Jean Boivin, head of BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why the firm upgraded risk following the two-week ceasefire agreed to by the US and Iran. (Source: Bloomberg)
Jean Boivin, head of BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why the firm upgraded risk following the two-week ceasefire agreed to by the US and Iran. (Source: Bloomberg)
Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V., a 10% owner of PBF Energy (NYSE:PBF) , reported the sale of 200,000 shares of the energy company in multiple open-market transactions on April 6 and April 7, 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($46.50); post-transaction value based on April 7, 2026 market close ($46.18). * 1-...
Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V., a 10% owner of PBF Energy (NYSE:PBF) , reported the sale of 200,000 shares of the energy company in multiple open-market transactions on April 6 and April 7, 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($46.50); post-transaction value based on April 7, 2026 market close ($46.18). * 1-year price change calculated using April 7, 2026 as the reference date. Continue reading
Stocks are still set up to do well near term despite U.S.-Iran talks failing over the weekend, according to JPMorgan traders. The desk reiterated its tactically bullish stance on markets, noting that, "as talks resume we think it most likely that the 2-week ceasefire is extended or that an agreement is made before the deadline." "The major driver of the view are steps to normalize the [Strait of H...
Stocks are still set up to do well near term despite U.S.-Iran talks failing over the weekend, according to JPMorgan traders. The desk reiterated its tactically bullish stance on markets, noting that, "as talks resume we think it most likely that the 2-week ceasefire is extended or that an agreement is made before the deadline." "The major driver of the view are steps to normalize the [Strait of Hormuz] supply chain crunch. Combine that with (i) a macro picture that remains resilient based on the strength of household and corporate balance sheets with potential tailwinds from [One Big Beautiful Bill Act] and labor productivity; (ii) a strong earnings outlook; and, (iii) a tariff regime that continues to see net effective tariffs trending lower," traders added. In other words, Monday's early declines may be a buying opportunity. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed around 400 points, or 0.9%. S & P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures lost 0.5% each. Still, JPMorgan's trading desk acknowledges there are risks to its market stance, including: Conflict resolution fails and the war escalates "Weaker-than-expected earnings and / or lack of guidance from MegaCap / Large-cap companies;" A spike in bond yields due to expectations of higher inflation. Crude prices spiked Monday after the U.S. announced it would place a blockade on Iran's ports following the peace talks breaking down. West Texas Intermediate jumped 7% to trade back above $100 per barrel . What to buy The trading desk likes small caps along with tech and cyclical stocks. Traders added that, following client conversations, many think the "Magnificent Seven" — the group encompassing Meta Platforms , Amazon , Apple , Microsoft , Nvidia , Alphabet and Tesla — may be "too cheap." The entire group, with the exception Tesla, trades between 20 and 29 times forward earnings, FactSet data shows. The Elon Musk -led electric car maker has a multiple of 163.
hxdbzxy/iStock via Getty Images As Q1 2026 earnings season gets underway, the Information Technology sector enters reporting season as one of the most closely watched, and highest-expectation, areas of the market. Mid-cap Information Technology stocks offer investors exposure to established companies with significant growth potential. This list highlights mid-cap IT stocks that have earned an A+ S...
hxdbzxy/iStock via Getty Images As Q1 2026 earnings season gets underway, the Information Technology sector enters reporting season as one of the most closely watched, and highest-expectation, areas of the market. Mid-cap Information Technology stocks offer investors exposure to established companies with significant growth potential. This list highlights mid-cap IT stocks that have earned an A+ Seeking Alpha EPS revision Quant Grade, representing the highest level of positive earnings estimate revisions. The top-ranking stocks include Ambarella ( AMBA ), Belden ( BDC ), and BILL Holdings ( BILL ), each achieving the highest possible A+ grade for earnings revisions. These companies represent the peak of the quantitative grading system, indicating strong analyst sentiment regarding their future earnings potential. The list showcases diversity within the IT sector, spanning industries such as Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Application Software, and Systems Software. Other notable companies maintaining the top A+ grade include Commvault Systems ( CVLT ), a systems software provider, and Diebold Nixdorf ( DBD ), which operates in the technology hardware space. Ambarella, Inc. ( AMBA ) - A+ Belden Inc. ( BDC ) - A+ BILL Holdings, Inc. ( BILL ) - A+ Commvault Systems, Inc. ( CVLT ) - A+ Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated ( DBD ) - A+ Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. ( KLIC ) - A+ Q2 Holdings, Inc. ( QTWO ) - A+ Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. ( UCTT ) - A+ Workiva Inc. ( WK ) - A+ Tech ETFs: ( VGT ), ( XLK ), ( IYW ), ( FTEC ), ( IXN ), and ( RSPT ) More on IT stocks 6 Themes For Earning Season IXN: Global Tech Leadership Remains, Eyeing A New Record High The Software Narrative Is Leaking Badly Again Thanks To Anthropic Mythos Small-cap IT stocks with A grade EPS revisions as earnings season begins Is software due for a snapback against semis?
