per ounce on December 31, 2024. In late January, the price was substantially higher as the palladium rally continued.
Barchart · Jan 29 This Energy Stock Is Up 700%, But I Wouldn’t Touch It with a 10-Foot Pole Babcock & Wilcox (BW) has surged nearly 700% over the past year, hitting a new 5-year high of $10.97. BW has a 100% “Buy” Barchart opinion. Despite technical strength, earnings and revenue are projected to decline this year. Morningstar warns BW is 79% overvalued with weak financial health, suggesting caution...