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The S&P 500's 3 Best-Performing Stocks so far in 2026
Fear is dominating global markets right now. With geopolitical tensions intensifying in the Middle East and capital rotating out of equities, the S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA: SPY) is down about 2% year
3 Companies at the Forefront of the GLP-1 Pill Wars
Though the first GLP-1 agonists date back more than 20 years, it's only in the last couple of years that they began to dominate the pharmaceutical space for their massive potential as weight loss
Ollie’s Stock Won’t Stay a Bargain Much Longer
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet's (NASDAQ: OLLI) stock price downtrend is over. The Q4 2025 results are in, and they reaffirmed a robust outlook. Although the report was below the consensus forecast and
3 Stocks That Could Be Next to Announce a Stock Split
Stock splits are actions taken by corporations to make their shares nominally affordable for more retail investors. These usually occur after a period of significant growth and/or innovation.
U.S. Shipbuilding Revival: 3 Stocks to Watch Now
When President Trump signed an executive order calling for the restoration of America's maritime dominance, it set off a chain of events that should have caused investors to pay attention. The
Eli Lilly’s Employer Push Could Unlock New GLP-1 Demand
The world’s most valuable pharmaceutical stock, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY), has continued to assert its dominance in the weight-loss and diabetes drug market in 2026.
The company’s most
Ulta Beauty and an Ultimate Entry: Price Resets After Profit Miss
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) is opening an ultimate entry into its stock after reporting an arguably weak quarter. Takeaways for investors include the high bar, a slim miss, growth, and recent stock
DICK’S Sporting Goods Could Be Ready for Another Breakout
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) can score another all-time high stock price and do it this year. Its latest earnings report topped expectations, the growth outlook is improving, capital
Home Depot Stock Keeps Falling—Analysts Say the Upside Is Still There
A sluggish housing market and weak consumer sentiment have been major headwinds for The Home Depot Inc. (NYSE: HD), as homeowners pull back on large renovation projects, which are a key driver of
Avoid the Top-Heavy S&P 500 With Equal-Weight ETFs
A small number of AI-focused tech stocks dominated in 2025, helping to send the S&P 500 up more than 16% for the year but leaving investors potentially exposed to undue risk in the process
Why Mastercard and Visa Are the Definition of Forever Stocks
After finishing the past two years with an average annual gain of nearly 23%, the financials sector has struggled this year. With a year-to-date loss of around 9%, the cohort ranks last among the
Amazon Is Rising While the Market Falls—Here’s Why
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN), along with many of its tech peers, spent much of last year battling investor anxiety over the scale of its artificial intelligence (AI) spending plans. Those fears
MarketBeat Week in Review – 03/09 - 03/13
Despite continued volatility, stocks have stayed resilient as investors navigate the fog of war. The story is largely about oil. When the price of crude oil goes up, stocks go down and vice versa
Is the Warner Bros. Saga Near Its End? Insiders Sell +$200M in Shares
After several hectic months, the acquisition saga surrounding Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) has come to what appears to be a resolution. Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ: PSKY) upped its bid for
3 Rebound Candidates With Technical Tailwinds
When volatility reigns, many investors seek shelter in low-beta sectors and dividend-paying stocks. But volatility also creates opportunities for investors who can stomach the ups and downs, which
Looking to Insure Your Portfolio? Start With These 3 Stocks
The world has a way of forcing investors to ask which sectors are built to withstand turbulence.
While many companies depend heavily on economic growth or consumer spending, insurers operate
Despite Global Tensions, HSBC’s Asia Strategy Is Paying Off
Global banks are living in a tough environment. Yet amid the uncertainty, HSBC Holdings (NYSE: HSBC) is holding steady.
Based in London, HSBC is Europe’s biggest bank by assets. But don’t let
Dollar General Holds Its Ground at Critical Level, Signals Buy
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) issued a weak 2026 forecast on March 12, sending its shares down about 10% in the subsequent opening. However, as ugly as a 10% stock price decline can be, as high as
2 Dividend Stocks Insulated From Middle East Conflict
The war in Iran has already sent multiple shockwaves through the markets. Gas prices have soared, tankers are on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, and crude oil futures are trading like 2021 meme
Bargain Alert: Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs Look Deeply Oversold
Financial stocks have faced a difficult stretch in recent weeks. Rising geopolitical tensions have rattled global markets and pushed investors toward safer assets, while concerns about the
Franco-Nevada May Be the Best Way to Play a Commodity Supercycle
After an initial pop after earnings, Franco-Nevada Corp. (NYSE: FNV) stock is basically flat since it reported fourth-quarter earnings on March 10. The royalty/streaming company had a strong
The Real Reason Eli Lilly Is Pouring $3 Billion Into China
Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) is a titan of the pharmaceutical industry, a position bolstered by the monumental success of its GLP-1 diabetes and obesity drug franchise. With products like
Why Upstart’s Bank Charter Bet Could Change Everything
Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPST), a company that built its name as a nimble, artificial intelligence (AI) powered lending platform, recently announced a landmark strategic decision that
Broadcom’s AI Momentum Could Be Far From Over
Semiconductor behemoth Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) scored a solid win after its latest earnings release, seeing its shares rise approximately 4.8% following the beat-and-raise report. Outside of the
3 Ways to Play Gold Amid the Ongoing Middle East Conflict
Nearly two weeks in, the ongoing war in Iran offers investors some confusing signals that may make it tough to predict how different assets and asset classes might respond. Airline stocks

