- Four Sub-$30 Silver Stocks To Buy Now
May 16, 2026
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Silver prices surging toward the $100 range on central bank diversification, solar and battery demand, and a structural supply-demand deficit are creating high-beta leverage plays in sub-$30 silver miners for retail investors seeking exposure without paying for major producers. The analyst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 stocks and First Majestic Silver wasn't one of them. Get them here FREE.
Silver is having a structural moment. The metal pushed to $118.45/oz in January 2026 before settling near the $80 handle that several banks pencilled in as a base case, and Deutsche Bank and other strategists are now modelling a path into the $90 to $100 range as central bank diversification, industrial demand from solar and solid-state batteries, and an ongoing supply-demand deficit collide. For retail investors who missed the gold trade, sub-$30 silver miners offer high-beta exposure to that thesis without paying up for the majors.
Here are four silver mining stocks trading under $30 that look interesting given current monetary and industrial tailwinds.
Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL)
Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) is the largest primary silver producer in the United States, with flagship operations at Greens Creek, Lucky Friday, and Keno Hill. Shares closed at $18.61, well inside the $30 ceiling, after climbing 278.88% over the past year. The Q1 2026 report showed record free cash flow from continuing operations of $143.66M, a realized silver price of $82.70/oz, and continuing-ops EPS of 0.25. Wall Street carries an average target of $24.82 with a forward P/E of 22x.
The bull case is balance sheet plus leverage: Hecla closed the Casa Berardi divestiture for $168M, redeemed its remaining senior notes, and is now debt-free with a $225M undrawn revolver. CEO Rob Krcmarov called this "the strongest balance sheet in the Company's recent history.". The risk is operational: a $192M non-cash Casa Berardi write-down drove a GAAP loss, and Keno Hill faces cold-weather power constraints. A debt-free pure-play silver producer with rising exploration spend looks well-positioned if prices grind higher.
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First Majestic Silver (NYSE: AG)
First Majestic Silver (NYSE:AG) operates silver and gold mines across Mexico and Nevada and is one of the highest-beta names in the sector. The stock trades at $21.86 after a 297.54% one-year run, with a beta of 2.096. Analyst consensus sits at $26.50, and the forward P/E of 19x compares to a trailing multiple of 64x, reflecting the earnings ramp baked into 2026 estimates.
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The bull case is torque: quarterly earnings growth ran at 235.9% YoY with revenue up 169.2% YoY, and the company carries $1.26B in TTM revenue at a 49% operating margin. The risk is volatility cutting both ways, plus one strong-sell rating from a sell-side desk skeptical of the multiple. Patience and position sizing matter here.
Endeavour Silver (NYSE: EXK)
Endeavour Silver (NYSE:EXK) runs the Guanacevi, Bolanitos, and newly ramped Terronera mines, with Kolpa now contributing after acquisition. Shares trade at $10.03, with a one-year return of 198.51%. The Q1 2026 report delivered adjusted EPS of 0.21 versus $0.09 consensus, revenue of $209.7M (up 230.3% YoY), and a realized silver price of $85.95/oz. The analyst target stands at $16.17 with eight buy or strong-buy ratings and zero holds.
The bull case is the Terronera ramp plus Pitarrilla feasibility advancing, with an LNG plant due mid-2026 that should cut roughly $8/tonne in costs. The risk is hedging: Endeavour booked a $24.2M loss on gold forward swaps struck at $2,311/oz against a market near $4,863/oz, and AISC guidance of $27 to $28/oz leaves margin compression if silver retraces.
Silvercorp Metals (NYSE: SVM)
Silvercorp Metals (NYSE:SVM) is a Canadian-listed operator with producing mines in China's Ying district and growth assets in Ecuador and Kyrgyzstan. Shares closed at $13.50, up 272.59% over one year and 61.87% year to date. The fiscal Q4 2026 report posted record quarterly revenue of $126.11M, adjusted EPS of 0.22, and operating cash flow of $132.94M. The consensus price target is $13.75, with a forward P/E of 12x.
The bull case is among the lowest cash costs in the sector at negative $3.02/oz, a $462.4M cash position, and growth catalysts in Kuanping (first ore June 2026) and El Domo (production July 2027). The risk is jurisdictional concentration: every revenue-generating mine sits in China, El Domo capex was revised up to $283.6M, and a $60.18M mark-to-market derivative charge triggered a GAAP loss this quarter.
Silver miners are leveraged plays on a volatile commodity, and the same operating leverage that magnifies gains on the way up cuts hard on the way down. Read the filings, size positions appropriately, and watch realized prices versus AISC at each operation before acting.
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- Four Sub-$30 Silver Stocks To Buy Now
May 16, 2026 · 247wallst.com
Silver is having a structural moment. The metal pushed to $118.45/oz in January 2026 before settling near the $80 handle that several banks pencilled in as a base case, and Deutsche Bank and other strategists are now modelling a path into the $90 to $100 range as central bank diversification, industrial demand from solar and solid-state batteries, and an ongoing supply-demand deficit collide.
