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Shares in Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ: FANG) and Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) have risen strongly in 2026, partly in response to hostilities in the Gulf and the resulting increase in oil prices.

James S. Mahan III, Chief Executive Officer of Live Oak Bancshares (NYSE:LOB), reported the indirect sale of 20,000 shares of Common Stock for a transaction value of approximately $653,000 across

U.S. equities have seen some volatility in 2026, but they've mostly been able to hold up relatively well. The conflict in Iran is adding a layer of uncertainty to the markets, but that could also

In many ways, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has faced limited competition over the last decade. Limited competition is a big reason why the company still commands a U.S. market share of more than 50%.

Sure

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has been one of the hottest stocks over the past three years, as the company has seen its revenue growth accelerate for 10 straight quarters. The question on

The SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEMKT: GLD) exchange-traded fund (ETF) is up by 60% in the last 12 months, putting most other major assets to shame. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the asset that some

Despite the volatility we've seen in the equity markets this year, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has mostly traded sideways. Its year-to-date return has only varied between up 2% to 3% and down

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Perhaps no stock has symbolized the artificial intelligence (AI) era more than Nvidia. Thanks to AI, it became the first company to reach a $4 trillion market cap, then beat its own record a few

Mark Romaine, Chief Operating Officer of Global Partners LP (NYSE:GLP), reported the direct sale of 15,611 common units across multiple transactions between March 16 and March 18, 2026, as disclosed

Signed into law on Jan. 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act represents one of the most significant changes to America's retirement system in recent history. At its core, the legislation

Cryptocurrency has been having a rough year. Since peaking at over $122,000 late last year, Bitcoin has tumbled to $73,986. Year to date, it's down 15.3% and dipped below $64,000 last month.

Now

Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) has been on one heck of a run since its spinoff from Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) last year. The flash-memory maker's stock has climbed nearly 2,000% since its market debut

If you spend your workdays in front of a computer, there's a solid chance you're required to keep your company safe from bad actors through either Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA) or Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS). Both

On March 10, 2026, Harold Bernstein, President, R&D & Chief Medical Officer of Maze Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MAZE), reported the exercise of 30,000 stock options and immediate sale of the underlying

With markets trending lower, this is an excellent time to find some good stocks at lower valuations and entry points.

The financial sector is a particularly good place to look, as the sector has

With its direct-to-consumer sales strategy, intense focus on product innovation, and premium positioning, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has become a globally recognized automotive enterprise. And long-term

After surging to new all-time highs in 2025, the cryptocurrency market has cooled significantly in 2026. The CoinMarketCap 20 Index is down more than 30% since it was established as a way to track

For many people, retiring early is the ultimate dream. You can ditch the daily alarm clock, reclaim your time, and do all of the things you were too busy for while you were working.

But while

PlusTick Management opened a new position in Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN) during the fourth quarter, acquiring 500,000 shares worth $9.20 million, according to a February 17, 2026, SEC filing.

According to a

Jesse Gary, President and CEO of Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:CENX), reported the sale of 150,000 shares for a transaction value of ~$8.32 million on March 16, 2026, according to a SEC Form 4

Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) has spent the past few years navigating regulatory pressure, intense competition, and shifting investor sentiment. But as the company enters 2026, the picture is becoming

DAFNA Capital Management reported selling 222,847 shares of Syndax Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SNDX) in its February 17, 2026, SEC filing, with the estimated transaction value at $3.89 million based on

You may be surprised to learn that even with a war in Iran and a so-so economy, the S&P 500 is only down around 5% from its high. The reality is that there's a lot of strength in various sectors

Kate Mitchell, Director of Ralliant (NYSE:RAL), reported an open-market purchase of 2,350 shares for a total consideration of ~$100,000, according to a SEC Form 4 filing dated Feb. 12, 2026.