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July 23 (Reuters) - Oil prices spiked to $100 a barrel for the first time since May, major tech giants knocked U.S. stocks lower, and Europe's borrowing costs spiked to long-term highs in an unsettling day across market…
Major U.S. stock indexes tumbled on Thursday as investors began to price in the consequences of a renewed and prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
Investors are increasingly preparing for the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates as oil prices climb.
Live cattle futures are getting a bounce, with $1.40 to $1.80 gains at midday. Cash trade saw a few $230-232 sales on Wednesday, though there has not been enough to establish a trend. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange on…
Cotton futures are trading with 51 to 78 point gains at midday. Crude oil futures are 28 cents/barrel higher. The US dollar index is higher, up $0.177 to $97.130.
Corn futures are continuing the push higher with contracts up 3 to 4 ¼ cents so far on the Thursday session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 3 3/4 cents at $4.35 1/4.
Shares of grocer Albertsons sank nearly 15% on Thursday after the company lowered its fiscal 2026 outlook, citing softer demand and a more cautious consumer.
Defense stocks present exceptional investment opportunities in January 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions and substantial government spending commitments that create predictable revenue streams for investors.
U.S. Treasury yields advanced on Thursday as Brent crude oil's climb above $100 per barrel raised inflation fears, and as weekly claims for unemployment insurance tumbled below 200,000.
HF Sinclair Corporation DINO is set to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 28, before the opening bell.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.80%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.20%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0…
In a statement yesterday (22 July), the US business described Copra as "one of the leading producers of super-premium Thai Nam Hom coconut water".
Honda Motor on Thursday confirmed a next-generation model of its Ridgeline pickup truck will be produced in the U.S. following a temporary production stoppage later this year.
Cotton price action is up 38 to 63 points on Thursday morning. Futures saw gains of 42 to 91 points across most contracts on Wednesday session. Crude oil is up another $2.14 per barrel, with the US dollar index down 0.0…
Lean hog futures saw gains of 20 to 75 cents across most contracts, with August the exception, down a nickel. Open interest was up 199 contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $101.08 Wedne…
Live cattle futures continued the liquidation, with contracts down $3.02 to $4.10 across the board. Futures hit fresh 2026 lows on the day. Open interest was up 1,893 contracts, implying new selling interest. Cash trade…
Eli Lilly on Thursday said it will file for approval of its next-generation obesity drug in the first quarter of 2027, as the treatment succeeds in two more late-stage trials.
Fidelity Equity Income’s Persaud on buffering volatility, pursuing yield, and keeping up with tech.
Where the Stock Market May Be Heading Next and What to Buy Now Morningstar’s chief market strategist and economist share their outlooks for the second half of 2026. David Sekera, CFA, Preston Caldwell, and Susan Dziubin…
Roper Technologies (ROP) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.12 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.95 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for…
NovoCure (NVCR) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.13 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.3. This compares to a loss of $0.36 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurrin…
FrontView REIT, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Revol Pierre exercised 23,799 restricted stock units into the same number of common shares on July 21, 2026 under the 2024 Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan. 7,461 common sha…
Nucor Corporation NUE and Steel Dynamics, Inc. STLD are two of the leading steel producers in the United States, often regarded as bellwethers for the domestic steel industry. Both have strong domestic footprints and pl…
Peptides are everywhere: in your favorite serum, on your TikTok FYP, and for many people, injected as part of a “stack” meant to help suppress appetite, stimulate muscle growth, or (purportedly) support longevity, often…
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