- Stocks Settle Sharply Lower as Bond Yields Jump on Inflation Fears
May 15, 2026
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed down -1.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -1.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.54%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) fell -1.26%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) fell -1.56%.
Stock indexes sold off sharply on Friday, weighed down by a broad selloff in global bond markets amid soaring crude oil prices that are fueling inflation fears. Doubts over whether oil supplies from the Middle East will normalize anytime soon pushed WTI to a 1.5-week high on Friday, as peace talks between the US and Iran remain in limbo and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. The soaring crude prices sent bond yields spiking globally, with the Japanese 10-year JGB bond yield jumping to a 29-year high, the 10-year UK Gilt yield surging to an 18-year high, the 10-year German bund yield rising to a 15-year high, and the 10-year T-note yield climbing to an 11.75-month high of 4.60%. Join 200K+ Subscribers: Find out why the midday Barchart Brief newsletter is a must-read for thousands daily.
Stock indexes extended their losses on Friday after bond yields climbed further on hawkish US economic news that showed the May Empire manufacturing survey general business conditions unexpectedly rose +8.6 to a 4-year high of 19.6, stronger than expectations of a decline to 7.2. Also, Apr manufacturing production rose by +0.6% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.2% m/m and the largest increase in 14 months.
WTI crude oil prices (CLM26) surged more than +4% on Friday to a 1.5-week high as talks to end the Iran war remain in limbo. The Strait of Hormuz remains essentially closed, as about a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas transits through the strait. On Wednesday, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a monthly report that global oil inventories declined at a rate of about 4 million bpd in March and April, and the market will remain “severely undersupplied” until October even if the conflict ends next month. Goldman Sachs estimates that the current disruption has drawn down nearly 500 million bbl from global crude stockpiles, with the drawdown potentially reaching 1 billion bbl by June.
The markets are discounting a 3% chance of a -25 bp FOMC rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on June 16-17.
Earnings reports thus far in this reporting season have been supportive of stocks. As of Friday, 83% of the 454 S&P 500 companies that reported Q1 earnings have beaten estimates. Q1 S&P 500 earnings are projected to climb +12% y/y, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. Stripping out the technology sector, Q1 earnings are projected to increase around +3%, the weakest in two years.
Overseas stock markets settled sharply lower on Friday. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed down -1.81%. China's Shanghai Composite fell to a 2-week low and closed down -1.02%. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average dropped to a 1-week low and closed down -1.99%.
Interest Rates
June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) on Friday closed down by -30 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield rose +11.3 bp to 4.595%. Jun T-notes slumped to a 15-month low on Friday, and the 10-year T-note yield jumped to an 11.75-month high of 4.598%. Soaring crude oil prices on Friday raised inflation expectations and weighed on T-note prices, as WTI crude oil surged more than +4% to a 1.5-week high. Bond markets are under pressure globally amid intensifying fears that surging energy prices from the war in the Middle East will force central banks to tighten monetary policy. T-notes added to their losses on Friday after US economic news showed that the May Empire manufacturing survey general business conditions unexpectedly rose to a 4-year high, and that Apr manufacturing production posted its largest increase in 14 months.
European government bond yields moved sharply higher on Friday. The 10-year German Bund yield rose to a 15-year high of 3.172% and finished up +12.4 bp to 3.167%. The 10-year UK gilt yield jumped to a nearly 18-year high of 5.180% and finished up +17.8 bp to 5.172%.
Swaps are discounting an 88% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on June 11.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers sold off on Friday, giving back some of this week’s rally that pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to new record highs. ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) closed down by more than -8% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100, and Intel (INTC) closed down more than -6%. Also, Micron Technology (MU) closed down more than -5%, and Lam Research (LRCX), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), ASML Holding NV (ASML), Nvidia (NVDA), and KLA Corp (KLAC) closed down more than -4%. In addition, Broadcom (AVGO) closed down more than -3%, and Analog Devices (ADI) and Microchip Technology (MCHP) closed down more than -2%.
Mining stocks retreated on Friday amid plunging gold, silver, and copper prices. Hecla Mining (HL) and Anglogold Ashanti Ltd (AU) closed down more than -9%, and Coeur Mining (CDE) closed down more than -8%. Also, Newmont Corp (NEM) closed down more than -6%, and Southern Copper (SCCO) and Barrick Mining (B) closed down more than -5%. In addition, Freeport McMoRan (FCX) closed down more than -4%.
Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks fell on Friday as Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) dropped more than -2% to a 1.5-week low. Coinbase Global (COIN) closed down more than -7% to lead losers in the S&P 500, and Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) closed down more than -7%. Also, MARA Holdings (MARA) closed down more than -6%, and Strategy (MSTR) and Riot Platforms (RIOT) closed down more than -4%.
