Mid-America Apartments is a "Strong Buy," with an expectation of robust 2026 growth as Sunbelt supply headwinds subside. MAA trades at a decade-high yield (~4.4%), offering a high-quality, resilient business model poised for 8% annual returns even without multiple expansion. Consensus sees new supply in MAA's markets reverting to pre-pandemic levels by next year, supporting a recovery in pricing power and operating performance.

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter on the rough-and-tumble commodity futures trading floors in Chicago and New York.

Oil stocks are moving higher today after the most recent talks between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding Russia and Ukraine.

O's 5.7% dividend yield stands out, but recent share weakness, mixed estimates and valuation concerns question whether now is the time to buy.

MSFT's Dynamics 365 revenues jump 21% in Q1 FY26, fueled by AI Copilot adoption and enterprise demand, making business apps a key stock catalyst.

Bitcoin's wild 2025 ride, shifting sentiment and growing ETF inflows may drive HOOD, KLAR, SOFI and CME stocks in 2026.

VIRT shares are down nearly 24% in six months, but a low forward P/E, rising margins and strong growth forecasts fuel rebound hopes.

NKE is betting on its Sport Offense sport-led innovation and faster cycles to rebuild brand heat, fix channels and reignite growth across key markets.

Mission Produce's mango business gains traction as diversified sourcing and logistics aim to crack year-round supply, testing if mangoes can scale like avocados.

EAT rides Chili's traffic gains, remodels and menu upgrades as margins expand despite inflation and Maggiano's softness.

Key 2026 investment themes include AI-driven market dynamics, macroeconomic headwinds, and U.S. government debt management challenges. Relatively high price‑to‑earnings multiples are easier to justify when Treasury yields are trending lower.

International Business Machines teams up with Pearson to roll out AI-powered learning tools, expanding its AI footprint in education and enterprise solutions.

DIS' streaming turnaround to $1.33 billion profit and record $10 billion Experiences income highlight why DIS may offer stronger upside than CMCSA.

David Rosenberg, founder and president of Rosenberg Research, joins CNBC's ‘Money Movers' to discuss his take on the rising prices of gold and silver this year, his outlook on the overall economy, and more.

COMM pushes fiber-optic innovation with high-performance solutions for data centers and edge networks, targeting faster, reliable 40G/100G connectivity.

The U.S. stock market's 2026 SPX price target is set at $7,700, reflecting optimism for precious metals and defense-related sectors amid recession risks. Gold and silver are expected to outperform, driven by safe-haven demand, central bank buying, and geopolitical tensions; gold could reach $5,000/oz, silver $87/oz.

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has become the face of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, powering much of the infrastructure behind generative AI and data centers.

Byron Deeter, partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, joins CNBC's ‘Squawk on the Street' to discuss why AI software will be a key focus next year, where he sees opportunities in the AI boom, and more.

The TJX Companies guides Q4 comparable sales growth of 2-3%, below recent quarters, reflecting caution despite strong Q3 momentum.

The S&P 500 ( NYSE:SPY ) has a concentration problem.