Chaikin Analytics

09/10/2026

As wildfires become a growing threat, spending on fire protection is rising with them.

That’s fueling strong growth at Perimeter Solutions (PRM), with revenue up 31% year over year.

Here’s why the stock is worth a closer look.

Folks, the world is on fire... I'm not talking about market, geopolitical, or any other form of chaos. Put simply – wildfires are ravaging the western U.S., Canada, and parts of Europe. Eventually, these fires will be put out... But it looks like ...

09/09/2026

A melted chocolate bar. A bag of popcorn. An exploding egg.

That’s how a Raytheon engineer accidentally discovered microwave cooking while working on radar technology during World War II.

More than 80 years later, that same radar expertise is helping power RTX (RTX) through a new defense boom.

With melted chocolate, popped corn kernels, and an exploding egg, Raytheon engineer Percy Spencer knew he was on to something... In 1945, World War II was winding down. But defense-equipment company Raytheon kept working on building better radar tools. ...

09/08/2026

Natera (NTRA) has jumped roughly 25% since its personalized cancer test received a “gold standard” endorsement from the NCCN.

And adoption is accelerating.

Cancer-testing volume surged 56% year over year as more doctors and insurers embraced the technology.

Here’s why the Chaikin Power Gauge likes what it sees.

Twice in a single year, Sharon's scans came back clean – and twice, they were wrong... In 2024, doctors found she had stage IV colon cancer. It had spread to her liver and lymph nodes. Folks, that's about as serious as it gets... After treatment, ...

09/07/2026

Fifty years ago, Lakshmi Mittal started buying broken steel mills nobody else wanted.

He fixed them, made them profitable, and built the world’s largest steel empire.

Then he went after the one company everyone said he couldn’t have.

Here’s how ArcelorMittal (MT) was born, and why the stock deserves attention today.

Fifty years ago, Lakshmi Mittal built an empire one broken steel mill at a time... He knew that the world's steel business sat old, fragmented, and tired. Mittal saw an industry waiting for someone to revive it. So he set out hunting for mines no one el...

09/05/2026

Casey’s General Stores (CASY) isn’t your typical convenience-store chain.

Roughly two-thirds of its 3,000 stores serve towns with fewer than 20,000 residents.

That small-town strategy is paying off: Net income jumped 31% last fiscal year, and shares surged 20% after its latest earnings report. Here's a closer look at the stock.

Right now, it seems impossible to talk about investing without discussing AI... And there's good reason for that. Last year alone, more than 400,000 Americans became millionaires thanks to the AI stock boom. But it makes sense that many people are tired...

09/04/2026

DocuSign (DOCU) is the world’s leading e-signature company, serving more than 1 billion users and 95% of Fortune 500 companies.

It’s also expanding its reach through partnerships with ChatGPT, Perplexity, Slack, and Google Gemini.

Today, DOCU earns a Very Bullish rating from the Chaikin Power Gauge.

09/03/2026

What if you could see where the “smart money” was moving before everyone else?

More than 40 years ago, Chaikin Analytics founder Marc Chaikin developed an indicator designed to do exactly that.

Today, hedge funds and billionaire investors use it, and it’s even built into the Bloomberg Terminal.

Here’s how Chaikin Money Flow works, and why using it feels like sitting in on private board meetings.

Editor's note: Longtime readers will recognize this classic Marc Chaikin essay. We've published it a few times over the years... But the message remains as relevant now as ever. In today's market, everyday investors need whatever edge they can find. And...

09/02/2026

Snowflake (SNOW) is a cloud-based data and AI company that serves businesses across a wide range of industries.

Berkshire Hathaway invested in the company when it went public in 2020.

Today, SNOW is rated Bullish in the Chaikin Power Gauge, with particularly strong Earnings and Expert Activity.

09/02/2026

Anthropic thinks its revenue could grow to $30 trillion.

For perspective, the entire U.S. economy is roughly $32 trillion.

There’s just one problem: Anthropic’s projections appear to assume it captures nearly all of that opportunity.

Here’s why investors should be skeptical.

Current AI front-runner Anthropic thinks its revenue can almost match the entire U.S. GDP... Of course, the company built that number on a mountain of wild predictions. Anthropic predicts that the entire AI market will grow to $30 trillion. Last quarter...

08/31/2026

Wendy’s (WEN) recently lost its second-largest burger chain spot to Burger King. Now, CEO Bob Wright is fighting to win it back.

He has a five-step turnaround plan, a new marketing chief from McDonald’s — and signs that the “smart money” may be buying in.

Could Wendy's be setting up for a comeback?

Roxie Ellis Douglas just wanted a cheeseburger and a baked potato... Instead, she alleges the fast-food restaurant served her "serious illness and injury." You see, Douglas ordered delivery from a Chicago-area fast-food chain in August 2025. She claims ...