Airlines and cruise line operators were under pressure on Friday, as the +4% jump in WTI crude oil to a 1.5-week high raises fuel costs and dampens the companies’ earnings prospects. United Airlines Holdings (UAL), American Airlines Group (AAL), and Alaska Air Group (ALK) closed down more than -3%, and Southwest Airlines (LUV), Carnival (CCL), and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) closed down more than -2%. Also, Delta Air Lines (DAL) and Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) closed down more than -1%.
Energy producers and service providers moved higher on Friday amid the +4% jump in WTI crude oil. APA Corp (APA) closed up more than +5%, and Devon Energy (DVN) and Occidental Petroleum (OXY) closed up more than +4%. Also, Exxon Mobil (XOM) closed up more than +3%, and ConocoPhillips (COP), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Phillips 66 (PSX), Chevron (CVX), and Valero Energy (VLO) closed up more than +2%.
Dlocal Ltd (DLO) closed down more than -12% after reporting Q1 EPS of 14 cents, below the consensus of 17 cents.
NU Holdings Ltd (NU) closed down more than -5% after reporting Q1 revenue of $4.97 billion, weaker than the consensus of $5.04 billion.
Figma Inc. (FIG) closed up more than +13% after raising its full-year revenue forecast to $1.42 billion to $1.43 billion from a previous estimate of $1.37 billion, stronger than the consensus of $1.37 billion.
Dexcom (DXCM) closed up more than +6% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 after Elliott Investment Management took a stake in the company and struck a settlement that will put two independent directors on the board.
Papa John’s International (PZZA) closed up more than +6% after Reuters reported that Irth Capital is working to take the company private.
Microsoft (MSFT) closed up more than +3% after Pershing Square said it has built a new stake in the company.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) closed up more than +2% after Citigroup upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $199.
Earnings Reports(5/18/2026)
Agilysys Inc (AGYS), James Hardie Industries PLC (JHX), XP Inc (XP).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
- Stocks Slide as Inflation Fears Lift Bond Yields
May 15, 2026
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.91%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.83%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.30%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are down -1.02%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are down -1.41%.
Stock indexes are falling sharply, weighed down by a broad selloff in global bond markets amid soaring crude oil prices that are fueling inflation fears. Doubts over whether oil supplies from the Middle East will normalize anytime soon have pushed WTI to a 1.5-week high today, as peace talks between the US and Iran remain in limbo and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. The soaring crude prices are sending bond yields spiking globally, with the Japanese 10-year JGB bond yield jumping to a 29-year high, the 10-year UK Gilt yield surging to an 18-year high, the 10-year German bund yield rising to a 15-year high, and the 10-year T-note yield climbing to an 11.75-month high of 4.58%. Join 200K+ Subscribers: Find out why the midday Barchart Brief newsletter is a must-read for thousands daily.
Stock indexes extended their losses today after bond yields climbed further on hawkish US economic news showing the May Empire manufacturing survey general business conditions unexpectedly rose +8.6 to a 4-year high of 19.6, stronger than expectations of a decline to 7.2. Also, Apr manufacturing production rose by +0.6% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.2% m/m and the largest increase in 14 months.
WTI crude oil prices (CLM26) are up sharply by more than 3% today, at a 1.5-week high, as talks to end the Iran war remain in limbo. The Strait of Hormuz remains essentially closed, as about a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas transits through the strait. On Wednesday, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a monthly report that global oil inventories declined at a rate of about 4 million bpd in March and April, and the market will remain “severely undersupplied” until October even if the conflict ends next month. Goldman Sachs estimates that the current disruption has drawn down nearly 500 million bbl from global crude stockpiles, with the drawdown potentially reaching 1 billion bbl by June.
The markets are discounting a 3% chance of a -25 bp FOMC rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on June 16-17.
Earnings reports thus far in this reporting season have been supportive of stocks. As of today, 83% of the 454 S&P 500 companies that reported Q1 earnings have beaten estimates. Q1 S&P 500 earnings are projected to climb +12% y/y, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. Stripping out the technology sector, Q1 earnings are projected to increase around +3%, the weakest in two years.
Overseas stock markets are sharply lower today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is down -1.77%. China's Shanghai Composite fell to a 2-week low and closed down -1.02%. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average dropped to a 1-week low and closed down -1.99%.
Interest Rates
June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) today are down by -23 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +8.4 bp to 4.566%. Jun T-notes slumped to an 11.75-month low today, and the 10-year T-note yield jumped to an 11.75-month high of 4.580%. Soaring crude oil prices today are raising inflation expectations and weighing on T-note prices, with WTI crude oil up more than +3% at a 1.5-week high. Bond markets are under pressure globally amid intensifying fears that surging energy prices from the war in the Middle East will force central banks to tighten monetary policy. T-notes added to their losses today after US economic news showed that the May Empire manufacturing survey general business conditions unexpectedly rose to a 4-year high, and that Apr manufacturing production posted its largest increase in 14 months.
