Good MorningMarkets turned cautious into the close as higher energy prices tightened conditions and dulled risk appetite. The central tension is between energy shock and inflation control, with crude strength colliding with hopes that easing can come without reigniting price pressure.
The macro driver was geopolitics, as renewed Middle East escalation lifted oil and revived stagflation worries. The "so what" is a leadership shift toward energy and other cash-flow defensives, while transports and rate-sensitive growth face a tougher setup as input costs rise and duration gets repriced.
Exxon and Chevron held up as stronger realized pricing boosts near-term earnings quality. Airlines and shippers softened with fuel-cost uncertainty threatening guidance credibility and margin durability. Marvell rallied after upbeat AI-driven commentary suggested demand remains firm, even as investors scrutinize profitability. NVIDIA slipped as export and regulatory headlines kept an overhang on the AI supply chain. Retailers with heavy freight exposure lagged as higher logistics costs fed concerns about promotions and squeezed margins. Traders are watching next week's inflation data and Fed speakers for whether energy-driven pressure delays any policy pivot. Featured: Have $500? Invest in Elon's AI Masterplan (Ad) 
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Auto/Tires/Trucks | | First, the bad news. The best time to get into aerospace and defense stocks was about nine months ago. That would have positioned investors for the strong growth that occurred in the fourth quarter of 2025 and accelerated in early March after the United States and Israel initiated a military confl... Read the Full Story |
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Basic Materials | | Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) came into 2026 riding a wave of bullish sentiment. The company is one of the world’s leading copper miners at a time when basic materials stocks, in general, and mining stocks, in particular, are considered among the safest investments. However, after sur... Read the Full Story |
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Retail/Wholesale | | On Holding's (NYSE: ONON) share price has struggled amid fears of slowing growth, valuation concerns, and the impact of tariffs, but the selling is coming to an end. Q4 2025 results were strong, with growth holding up across channels and categories. While 2026 guidance fell short of the consensus,... Read the Full Story |
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Retail/Wholesale | | Kroger’s (NYSE: KR) uptrend is set to continue as its high-quality operations expand, generating ample free cash flow and returning capital to investors. Capital return in 2025 included an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) authorization in addition to a standard $2 billion authorization, wh... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | | Software giant Salesforce Inc (NYSE: CRM) has spent the past year on the defensive in a major way. Its shares fell as much as 50% from last year’s highs before recovering and currently trade right around $200, reflecting widespread concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) could disrupt par... Read the Full Story |
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Aerospace | | The 21st-century battlefield looks fundamentally different from it did just a decade ago. The new calculus of conflict is no longer solely determined by the number of tanks or fighter jets a nation possesses. Instead, strategic dominance is increasingly won through the deployment of sophisticated,... Read the Full Story |
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Retail/Wholesale | | Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) presents a buy-now, get-paid-later scenario, with its share price poised to move higher and the special dividend thesis remaining intact. Share prices, up significantly from the late-2025 lows, can rise by at least another 20% to set fresh all-time highs, and poten... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | | With market volatility at the top of many investors' minds, now might be an opportune time to shift toward a more defensive investment posture. Dividend stocks can be a safer bet during difficult environments, and dividend growth names stand out above all—companies that have a multi-year his... Read the Full Story |
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Retail/Wholesale | | Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK) and CAVA Group (NYSE: CAVA) are two of the leading names in the fast casual space. These companies recently reported earnings that reinforced the idea that consumers continue to spend. Fast casual dining has become a key signal for the broader economy when it comes to res... Read the Full Story |
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Retail/Wholesale | | In an economic landscape marked by persistent financial pressures, consumers are increasingly deliberate with their spending. This growing caution has created significant headwinds for many full-price retailers, particularly in sectors such as electronics and high-end apparel, where shoppers are d... Read the Full Story |
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The Early Bird Stock Of The Day Robinhood Markets, Inc. operates financial services platform in the United States. Its platform allows users to invest in stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), American depository receipts, options, gold, and cryptocurrencies. The company offers fractional trading, recurring investments, fully-paid securities lending, access to investing on margin, cash sweep, instant withdrawals, retirement program, around-the-clock trading, and initial public offerings participation services. It also provides ... | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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