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Cotton futures prices have lagged behind soft commodities over the past months and years. After trading to the highest price since 2011 in May 2022, prices fell to the lowest level since 2020 in April 2025.

While the real estate sector faces significant fundamental challenges amid the new economic paradigm, underlying market demand structures incentivize a closer look at Z stock.

Amazon.com reported a huge drop in its 12-month trailing free cash flow due to high capital expenditure (capex) on AI investments. However, it's still generating cash. One way to play AMZN is short out-of-the-money puts.

Spotify Technology (SPOT) rallied to a new record high on Friday, taking out the previous high posted three months ago. Spotify has rallied sharply in the past three sessions, overcoming the initial market disappointment with its April 29 earnings report. Company Description: Spotify Technology (SPOT) provides music streaming services. The...

It’s not about any particular opinion that’s going to drive LRCX stock but suppressed demand — combined with some gamma exposure — that can help swing the needle.

These are top-rated dividend companies that offer stability, growth, and analyst backing amid market uncertainty.

The latest ROAR reading for the SPY ETF highlights how stock markets have changed and how investors can adapt their thinking.

ExxonMobil reported strong free cash flow compared to last quarter. As a result, value investors are attracted to XOM stock, given its 3.7% yield and low P/E multiple. Moreover, out-of-the-money short-put plays have high yields.

In Thursday’s trading, there were 1,263 unusually active options, with calls outnumbering puts. One of the top 10 was a GXO Logistics put. The only question is whether it sets up for a bear or bull put spread.