European government bond yields are moving higher today. The 10-year German Bund yield rose to a 15-year high of 3.154% and is up +10.2 bp to 3.145%. The 10-year UK gilt yield jumped to a nearly 18-year high of 5.180% and is up +16.2 bp to 5.155%.
Swaps are discounting an 88% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on June 11.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers are sliding today as they give back some of this week’s rally that pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to new record highs. ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) is down by more than -7% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100, and Intel (INTC) is down more than -6%. Also, Lam Research (LRCX) and Micron Technology (MU) are down more than -5%, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and ASML Holding NV (ASML) are down more than -4%. In addition, Nvidia (NVDA), KLA Corp (KLAC), and Broadcom (AVGO) are down more than -3%, and Marvell Technology (MRVL) and Microchip Technology (MCHP) are down more than -2%.
Mining stocks are retreating today amid plunging gold, silver, and copper prices. Hecla Mining (HL), Coeur Mining (CDE), and Anglogold Ashanti Ltd (AU) are down more than -8%, and Freeport McMoRan (FCX), Southern Copper (SCCO), Barrick Mining (B), and Newmont Corp (NEM) are down more than -5%.
Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks are falling today, with Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) down more than -2% at a 1.5-week low. Coinbase Global (COIN) is down more than -7% to lead losers in the S&P 500, and MARA Holdings (MARA) is down more than -7%. Also, Strategy (MSTR) and Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) are down by more than -6%, and Riot Platforms (RIOT) is down more than -5%.
Airlines and cruise line operators are under pressure today, as a +3% jump in WTI crude oil to a 1.5-week high raises fuel costs and dampens the companies’ earnings prospects. United Airlines Holdings (UAL) is down more than -2%, and Delta Air Lines (DAL), Carnival (CCL), Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), American Airlines Group (AAL), and Southwest Airlines (LUV) are down more than -1%. Also, Alaska Air Group (ALK) is down -0.60%.
Energy producers and service providers are moving higher today amid the +3% jump in WTI crude oil. Devon Energy (DVN) is up more than +3%, and APA Corp (APA), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), ConocoPhillips (COP), Exxon Mobil (XOM), and Phillips 66 (PSX) are up more than +2%. Also, Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Diamondback Energy (FANG), Chevron (CVX), and Valero Energy (VLO) are up more than +1%.
Dlocal Ltd (DLO) is down more than -8% after reporting Q1 EPS of 14 cents, below the consensus of 17 cents.
NU Holdings Ltd (NU) is down more than -6% after reporting Q1 revenue of $4.97 billion, weaker than the consensus of $5.04 billion.
Figma Inc. (FIG) is up more than +15% after raising its full-year revenue forecast to $1.42 billion to $1.43 billion from a previous estimate of $1.37 billion, stronger than the consensus of $1.37 billion.
Dexcom (DXCM) is up more than +8% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after Elliott Investment Management took a stake in the company and struck a settlement that will put two independent directors on the board.
Papa John’s International (PZZA) is up more than +4% after Reuters reported that Irth Capital is working to take the company private.
Microsoft (MSFT) is up more than +3% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials after Pershing Square said it has built a new stake in the company.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) is up more than +3% after Citigroup upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $199.
Earnings Reports(5/15/2026)
Actuate Therapeutics Inc (ACTU), Arrive AI Inc (ARAI), ARS Pharmaceuticals Inc (SPRY), Bright Minds Biosciences Inc (DRUG), Falcon's Beyond Global Inc (FBYD), Gossamer Bio Inc (GOSS), Lument Finance Trust Inc (LFT), Maui Land & Pineapple Co Inc (MLP), NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust (NXDT), Picard Medical Inc (PMI), RBC Bearings Inc (RBC), Smith-Midland Corp (SMID).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
- Stocks Tumble on Inflation Jitters
May 15, 2026
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -1.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.96%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.64%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are down -1.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are down -1.48%.
Stock indexes are tumbling today, weighed down by a broad selloff in global bond markets amid soaring crude oil prices that are fueling inflation fears. Doubts over whether oil supplies from the Middle East will normalize anytime soon have pushed WTI to a 1.5-week high today, as peace talks between the US and Iran remain in limbo and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. The soaring crude prices are sending bond yields spiking globally, with the Japanese 10-year JGB bond yield jumping to a 29-year high, the 10-year UK Gilt yield surging to an 18-year high, the 10-year German bund yield rising to a 15-year high, and the 10-year T-note yield climbing to an 11.75-month high of 4.57%. Join 200K+ Subscribers: Find out why the midday Barchart Brief newsletter is a must-read for thousands daily.
