Top 10 Stocks to Watch: April 2026

Market Update: S&P 500 E-Mini Futures down 3.43% year-to-date 

Last month we identified a sideways trend in the market with a downward skew. As march progressed, selling pressure intensified. We indicated two selloff target levels, $6,700 and $6,610, which were both achieved by the start of the second week of March. 

Selling pressure continued throughout March, displaying lower highs and lower lows, and ultimately pushing down to a new year-to-date low on March 31^st at $6,353.25. This new low of 2026 matches short-term lows that were created in August and early-September of 2025. 

April has seen price action bounce off the $6,353.25 watermark, with price currently sitting around $6,665, which is just above the selloff level we indicated at $6,610 last month.  

On April 2^nd we saw a retest of $6,500 level, which was met with buying pressure. April has presented four green days and one red day when looking at a daily chart. That said, another test of the $6,500 level is possible in the near term, if sellers are not yet convinced of buying support. 

If the $6,500 level is broken again, sellers will target the $6,360 level. However, if buyers remain in control in April, look for them to target the $6,800 level. 

A note on earnings trades 

To capture the bulk of the volatility of earnings announcements, earnings trades are often executed either the day before or on the day of the earnings announcement. However, earnings trades can also be placed days or weeks before an earnings event, which could lead to early profit taking.  

Alternatively, placing a trade shortly after an earnings announcement can be a strategic choice to circumvent the binary nature of the event. Evaluate each trade in a way that allows you to execute the position that matches your strategy.   

If you're considering a trade going into an earnings event, one approach is to initiate the position in the monthly options contract that follows the earnings event. This strategy offers flexibility. Should you need to defend your position – perhaps due to unexpected market movements – you have the choice to 'roll' it out to the subsequent monthly options. Rolling out the position in this way allows you to extend its duration and potentially collect more premium, providing a buffer against market volatility. 

Top stocks to watch in April 2026 

1. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) – April 8, Before the open
2. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) – April 14, Before the open
3. Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) – April 16, After the close
4. Alcoa Corporation (AA) – April 16, After the close
5. Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) – April 21, After the close
6. The Boeing Company (BA) – April 22, Before the open
7. ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) – April 22, After the close
8. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) – April 22, After the close
9. Intel Corporation (INTC) – April 23, After the close
10. Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) – April 28, After the close

Year-to-date price percent change chart for SPY, QQQ, IWM, SLV, and TLT. 

1. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) – Operates a global airline providing passenger and cargo transportation services. DAL is currently down 5.43% year‑to‑date. Its current IVR is 79, with April IVx at 69.3, May IVx at 56.4, and its liquidity is rated 3 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform. 
   
2. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) – Provides banking, investment, and financial services to consumers, businesses, and institutions. JPM is currently down 8.16% year‑to‑date. Its current IVR is 72.3, with April IVx at 42.9, May IVx at 34.3, and its liquidity is rated 3 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform. 
   
3. Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) – Operates a subscription-based streaming platform for movies and television content. NFLX is currently up 5.05% year‑to‑date. Its current IVR is 65.5, with April IVx at 59.8, May IVx at 43.9, and its liquidity is rated 4 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform. 
   
4. Alcoa Corporation (AA) – Produces aluminum and bauxite products for industrial and commercial use. AA is currently up 33.98% year‑to‑date. Its current IVR is 81.8, with April IVx at 83.5, May IVx at 73.3, and its liquidity is rated 2 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform. 
   
5. Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) – Offers credit cards, banking products, and consumer lending services. COF is currently down 25.41% year‑to‑date. Its current IVR is 50.7, with April IVx at 46.9, May IVx at 47.7, and its liquidity is rated 2 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform. 
   
6. The Boeing Company (BA) – Designs and manufactures commercial airplanes, defense systems, and aerospace products. BA is currently down 4.35% year‑to‑date. Its current IVR is 57.1, with April IVx at 41.9, May IVx at 44.1, and its liquidity is rated 3 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform. 
   
7. ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) – Develops cloud-based software for IT service management and business workflow automation. NOW is currently down 34.5% year‑to‑date. Its current IVR is 96.6, with April IVx at 56.4, May IVx at 65.1, and its liquidity is rated 3 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform. 
   
8. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) – Provides enterprise software, IT consulting, and infrastructure services. IBM is currently down 18.1% year‑to‑date. Its current IVR is 71.9, with April IVx at 41.2, May IVx at 46.9, and its liquidity is rated 2 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform. 
   
9. Intel Corporation (INTC) – Designs and manufactures semiconductor chips and computing technologies. INTC is currently up 38.71% year‑to‑date. Its current IVR is 82.9, with April IVx at 73.5, May IVx at 73.1, and its liquidity is rated 4 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform. 
   
10. Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) – Operates a digital platform for trading stocks, options, and cryptocurrencies. HOOD is currently down 40.25% year‑to‑date. Its current IVR is 55.5, with April IVx at 75.3, May IVx at 77.5, and its liquidity is rated 4 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.