Several of the notable stocks involved in the broader AI storm haven’t seen great price action over the last several months, a list that includes beloved NVIDIA NVDA and Palantir PLTR. Below is a chart illustrating the performance of each in 2026, with the S&P 500 also blended in as a benchmark. Is the fatigue a concerning sign, or just a temporary pause after massive runs? Palantir Faces Pressure...
Several of the notable stocks involved in the broader AI storm haven’t seen great price action over the last several months, a list that includes beloved NVIDIA NVDA and Palantir PLTR. Below is a chart illustrating the performance of each in 2026, with the S&P 500 also blended in as a benchmark. Is the fatigue a concerning sign, or just a temporary pause after massive runs? Palantir Faces Pressure Palantir’s business continued to perform strongly throughout its latest period, with total sales reaching $1.4 billion, a 70% increase from the year-ago period. U.S. results were likely the biggest highlight, which were supported by both commercial and government strength. Specifically, U.S. sales totaled $1.1 billion, growing 93% year-over-year and 28% sequentially. In addition, Palantir closed over $4.2 billion in total contract value (TCV), an increase of more than 130% compared to the same period last year. As evidenced by these results, the customer base continues to grow at a red-hot pace, with the overall customer base jumping 34% from the previous year. Below is a chart illustrating the company’s sales on a quarterly basis. As we can see, the growth has been outstanding, a common theme we’ve been accustomed to from many of the AI winners so far. The valuation picture here remains rich, though not really surprising given the continued growth expected. Shares currently trade at a 46.7X forward 12-month price-to-sales ratio, reflecting a massive premium relative to the Zacks Computer and Technology sector average of 6.1X. But the growth outlook does help support the rich multiple, with current and next fiscal year sales expected to climb 61% and 40%, respectively. NVIDIA: A More Conservative Bet? Concerning NVIDIA earnings, it posted huge growth yet again in its latest release, with adjusted EPS of $1.62 growing 82% year-over-year alongside record sales of $68.1 billion that reflected a 73% growth rate. Below is a chart illustrating the company’s immense sales growth ...
WELL Health Technologies press release ( WELL:CA ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.20. Revenue of $384.8M. Annual revenue for 2026 is expected to be in the range of $1.55 billion to $1.65 billion. Annual Adjusted EBITDA for 2026 is expected to be in the range of $175 million to $185 million. More on WELL Health Technologies WELL Health Technologies: The Serial Acquirer That Will Dominate 2026 Historical ea...
WELL Health Technologies press release ( WELL:CA ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.20. Revenue of $384.8M. Annual revenue for 2026 is expected to be in the range of $1.55 billion to $1.65 billion. Annual Adjusted EBITDA for 2026 is expected to be in the range of $175 million to $185 million. More on WELL Health Technologies WELL Health Technologies: The Serial Acquirer That Will Dominate 2026 Historical earnings data for WELL Health Technologies Financial information for WELL Health Technologies
Key Points The smaller, more volatile of these two companies has higher potential for significant gains. However, that also comes with a healthy dose of risk. Choosing between these two stocks may come down to each investor's goals and risk tolerance. 10 stocks we like better than Pfizer › Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) were both leaders in the coronavirus vaccine market. However, a...
Key Points The smaller, more volatile of these two companies has higher potential for significant gains. However, that also comes with a healthy dose of risk. Choosing between these two stocks may come down to each investor's goals and risk tolerance. 10 stocks we like better than Pfizer › Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) were both leaders in the coronavirus vaccine market. However, as sales of these products have declined significantly in recent years -- due to the pandemic receding and more stringent regulatory oversight regarding who is eligible for the vaccine -- both companies have delivered unimpressive financial results. Pfizer and Moderna are diligently working to launch new products and turn things around. And if their strategies pan out, they could produce strong returns from here on out. But which one has more upside? Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Size matters Pfizer is by far the larger and better-established drugmaker. With a market cap of $156 billion, the pharmaceutical leader boasts a deep product portfolio across several therapeutic areas. Even with a slowdown in covid-related sales, Pfizer generates over $60 billion in annual revenue. It also has a deep pipeline that should make meaningful progress this year and the next, even as the company encounters patent cliffs in the coming years, including that of its anticoagulant, Eliquis. Even though pipeline and regulatory progress could jolt the stock, larger drugmakers are less likely to experience significant price swings amid ongoing clinical developments. That's why Moderna may have more upside. It is a much smaller biotech -- its market cap is about $22 billion -- whose ongoing work in developing mRNA-based vaccines may help it launch innovative products. Case in point: Moderna is up 69% this year a...
