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Think It's Too Late to Buy Marathon and Valero? Here's Why Analysts Say Wait Instead
Marathon and Valero have surged more than 150% this year, and the valuations look surprisingly reasonable at first glance. But analysts are flashing a warning sign that retirement investors chasing these stocks right now may be missing entirely.
MPC -0.45% Forget The Real Estate Story: McDonald's Brand Value Is The Real Catalyst
McDonald's is trading at historically low valuation multiples. 220 million active app users highlight the strength of its brand loyalty. Rising competition and weaker traffic remain key risks to the thesis.
MCD -1.65% IREN Climbs 6%, Nebius Jumps 10% as GPU Rental Rates Head Higher; CoreWeave Slips
The neocloud trade split three ways Thursday morning after Nebius Group (NASDAQ:NBIS | NBIS Price Prediction) notified customers of higher on-demand rental rates for a range of AI graphics processing unit (GPU) capacity effective October 1.
IREN -2.37% Here's Why You Should Hold HUN Stock in Your Portfolio Now
Huntsman boosts higher-margin polyurethane systems as Demilec expands downstream exposure, while cost cuts and the Olin merger reshape its outlook.
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Asymmetry Keeps Me Hitting The Buy Button on Amazon
Amazon's stock chart tells one story while the business underneath tells a completely different one, and the gap between those two narratives is exactly where the opportunity lives.
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Bitcoin ETFs see cumulative net flows at $55B, down from $63B peak
The fluctuating net flows in Bitcoin ETFs highlight investor sentiment shifts and market volatility, impacting long-term investment strategies. Bitcoin ETFs see cumulative net flows at $55B, down from $63B peak.
Bitcoin collateral risk declines as coin-margined futures shrink to historic lows
The shift to stablecoin-backed Bitcoin futures enhances market stability, reduces systemic risk, and aligns with institutional risk frameworks. Bitcoin collateral risk declines as coin-margined futures shrink to historic lows.
SUI and Daya aim to enable gasless stablecoin transfers in Africa
Gasless stablecoin transfers could significantly reduce cross-border transaction costs in Africa, fostering economic growth and financial inclusion. SUI and Daya aim to enable gasless stablecoin transfers in Africa.
Clients Want Crypto? Multi-Token Crypto Fund TKNZ Gets Them in 1 Wrapper
Spot crypto funds have been in the market for nearly three years, helping investors to gain exposure to top digital assets. The landscape is complicated, however, with evolving regulations and shifting outlooks for currencies from Bitcoin to Solana.
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Commodities Supercycle Could Make This ETF Super
Broad commodities ETFs are commanding renewed attention this year due to a variety of factors. Those include surging energy prices and some lethargy in the precious metals market, a segment investors often tap with single-commodity ETFs.
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Rate Hike Brings Opportunity With This Bond ETF
As widely expected, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday lifted interest rates by 25 basis points. Add to that the increasing consensus that the central bank, looking to cool inflation, will deliver one more rate increase before the end of 2026.
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Ethereum's Path to $3,000: All Eyes on This Level Now
"ETH is looking extremely bullish here," one popular analyst claimed.
CoreWeave Boosts Agentic AI With Multi-Rack NVIDIA Vera Rubin Clusters
CRWV is scaling next-gen AI infrastructure with multi-rack Rubin clusters and new storage capabilities to accelerate complex workloads.
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Honeywell Aerospace: Strong Buy As Headwinds Should Be Temporary
Since spin-off shares are down ~50% following the reveal of supply chain issues and a guidance cut from 7-9% to 4-5% organic growth. Those are a late reflection of HONA's further status as part of a conglomerate in our view. Mgmt acknowledged it had previously prioritized "efficiency" through, i.e., moving to single-sourcing. At 20x P/E, HONA is now at a roughly 50% discount to the sector. We believe 30x is a reasonable target multiple on normalized growth.
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Innate Pharma Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Innate Pharma NASDAQ: IPHA said its first-half 2026 developments included the closing of a strategic partnership with Sobi for lacutamab, completion of dose-escalation enrollment for IPH4502, and completed enrollment in the PACIFIC-9 phase III study of monalizumab.
