This article looks at the 14 Best S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Now.The broad market index fell 1.16% on Wednesday to close at 6,721.43. The dip marked the fourth successive day of decline, amid the ongoing AI infrastructure selloff.The downturn has been sparked by reports of a prominent Oracle investor exiting from one of its data center projects. Investors have also been displeased with Broadcom’s recent quarterly earnings, in which management cited AI sales squeezing margins.Brian Mulberry, client portfolio mana ...

Key Takeaways MU jumped 10.1% after beating Q1 revenue and earnings estimates, driven by record revenue expansion. Micron saw strong growth across cloud, mobile, and automotive units, while guiding for higher margins ahead. ETFs like FTXL and SOXQ offer diversified exposure to Micron-led semiconductor momentum.Shares of Micron Technology Inc. (MU) rose 10.1% on the bourses during the last trading session after releasing better-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2026 results. The company surpassed analysts’ ...

Key Takeaways VTRS reported four regulatory achievements, including FDA approval of a generic Sandostatin LAR injectable.VTRS' low-dose estrogen weekly patch NDA was accepted, with an FDA action date set for July 30, 2026.VTRS also cleared an IND for MR-146 gene therapy and gained Japan NDA acceptance for pitolisant in OSAS.Viatris Inc. (VTRS) recently announced four regulatory achievements across multiple stages of its pipeline.These achievements outline the company’s R&D progress in 2025. VTRS will contin ...

Key Takeaways Subsea7 won an EPCI contract for the Previously Produced Fields offshore Norway, covering subsea development.SUBCY said the contract follows a FEED award, with engineering and project management starting immediately.ConocoPhillips' project will tie back to the Ekofisk Complex, reducing timelines and costs.Subsea7 (SUBCY) has been awarded a contract for the development of the Previously Produced Fields (“PPF”) offshore Norway by ConocoPhillips (COP) . Per the terms of the contract, Subsea7 will ...

Key Takeaways KBH posted Q4 EPS of $1.92 and revenues of $1.69B, topping estimates but falling year over year.KBH cited weak confidence, affordability issues and high mortgage rates, prompting a measured FY26 outlook.KBH sees lower Q1 FY26 revenues and margins while focusing on build-to-order mix, cost cuts and returns.KB Home (KBH) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results. The quarter’s earnings and total revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate but decreased on a year-over-year basis.KB Home’s q ...

Key Takeaways Equinor awarded Odfjell Drilling a contract for the Deepsea Aberdeen to drill an interim scope on the NCS.The deal is set to add about $373M to Odfjell Drilling's firm backlog, with work running from 4Q26 to 1Q29.Deepsea Aberdeen is built for harsh conditions, featuring a dual derrick system and enhanced GVA7500 design.Equinor ASA (EQNR) , a Norwegian integrated energy company, has awarded a contract to Odfjell Drilling, an offshore drilling contractor, for its Deepsea Aberdeen drillship for w ...

Micron (MU) appears an attractive pick given a noticeable improvement in the company's earnings outlook. The stock has been a strong performer lately, and the momentum might continue with analysts still raising their earnings estimates for the company.Analysts' growing optimism on the earnings prospects of this chipmaker is driving estimates higher, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-t ...

nCino (NCNO) appears an attractive pick given a noticeable improvement in the company's earnings outlook. The stock has been a strong performer lately, and the momentum might continue with analysts still raising their earnings estimates for the company.Analysts' growing optimism on the earnings prospects of this company is driving estimates higher, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-te ...

Trading in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is quiet Friday. But many traders are watching it closely. If the current support holds, it could be a bullish sign that may indicate a move higher into the end of this year. It’s why Tesla is the Stock of the Day.You can see on the chart below that there had been resistance for Tesla around the $470 level.When the shares reached this price in early October, they reversed and sold off. The same thing happened in late October. After reaching $470, they once again headed l ...

Key Takeaways Riot Platforms operates 1.86 GW of power capacity, supporting Bitcoin mining today and AI/HPC growth ahead.RIOT reported strong Q3 revenues and net income, aided by operating leverage and power curtailment credits.TeraWulf's AI push brings long-term contracts, but heavy debt, losses and execution risk pressure the stock.The Bitcoin mining sector is in a transition phase as operators are increasingly focusing on digital infrastructure and AI hosting to diversify revenues. TeraWulf (WULF) and Ri ...