Autocanada press release ( AOCIF ): Q4 GAAP EPS of -C$0.06. Revenue of C$1.12B (-11.1% Y/Y). More on AutoCanada Inc. AutoCanada Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation AutoCanada Inc. (ACQ:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript AutoCanada Gains Breathing Space With Lower Rates In Canada Historical earnings data for AutoCanada Inc. Financial information for AutoCanada Inc.
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bizoo_n/iStock Editorial via Getty Images A spirits industry hangover continues to weigh on Brown-Forman Corporation ( BF.B ) as consumption in developed markets is still slowing; peer results underline a highly challenging operating environment. Yet, I believe that there are now clear silver linings in the investment as well—Brown-Forman’s emerging market gains are stabilizing the company’s sales...
bizoo_n/iStock Editorial via Getty Images A spirits industry hangover continues to weigh on Brown-Forman Corporation ( BF.B ) as consumption in developed markets is still slowing; peer results underline a highly challenging operating environment. Yet, I believe that there are now clear silver linings in the investment as well—Brown-Forman’s emerging market gains are stabilizing the company’s sales, and the stock’s valuation finally reflects fair cash flow assumptions. I maintained a Sell rating in my previous October 2025 article on the stock, titled “ Brown-Forman: Stock Buyback Program Isn't A Buy Signal. ” The stock has since lost a further -14% of its value; meanwhile, the S&P 500 ( SP500 ) has declined by -2%. My Rating History on BF.B (Seeking Alpha) The Spirits Industry Outlook Remains Dire Brown-Forman’s industry environment remains very weak and uncertain. I have previously outlined the spirits industry’s struggles in a number of articles, and similar concerns were again echoed in the recent UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference . Brown-Forman’s CEO Lawson Whiting noted a continued decline in alcohol consumption and underlined both structural and cyclical reasons for declining consumption. Rising health consciousness, cannabis consumption, and weight-loss drug usage are more structural headwinds for alcohol demand, especially in developed markets, while weak spending power, especially among young people, pressures demand in a more cyclical manner. It remains to be seen how much of the sharp decline in consumption will turn out to be cyclical. Some part of the decline should be transitory, as consumer confidence has been pressured in the past couple of years in the U.S. and Europe . Author's Illustration Using Gallup Data Concerningly for the industry, there still don't seem to be any signs of a consumption recovery after revenues started to decline back in early 2023. Diageo plc ( DEO ) had to lower its FY2026 guidance in February after first-half sales...
The MCON includes an adhesive-backed ring for phones that aren’t MagSafe- or Pixelsnap-ready. | Image: OhSnap The MCON is the closest to a Swiss army knife that a controller can be. No, it doesn’t contain a can opener, but it makes up for it with a surprising array of features. Once you attach your MagSafe- or Pixelsnap-ready phone to the top plate, pressing a button along its top edge satisfyingl...
