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With market volatility on the rise, put premiums are highly elevated, so it’s a good time to check in on Barchart’s Naked Put Screener.

West Pharmaceutical is set to announce its first-quarter earnings soon, and Wall Street expects the company’s EPS to increase by double digits.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +1.02%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.94% this morning as sentiment got a boost after President Trump reportedly told aides he was willing to end the U.S. military campaign against Ira...

Quarterly grain stocks (as of March 1) and annual prospective plantings numbers will be released at noon (ET) Tuesday.

Alphabet will release its first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts anticipate a low single-digit profit dip.

PulteGroup will release its first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a double-digit profit dip.

Dover will release its first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a low double-digit bottom-line growth.

Comcast will release its first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a double-digit profit dip.

Textron is gearing up to report its fiscal first-quarter results, with analysts anticipating a marginal uptick in earnings.

Freeport-McMoRan is nearing its first-quarter earnings announcement, with consensus forecasts signaling a strong triple-digit surge in earnings.

Erie Indemnity is poised to announce its fiscal 2026 first-quarter results soon, and analysts predict a single-digit growth in the company’s bottom-line figure.

American Express Company is gearing up to report its first-quarter results next month, with analysts expecting a steady, single-digit rise in earnings.

Meta’s decision to fully fund seven new natural gas plants, 240 miles of 500 kV transmission, batteries, and up to 2.5 GW of solar to power its giant Louisiana AI data center effectively gives Entergy a multi‑decade growth runway with limited bill pr...

Live cattle futures were 82 cents to $1.42 in the green on Monday. Cash trade was light last week with a few early $234-235 sales. A few late sales were reported at $238 in the south. Feeder cattle futures were up $1.50 to $2.12 on the day. The CME F...

Corn futures saw some pressure on Monday ahead of the end of March USDA reports on Tuesday, with contract closing down 3 ½ to 6 ¼ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 6 cents to $4.13 1/2. USDA reported a private export sa...

The wheat complex posted mixed action on Monday, with KC the weakest. Chicago SRW futures were mostly fractionally to 2 ¾ cents higher. KC HRW futures were down 6 to 7 cents reverting from some recent strength. MPLS spring wheat was 2 to 4 cents high...

Cotton futures were 4 to 73 points higher to close out Monday. The US dollar index was $0.388 higher at $100.370. Crude oil futures were up $5.36 to $105.00 on the day. March Intentions data is expected to show cotton acreage at 9.229 million acres a...

Soybeans saw weakness late on Monday as front months came back to close with fractionally mixed action. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 3/4 cent at $10.87 3/4. Soymeal futures were down 40 cents to up 70 cents, with Soy Oil futu...

Lean hog futures were down 5 to 30 on Monday, with May up 15 cents at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.92 on Monday afternoon, up 40 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 28 cents on March 26.....

Despite the decline, Micron’s underlying growth outlook remains strong. Analysts expect Micron’s earnings to increase sharply in the coming years.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down -0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.78%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.43%, and...

SMG's costs will rise in the short-to-medium term but should ease in the longer term.

Fannie Mae’s move into crypto-backed mortgages signals a bold step toward mainstreaming digital assets. However, is it a true growth catalyst?

These two overlooked growth stocks have climbed more than 30% so far in 2026 and could climb more. Should you join the rally?

Sysco stock iks sinking on a $29 billion acquisition of Jetro. But CEO Kevin Hourican explains why it may be a reason to buy SYY shares instead.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 10.5-month high on Monday, finishing up by 0.40%. The dollar gained on safe-haven support on Monday amid concerns of a protracted war in Iran. President Trump told the Financial Times on Sunday that he wants to...

With key leaders stepping away from Amazon’s AI team, is the online retail giant simply evolving, or is it a potential red flag investors shouldn’t ignore?

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Monday closed up +3.24 (+3.25%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.0688 (+2.16%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Monday, with crude oil posting a 3-week high after President Trump threatened...

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Monday closed down -0.138 (-4.56%). Nat-gas prices fell sharply on Monday amid forecasts of warmer US temperatures, potentially curbing nat-gas heating demand and boosting nat-gas storage levels. On Monday, the Comm...

USDA grain market report days don’t come any bigger than Tuesday’s planting intentions and quarterly grain stocks reports.

Recent legal blows have pushed META stock into “oversold” territory. But Morgan Stanley continues to see META shares as a “top pick” for the remainder for 2026.

Fuel costs weigh on Carnival’s near-term momentum despite solid demand and record bookings. Does the dip open a timely entry point?

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Monday closed down -0.21 (-1.33%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -6.30 (-1.37%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Monday and turned lower after a rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to...

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Monday closed down -10 (-0.32%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed down -12 (-0.51%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Monday after heavy rains over the weekend in West Africa bolstered the outlook for cocoa crops...

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Monday closed down -9.15 (-3.03%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed down -174 (-4.84%). Coffee prices fell sharply on Monday, with arabica posting a 1-week low and robusta posting a 7.75-month low. The outlo...

FNMA stock soars as Bill Ackman dubs it a 10x opportunity. Here’s why Fannie Mae shares are particularly attractive to own in 2026.

