06/20/26 23:53:21 Barchart.com Stock-Market News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2569048/microsoft-is-accelerating-its-ai-first-strategy-from-infrastructure-to-frontier-models-heres-what-investors-need-to-know Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:53:20 +0000 As the AI ecosystem matures, companies associated with Microsoft could benefit, growing at a faster rate than peers due to the funding and resources being allocated here. Microsoft sign at the headquarters by VDB Photos via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2569048/microsoft-is-accelerating-its-ai-first-strategy-from-infrastructure-to-frontier-models-heres-what-investors-need-to-know Conrad Egusa https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2568664/how-is-albemarle-s-stock-performance-compared-to-other-material-stocks Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:28:20 +0000 Albemarle has underperformed its industry peers recently, yet analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects. Albemarle Corp - by T_Schneider via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2568664/how-is-albemarle-s-stock-performance-compared-to-other-material-stocks Neharika Jain https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2567433/dear-microstrategy-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-july-4 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:02 +0000 Strategy investors are closely watching the July 4 CLARITY Act deadline, which could reshape crypto regulation and influence bitcoin-linked stocks. A concept token for Chainlink by DIAMOND VISUALS via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2567433/dear-microstrategy-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-july-4 Nauman Khan https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2567437/applied-materials-is-now-more-expensive-than-its-dot-com-era-peak-ai-demand-justifies-the-amat-stock-valuation Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:02 +0000 Applied Materials is trading at a higher valuation than its late-1990s dot-com era peak as investors price in its central role in AI chip manufacturing. Applied Materials Inc_ campus sign-by Sundry Photography via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2567437/applied-materials-is-now-more-expensive-than-its-dot-com-era-peak-ai-demand-justifies-the-amat-stock-valuation Ebube Jones https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2567323/dear-gamestop-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-july-7 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:45:02 +0000 GameStop faces a shareholder lawsuit over Ryan Cohen’s potential $35 billion pay package despite posting one of its strongest quarters in years. Video game controllers by TheXomil via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2567323/dear-gamestop-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-july-7 Nauman Khan https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2567319/why-institutional-ownership-matters-more-than-most-investors-realize Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:44:56 +0000 Many investors focus on earnings, analyst ratings, or price momentum, but institutional ownership may offer valuable insight into stock quality. Companies that attract significant institutional capital often benefit from greater liquidity, improved market visibility, and more stable shareholder bases. The research suggests these characteristics can create a more favorable environment for option-selling strategies. Buy Button by Formatoriginal via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2567319/why-institutional-ownership-matters-more-than-most-investors-realize Darren Carlat https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2567100/mark-cuban-says-the-stock-market-makes-guys-like-elon-musk-insanely-rich-but-eliminating-billionaires-would-trigger-the-worst-depression-ever-seen Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:00:02 +0000 Mark Cuban says Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar fortune exists because 150 million Americans invest in stocks — and warns a mass selloff could trigger a historic depression. Mark Cuban via Wikimedia Commons https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2567100/mark-cuban-says-the-stock-market-makes-guys-like-elon-musk-insanely-rich-but-eliminating-billionaires-would-trigger-the-worst-depression-ever-seen Caleb Naysmith https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2566847/sandisk-stock-looks-wildly-overbought-but-sndks-chart-and-fundamentals-say-it-can-keep-climbing Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:02 +0000 Despite an extremely overbought RSI near 99, SanDisk continues to rally on strong fundamentals, rising earnings, and robust cash flow generation. A photo of a Sandisk Solid State Drive by Top Popular Vector by Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2566847/sandisk-stock-looks-wildly-overbought-but-sndks-chart-and-fundamentals-say-it-can-keep-climbing Nauman Khan https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2566855/dear-investors-dont-act-your-age-act-your-risk-tolerance Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:02 +0000 Standard target date investing is way off target. A group of people of all ages by Sabrina via Adobe Stock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2566855/dear-investors-dont-act-your-age-act-your-risk-tolerance Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2566843/from-hold-to-buy-here-is-why-truist-just-changed-its-mind-on-ddog-stock Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:02 +0000 Datadog stock has been upgraded to a "Buy" by Truist with a price target of $300. 