The MCON includes an adhesive-backed ring for phones that aren’t MagSafe- or Pixelsnap-ready. | Image: OhSnap The MCON is the closest to a Swiss army knife that a controller can be. No, it doesn’t contain a can opener, but it makes up for it with a surprising array of features. Once you attach your MagSafe- or Pixelsnap-ready phone to the top plate, pressing a button along its top edge satisfyingly pops your phone up to reveal a full suite of controls, including TMR sticks made by GameSir. The MCON launched for $150, but you can get it for $99.99 through its manufacturer, OhSnap — the same amount that backers paid for the “super early bird” discount during the MCON’s 2025 Kickstarter campaign. OhSnap MCON controller Where to Buy: $149.99 $99.99 at OhSnap I only recently received an MCON controller for testing, but it didn’t take long to appreciate that its button layout is a bit more ergonomically-friendly than other phone controllers I’ve tried. I’m also a fan of the MCON’s two fold-out palm grips because they make it easier to use the shoulder buttons. You can use the MCON with devices that don’t have magnets, too. OhSnap includes an adhesive-backed ring that you can stick to the back of any iPhone or Android phone. @verge The viral Ohsnap MCON spring-loaded pocket gamepad is nearly here and I’m toying with an early sample! The snap is satisfying, the controls are surprisingly great, and gosh can it pair with lots of Bluetooth devices including the Nintendo Switch 2. But it’s also surprisingly thick (due to a big MagSafe pad) and comes with a $150 price tag! I also had slightly peeling magnets on my samples, but Ohsnap says that’s already fixed for mass production. #todayimtoyingwith #ohsnap #mcon #gaming #gametok ♬ original sound – The Verge
Key events 1h ago The teams 1h ago Preamble Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 2m ago 20.11 GMT 9 min: Bentaleb takes a heavy touch as Lille pass it back and forth across the back. He very nearly lets Abraham in, but recovers his poise just in time. Nanoseconds in that. Abraham would have been clean through had he been able to nick off with the ball. Share 3m ago 20...
Key events 1h ago The teams 1h ago Preamble Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 2m ago 20.11 GMT 9 min: Bentaleb takes a heavy touch as Lille pass it back and forth across the back. He very nearly lets Abraham in, but recovers his poise just in time. Nanoseconds in that. Abraham would have been clean through had he been able to nick off with the ball. Share 3m ago 20.09 GMT 7 min: Villa back on it. Sancho, Rogers and Bogarde complete a couple of triangles down the right but there’s no way through the Lille back line. On the touchline, Unai Emery looks relatively relaxed. Share 5m ago 20.07 GMT 5 min: A little bit of time on the ball for Lille, their first period of prolonged possession. They don’t do anything with it. Share 7m ago 20.06 GMT 3 min: Rogers sends Sancho into space down the right. He cuts back for Luiz, who hammers a shot goalwards. Alexsandro blocks. The ball ricochets back off McGinn and over the bar. Alexsandro celebrates all of that like he would a goal; it’s possible Luiz’s fierce low drive was heading into the bottom right if it wasn’t for his intervention. Share 8m ago 20.04 GMT 2 min: … but that was a fast start by Villa, and they’ve clearly been told to get right into Lille during the early exchanges. They’re first to everything at the moment. Small sample size, admittedly. Share 9m ago 20.03 GMT 1 min: Abraham gets lively quickly. He steals the ball off a snoozing Bouaddi and feeds McGinn down the inside-left channel. McGinn attempts something spectacular from distance. It doesn’t come off, dribbling harmlessly wide right. Share 10m ago 20.02 GMT Lille get the ball rolling. A lot of smoke rolling around Villa Park. No pyro, no party. Share 12m ago 20.01 GMT The teams are out! Aston Villa in their claret and blue, Lille in black and blue. Not sure that’s the greatest mix for colour-blind fans, but their concerns seem to have gone by the wayside these days. Meanwhile here’s a late, unplanned edition of PENNANT WATC...
In Brief Prediction platform Polymarket has been on a partnership spree — a trend that continued this week, with a new deal involving Major League Baseball. MLB announced Thursday that Polymarket would be its official prediction market partner, a designation that will allow the site to gain exclusive access to official league data as well as to use MLB logos in its products. The site will also rec...
