I didn’t invent the term “SaaS-pocalypse” – but it suits the market vibe to a “T.” Software stocks in particular, and tech stocks in general, are getting hammered across the board. So, is there anything that can turn the tide?

Technology was the big market laggard again on Wednesday following disappointing earnings and more software anxiety. Seven of the 11 sector SPDRs were higher on the day, but the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) lost 2.8%, writes Tom Essaye, president of the Sevens Report.

With numerous headlines causing confusion, the weight of evidence still favors the bulls and the S&P 500 Index (^SPX). What we have currently is flat intermediate-term demand coupled with contracting supply, observes Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research.

AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) is a US-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 as a spinoff from Abbott Laboratories (ABT). It’s a cutting-edge company with strong exposure to high-demand needs in immunology and oncology...and it has a terrific pipeline, maintains Tom Hutchinson, editor of Cabot Dividend Investor.

In this episode of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, I sit down with Katie Stockton, founder and managing partner of Fairlead Strategies, to break down what the charts are really saying about markets in 2026.

One of the key trends I see continuing in 2026 is the outperformance of precious metals like gold and silver. But lost in the shuffle has been platinum, which has typically traded at higher prices than gold in recent decades. Accordingly, my top pick for 2026 is Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (PLG), explains Clif Droke, editor of Cabot Turnaround Letter.

Traffic jams in urban centers always prompt thoughts of the Jetsons and their flying cars whisking them to work. Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR) has emerged as one of the most intriguing ways to play this theme. The company’s strategy is to be a leader for short-haul transportation in metro areas and for military and defense purposes, writes Carl Delfeld, editor of Cabot Explorer.

Stocks are trying to stabilize after a tech-led selloff yesterday. Gold and silver are continuing to bounce back, while crude oil, Bitcoin, Treasuries, and the dollar are mostly flat.

A new company just hit the $1 trillion market cap milestone…and it isn’t a Big Tech name based in Silicon Valley. It’s an old-school retailer headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. Welcome to the club Walmart Inc. (WMT)!

Despite all the recent volatility and the heavy selling in precious metals last week, market breadth was only slightly negative on the Nasdaq and NYSE. Stock market volatility is likely to continue, but support levels remain intact on the major averages, observes Bonnie Gortler, CEO of BonnieGortler.com.

January was a month of rotation: Tech and financials lagged while energy, materials, and staples outperformed. Meanwhile, Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) just jumped after sales and profit came in above expectations and the tech defense contractor forecasted 61% topline growth for the year, highlights Amber Kanwar, host of the In the Money with Amber Kanwar podcast.

Constellation Energy Corp. (CEG) is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure power play and the largest owner of nuclear power plants in the US. Based on forward earnings expectations, the stock is priced well below high-profile AI stocks, providing an attractive risk/reward profile and thus a more conservative play on AI trends, suggests Carl Delfeld, editor of Cabot Explorer.

It has been a bumpy few months for Business Development Companies (BDCs), companies that lend money to small private businesses which are passed on to investors as high dividend yields. But I like one of the strongest, as well as one of the oldest and largest, Ares Capital Corp. (ARCC), says Adrian Day, editor of Global Analyst.

After a stock market rebound yesterday, equities are mixed in the early going today. Gold and silver are rallying back strongly following recent losses, while crude oil is rising a bit. Treasuries and the dollar are flat.

Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) is our top pick in semiconductors, providing CPU-based computing architecture that enables generative AI. As the key supplier of “picks and shovels” in the generative AI gold rush, Nvidia has seen its revenue and profit soar, recounts Jim Kelleher, analyst at Argus Research.

I am repeating my growth pick from last year, Lara Exploration (LRA.CA). The small exploration company focuses on Latin America and is advancing its main copper project, Planalto in northern Brazil, towards a sale, highlights Adrian Day, editor of Global Analyst.

Equity and metals markets are calming down after some big moves in the past few sessions. Crude oil is selling off, though, while the dollar is rallying.

Was last week the wildest week in the metals market…ever? It sure looked and felt that way! But what does it mean longer-term if you’re a metals trader or investor?

Having a process is critical to finding leading stocks. At MoneyFlows, we understand that supply and demand is the ultimate power law. Our work has identified Micron Technology Inc. (MU) as one of the best AI stocks for 2026, notes Lucas Downey, co-founder of MoneyFlows.

Markets sold off late last week, with technology names under the most pressure. Bitcoin, metals, emerging markets, and international markets also took a hit. Let this volatility settle out for a couple of days, then review allocations and investments and adjust accordingly if needed, suggests Lance Roberts, editor of the Bull Bear Report.