Stock indexes extended their losses today after bond yields climbed further on hawkish US economic news showing the May Empire manufacturing survey general business conditions unexpectedly rose +8.6 to a 4-year high of 19.6, stronger than expectations of a decline to 7.2. Also, Apr manufacturing production rose by +0.6% m/m. stronger than expectations of +0.2% m/m and the largest increase in 14 months.
WTI crude oil prices (CLM26) are up sharply by more than 3% today, at a 1.5-week high, as talks to end the Iran war remain in limbo. The Strait of Hormuz remains essentially closed, as about a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas transits through the strait. On Wednesday, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a monthly report that global oil inventories declined at a rate of about 4 million bpd in March and April, and the market will remain “severely undersupplied” until October even if the conflict ends next month. Goldman Sachs estimates that the current disruption has drawn down nearly 500 million bbl from global crude stockpiles, with the drawdown potentially reaching 1 billion bbl by June.
The markets are discounting a 2% chance of a -25 bp FOMC rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on June 16-17.
Earnings reports thus far in this reporting season have been supportive of stocks. As of today, 83% of the 454 S&P 500 companies that reported Q1 earnings have beaten estimates. Q1 S&P 500 earnings are projected to climb +12% y/y, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. Stripping out the technology sector, Q1 earnings are projected to increase around +3%, the weakest in two years.
Overseas stock markets are sharply lower today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is down -1.75%. China's Shanghai Composite fell to a 2-week low and closed down -1.02%. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average dropped to a 1-week low and closed down -1.99%.
Interest Rates
June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) today are down by -23 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +8.4 bp to 4.566%. Jun T-notes slumped to an 11.75-month low today, and the 10-year T-note yield jumped to an 11.75-month high of 4.569%. Soaring crude oil prices today are raising inflation expectations and weighing on T-note prices, with WTI crude oil up more than +3% at a 1.5-week high. Bond markets are under pressure globally amid intensifying fears that surging energy prices from the war in the Middle East will force central banks to tighten monetary policy. T-notes added to their losses today after the May Empire manufacturing survey general business conditions unexpectedly rose to a 4-year high.
European government bond yields are moving higher today. The 10-year German Bund yield rose to a 15-year high of 3.143% and is up +9.9 bp to 3.142%. The 10-year UK gilt yield jumped to a nearly 18-year high of 5.172% and is up +16.9 bp to 5.163%.
Swaps are discounting an 88% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on June 11.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers are sliding today as they give back some of this week’s rally that pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to new record highs. ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) is down by more than -7% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100, and Intel (INTC) is down more than -7%. Also, Lam Research (LRCX), ASML Holding NV (ASML), and Micron Technology (MU) are down more than -5%, and Nvidia (NVDA) is down more than -4% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials. In addition, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), KLA Corp (KLAC), and Broadcom (AVGO) are down more than -3%, and Marvell Technology (MRVL), Microchip Technology (MCHP), Applied Materials (AMAT), and Texas Instruments (TXN) are down more than -2%.
Mining stocks are retreating today amid plunging gold, silver, and copper prices. Hecla Mining (HL), Coeur Mining (CDE), and Anglogold Ashanti Ltd (AU) are down more than -7%, and Freeport McMoRan (FCX) and Southern Copper (SCCO) are down more than -6%. Also, Barrick Mining (B) and Newmont Corp (NEM) are down more than -5%.
Airlines and cruise line operators are under pressure today, as a +3% jump in WTI crude oil to a 1.5-week high raises fuel costs and dampens the companies’ earnings prospects. United Airlines Holdings (UAL), Delta Air Lines (DAL), and Carnival (CCL) are down more than -2%. Also, Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), American Airlines Group (AAL), Alaska Air Group (ALK), and Southwest Airlines (LUV) are down more than -1%.
Energy producers and service providers are moving higher today amid the +3% jump in WTI crude oil. Occidental Petroleum (OXY) is up more than +2%, and ConocoPhillips (COP), Devon Energy (DVN), Phillips 66 (PSX), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Diamondback Energy (FANG), and Chevron (CVX) are up more than +1%.
Dlocal Ltd (DLO) is down more than -8% after reporting Q1 EPS of 14 cents, below the consensus of 17 cents.
NU Holdings Ltd (NU) is down more than -5% after reporting Q1 revenue of $4.97 billion, weaker than the consensus of $5.04 billion.
Figma Inc. (FIG) is up more than +11% after raising its full-year revenue forecast to $1.42 billion to $1.43 billion from a previous estimate of $1.37 billion, stronger than the consensus of $1.37 billion.
Dexcom (DXCM) is up more than +6% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after Elliott Investment Management took a stake in the company and struck a settlement that will put two independent directors on the board.