In Brief Prediction platform Polymarket has been on a partnership spree — a trend that continued this week, with a new deal involving Major League Baseball. MLB announced Thursday that Polymarket would be its official prediction market partner, a designation that will allow the site to gain exclusive access to official league data as well as to use MLB logos in its products. The site will also receive “brand exposure” at games and through the league’s digital channels, the announcement notes. At the same time, MLB also signed a memo of understanding with Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig. The memo states that the agency, which is tasked with overseeing prediction market sites, and the league will share information with one another related to baseball and prediction markets. Previously, MLB officials had expressed concern for how prediction markets might impact sports audiences. In a letter to the CFTC sent last year, the league noted the need for an integrity framework that could regulate how prediction markets impact the game. MLB officials have framed the new Polymarket partnership as a way to ensure the enforcement of such integrity standards. Once banned from operation in the U.S., Polymarket has been on a hot streak ever since September, when the CFTC eased previous regulatory roadblocks allowing the company to operate stateside. Since then, the company has announced major data partnerships tech giants like Google and Palantir, as well as sports partnerships with like Major League Soccer and Major League Hockey, and media companies.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Nvidia (NVDA, Financials) is likely to remain a key supplier for Elon Musk's expanding AI ambitions, with both Tesla (TSLA, Financials) and xAI expected to continue buying its chips in large volumes. Musk stated that Nvidia's hardware is still important, even if Tesla develops its own AI processors. The business trains complicated AI models for autonomous ...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Nvidia (NVDA, Financials) is likely to remain a key supplier for Elon Musk's expanding AI ambitions, with both Tesla (TSLA, Financials) and xAI expected to continue buying its chips in large volumes. Musk stated that Nvidia's hardware is still important, even if Tesla develops its own AI processors. The business trains complicated AI models for autonomous driving, robotics, and other advanced technologies using these processors. Tesla's next-generation AI5 processor is optimized for edge computing in its Optimus robot and eventual robotaxi fleet. Musk said Nvidia processors are still needed for large-scale data center training, where performance is most important. Simply put, even firms making their own chips will stick with Nvidia. They are adding their own technologies to Nvidia's infrastructure. As demand from cloud providers and organizations creating their own AI platforms grows, Nvidia remains at the core of the AI ecosystem. How soon Tesla improves its proprietary chips and if it reduces its dependence on other vendors will be the next catalyst.
LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft press release ( LNXSF ): Revenue declines by 10.9% to EUR 5.673 billion in fiscal year 2025. EBITDA pre exceptionals decreased by 16.9%, falling from EUR 614 million in the previous year to EUR 510 million. Guidance for full-year 2026: EBITDA pre exceptionals expected to be between EUR 450 and 550 million. More on LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft Small-cap materials stocks ran...
LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft press release ( LNXSF ): Revenue declines by 10.9% to EUR 5.673 billion in fiscal year 2025. EBITDA pre exceptionals decreased by 16.9%, falling from EUR 614 million in the previous year to EUR 510 million. Guidance for full-year 2026: EBITDA pre exceptionals expected to be between EUR 450 and 550 million. More on LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft Small-cap materials stocks ranked by quant ratings after earnings season Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft
If a battle is fought in space, it will look nothing like those depicted in the Star Wars franchise, with sleek TIE fighters blasting enemy ships with laser cannons and mag-pulses. Instead, these battles will be cerebral and unhurried, somewhat like the 1973 film The Day of the Jackal , a slow-burning political thriller with a plot that somehow mixes tension with clinical precision. In that film, ...
If a battle is fought in space, it will look nothing like those depicted in the Star Wars franchise, with sleek TIE fighters blasting enemy ships with laser cannons and mag-pulses. Instead, these battles will be cerebral and unhurried, somewhat like the 1973 film The Day of the Jackal , a slow-burning political thriller with a plot that somehow mixes tension with clinical precision. In that film, an assassin sets out to murder the French president. The main character's moves are meticulously planned, with backup plans for backup plans. A police commissioner, just as clever, must pursue the assassin and stop the conspiracy. The events play out over weeks and months, not seconds and minutes. True Anomaly, which emerged from stealth just three years ago, is planning for The Day of the Jackal in space. The startup's primary hardware product, aptly named Jackal, is a war-ready satellite platform designed for mass production. In nature, jackals are known for their intelligence, adaptability, and hunting prowess. True Anomaly's Jackal boasts similar traits in space. Read full article Comments
AIA Group press release ( AAGIY ): FY Operating profit after tax (OPAT) of $7,136 million, up 12 per cent per share. Operating ROE of 15.5 per cent, up 70 basis points Dividends and share buy-backs Final dividend increased by 10 per cent to 144.08 Hong Kong cents per share Total dividend of 193.08 Hong Kong cents per share, up 10 per cent • New $1.7 billion share buy-back More on AIA Group AIA Gro...
