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American Express (AXP) is trading at new all-time highs and shows strong technical momentum here. The stock maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. AXP has made a 32.15% gain over the past year and shares are up 9.12% in the past month. Analyst sentiment is mixed, but most individual...

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is trading at new all-time highs and has technical momentum. Shares are up more than 60% over the past year and more than 100% in the year to date. AMD has a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Analyst sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with multiple “Strong Buy”...

Sandisk (SNDK) , recently spun off from Western Digital (WDC) , shows exceptional technical momentum and strong price appreciation since February 2025. SNDK hit a new all-time high on Sept. 22. Shares are up 120.95% in the past three months. Due to its short standalone history and volatility, SNDK is...

Lam Research (LRCX) is a leading semiconductor equipment supplier, showing strong technical momentum and consistent price appreciation. LRCX maintains a 100% “Buy” rating from Barchart. Shares have gained 58% over the past year. Fundamentals remain robust with projected revenue and earnings growth, a wide economic moat, and strong analyst and...

Here’s what to expect as Fed Chair Jay Powell and the FOMC head into a highly anticipated meeting, where investors have priced in a rate cut of 25 basis points almost unanimously.

Valmont Industries (VMI) is showing strong technical momentum, hitting new all-time highs and maintaining a 100% “Buy” Barchart opinion. VMI trades above key moving averages, with a Trend Seeker “Buy” signal intact and a 41% gain over the past year. Fundamentals remain solid with consistent earnings and revenue growth. VMI...

O’Reilly Automotive (ORLY) stands out for strong technical momentum, new all-time highs, and a consistent “Buy” signal from Barchart indicators. Shares are up more than 42% over the past year. The company boasts robust fundamentals including steady revenue and earnings growth. Despite its strong performance, ORLY is considered volatile and...

Kimball Electronics (KE) shows strong technical momentum, hitting a new two-year high on Sept. 8 and trading above key moving averages. Shares maintain a 100% “Buy” Barchart opinion. KE stock is up nearly 71% over the past year. While KE is profitable and insulated from inventory risk, I caution it’s...

Popular (BPOP) is showing strong technical momentum, recently hitting new 10-year highs. BPOP has a 100% “Buy” rating from Barchart and a Trend Seeker “Buy” signal. Shares are up 28% over the past year. The stock also pays a dividend yielding 2.4%. Today’s Featured Stock Valued at $8.6 billion, Popular...