Happy Tuesday! Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index is out with five new picks that investors are secretly monitoring but aren’t talking about yet. See the top picks now.

And Microsoft is in the middle of its worst slide since the great financial crisis. Read on to find out if this historic pullback a rare buying opportunity or something to stay away from.

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5 Stocks Investors Are Secretly Monitoring But Aren't Talking About Yet

Each week, Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index showcase five stocks that investors secretly monitor but aren’t talking about yet.

With so many tools, charts, and strategies available to investors, the real challenge isn’t access to information, but cutting through the noise to spot compelling opportunities and understanding why certain stocks should be of interest.

That’s where Benzinga comes in. We cut through the noise, analyze the data, and highlight stocks that warrant your attention. Here’s this week’s picks.

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Yesterday: U.S. indexes kicked off the holiday-shortened week on a sour note with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 falling, pushing the S&P 500 closer to correction territory and potentially joining the other major indexes. Rising oil prices continued, causing a sharp selloff in the market — especially tech stocks as investor sentiment remained cautious despite positive comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who noted that long-term inflation remains well anchored even amid higher energy costs. Market volatility surged, with the VIX — Wall Street’s fear gauge — climbing above 30 for the first time since last April, with oil closing at its highest level since July 2022, adding to inflation concerns.

On Our Radar: Analysts will be paying attention to job openings, consumer confidence, and the Case-Shiller home price index for a read on labor demand, household sentiment, and the housing market. On the earnings front, all eyes will be on RH (RH) which will report earnings after the market close today.

Parts of the market rebounded with United Therapeutics (UTHR), Palo Alto (PANW), and Alcoa (AA) leading the way higher. Meanwhile, Micron (MU), Fermi (FRMI), and Sysco (SYY) plunged, and were among the top laggards of the day. But those weren’t the only companies making big moves. Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers on Monday.

See how the market is moving with our interactive heatmap. Filter by market cap, or click on any box to explore specific sectors or assets in more detail.

Fallen Giants: Six of the “Magnificent Seven” stocks are in ruins, but one is still standing stall. Could this be a historic buy, or a trap? 

Crude Alert: Expert warns stocks could plunge 25% if oil hits this range. Click here for all the details.

Treasury Shock: Oil continues to steal the headlines, but this overlooked Treasury chart could trigger the next market shock. Here’s what Wall Street is watching.

Performance Gap: Energy stocks are crushing the S&P 500, but Goldman Sachs says the rally may just be getting started. See which companies could soar next.

Stock Of The Day: This company is flirting with a major turning point. Could this be the start of a breakout? Don’t miss the key signals investors are watching.

Is This The Most Dangerous Market In Years — Or The Most Profitable?

When oil moves 10% in days, metals swing hard in both directions, and the S&P can't hold a trend, most traders see uncertainty. Matt Maley sees structure. Over 43 years of trading, he's built a framework that identifies when volatility is building, which assets are most likely to move, and how to get positioned before the move confirms.

This Wednesday, at 6 PM ET, he's showing you exactly how it works in the current market.

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