Happy Wednesday! The Nasdaq recently pulled off a rare 13-day surge and this Wall Street analyst and market veteran says this kind of momentum doesn’t happen by accident. Read on to see why he believes we’re still in a new bull phase.

Small caps just logged their strongest month since 2023, but history says the real story often begins after the initial surge. With macro signals still shifting, the next move could be the one that defines what comes next — read on to see why.

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EXCLUSIVE: Nasdaq's 13-Day Surge Was No Fluke — It's A 'New Bull Phase' Signal

A historic run for the Nasdaq 100 has come to an end, but the real story may just be beginning. In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Ryan Detrick, a Wall Street analyst and market veteran, believes this kind of momentum tends to precede long-term strength, even if near-term volatility creeps in.

Discover why these these "blasts of strength" tend to push markets higher and why Detrick believes we are still in the early stages of a new bull phase.

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Yesterday: U.S. indexes ended lower Tuesday, reversing earlier gains as investor sentiment weakened amid rising uncertainty over stalled U.S.–Iran negotiations ahead of today’s ceasefire deadline. Those geopolitical concerns overshadowed a strong March retail sales report (1.7%) which came in better-than-expected. Markets had recently rallied to record levels on optimism surrounding a potential resolution to the conflict, but fading momentum and paused talks has weighed on sentiment this week, with oil climbing higher as well and settling at $92 per barrel. Lastly, attention turned to monetary policy as Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh testified before lawmakers, adding to uncertainty around the future policy path.

On Our Radar: There are no major economic reports today, with attention turning to Thursday for initial jobless claims. On the earnings front, all eyes will be on Intel (INTC) and Lockheed Martin (LMT) which report on Thursday.

Shares of UnitedHealth (UNH), HP (HP), and D.R. Horton (DHI) were the standouts in an otherwise down market. Meanwhile Tractor Supply (TSCO), Coinbase (COIN), and Northrop Grumman (NOC) were among the day’s top laggards. But those weren’t the only companies making big moves. Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers on Tuesday.

Check out our interactive heatmap. Filter by market cap, or click on any box to explore specific sectors or assets in more detail.

Volatility Crash: A historic plunge in the VIX recently just erased market fear at a pace seen only a handful of times since 1970, and history says equities often rally hard afterward, except for this rare exception. Click to see the full pattern.

Apple Playbook: Apple may be standing at the edge of its most dramatic strategic shift in over a decade. Find out what Wall Street is expecting next from Apple’s new CEO and what it means for Apple and Big Tech.

Robot Wars: Tesla made a marketing splash at Boston’s iconic marathon with Optimus, but rivals stole the spotlight. Click to see the gap in the robot race and who’s actually winning.

AI Pricing Shift: Anthropic’s new pricing model is speeding up AI adoption. See why it’s raising the stakes for Palantir and the rest of the industry.

Stock Of The Day: Up 500% in less than a month, Avis is caught in a rare short squeeze, but momentum rarely lasts forever. Read on to see how high shares could go and what could break the rally next.

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