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Cummins Sees Truck Demand Rebound, Data-Center Power Orders Stretching to 2028
Cummins NYSE: CMI executives said demand in North American trucking and data-center power markets remains strong, while recent regulatory clarity around 2027 emissions rules has reduced uncertainty for fleet customers.
CMI -0.41% 
BNB price holds $710 support as momentum weakens
BNB price traded near $721 on Sep. 17 after buyers defended the $709–$710 area, but weakening daily momentum and dense liquidity above $739 leave the token without a clear breakout signal.
Pool Corporation: A Rising Dividend At A Bargain Price
Pool Corporation is rated Buy, trading at a 33.8% discount to fair value with robust recurring revenue and defensive margins. POOL's 64% recurring revenue base and capital-light model support predictable earnings, strong dividend safety, and continued share buybacks. Growth drivers include a cyclical housing rebound, ongoing acquisitions, and 6% EPS growth, with potential for multiple expansion as sentiment improves.
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First Fed Rate Hike Since 2023, Upbeat GDP Forecast: ETFs to Gain
The Fed's rate hike and stronger GDP outlook could benefit dollar, small-cap and floating-rate ETFs while supporting cash-like assets.
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Enterprise AI to Boost Broadcom's Software Business? What Industry Data Shows
Broadcom's NASDAQ: AVGO AI semiconductor business continues to be the dominant force behind the firm's growth and the biggest narrative around the stock. However, chips are not the only area of Broadcom's business where AI is supporting growth.
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Big Wall Street Insider Says Buy META Before September 23
Citi just flagged a specific date on the calendar as a near-term trigger for Meta stock, and a prominent analyst is telling clients to get positioned before that window closes.
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SEC clears path for tokenized stocks, bringing the market closer to 24/7 trading
The SEC is creating a temporary pathway for trading of certain tokenized stocks, provided certain conditions are met. Among the requirements, holders of stock tokens must retain the same rights they would have with traditional stocks, and companies must be able to object to having their securities represented as tokens.
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SEC Rejects 19th XRP Short ETF While Bitcoin and Ethereum Drop $1.11 Billion: Main Crypto News This Morning
The crypto market is showing a fragile relief bounce this morning, attempting to stabilize after a large-scale, two-day outflow of institutional capital. A synchronized shock in the form of an unexpected Federal Reserve rate hike and the Senate's blocking of the CLARITY Act triggered panic selling: in just 48 hours, $1.11 billion flowed out of regulated spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
GM to Produce Patriot Missile Parts as U.S. Faces Critical Arms Shortage
The Detroit automaker's partnership with Lockheed Martin is a potential lift to America's munitions supplies depleted by the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
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Can Solana's bulls push SOL's price above $100?
SOL's price action could go in either direction in the near term.
Harbor Mid Cap Core ETF Q2 2026 Commentary
During the second quarter, the Harbor Mid Cap Core ETF (EPMB) (NAV) returned 12.99%, underperforming its benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Index, which returned 13.83%. Relative results were partially driven by performance within Information Technology, where the portfolio participated meaningfully in the sector's strong advance but trailed the benchmark as a narrower group of higher-multiple growth stocks led returns. Outside of Information Technology, relative performance was supported by strong stock selection within Industrials, Health Care, and Consumer Staples, where company-specific fundamentals continued to drive favorable outcomes.
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Gold -17.9.2026
Gold still holding inside the Falling Wedge formation which indicates another rebound wave toward 4510 is under construction. Support zone is at 4230-50 and 4200 while resistance remains at 4350-70.
PAR Technology: The Installed Base Can Finally Pay Its Way
PAR Technology presents a turnaround opportunity as recurring software revenue grows and spending discipline improves, with shares trading below historical sales multiples. PAR's unified restaurant platform and embedded enterprise relationships enable efficient cross-selling, supporting revenue growth and customer retention despite competitive and operational challenges. Recent financials show Q2 revenue up 19% YoY to $133.4M, organic ARR up 12%, and adjusted EBITDA at $14.3M, but GAAP net losses and margin pressures persist.
PAR -1.76% 
Gold price at $4,370/oz after U.S. weekly jobless claims fall to 196k
Gold prices are trading near session highs on Thursday morning following the release of better than expected labor market data after the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits came in below economists' forecasts.
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New Strong Buy Stocks for September 17th
MOV, MAX, MTG, ASMB and MSGM have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on September 17th, 2026.
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