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September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.74 (-1.06%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0282 (-1.28%). Crude oil and gasoline prices retreated on Thursday. Dollar strength undercut crude prices after the dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 2-month high on Thursday. Also, concerns...

The U.S. tariffs have caused COMEX copper prices to experience extreme price variance over the past months, leading to new record highs. Meanwhile, three-month LME copper forwards have not challenged their Q2 2024 all-time price peak. While the U.S. futures have been far more volatile than the U.K. forwards, fundamentals…

Morgan Stanley is showing huge amounts of volume in call options that expire on Friday. It could be a signal that investors are bullish on MS stock. The investment banking firm had strong Q2 earnings, implying potential upside.

Rockwell Automation (ROK) hit a new 52-week high on July 24. Shares show strong momentum and are trading above key moving averages. ROK has a 100% technical “Buy” signal via Barchart. Rockwell shares are up 28% over the past year and 23% in the year to date. Today’s Featured Stock...

Volatility has eased in recent weeks as the market digests the latest tariff headlines, but it could ramp up again at any time. A long straddle is an advanced options strategy used when a trader is seeking to profit from a big move in either direction and / or an…

After years of trading around the $1,000 per ounce pivot point, platinum broke out to the upside in June 2026. Platinum remains inexpensive compared to gold, which could lead to a parabolic rally in the rare precious metal.

It’s not just that the smart money has confidence in the stability of BLDR stock but that a quantitative signal is flashing for the bulls ahead of earnings.

Pfizer stock still looks cheap ahead of its upcoming Q2 earnings release on Aug. 5. Moreover, investors can make extra income by selling out-of-the-money (OTM) put options.

Johnson Controls (JCI) hit a new 52-week high on July 28. JCI has an 80% technical “Buy” signal via Barchart. Shares are trading above key moving averages and are up nearly 57% over the past year. Fundamentals are solid, with projected revenue and earnings growth, but JCI’s valuation is high,...