Robert Way Best Buy ( BBY ) fell in early trading on Monday after Goldman Sachs moved straight to a Sell rating on the electronics retailer after having it slotted at Buy. Analyst Kate McShane and her team see the risk that the company's sales will suffer as higher memory costs start to work their way into the price of laptops and computers. In addition, Best Buy ( BBY ) is seen facing margin comp...
Robert Way Best Buy ( BBY ) fell in early trading on Monday after Goldman Sachs moved straight to a Sell rating on the electronics retailer after having it slotted at Buy. Analyst Kate McShane and her team see the risk that the company's sales will suffer as higher memory costs start to work their way into the price of laptops and computers. In addition, Best Buy ( BBY ) is seen facing margin compression risks as consumers potentially trade down to lower-priced models. Meanwhile, weak demand is anticipated for the appliance and consumer electronic categories. "While Best Buy will likely see a benefit to SSS from a pull-forward of PC demand and higher tax returns in Q1, we think there will be risk to sales post Q1 as higher memory costs start to work their way into the price of laptops and computers. Specifically, we believe there could be margin compression risks as consumers potentially trade down to lower-priced SKUs and volume declines as manufacturers prioritize fewer consumer electronic shipments," updated McShane. The firm lowered its price target on Best Buy ( BBY ) to $59 from $76 to go along with the double downgrade. Shares of Best Buy ( BBY ) were down 4.9% in premarket trading after sliding 3.4% on Friday. The stock is more than 20% off its 52-week high. More on Best Buy Best Buy: Shaky Fundamentals, Attractive Dividends, But The Real Upside May Be If They Are Taken Over Best Buy: Despite Sales Headwinds, Dividend And Low P/E Are Tough To Ignore (Upgrade) Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) Presents at UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference Transcript Best Buy jumps amid speculation it could be target for GameStop Best Buy draws praise from analysts for battling through various headwinds
Olga Kostrova /iStock via Getty Images I have covered Venture Global, Inc. ( VG ) before , where I outlined the company’s background in detail and explained why I considered it an attractive buy despite some risks. Those risks materialized when BP ( BP ) won the arbitration case . The main problem is not only the possible fine itself that could reach more than $3.7 billion , but that Venture Globa...
Olga Kostrova /iStock via Getty Images I have covered Venture Global, Inc. ( VG ) before , where I outlined the company’s background in detail and explained why I considered it an attractive buy despite some risks. Those risks materialized when BP ( BP ) won the arbitration case . The main problem is not only the possible fine itself that could reach more than $3.7 billion , but that Venture Global business model was based on selling as much spot cargos as possible before the plants were commissioned. This is the main reason why 2026 guidance is below 2025 figures, as I will discuss later. In the future, I expect the company to be limited in this regard or clients demand clearer terms. However, due to the Iran war and the attack of the Qatar LNG facilities , the stock reached my previous fair value, but I am raising it to $20 per share as I believe the company could provide an attractive return for long term investors. Despite this, in the short term there could be turbulence, as 2027 will be a soft year and I expect the company to move lower when the Iran war finishes. Background Venture Global is an American producer and exporter of LNG, with the intention of becoming the largest U.S. LNG exporter, surpassing Cheniere Energy ( LNG ). Investor Presentation The company has three plants. Calcasieu Pass is the first operational LNG liquefaction and export facility with a 11.2 MTPA capacity. Plaquemines is the second export facility and is under commissioning, with Phase I COD expected in Q4 2026 and Phase II COD in mid 2027. It will have a combined capacity of 28 MTPA plus a bolt-on of 6.4 MTPA with an expected FID in the second half of 2027. Investor Presentation Finally, the third plant, CP2, will have a total capacity of 29 MPTA and is already in construction with first LNG expected in the second half of 2027 and the FID for the Phase II expected in the next few weeks. Investor Presentation The company expects to have 81 MTPA capacity by 2030 and be able to operate...