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Midday market summary: Stocks extend yesterday's gains after early geopolitical apprehension
Market Summaries | Updated: 09-Apr-26 13:13 ET
Recent updates on the geopolitical front have stocks charting a higher course after some initial apprehension kept the major averages near their flatlines for most of the session. The major averages drifted sideways as the Strait of Hormuz remained...

Q4 GDP slows further with third estimate
Economic Data Reviews | Updated: 09-Apr-26 09:49 ET
The third estimate for Q4 GDP checked in at 0.5% (Briefing.com consensus: 0.7%) versus the second estimate of 0.7%. The revision primarily reflected a downward revision to investment. The GDP Deflator was 3.7% (Briefing.com consensus: 3.8%) versus...

Waiting anxiously for what comes next in ceasefire effort
Page One | Updated: 09-Apr-26 09:08 ET
Briefing.com Summary:*There is some angst about the sustainability of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement.*Oil prices are up again, as passage through the Strait of Hormuz reportedly remains largely at a standstill.*PCE inflation and core-PCE...

Indices surge higher into resistance
The Technical Take | Updated: 09-Apr-26 08:46 ET
Technical Snapshot Key Takeaways The S&P, Nasdaq, Dow, and Russell all surged higher on Wednesday, gapping through several of their initial overhead resistance ranges, then stalling and closing the session just beneath their next ...

Morning Briefing - Modest losses indicated as investors monitor ceasefire situation
Market Summaries | Updated: 09-Apr-26 08:05 ET
Equity futures point to a modestly lower opening this morning as investors cautiously monitor the tenuous ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. In particular, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, which The Wall Street Journal reports has...

Technical Scans for Thursday, April 9
TA Page Scans | Updated: 08-Apr-26 17:48 ET
Equities (U.S. & Global)U.S. Equities S&P 500 & Nasdaq: both surged as the market snapped back into a broad "risk-on" tone, with investors leaning back into growth and cyclicals after recent war-driven anxiety eased. Dow: led the upside with its...

Applied Digital heads lower on earnings; STAAR Surgical soars on upside guidance
After Hours Report | Updated: 08-Apr-26 17:15 ET
The stock market rallied today as a two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran culminated in a sharp retreat in oil prices and a meaningful improvement in sentiment across equities. The S&P 500 (+2.3%), Nasdaq Composite (+2.8%), and...

Penguin Solutions (PENG) added to VALUE rankings;
Stock Ideas | Updated: 08-Apr-26 15:40 ET
Penguin Solutions (PENG) is a new addition to Briefing.com's VALUE rankings this week. PENG helps hyperscalers, neo-cloud service providers and enterprise customers manage the complexity (power, cooling, AI compute, memory, storage) of AI Adoption....

Pre-Earnings Options Analysis -- No Notable Activity
Special Reports | Updated: 08-Apr-26 10:15 ET
There is elevated option volume in several of the companies reporting tonight after the close and tomorrow before the open. Although the activity can't be considered a "crystal ball" for the numbers, it can indicate the tone from an options market...

Technical Scans for Wednesday, April 8
TA Page Scans | Updated: 08-Apr-26 08:10 ET
U.S. equity futures are ripping higher in overnight trading, with the S&P 500 up 2.78%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 2.76%, the Nasdaq surging 3.47%, and the Russell 2000 leading with a 3.98% jump. The catalyst is clear: a two-week...

Pre-Earnings Options Analysis -- No Notable Activity
Special Reports | Updated: 07-Apr-26 10:17 ET
There is elevated option volume in several of the companies reporting tonight after the close and tomorrow before the open. Although the activity can't be considered a "crystal ball" for the numbers, it can indicate the tone from an options market...

Technical Scans for Tuesday, April 7
TA Page Scans | Updated: 07-Apr-26 07:56 ET
U.S. equity futures are under pressure heading into Tuesday’s session, with S&P 500 futures down 32 points, Dow futures off 217 points, Nasdaq futures lower by 152 points, and Russell 2000 futures lagging with an 18-point decline. The overnight tone...