Diamondback Energy (FANG) is up nearly 30% over the past year and is trading near new all-time highs. FANG maintains a 100% “Buy” technical opinion from Barchart. The stock also had a dividend that yields 2.09%. Geopolitical risks favor FANG, but vol...

Nvidia’s dominance in AI chips could push its data center revenue well beyond the company’s own $1 trillion target.

The wheat complex is showing mixed action on Monday, with KC the weakest. Chicago SRW futures are 6 to 7 cents higher at midday. KC HRW futures are down 2 to 3 cents reverting from some recent strength. MPLS spring wheat is 5 to 6 cents higher so far...

Live cattle futures are 75 to 85 cents in the green so far on Monday. Cash trade was light last week with a few early $234-235 sales. A few late sales were reported at $238 in the south. Feeder cattle futures are up $1.35 to $1.85 so far on Monday......

Lean hog futures are down 25 cents in the April contracts, with other contracts up 20 to 75 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 28 cents on March 26 at...

Cotton futures are up 65 to 75 points so far on Monday. The US dollar index is $0.386 higher at $100.365. Crude oil futures are up $3.86 to $103.50 at midday. Spec funds trimmed another 6,757 contracts from their net short position as of Tuesday, tak...

Corn futures are showing 4 to 5 cent gains in the front months on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 4 3/4 cents to $4.15 3/4. USDA reported a private export sale of 145,000 MT of corn to unknown destinations this morning....

Soybeans are trading with 4 to 6 cent gains on Monday at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 5 ¼ cents at $10.91 1/4. Soymeal futures are up 40 to 70 cents, with Soy Oil futures 125 to 130 points higher. Export Inspections da...

Strategy Inc stock has been flat for almost 2 months despite Bitcoin's gyrations. Today's huge volume of MSTR call options is unusual. Investors may be taking advantage of high premiums in a covered call play.

As merger talks between Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard gather momentum, is Brown-Forman a compelling buy or a risky bet better left untouched?

A recent price increase is expected to contribute meaningfully to Netflix’s revenue and earnings. At the same time, viewer engagement remains high on NFLX's platform.

Meta stock has tumbled 11% over the past five days as soaring AI spending and mounting legal risks rattle investors. Is this a buy-the-dip opportunity or a warning sign?

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.14 (-0.89%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -5.30 (-1.16%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower after a rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 10.5-month hi...

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is down -2 (-0.06%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is down -7 (-0.30%). Cocoa prices are slightly lower today after heavy rains over the weekend in West Africa bolstered the outlook for cocoa crops in the Ivory...

EMJ Capital founder Eric Jackson has said that he is long on Peloton stock. Could there be an Opendoor-like rally in PTON stock?

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is down -7.35 (-2.44%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is down -159 (-4.43%). Coffee prices are sharply lower today, with arabica posting a 1-week low and robusta posting a 7.75-month low. The outlook for a re...

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +3.05 (+3.06%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0791 (+2.48%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are climbing today, with crude oil rallying to a 3-week high after President Trump threatened to escalate the...

The firm believes that WWDC will act as a new catalyst for the iPhone maker's stock.

Southwest Airlines is scheduled to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts project a notable triple-digit profit rise.

June Euro currency futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.75%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.18%. Stock indexes turned lower this afternoon as the market digests the...

One high-quality growth stock to own in 2026 and one that may struggle to keep up.

Tesla's Q4 earnings reveal a bold new vision. With SpaceX ties deepening and a Terafab in Austin, a 2027 merger may be closer than investors think.

GE Vernova is all set to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a solid double-digit earnings growth.

Rollins is set to announce its first-quarter results soon, with analysts anticipating a single-digit rise in the company’s bottom-line figure.

Trump called Micron one of the "hottest" stocks, but MU shares are still sliding. Here's what the earnings data and analyst calls reveal about whether to buy now.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 2-week high today and is up by +0.35%. The dollar has safe-haven support on concerns of a protracted Iran war after President Trump told the Financial Times on Sunday that he wants to "take the oil in Iran" and...

The European Union just opened a formal investigation into Snapchat over child safety concerns.

Alphabet stock is down from its peak. Is GOOG stock a buy despite the adverse verdict in a teen social media addiction case?

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.42%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.32%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.40%, and June E-mini Nasdaq...

Arm is suddenly being viewed as more than an IP licensor, as its new AGI CPU and rising AI data center relevance are pushing Wall Street to re-rate the stock.

Zscaler stock sinks on Anthropic’s Claude Mythos leak. Here’s what the startup’s new AI model means for ZS shares and whether their latest dip is worth buying.

Allegations of inflating the stock price and a false picture of its operations are the basis of the Super Micro lawsuit.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies is poised to announce its first-quarter results soon, and analysts predict a double-digit rise in the company’s bottom-line figure.

Palantir and Anduril are working together on the core software for the U.S. golden dome missile defense program.

Lennox International is expected to announce its first-quarter results soon, and analysts are projecting a single-digit decline in its EPS.

Even in a weak market, Caterpillar bull put spreads may offer defined-risk income if you're mildly bullish on industrial sector strength.

Meta is issuing stock options to top executives for the first time since 2012. Here's what that bold move signals for META stock's future.

Masco is scheduled to unveil its fiscal first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a low single-digit earnings rise.