Good MorningStocks traded choppily as the Middle East conflict drove a sharp move in energy prices. Oil briefly topped $115 a barrel before retreating under $90, leaving prices about 30% higher over the past month and U.S. gas averages nearing $4. The S&P 500 is only modestly lower over that span, but airlines have been among the hardest hit and safe-haven interest has buoyed demand for gold.
That energy shock is exposing weakness in some oil-sensitive ETFs while creating uneven sector impacts. The financial sector has lagged year to date, yet longtime growth performers Mastercard and Visa remain viewed as durable, buy-and-hold franchises after strong multi-year gains. Rising fuel costs and potential inflationary pressure are key risks for consumer-focused names.
Longer-term megatrends still support large tech franchises such as Amazon, Microsoft and Apple as core holdings. And seasonal consumer behavior—notably March Madness—could boost sportsbook-related stocks amid forecasts of up to $4 billion in spending. Overall, investors face a mix of geopolitically driven volatility and secular opportunities, underscoring the need to stay selective and focused on quality. Featured: These 5 stocks could move before Wall Street catches on (Ad) 
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Consumer Discretionary | | For sports fans, March is one of the best times of the year because of the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, colloquially known as March Madness. It’s also a favorite of those who like to bet on sports. Analysts are forecasting that up to $4 billion could be spent a... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | | Small-cap semiconductor stock Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ: AEHR) has gotten off to an absolutely blistering start to 2026. Overall, its return on the year comes in well above 100% as Aehr continues to provide positive updates on its artificial intelligence (AI) business. Aehr saw a 16% single-day p... Read the Full Story |
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Energy | | Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) has quietly become one of the strongest performing mega-cap stocks in recent weeks. Shares hit a fresh all-time high in mid-March, adding to a rally that has lifted the stock nearly 30% in 2026 and pushed it firmly back into the spotlight for investors. Much of the... Read the Full Story |
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Auto/Tires/Trucks | | Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) just delivered the kind of headline that historically would have generated some serious upside in the stock. The company’s Chinese sales for February jumped more than 90% year over year, making it one of the strongest delivery figures the company has reported in mon... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | | UiPath (NYSE: PATH) is on the path to a full market reversal because its March price pullback is an irrational response to good news. The company's Q4 fiscal year 2026 (FY2026) results topped expectations, with 13.4% revenue growth and net income more than doubling, yet shares pulled back. The ... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | | Shares of artificial Intelligence infrastructure company Nebius Group N.V. (NASDAQ: NBIS) surged over 16% on March 11 after NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) announced a $2 billion investment in the company. The move didn't just send the stock sharply higher; it also triggered a breakout from a lengthy consol... Read the Full Story |
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Medical | | Cancer remains one of the greatest medical challenges for biotechnology firms, even as the oncology medicine market is expected to surge to $366 billion in the next eight years. Companies often take a niche approach, developing medicines aiming to address a specific type of cancer with particular ... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | | After two years of tightening corporate purse strings and brutal budget cuts across the technology landscape, the enterprise software sector has been starved for good news. It may have just found a surprising source of optimism in Domo, Inc. (NASDAQ: DOMO). Following the announcement of its four... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Discretionary | | For months, investors have watched Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE), a titan of the consumer discretionary world, struggle to find its footing, testing the patience of even its most loyal shareholders. The stock's persistent underperformance has been a key storyline. But a catalyst just sent a powerful sign... Read the Full Story |
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Aerospace | | AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) faces headwinds in 2026, including the end of its SCAR contract and the resulting impact on market sentiment. However, even with analysts reducing targets and guidance below expectations, this defense company offers value to investors willing to buy at long-term lows a... Read the Full Story |
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Friday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day AeroVironment, Inc. designs, develops, produces, delivers, and supports a portfolio of robotic systems and related services for government agencies and businesses in the United States and internationally. It operates through Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS), Tactical Missile System (TMS), Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MUAS), and High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite Systems (HAPS) segments. The company supplies UAS, TMS, unmanned ground vehicle, and related services primarily to organizations... | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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