Nordic American Tankers (NAT) joins GROWX rankings; benefits from crude tanker spot rates
Emerging Growth Stocks | Updated: 06-Apr-26 15:36 ET
Nordic American Tankers (NAT) is a new member of our GROWX rankings this week. NAT has been riding an upswing in crude tanker spot rates, largely tied to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. NAT pays a very high dividend...

Leaders for the Week of April 6, 2026
Liquid Momentum | Updated: 06-Apr-26 11:00 ET
Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

New opportunities emerge as price resets
Swing Trader | Updated: 06-Apr-26 09:01 ET
Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

Technical Scans for Monday, April 6
TA Page Scans | Updated: 06-Apr-26 08:05 ET
U.S. equity futures are mixed and relatively subdued to start the week, with the S&P 500 (+0.11%) and Nasdaq (+0.39%) modestly higher while the Dow (-0.10%) and Russell 2000 (-0.04%) lag slightly. The tone reflects a market caught between cautious...

Weekly Wrap
After Hours Report | Updated: 02-Apr-26 17:00 ET
Stocks posted solid gains this week as hopes of a de-escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict supported sentiment, helping the major averages recover some of March’s losses. The S&P 500 (+3.4%), Nasdaq Composite (+4.4%), and DJIA (+3.0%) all advanced,...

Markets climb on geopolitical optimism and relief rally
Week in Perspective | Updated: 02-Apr-26 16:57 ET
Stocks posted solid gains this week as hopes of a de-escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict supported sentiment, helping the major averages recover some of March’s losses. The S&P 500 (+3.4%), Nasdaq Composite (+4.4%), and DJIA (+3.0%) all advanced,...

Weekly Options Volatility Analysis Ahead of Earnings -- STZ seeing high relative volatility
Special Reports | Updated: 02-Apr-26 10:40 ET
Since the options market acts as a good gauge of expected future stock movement, this Special Report highlights select stocks of interest that are expected to show increased volatility around their earnings releases. While it is not a big surprise...

Technical Scans for Thursday, April 2
TA Page Scans | Updated: 02-Apr-26 07:54 ET
U.S. equity futures are sharply lower Thursday morning, with S&P 500 futures down 1.57%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures off 1.41%, Nasdaq futures falling 2.00%, and Russell 2000 futures declining 2.03%. The risk-off tone is being driven...

PVH Corp. (PVH) added to VALUE rankings; PVH+ transformation strategy is gaining traction
Stock Ideas | Updated: 01-Apr-26 15:41 ET
PVH Corp. (PVH) is a new addition to Briefing.com's VALUE rankings this week. PVH is a fashion apparel company (Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger). The stock is higher today after reporting robust Q4 (Jan) results with strong upside for EPS and revenue....

Weekly Ex-Dividend Calendar for Optionable Stocks
Special Reports | Updated: 01-Apr-26 13:58 ET
The following list details optionable stocks with ex-dividend dates for next week. These ex-dividend dates are important to traders because the price of a stock will fall in proportion to the amount of the dividend on this date. It is the record...

Pre-Earnings Options Analysis -- No Notable Activity
Special Reports | Updated: 01-Apr-26 10:33 ET
There is elevated option volume in several of the companies reporting tonight after the close and tomorrow before the open. Although the activity can't be considered a "crystal ball" for the numbers, it can indicate the tone from an options market...

The Interest Rate Outlook
Rate Brief | Updated: 01-Apr-26 00:00 ET
U.S. Treasuries followed their February advance with a sharp slide in March that sent yields from 2026 lows to their highest levels of the year. The aggressive selling was mostly owed to a sharp spike in the price of oil, which soared from $67/bbl...

Leaders for the Week of March 30, 2026
Liquid Momentum | Updated: 30-Mar-26 11:01 ET
Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

MGIC Investment (MTG) added to YIELD rankings; buybacks have been aggressive
Stock Ideas | Updated: 27-Mar-26 15:28 ET
MGIC Investment (MTG) is a new addition to our YIELD Leaders rankings this week. MTG is a provider of private mortgage insurance (often referred to as PMI), other mortgage credit risk management products and ancillary services. MTG is really a play...