AIA Group press release ( AAGIY ): FY Operating profit after tax (OPAT) of $7,136 million, up 12 per cent per share. Operating ROE of 15.5 per cent, up 70 basis points Dividends and share buy-backs Final dividend increased by 10 per cent to 144.08 Hong Kong cents per share Total dividend of 193.08 Hong Kong cents per share, up 10 per cent • New $1.7 billion share buy-back More on AIA Group AIA Group Limited (AAGIY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript AIA Group Limited 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Historical earnings data for AIA Group Dividend scorecard for AIA Group Financial information for AIA Group
monsitj/iStock via Getty Images As if news headlines and price action haven't been signals enough, investor sentiment readings are also pointing toward negative outlooks in the wake of the conflict in the Middle East. The American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) weekly sentiment survey saw only 30.4% of respondents report bullish sentiment this week. That is the lowest level since the w...
monsitj/iStock via Getty Images As if news headlines and price action haven't been signals enough, investor sentiment readings are also pointing toward negative outlooks in the wake of the conflict in the Middle East. The American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) weekly sentiment survey saw only 30.4% of respondents report bullish sentiment this week. That is the lowest level since the week of 9/11/25, when it registered 28%. Additionally, as we first highlighted in today's Morning Lineup, the 1.5 percentage point drop this week marked the seventh consecutive weekly decline in bullish sentiment, which ties another 7-week-long streak from May 1993. Given the drop in bulls, bearish sentiment has continued to surge. This week, the reading rose another 5.6 percentage points to 52%. That is the highest reading since last May, when it was at 59.3%. Throughout the survey's history since 1987, less than 5% of weekly readings have seen more than half of respondents report as bearish. With inverse moves in bulls and bears, the bull-bear spread fell to -21.6. That narrowly surpasses the previous local low of -21.5 from the week of 9/11/25, registering the worst reading since last May. We would also note that not only has there been a big move toward bearish sentiment due to lost bullishness, but a big drop in those reporting neutral sentiment has also been a factor. Only two weeks ago, 31.4% of respondents reported neutral sentiment the highest reading since January 2025. In the two weeks since then, it has fallen to 17.60%, which ranks in the 4th percentile of all periods on record and is the lowest since a reading of 16% last September. In other words, sentiment has turned overwhelmingly bearish. That is also reflected in other surveys like the Investors' Intelligence and NAAIM Exposure Index readings. The latter now indicates the lowest level of long exposure to equities since last spring, and that reading is now also below the historical average. The Investors' I...
US LNG Export Terminals "Running Near Maximum" As MidEast Energy Infra Descends Into Chaos The attacks on upstream oil/gas assets across the Middle East this week sparked turmoil across global energy markets. Israel set off the chain reaction with its attack on Iran's South Pars gas field on Wednesday morning, followed by Iran's retaliatory strikes on Qatar's LNG plant, Saudi Arabia's Red Sea expo...