Papa John’s International (PZZA) is up more than +5% after Reuters reported that Irth Capital is working to take the company private.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) is up more than +3% after Citigroup upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $199.
Earnings Reports(5/15/2026)
Actuate Therapeutics Inc (ACTU), Arrive AI Inc (ARAI), ARS Pharmaceuticals Inc (SPRY), Bright Minds Biosciences Inc (DRUG), Falcon's Beyond Global Inc (FBYD), Gossamer Bio Inc (GOSS), Lument Finance Trust Inc (LFT), Maui Land & Pineapple Co Inc (MLP), NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust (NXDT), Picard Medical Inc (PMI), RBC Bearings Inc (RBC), Smith-Midland Corp (SMID). On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
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- Hecla Mining (HL) is a Top-Ranked Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
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- Stocks Settle Higher on Strong Tech Earnings and Economic Resilience
May 14, 2026
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed up +0.77%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.75%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.73%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) rose +0.78%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) rose +0.75%.
Stock indexes settled higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting new all-time highs, and the Dow Jones Industrials posting a 3-month high. Strength in technology stocks supported gains in the overall market on Thursday, led by a +13% jump in Cisco Systems after it raised its full-year revenue and earnings forecast. Stocks also benefited from the US-China summit in Beijing, where the US and China discussed various issues, including expanding market access for US businesses and purchasing US energy and agricultural products. Reuters reported that the US and China are weighing a potential framework under which each country identifies about $30 billion in goods on which tariffs could be eased without threatening national security interests. Join 200K+ Subscribers: Find out why the midday Barchart Brief newsletter is a must-read for thousands daily.
Stocks added to their gains on Thursday on signs of economic resilience after US reports showed that April retail sales rose as expected and that weekly jobless claims remained near historically low levels.
US weekly initial unemployment claims rose +12,000 to 211,000, showing a weaker labor market than expectations of 205,000.
US Apr retail sales rose +0.5% m/m, right on expectations. Also, Apr retail sales ex-autos rose +0.7% m/m, right on expectations.
The US Apr import price index ex-petroleum rose by +0.7% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.5% m/m.
Hawkish comments on Thursday from Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid were negative for stocks, as he said the fundamentals of the US economy are sound but "inflation is the most pressing risk to the economy."
WTI crude oil prices (CLM26) finished slightly higher on Thursday as talks to end the Iran war remain in limbo. The Strait of Hormuz remains essentially closed, as about a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas transits through the strait. On Wednesday, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a monthly report that global oil inventories declined at a rate of about 4 million bpd in March and April, and the market will remain “severely undersupplied” until October even if the conflict ends next month. Goldman Sachs estimates that the current disruption has drawn down nearly 500 million bbl from global crude stockpiles, with the drawdown potentially reaching 1 billion bbl by June.
The markets are discounting a 4% chance of a -25 bp FOMC rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on June 16-17.
Earnings reports thus far in this reporting season have been supportive of stocks. As of Thursday, 83% of the 454 S&P 500 companies that reported Q1 earnings have beaten estimates. Q1 S&P 500 earnings are projected to climb +12% y/y, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. Stripping out the technology sector, Q1 earnings are projected to increase around +3%, the weakest in two years.
Overseas stock markets settled mixed on Thursday. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed up +1.26%. China's Shanghai Composite fell from a nearly 11-year high and closed down -1.52%. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average fell from a record high and closed down -0.98%.
Interest Rates
June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) on Thursday closed up by +3.5 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield fell -0.6 bp to 4.463%. T-notes moved slightly higher on Thursday after weekly US jobless claims rose more than expected, a dovish factor for Fed policy. T-notes also moved higher on Thursday as bond dealers covered short positions placed in T-notes to hedge against the $125 billion of US government security sales from this week’s quarterly refunding. T-notes fell back from their best level after Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid said, "inflation is the most pressing risk to the economy."
European government bond yields moved lower on Thursday. The 10-year German Bund yield fell -5.8 bp to 3.043%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell -7.1 bp to 4.994%.
UK Mar manufacturing production unexpectedly rose +1.2% m/m, stronger than expectations of a -0.1% m/m decline and the largest increase in four months.
ECB Governing Council member Martins Kazaks said, "Oil prices are higher, we see that it's gradually starting to push inflation up, and if inflation expectations start to deteriorate, then the ECB will be forced to raise interest rates."
Swaps are discounting an 80% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on June 11.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers rallied on Thursday amid optimism that the summit between President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping could lead to a series of trade deals, especially around semiconductors. Broadcom (AVGO) closed up more than +6%, and Nvidia (NVDA) closed up more than +4%. Also, Marvell Technology (MRVL) and KLA Corp (KLAC) closed up more than +3%, and ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) closed up by more than +2%. In addition, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Applied Materials (AMAT), Lam Research (LRCX), and Texas Instruments (TXN) closed up by more than +1%.