Not an all-in environment
Market View | Updated: 27-Mar-26 15:02 ET
Briefing.com Summary:*Market sentiment has soured since the start of the war with Iran.*Earnings estimates have continued to increase, but doubts are surfacing about the achievability of those estimates.*The market is nearing some red lines that...

Adient added to VALUE rankings; benefiting from the ongoing on-shoring trend in North America
Stock Ideas | Updated: 25-Mar-26 15:45 ET
Adient (ADNT) is a new addition to Briefing.com's VALUE rankings this week. Adient is a major supplier of automotive seating. It operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide and provides automotive seating for all major OEMs for millions of...

Leaders for the Week of March 23, 2026
Liquid Momentum | Updated: 23-Mar-26 11:01 ET
Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

Trade ideas as trend shift and volatility builds
Swing Trader | Updated: 22-Mar-26 11:35 ET
Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

Match Group (MTCH) added to YIELD rankings; in the middle of a much-needed reset
Stock Ideas | Updated: 20-Mar-26 16:02 ET
Match Group (MTCH) is a new addition to our YIELD Leaders rankings this week. MTCH operates a portfolio of dating apps. Brands include Tinder, Hinge, Match, Meetic, OkCupid, Pairs, PlentyOfFish, Azar, BLK, and more. Through its trusted brands, MTCH...

Rate-cut outlook dims
The Bond Column | Updated: 20-Mar-26 14:23 ET
Briefing.com Summary:*There is a disconnect between the Fed's projections and market pricing.*Rate cuts have been pushed out, and the risk of a rate hike is rising, driven by persistent inflation and the energy price shock.*Rising global yields and...

Janus Living, a Healthpeak-backed REIT, debuts as pure-play to capture "silver tsunami" growth (JAN)
The Next Big Thing | Updated: 20-Mar-26 10:46 ET
Briefing.com Summary:Janus Living (JAN) launched its IPO today, offering 42.0 mln shares at $20.00 each -- the high end of its $18.00–$20.00 expected range -- commanding a market value of approximately $5.1 bln.The senior housing REIT raised...

Next rate cut later rather than sooner, maybe even much later
Fed Brief | Updated: 18-Mar-26 17:26 ET
As expected, the FOMC voted to leave the target rate for the fed funds rate unchanged at 3.50-3.75%. Fed Governor Miran was the lone dissenter on the committee of 12 voters, preferring a 25-basis-point cut at this meeting. The directive noted that,...

Gap (GAP) added to VALUE rankings; most of its brands have been improving lately
Stock Ideas | Updated: 18-Mar-26 15:58 ET
Gap (GAP) is a new addition to Briefing.com's VALUE rankings this week. Gap is the largest specialty apparel company in America. Its Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands offer clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products for men,...

Leaders for the Week of March 16, 2026
Liquid Momentum | Updated: 16-Mar-26 11:00 ET
Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

Radian Group (RDN) added to YIELD rankings; provides PMI to homebuyers
Stock Ideas | Updated: 13-Mar-26 15:29 ET
Radian Group (RDN) is a new addition to our YIELD Leaders rankings this week. Radian Group is one of the nation's largest and oldest private mortgage insurers (PMI). These mortgage insurance premiums are the main driver of its business, accounting...

Tidewater (TDW) added to VALUE rankings; Iran conflict and tight vessel supply bode well
Stock Ideas | Updated: 11-Mar-26 15:43 ET
Tidewater (TDW) is a new addition to Briefing.com's VALUE rankings this week. Tidewater owns and operates one of the largest fleets of offshore support vessels in the industry. It supports all phases of offshore crude oil & gas exploration, field...

Leaders for the Week of March 9, 2026
Liquid Momentum | Updated: 09-Mar-26 11:00 ET
Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

Fresh trade ideas as trends shift and volatility picks up
Swing Trader | Updated: 09-Mar-26 09:00 ET
Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

Trade ideas at key support and resistance levels
Swing Trader | Updated: 23-Feb-26 09:00 ET
Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

Swing trades at key inflection points
Swing Trader | Updated: 09-Feb-26 09:04 ET
Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

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