US LNG Export Terminals "Running Near Maximum" As MidEast Energy Infra Descends Into Chaos The attacks on upstream oil/gas assets across the Middle East this week sparked turmoil across global energy markets. Israel set off the chain reaction with its attack on Iran's South Pars gas field on Wednesday morning, followed by Iran's retaliatory strikes on Qatar's LNG plant, Saudi Arabia's Red Sea export hub, and other targets across the surrounding Gulf states. This week's attacks on critical upstream energy facilities across the Middle East, by both Iran and Israel, suggest the risk of prolonged outages and tighter global gas markets. Read: WTI-Brent Spread Explodes As Trump Mulls Export Ban; Iran's Attack On Qatar's LNG "Worse Than Nord Stream" That is bullish for U.S. LNG exporters along the Gulf of America, where waters remain calm and the risk of major conflict is low. But as Criterion Research President, James Bevan , details below, these U.S. export hubs are already operating at or near full capacity. The Strike Iranian ballistic missiles struck Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City in two waves over 12 hours on March 18-19, causing extensive damage to both the Shell-QatarEnergy Pearl GTL facility and the LNG complex. The Pearl GTL complex, the world's largest gas-to-liquids facility processing approximately 1.6 Bcf/d of feed gas, was hit first on Wednesday evening. A second wave early Thursday struck LNG facilities directly. QatarEnergy confirmed sizeable fires and extensive further damage but did not specify which trains were affected. QatarEnergy Statement on Missile Attacks on its LNG Facilities In addition to the previous attack on Ras Laffan Industrial City on Wednesday 18 March 2026 that resulted in extensive damage to the Pearl GTL (Gas-to-Liquids) facility, QatarEnergy confirms that in the early hours… — QatarEnergy (@qatarenergy) March 19, 2026 Qatar's Ministry of Defence reported five ballistic missiles were fired at the complex; four were intercepted, an...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) strategists are urging investors to sell into the latest rally in Asian equities, warning that the recent bounce could fade as energy markets tighten and geopolitical risks escalate. In a Thursday note, strategists including Jonathan Garner pointed to Brent crude trading closer to their adverse $120$130 per barrel scenario, alongsi...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) strategists are urging investors to sell into the latest rally in Asian equities, warning that the recent bounce could fade as energy markets tighten and geopolitical risks escalate. In a Thursday note, strategists including Jonathan Garner pointed to Brent crude trading closer to their adverse $120$130 per barrel scenario, alongside an overnight attack on a major liquefied natural gas site in Qatar that may disrupt key LNG exports to Asia. They argue that Asia is particularly exposed to ongoing interruptions in oil and LNG flows, which could weigh on the region's markets. The caution comes despite a three-day advance in Asia's benchmark through Wednesday, where sentiment was lifted by renewed focus on artificial intelligence winners following bullish demand commentary from Nvidia Corp.'s (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang. Morgan Stanley's view, however, suggests that macro pressures could override that momentum. In an adverse scenario, the bank expects Asian markets to move toward bear case targets, implying potential downside of 15%20% from current levels. The broader backdrop is turning more complex. Brent crude topped $112 per barrel on Thursday as the Iran war escalated, adding pressure on energy-importing economies across Asia. The region also faces potential disruptions in other key inputs such as ammonia, urea, helium and sulfur, while signals from the Federal Reserve that it may keep rates on hold amid a potentially stagflationary environment could add further strain. Against this backdrop, US equities have held up relatively better, with the S&P 500 down 3.7% in March compared with a 7.6% decline in Asian markets, supported in part by the US's status as a net energy exporter.
Magdalena Wygralak/iStock Editorial via Getty Images I had upgraded energy major Shell ( SHEL ) to a Buy rating when I last wrote about it in July 2025. The rating was on point, with its price up by 28% since. But not for the reasons envisaged. In recent times, SHEL has been highly correlated with crude prices (see chart below). This raises the question of whether fundamentals support the price up...
Magdalena Wygralak/iStock Editorial via Getty Images I had upgraded energy major Shell ( SHEL ) to a Buy rating when I last wrote about it in July 2025. The rating was on point, with its price up by 28% since. But not for the reasons envisaged. In recent times, SHEL has been highly correlated with crude prices (see chart below). This raises the question of whether fundamentals support the price uptick. Otherwise it risks a steep correction. I believe that these risks are very real, making SHEL better suited as a short-term trade right now rather than a longer-term investment. Price Returns (1y): SHEL and USO (Source: Seeking Alpha) Why short-term trade? By short-term trade, I mean that it's ripe to sell at a high or have it on the investment watchlist and buy as it drops. A key reason for this is, of course, the stretched market multiples now, which could revert to mean as energy prices cool down. But there's more. While rising oil and gas prices can theoretically drive up both revenues and earnings for Shell this year, there's more than meets the eye here. Like the possible impact of the US-Iran war on production, the realised impact of higher oil prices and bigger tax bills. These are discussed below. Sales and production pullback Around a year ago, Shell's CEO, Wael Sawan, had warned of a “huge impact on global trade” if the US attacked Iran. A specific reference was made to the risk stemming from a blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. While there was no mention of the direct impact on Shell, it can be assumed that some damage to revenues will occur from the potential struggles in making timely deliveries. After all, 11% of the company's output is produced in the region, according to a Reuters analysis. Additionally, the company also has interests in LNG facilities in Qatar and Oman. In Qatar, the challenges to both production and supply have already shown up . While the company had expected a 17% YoY increase in LNG liquefaction volumes in Q1 2026 earlier, it now a...
