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Valero’s Windfall Quarter Meets Washington’s Push for Cheaper Diesel
Valero posted record Q3 revenue and EPS on soaring refining margins, but shares sold off on light Q4 guidance and concerns over Russian diesel imports and crude price pressure.
Lockheed Martin, Interactive Brokers, AEP Hike Dividends on Strong Growth
Lockheed Martin, Interactive Brokers and American Electric Power raised dividends, with payout ratios near or below 60% pointing to sustainable future increases.
4 Small-Cap Stocks With Paths to Recovery After the Fed's September Rate Hike
Amid a Russell 2000 sell-off driven by rising rates, FIBK, EPAC, CCS, and HRMY show varied resilience, with analysts weighing risks against potential upside in each stock.
A 70% Rally Isn't Chord Energy's Only Selling Point
Chord Energy shares have surged over 70% in 2026 on higher oil prices and strong free cash flow, fueling dividends and buybacks ahead of its Nov. 4 earnings report.
Broadcom's AI Chip Business Is Booming, But Alphabet's Strategy Highlights 2 Key Risks
Broadcom faces rising competition as Alphabet diversifies its TPU suppliers to MediaTek, though growing Anthropic and OpenAI demand could offset this risk to AVGO's AI chip growth.
Amazon's $350 Price Target Faces a Big Earnings Test
Morgan Stanley named Amazon its Top Pick with a $350 target, citing AWS growth, but shares have slipped ahead of the Oct. 29 earnings report amid AI spending worries.
Newmont’s Record Quarter Shows Why Gold’s Floor Is the Real Story
Newmont posted record Q3 adjusted earnings of $2.20 per share as gold held near a $4,000 floor, with improved cost guidance, strong free cash flow, buybacks, and dividends.
Albemarle Upgrade: Can Energy Storage Recharge Lithium’s Leader?
Mizuho upgraded Albemarle to Outperform with a $130 target, citing battery storage demand and low-cost production ahead of its Nov. 4 earnings report.
Consumer Staples Are Up 12% This Year—These 3 Beverage Stocks Are Leading the Way
Coca-Cola, Monster Beverage, and Keurig Dr. Pepper have each gained at least 20% YTD as beverages lead a consumer staples rebound, with all three reporting Q3 2026 earnings soon.
Can Planet Fitness Get Its Growth Back in Shape?
Planet Fitness shares have slumped amid slowing membership growth and AI-related concerns, but analysts see over 30% upside ahead of third-quarter earnings on Nov. 5.
3 Defined Outcome ETFs Offering Unique Twists on Buffer Strategies
New defined outcome ETFs QBKV, SBAR, and XX offer varied buffer, income, and leveraged strategies tied to small caps, options income, and the S&P 500, each with distinct costs and risks.
Market Volatility Playbook: Trade the Noise, Get Paid to Ignore the Rest
Monument Traders Alliance strategists detail a volatility-trading sleeve using IWM, QQQ and GLD options alongside longer-term holdings in Agnico Eagle Mines and Nuveen Municipal Value Fund for income.
AI Changed the Internet, and WOLF STREET Needs You More than Ever: Please Donate, Fall 2026 Reminder
Your generous donations have kept WOLF STREET free and open to all, without paywall. Thank you!!
Treasury Market Gets to Breathe: AI Companies Front-Loaded Debt Sales and, Loaded with Massive Cash to Spend, Step Back from the Bond Market
Conniptions in the Treasury Market calm down. Nothing Goes to Heck in a Straight Line , says the WOLF STREET dictum, not even the Treasury Market.
Bloom Energy Just Reported—Its Biggest Order Is Still Waiting on a Pipeline
Bloom Energy's Q3 revenue surged 138.9% and guidance rose again despite Oracle's force majeure notice, as backlog growth, new deals, and analyst upside offset dilution risks.
Why Western Digital's AI Storage Boom Defies the Chip Sell-Off
Western Digital shares fell amid a chip sell-off despite rising margins, revenue growth, and strong demand for its hard disk drives, as the company posted higher guidance and a dividend increase.
Grand Canyon Education Strengthens Its Outlook, But Wall Street Remains Divided
Grand Canyon Education posts steady enrollment and earnings growth, extends its GCU services agreement through 2041, but faces a CFO leave of absence and ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
Amex Stock Slides on Job Cuts, But the Real Story Is Macro
American Express posted record Q3 2026 revenue, raised EPS guidance, and improved credit metrics, yet AXP stock fell as investors weighed job cuts and macro concerns.
Chefs' Warehouse Has Rallied 76%—Can the Stock Keep Climbing?
Chefs' Warehouse shares are up 76% in 2026 on strong sales and profit growth, but a rich valuation and limited analyst upside raise questions about the stock's run.
MarketBeat Week in Review – 10/19 - 10/23
A market sell-off spread beyond tech as oil prices surged and AI concerns grew. MarketBeat analysts recap the week's top stories on earnings, from Halliburton to Meta Platforms and General Motors.
AIpocalypse Not Now. Economy Is Running Hot: Lots of Growth, Lots of Inflation
This is for October, advance notice, so to speak.
Spotify Soars After Earnings as the Company Touts AI Benefits and Moderating Costs
Spotify shares jumped 11% after mixed quarterly results, as investors focused on AI initiatives like its taste model, moderating costs, and long-term margin expansion targets.
Lockheed Martin’s Record $292 Billion Backlog Comes With a Delivery Test
Lockheed Martin beat Q3 estimates and raised 2026 guidance, with its backlog hitting a record $292 billion, driven mainly by Missiles and Fire Control orders like PAC-3 and THAAD.
Palantir's Next Big Test Isn't a Partnership—It's the Numbers
Palantir's new Knox Systems partnership expands its government tech reach ahead of Nov. 2 Q3 earnings, as investors weigh valuation against PLTR's recent rally.