2d illustration of Cloud computing by Blackboard via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2566843/from-hold-to-buy-here-is-why-truist-just-changed-its-mind-on-ddog-stock Ruchi Gupta https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2566851/rivian-is-cutting-staff-again-what-that-means-for-rivn-stock Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:02 +0000 RIVN stock has struggled in 2026. Investors are now watching whether Rivian’s latest layoffs and the R2 SUV launch can accelerate its path to profitability and help revive the stock. Close-up shot of Rivian R1T_ Image by Trong Nguyen via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2566851/rivian-is-cutting-staff-again-what-that-means-for-rivn-stock Sristi Suman Jayaswal https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2566819/why-bernstein-just-raised-its-price-target-on-arm-stock-by-nearly-70 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:45:01 +0000 Bernstein's increased price target of 66.7% on ARM stock is mainly due to agentic AI tailwinds. Close- up of computer chip with AI sign by YAKOBCHUK V via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2566819/why-bernstein-just-raised-its-price-target-on-arm-stock-by-nearly-70 Anushka Dutta https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2566779/amkor-soared-on-a-taiwan-semi-deal-how-to-play-amkr-stock-here Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:30:02 +0000 Amkor Technology has ignited a powerful rally after securing a transformative 10-year TSMC partnership. What should be your move now? Semiconductor chip by Mykola Pokhodzhay via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2566779/amkor-soared-on-a-taiwan-semi-deal-how-to-play-amkr-stock-here Subhasree Kar https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2566657/crash-warning-barcharts-ultimate-trader-cheat-sheet-alerted-me-that-even-mega-cap-tech-stocks-are-starting-to-deteriorate Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:00:02 +0000 You can easily replicate these watchlists on Barchart. A crack forming in a concrete wall by Sandu via Adobe Stock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2566657/crash-warning-barcharts-ultimate-trader-cheat-sheet-alerted-me-that-even-mega-cap-tech-stocks-are-starting-to-deteriorate Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2566661/health-savings-accounts-hsas-tax-advantaged-powerhouses Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:00:02 +0000 HSAs are a versatile savings vehicle with a "triple tax advantage." Here's what you need to know about these healthcare/retirement hybrid accounts. stethoscope with cartoon heart by Myriams-Fotos via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2566661/health-savings-accounts-hsas-tax-advantaged-powerhouses Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2563887/cf-industries-stock-is-cf-underperforming-the-materials-sector Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:07:56 +0000 CF Industries has underperformed its sector peers recently, and analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects. A colorful concept image of a scoring system_ Image by Who is Danny via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2563887/cf-industries-stock-is-cf-underperforming-the-materials-sector Neharika Jain https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2563536/is-pool-corporation-stock-underperforming-the-nasdaq Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:56:37 +0000 Though Pool Corporation has lagged behind the broader Nasdaq Composite over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects. Barcharts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2563536/is-pool-corporation-stock-underperforming-the-nasdaq Sohini Mondal https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2562883/is-robinhood-markets-stock-outperforming-the-s-p-500 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:20:40 +0000 While Robinhood Markets has outpaced the S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects. Plant growing in coins jar financial investment by Tinnakorn via Adobe Stock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2562883/is-robinhood-markets-stock-outperforming-the-s-p-500 Sohini Mondal https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2562511/3-best-etfs-to-kick-volatility-to-the-curb Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000 Low- and minimum-volatility ETFs can help investors fade turbulence in the markets while still participating in upside. ETF with up arrow_Image by CL STOCK via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2562511/3-best-etfs-to-kick-volatility-to-the-curb Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2562062/microsoft-vs-nvidia-which-ai-giant-is-the-better-dividend-stock-for-the-long-haul Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:00:02 +0000 Microsoft and NVIDIA are AI giants, but which stock is the better buy? Compare growth, valuation, dividends, and Wall Street ratings. Microsoft sign at the headquarters by VDB Photos via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/2562062/microsoft-vs-nvidia-which-ai-giant-is-the-better-dividend-stock-for-the-long-haul Rick Orford