Cybersecurity stocks moved higher on Thursday, providing support to the broader market. Palo Alto Networks (PANW) closed up more than +4%, and Okta (OKTA), CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD), Cloudflare (NET), and Fortinet (FTNT) closed up more than +3%. Also, Zscaler (ZS) closed up more than +1%.
Mining stocks retreated on Thursday as silver prices fell by more than -4% and copper prices slid by more than -1%. Hecla Mining (HL) closed down more than -8%, and Barrick Mining (B) closed down more than -3%. Also, Newmont Corp (NEM) closed down more than -2%, and Freeport McMoRan (FCX), Southern Copper (SCCO), and Coeur Mining (CDE) closed down more than -1%.
Cisco Systems (CSCO) closed up more than +13% to lead gainers in the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and the Dow Jones Industrials after reporting Q3 results that beat expectations and raised its full-year forecast.
Stubhub Holdings (STUB) closed up more than +13% after reporting Q1 revenue of $446 million, better than the consensus of $425 million.
Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) closed up more than +6% on an unconfirmed report that said the company’s highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI game will soon be available for pre-order.
Ford Motor (F) closed up more than +6% after it said it would invest $2 billion to get into the data storage business, which includes producing large energy cells for the storage business.
Assurant (AIZ) closed up more than +4% after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight with a price target of $285.
Commercial Metals (CMC) closed up more than +3% after UBS upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $89.
Doximity (DOCS) is down more than -23% after forecasting 2027 revenue of $664 million to $676 million, well below the consensus of $698.9 million.
Boeing (BA) closed down more than -4% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials after China agreed to buy 200 Boeing planes, well below expectations of a 500-plane purchase.
Oklo (OKLO) closed down by more than -3% after announcing its intent to offer up to $1 billion in shares of its common stock.
Akamai Technologies (AKAM) closed down more than -3% after agreeing to buy LayerX for about $205 million, saying the acquisition will cut full-year adjusted EPS by about 12 cents.
Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) closed down nearly -2% after offering shares for $70 to $72 per share in an overnight share sale, below Wednesday’s closing price of $75.74.
Camden Property Trust (CPT) closed down more than -1% after Scotiabank downgraded the stock to sector underperform from sector perform with a price target of $95.
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- H.C. Wainwright Maintains Buy Rating on Hecla Mining (HL)
May 14, 2026
Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) is one of the
8 Best American Mining Stocks to Buy Right Now.
On May 6, 2026, H.C. Wainwright lowered the firm’s price target on Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) to $26.75 from $36.50 while maintaining a Buy rating on the shares following the company’s Q1 results. The firm said the reduced target primarily reflects the sale of Casa Berardi at a valuation below its prior model assumptions, along with the use of a cash flow per share valuation framework.
On May 5, 2026, Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) reported Q1 EPS of 25c, versus the consensus estimate of 24c. Revenue totaled $411.43M, compared to two analyst estimates of $432.44M. President and CEO Rob Krcmarov said the quarter highlighted the strength of the platform the company has built. Krcmarov added that the sale of Casa Berardi sharpened Hecla’s focus on silver production and enabled the company to redeem its senior notes in April, leaving it debt-free with a $225M undrawn revolving credit facility. Krcmarov also highlighted several organic growth initiatives across the portfolio, including the Greens Creek pyrite concentrate circuit, a potential restart at Midas, and a near doubling of exploration spending in 2026. The company said these initiatives, combined with its debt-free balance sheet and operating base, position it to deliver long-term value with significant silver exposure.H.C. Wainwright Maintains Buy Rating on Hecla Mining (HL)
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Last month, Canaccord analyst Dalton Baretto upgraded Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) to Buy from Hold, previously with an unchanged price target of $24 on the shares.
Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) produces precious and base metals through operations in the United States, Canada, Japan, Korea, China, and other international markets.
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- S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post Record Highs on Tech Strength
May 14, 2026
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.79%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.78%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are up +0.71%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are up +0.80%.
Stock indexes are pushing higher today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting new all-time highs. Strength in technology stocks is supporting gains in the overall market today, led by a +13% jump in Cisco Systems after it raised its full-year revenue and earnings forecast. Stocks also benefited from the US-China summit in Beijing, where the US and China discussed various issues, including expanding market access for US businesses and purchasing US energy and agricultural products. Reuters reported that the US and China are weighing a potential framework under which each country identifies about $30 billion in goods on which tariffs could be eased without threatening national security interests. Join 200K+ Subscribers: Find out why the midday Barchart Brief newsletter is a must-read for thousands daily.
Stocks maintained their gains today after US economic news showed that April retail sales rose as expected and after weekly jobless claims remained near historically low levels.
US weekly initial unemployment claims rose +12,000 to 211,000, showing a weaker labor market than expectations of 205,000.
