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Copper prices reached new record highs in 2024. While the red metal declined from the peak, the price remains above $4 per pound as it consolidates its gains and decides if 2025 will bring another record high.

Summary Alibaba (BABA) has shown strong technical buy signals, gaining 39.78% since a Trend Seeker buy signal on 1/27, and is above key moving averages. The company operates across multiple segments, including e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital media, with a market cap of $301 billion and a P/E of 16.81....

Soybean prices are under intense pressure as the market grapples with record-high beginning stocks, signaling an oversupply issue that traders can't ignore. Strong yields have kept production levels high despite a reduced planted acreage, adding to the glut. Meanwhile, export demand remains sluggish, weighed down by shifting global trade dynamics…

A Barchart report shows a large, unusual volume of put options in Palantir stock for expiration on Friday. The puts are out-of-the-money, implying investors are bullish, getting paid by setting a lower potential buy-in price.

Apple stock is rising but is still well off its highs. Moreover, it could raise its dividend next quarter. That makes it attractive to short sellers with out-of-the-money put options and buyers of long-term in-the-money call options.

On Friday, Los Angeles-based Kolibri Global Energy moved six spots in Barchart’s Top 100 Stocks to Buy to 31st. The company’s Oklahoma oil and gas leases in the Tishomingo Field make it an intriguing bet. Here’s why.

Summary DoorDash (DASH) shows strong technical indicators with 100% buy signals, a 77.80% gain in the last year, and a Trend Seeker buy signal. The stock is trading above its 20, 50, and 100-day moving averages, with recent highs and a strong Relative Strength Index of 82.95%. Analysts are bullish...

Gold is defying expectations, soaring to record highs despite rising interest rates and a strong dollar—two factors that should traditionally hold it back. Gold doesn't generate income, unlike other assets, making it less appealing when bonds and cash offer attractive yields. Yet, its resilience sends a powerful message in today's…

With technical and statistical evidence leaning in favor of a quick rise in the charts, speculators should be ready to rock and roll with RIOT stock.

BDCs offer strong returns but require caution. Experts suggest diversifying with 4-5 issuers. Five top-rated BDCs have analyst buy ratings and growth potential.

PepsiCo announced a 5% dividend hike starting in June. Based on this, PEP stock has a dividend yield of over 3.93%, 42% higher than its average yield over the last five years. This makes it attractive to value investors.