Amneal Pharmaceuticals (AMRX) is trading at new 5-year highs with strong technical momentum. AMRX has gained 69% over the past year. Shares maintain a 100% “Buy” technical opinion on Barchart. Analyst sentiment is positive, with multiple “Strong Buy”...
Wayfair hit its 33rd new 52-week high of the past 12 months on Wednesday morning. On the other end of the spectrum, Brown-Forman hit its 17th new 52-week low. Two stocks heading in opposite directions, which is the better buy?
The usual suspects dominated in 2025 as both the Communication Services and Information Technology sectors helped boost the S&P 500 to a 16% return last year.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) touched new intraday highs on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, reaching a peak of 6,937.81 as investors continued to ride the momentum of the so-called "Freedom Rally." However, the celebratory mood on Wall Street was tempered by a notable divergence in the broader market.
The first week of 2026 has delivered a definitive signal to Wall Street: the era of cautious corporate hoarding is over. Led by a bold $900 million strategic acquisition by Mobileye Global Inc. (Nasdaq: MBLY), the technology and automotive sectors are entering a phase of aggressive consolidation dubbed "The Great
As of January 7, 2026, the US retail and consumer discretionary sectors are navigating a complex landscape defined by "K-shaped" sentiment and a transition toward more moderate growth. While the broader markets have remained resilient, recent data releases in the first week of the year suggest a consumer base that
The global commodities market witnessed a dramatic reversal on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, as silver and other critical metals retreated sharply from their multi-year highs. Silver, which had been the star performer of 2025, led the decline, falling from an intraday high of nearly $84 per ounce toward the $76.
As of January 7, 2026, the global semiconductor industry has entered a precarious new era defined by a "Silicon Curtain" that is bifurcating the world’s most critical supply chain. Following a landmark determination by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on December 23, 2025, a new phase of Section 301 tariffs has been [...]
March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.22 (+1.49%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +4.10 (+0.97%). Sugar prices settled higher on Wednesday as recent strength in the Brazilian real discouraged export sales by...
As of January 7, 2026, the financial world is gripped by a singular obsession: the number 50,000. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) sits at 49,542, a mere stone’s throw from a five-digit psychological barrier that was once considered a distant dream. Following a blistering start to
As of early 2026, the global semiconductor industry has officially shed its reputation for cyclical volatility, evolving into the foundational "sovereign infrastructure" of the modern world. Driven by an insatiable demand for generative AI and the rapid industrialization of intelligence, the sector is now on a confirmed trajectory to surpass $1 trillion in annual revenue [...]
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -39 (-0.66%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -31 (-0.72%). Cocoa prices tumbled to 1-month lows on Wednesday amid favorable growing conditions in West Africa. Tropical General Inv...
The US energy sector entered 2026 facing a complex paradox of geopolitical volatility and a looming global supply glut. On January 7, 2026, benchmark oil prices continued their downward trajectory, with Brent Crude dipping toward $55 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) struggling to maintain the $50 mark. This
In a move set to redefine the power semiconductor landscape, onsemi (NASDAQ: ON) and GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) have announced a strategic collaboration to develop and manufacture 650V Gallium Nitride (GaN) power devices. This partnership, finalized in late December 2025, marks a critical pivot in the industry as it transitions from traditional 150mm wafers to high-volume [...]
March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +1.60 (+0.43%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed down -68 (-1.70%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with arabica posting a 4-week high. Below-average rainfall in Brazil, the wor...
The Federal Reserve finds itself at a historic crossroads this week as a cocktail of mixed labor data and unprecedented political maneuvering over its leadership sends shockwaves through Wall Street. With the unemployment rate hitting a post-pandemic high of 4.6% and private payrolls showing only a modest rebound, the
As of January 2026, the global semiconductor industry finds itself at a paradoxical crossroads. While the demand for high-performance silicon—fueled by an insatiable appetite for generative AI and autonomous systems—has the industry on a clear trajectory to reach $1 trillion in annual revenue by 2030, a critical resource is running dry: human expertise. The sector [...]
As the first full trading week of 2026 unfolds, the exuberant global equity rally that defined much of the previous year is facing a rigorous reality check. On January 7, 2026, a convergence of cooling economic data from the Eurozone, aggressive trade maneuvers in Asia, and a hawkish shift in
As we enter the first week of 2026, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is preparing to launch a massive hardware offensive designed to cement its leadership in the rapidly maturing AI PC market. Following the successful debut of the base M5 chip in late 2025, the tech giant’s 2026 roadmap reveals an aggressive rollout of professional [...]
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