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5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Wednesday

Stock futures are pointing higher Wednesday after two days of losses fueled by tech sector weakness; FedEx shares are losing ground despite a solid earnings report; shares of chipmaker Cerebras are down after the compan…

Why tech stock turmoil makes a lot of sense, in one chart

The insight: Semiconductor stocks as measured by the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (^SOX) are now up 246% over the last 14 months, according to Creative Planning chief market strategist Charlie Bilello. That now surp…

JPMorgan Cuts PT on Accenture (ACN) – Here’s Why

Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) is one of the top high-conviction stocks to buy according to hedge funds. JPMorgan cut the price target on Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) to $201 from $247 on June 8 and reiterated an Overweight ratin…

AI Fears Overshadow Sales Force’s (CRM) Strong Fundamentals

Burke Wealth Management, an investment management company, released its "Focused Growth Strategy" first-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund returned -10.6% in Q1 2026, sig…

Argus Cuts PT on Ulta Beauty (ULTA) – Here’s Why

Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) is one of the top cheap growth stocks to get rich. Argus cut the price target on Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) to $550 from $615 on June 18 and reiterated a Buy rating on the shares, st…

Banks strike deals in Michigan, Wisconsin

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Soybeans Starting Wednesday with Penny Gains

Soybeans are trading with 1 to 2 cent higher trade so far on Wednesday. Futures closed mixed on Tuesday, with front months steady to 1 ½ cents higher and deferreds up 1 to down 1 ¼ cents. Open interest was down 6,880 co…

What's the Best AI Crypto to Buy Right Now?

The broader crypto market may be in steep decline, with major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) down anywhere from 25% to 50% for the year.

BofA Lifts PT on Credicorp (BAP) – Here’s Why

Credicorp Ltd. (NYSE:BAP) is one of the top cheap growth stocks to get rich. BofA lifted the price target on Credicorp Ltd. (NYSE:BAP) to $408 from $361 on June 15 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares. The firm sta…

Berenberg Downgrades Nutrien (NTR) to Hold – Here’s Why

Nutrien Ltd. (NYSE:NTR) is one of the top cheap growth stocks to get rich. Berenberg downgraded Nutrien Ltd. (NYSE:NTR) to Hold from Buy on June 10 and adjusted the price target on the stock to $65, up from $61. It told…

Morning Minute: Meta Is Building a Prediction Market

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. And check out our new daily news show covering all of the to…

BofA Cuts PT on PDD Holdings (PDD) – Here’s Why

PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD) is one of the top high-conviction stocks to buy according to hedge funds. BofA cut the price target on PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD) to $113 from $140 on June 15 and maintained a Neutral …

Village Inn Franchisee Declares Bankruptcy

A Florida Village Inn franchisee operating three restaurants across the Tampa Bay region filed for bankruptcy protection after a severe revenue decline tied to the destructive 2024 hurricane season.

BMO Capital Cuts PT on Alamos Gold (AGI) – Here’s Why

Alamos Gold Inc. (NYSE:AGI) is one of the top cheap growth stocks to get rich. BMO Capital cut the price target on Alamos Gold Inc. (NYSE:AGI) to C$73 from C$79 on June 19 and maintained an Outperform rating on the shar…