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Stocks were on track to edge higher at the open on Wednesday as oil prices remained below $100 a barrel, suggesting investors were shrugging off President Donald Trump’s tough talk on Iran. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advanced 64 points, or 0.1%. Nasdaq 100 futures traded flat.

Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article. While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.

Investors are starting to recognize the potential of New Era Energy & Digital, but meaningful risks remain.

Novo Nordisk (NVO) has won approval from Singapore authorities for the use of its weight-loss drug,

Smith Collection/Getty Images Is the marketplace for pre-IPO stock about to have its breakout moment? In the runup to Anthropic and OpenAI’s expected IPOs, only a small cohort of well-heeled investors has enjoyed access to these hard-to-get stocks before they go public. That trade has centered exclusively on a clubby bunch of big institutions and high-net-worth clients of private wealth firms. But trading volume in pre-IPO shares via the growing secondary market pales in comparison to the turnov

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Baidu, a former Chinese tech stock heavyweight has failed to keep up with the broader market over the last several years, with a mixed outlook going forward.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. agreed to buy a 50% stake in Sandals Resorts International for about $3 billion, a deal that will give the cruise operator access to its all-inclusive resorts across the Caribbean.

Wednesday Economic data: Manufacturing and services PMI, weekly mortgage applications survey, EIA weekly petroleum status report. Fed speaker: Fed governor Michael Barr due to speak at a housing-affordability conference.

Muse, the new artificial-intelligence agent from Meta Platforms, threatens to disrupt wealth managers, brokerages and insurers. Here are some of the stocks from those worlds that were deemed vulnerable in Tuesday trading.

Interest rate hikes are rarely, if ever, a one-time event.

Microsoft (MSFT) is offering corporate customers discounts of 30% to 50% on Copilot AI subscriptions

China’s push for domestic semiconductor infrastructure puts Broadcom’s position under scrutiny.

Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles, and the industry’s six-month return of 4.9% has fallen short of the S&P 500’s 18% rise.

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) and Qatar Investment Authority agreed a US$20b multi market investment partnership covering public equities and private credit. The alliance is led by J.P. Morgan Asset Management and allocates capital across several regions and asset classes for QIA. JPMorgan executives highlighted record global dealmaking and resilient M&A and IPO activity despite macroeconomic headwinds in recent commentary. The US$20b QIA partnership and record dealmaking only capture part of...

Oil tankers suddenly sit at the crossroads of geopolitics and portfolio risk, as talk of reopening the Strait of Hormuz collides with still muted traffic and choppy crude prices. That mix can swing earnings, balance sheets and sentiment fast, creating both potential upside and real downside for exposed stocks. This article breaks down three tanker owners from the Global Crude Oil Tanker & VLCC Owners screener that appear especially sensitive to this news and explains how their businesses...

In recent months, Procter & Gamble has rolled out new Head & Shoulders formulations featuring the HydraZinc Complex and expanded its Oral-B iO line, emphasizing clinically tested scalp and oral care technologies now available across multiple product collections in the U.S. market. These launches highlight how Procter & Gamble is leaning on science-led product innovation to reinforce its brands and support its broader shift from pricing-driven growth toward offering more tangible consumer...

The Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike has pushed borrowing costs higher, which puts even more pressure on aging energy infrastructure that cannot be upgraded cheaply. Capital is getting pricier while demand for electricity from AI data centers and electrification keeps building. That mix creates a potential opening for investors looking at the specialists that build and equip the power network. This article walks through three grid technology stocks from our curated list. The three stocks...

Planet Labs PBC has delivered a very large 3 year return that will catch the eye of anyone watching space and data focused businesses, yet the recent share price swings raise a simple question for you as an investor. Is the current US$16.91 price adequately backed by Planet Labs PBC's sales, or has sentiment moved faster than the revenue base behind it. The stock has produced a very large gain over 3 years, which puts extra pressure on its sales to justify where the valuation sits...

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Wednesday, Sep, 23 2026 US stock futures are flat to slightly higher this morning, with S&P 500 contracts hovering near unchanged as investors weigh interest rates, inflation and oil. The US 10 year Treasury yield has been pushed up by firm central bank messaging that borrowing costs may stay high while inflation remains a concern. At the same time, oil prices are easing, which can help lower fuel and transport costs for households and businesses. A...

Coca-Cola's dividend has also risen every year since that time.

Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles, and the industry’s six-month return of 4.9% has fallen short of the S&P 500’s 18% rise.

Amazon-backed (AMZN) Anthropic is in early discussions to lease up to 1 gigawatt of data center capa

This hot stock has climbed in the quadruple digits over three years.

While Reddit has underperformed relative to the Dow over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

LCUT, FIVE and OSCR made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on September 23rd, 2026.

After back-to-back Nasdaq record highs, investors are monitoring US diplomatic efforts with Iran and China, as well as a recent rally in tech stocks.

Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles, and the industry’s six-month return of 4.9% has fallen short of the S&P 500’s 18% rise.