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Rivian Automotive Inc (Symbol: RIVN), where a total of 221,655 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 22.2 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 85.2% of RIVN's average daily trading volume over the past month of 26.0 million shares. Especially high volume was s...
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Rivian Automotive Inc (Symbol: RIVN), where a total of 221,655 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 22.2 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 85.2% of RIVN's average daily trading volume over the past month of 26.0 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $16 strike call option expiring March 20, 2026 , with 21,399 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 2.1 million underlying shares of RIVN. Below is a chart showing RIVN's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $16 strike highlighted in orange: Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (Symbol: ITW) options are showing a volume of 10,777 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 1.1 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 80.4% of ITW's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 1.3 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $290 strike put option expiring March 20, 2026, with 5,000 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 500,000 underlying shares of ITW. Below is a chart showing ITW's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $290 strike highlighted in orange: And Resources Connection Inc (Symbol: RGP) saw options trading volume of 2,863 contracts, representing approximately 286,300 underlying shares or approximately 76% of RGP's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 376,760 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $5 strike call option expiring April 17, 2026, with 1,553 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 155,300 underlying shares of RGP. Below is a chart showing RGP's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $5 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for RIVN options, ITW options, or RGP options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com. Today's Most Active Call & Put Optio...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Assured Guaranty Ltd (Symbol: AGO), where a total volume of 2,273 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 227,300 underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to ...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Assured Guaranty Ltd (Symbol: AGO), where a total volume of 2,273 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 227,300 underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 74% of AGO's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 307,085 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $80 strike call option expiring March 20, 2026 , with 1,350 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 135,000 underlying shares of AGO. Below is a chart showing AGO's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $80 strike highlighted in orange: MP Materials Corp (Symbol: MP) saw options trading volume of 36,926 contracts, representing approximately 3.7 million underlying shares or approximately 71.2% of MP's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 5.2 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $42 strike put option expiring May 15, 2026, with 4,009 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 400,900 underlying shares of MP. Below is a chart showing MP's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $42 strike highlighted in orange: And Peabody Energy Corp (Symbol: BTU) options are showing a volume of 19,108 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 1.9 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 68.5% of BTU's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.8 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $45 strike call option expiring April 17, 2026, with 3,356 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 335,600 underlying shares of BTU. Below is a chart showing BTU's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $45 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for AGO options, ...
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in International Business Machines Corp (Symbol: IBM), where a total of 80,762 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 8.1 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 113.6% of IBM's average daily trading volume over the past month of 7.1 million shares. Especially high v...
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in International Business Machines Corp (Symbol: IBM), where a total of 80,762 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 8.1 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 113.6% of IBM's average daily trading volume over the past month of 7.1 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $280 strike put option expiring March 20, 2026 , with 28,501 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 2.9 million underlying shares of IBM. Below is a chart showing IBM's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $280 strike highlighted in orange: New York Times Co. (Symbol: NYT) options are showing a volume of 22,095 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 2.2 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 98.3% of NYT's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.2 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $80 strike put option expiring May 15, 2026, with 10,001 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.0 million underlying shares of NYT. Below is a chart showing NYT's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $80 strike highlighted in orange: And Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (Symbol: TMO) options are showing a volume of 19,487 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 1.9 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 94% of TMO's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.1 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $570 strike put option expiring March 20, 2026, with 2,100 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 210,000 underlying shares of TMO. Below is a chart showing TMO's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $570 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for IBM options, NYT options, or TMO optio...