Happy Monday! Markets are shifting, AI stocks are buzzing, and small caps are soaring — so where does the ‘Magnificent 7’ fit? The CEO behind the Magnificent 7 ETF reveals the names he’s betting on this year. Read on to uncover his top picks.

Plus, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index highlights five stocks that investors are secretly monitoring but aren’t talking about yet, including one of last week’s picks that jumped 90%.

Plus, silver just smashed through $100 to set another record and enter uncharted territory. Read on to see just how high it could go.

In Today's Edition

• MARKET RECAP

• MARKET HEATMAP

• FIVE ZINGERS

• MARKET HISTORY

EXCLUSIVE: CEO Behind Magnificent 7 ETF Picks His Favorite Stocks For 2026 — 'Risk-Reward Is Looking Better'

The CEO behind the Magnificent Seven ETF is eyeing this year with a mix of caution and opportunity. Some of last year’s champions are under pressure, while others — once overlooked — are showing signs of a potential comeback.

With AI, support levels, and market rotations all in play — with the Russell 2000 climbing as much as 10% to start the year — will the “Magnificent Seven” live up to their name, or is the next big move happening elsewhere? Read on to find out.

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Last Week: U.S. equities were mixed Friday, with the Nasdaq extending gains while the Dow fell and the S&P 500 finished relatively flat. Tech socks outperformed, led by strength in semiconductors after reports that Nvidia’s CEO plans to visit China, lifting broader sentiment across the sector. Intel shares, however, sank nearly 20% after issuing a weak outlook. Despite Friday’s moves, major indexes ended the week lower, though the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq remain up 1%-2% on the year. The biggest surprise of the year so far is the Russell 2000 which continues to outperform, up 7.5%. With trade tensions over Greenland fading, investor focus shifts back to earnings, as roughly one-third of S&P 500 reports this week, including four of the Magnificent 7 (Meta, Microsoft, Tesla, Apple).

On Our Radar: Analysts will be paying attention to durable-goods orders today for fresh insight into business investment trends and momentum of U.S. manufacturing demand. On the earnings front, all eyes will be on UnitedHealth (UNH) and Northrop Grumman (NOC) which will report before the bell on Tuesday.

Precious metals continued to dominate the headlines will silver (SLV) surging past $100-per-ounce for a staggering 230% gain over the past year. Gold (GLD) also continues to surge as it flirted with $5,000-per-ounce and is now up more than 80% over the past year. But it wasn’t all good news with the Dow getting hit hard, with companies like Goldman Sachs (GS), Caterpillar (CAT) and Walt Disney (DIS) falling.

But those weren’t the only companies making big moves. Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers on Friday.

Discover 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.

Stock Of The Day: Shares of Netflix are flirting with a critical support level that sparked rallies in the past. Will history repeat itself? Here’s what traders are watching. 

Bitcoin Rebound: Cathie Wood says Bitcoin’s current four-year cycle drop is the shallowest ever — setting the stage for a potential surge. Discover what ARK Invest sees Bitcoin going next.

Memory Pause: Shares of SanDisk took a breather last week after soaring more than 1,200% last year. Click to see why analysts are divided on whether this pullback is a great entry point.

Gold Rush: Gold made a new milestone, topping $5,000 and posting its strongest weekly gain since 2020. Discover why Wall Street is still bullish on gold despite last year’s huge run, and why another surge could be in store.

Bulls vs. Bears: Here’s a look at some of the top stocks (Netflix, Capital One, Intuitive Surgical) making headlines this past week, with key developments sparking interest from both bulls and bears.

Live Wednesday: Two Stocks For AI Round Two

The first phase of the AI boom is over and the next opportunity window is opening fast. On Wednesday, January 28th, Tim Melvin goes live to explain why Round Two could produce even bigger gains than the first. You’ll get two free AI stock picks plus the exact two-move system he’s using to identify the next leaders.

On This Day In 2006…

Chipotle Mexican Grill went public, pricing its IPO at $22 per share and quickly captured investor attention as its business expanded nationwide. Since that debut, the stock has delivered phenomenal returns, rising more than 4,000% over the past two decades, reflecting exceptional growth in store footprint and earnings power. While recent years have been volatile — with shares down 29% last year — Chipotle remains one of the most successful IPO stories of the early 2000s.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“The only way to make money in the markets is to be willing to take risks.“

— Ken Griffin

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