US Apr retail sales rose +0.5% m/m, right on expectations. Also, Apr retail sales ex-autos rose +0.7% m/m, right on expectations.
The US Apr import price index ex-petroleum rose by +0.7% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.5% m/m.
Hawkish comments today from Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid were negative for stocks, as he said the fundamentals of the US economy are sound but "inflation is the most pressing risk to the economy."
WTI crude oil prices (CLM26) are moving higher today as talks to end the Iran war remain in limbo. The Strait of Hormuz remains essentially closed, as about a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas transits through the strait. On Wednesday, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a monthly report that global oil inventories declined at a rate of about 4 million bpd in March and April, and the market will remain “severely undersupplied” until October even if the conflict ends next month. Goldman Sachs estimates that the current disruption has drawn down nearly 500 million bbl from global crude stockpiles, with the drawdown potentially reaching 1 billion bbl by June.
The markets are discounting a 7% chance of a -25 bp FOMC rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on June 16-17.
Earnings reports thus far in this reporting season have been supportive of stocks. As of today, 83% of the 454 S&P 500 companies that reported Q1 earnings have beaten estimates. Q1 S&P 500 earnings are projected to climb +12% y/y, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. Stripping out the technology sector, Q1 earnings are projected to increase around +3%, the weakest in two years.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is up +1.06%. China's Shanghai Composite fell from a nearly 11-year high and closed down -1.52%. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average fell from a record high and closed down -0.98%.
Interest Rates
June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) today are up by +4 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is down -1.8 bp to 4.451%. T-notes are climbing today after weekly US jobless claims rose more than expected, a dovish factor for Fed policy. T-notes are also moving higher today as bond dealers cover short positions placed in T-notes to hedge against the $125 billion of US government security sales from this week’s quarterly refunding. T-notes fell back from their best level after Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid said, "inflation is the most pressing risk to the economy."
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German Bund yield is down by -4.8 bp to 3.052%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is down -5.8 bp to 5.007%.
UK Mar manufacturing production unexpectedly rose +1.2% m/m, stronger than expectations of a -0.1% m/m decline and the largest increase in four months.
ECB Governing Council member Martins Kazaks said, "Oil prices are higher, we see that it's gradually starting to push inflation up, and if inflation expectations start to deteriorate, then the ECB will be forced to raise interest rates."
Swaps are discounting an 81% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on June 11.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers are climbing today on optimism that the summit between President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping could lead to a series of trade deals, especially around semiconductors. Marvell Technology (MRVL) is up more than +5%, and Broadcom (AVGO) and Nvidia (NVDA) are up more than +4%. Also, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Applied Materials (AMAT), and KLA Corp (KLAC) are up more than +1%.
Cybersecurity stocks are moving higher today, providing support to the broader market. Okta (OKTA) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) are up more than +3%, and Zscaler (ZS) and Cloudflare (NET) are up more than +2%. Also, CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) and Fortinet (FTNT) are up more than +1%.
Mining stocks are falling today, with silver prices down more than -4% and copper prices down more than -1%. Hecla Mining (HL) is down more than -5%, and Barrick Mining (B) is down more than -3%. Also, Freeport McMoRan (FCX), Newmont Corp (NEM), and Southern Copper (SCCO) are down more than -2%. In addition, Coeur Mining (CDE) is down more than -1%.
Stubhub Holdings (STUB) is up more than +20% after reporting Q1 revenue of $446 million, better than the consensus of $425 million.
Cisco Systems (CSCO) is up more than +13% to lead gainers in the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and the Dow Jones Industrials after reporting Q3 results that beat expectations and raised its full-year forecast.
Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) is up more than +8% on an unconfirmed report that said the company’s highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI game will soon be available for pre-order.
Ford Motor (F) is up more than +7% after it said it would invest $2 billion to get into the data storage business, which includes producing large energy cells for the storage business.
Commercial Metals (CMC) is up more than +3% after UBS upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $89.
Starbucks (SBUX) is up more than +2% after TD Cowen upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $120.
Doximity (DOCS) is down more than -24% after forecasting 2027 revenue of $664 million to $676 million, well below the consensus of $698.9 million.
Oklo (OKLO) is down by more than -6% after announcing its intent to offer up to $1 billion in shares of its common stock.
Akamai Technologies (AKAM) is down more than -4% after agreeing to buy LayerX for about $205 million, saying the acquisition will cut full-year adjusted EPS by about 12 cents.
Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) is down more than -1% after offering shares for $70 to $72 per share in an overnight share sale, below Wednesday’s closing price of $75.74.
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- Hecla Mining (HL) Price Forecast: Double Bottom Targets Bullish Breakout
May 14, 2026 · fxempire.com
Hecla Mining is testing a critical resistance zone as a developing double bottom pattern signals potential for a bullish breakout toward significantly higher price targets.
