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Stocks Settle Lower as Chipmakers Routed and US-Iran Tensions Escalate
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Monday closed down -0.79%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.88%. September E-mini S&P futures (ES…
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Brent crude rises over $85 a barrel after US carries out third night of strikes against Iran
Taiwan's second-largest chipmaker starts mass production in Singapore; Citi sees improving outlook
Taiwan's second-largest contract chipmaker, United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), announced Tuesday its first mass-produced silicon photonics wafers manufactured within its Singapore facility.
Why is Baidu stock sliding today?
Baidu, Inc. (BIDU) is down 8.9% today. Here is some analysis on what might have caused this price movement.
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Surges 9.7%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) shares soared 9.7% in the last trading session to close at $6.46. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock's 16.…
China exports in June jump at fastest pace since 2021 as AI boom, tariff rush lift trade
China's trade growth accelerated far more than expected in June, as booming global demand for AI hardware and a rush by U.S. retailers to beat anticipated tariff hikes turbocharged shipments.
Stocks Settle Lower as Chipmakers Routed and US-Iran Tensions Escalate
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Monday closed down -0.79%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.88%. September E-mini S&P futures (ES…
'Nobody underwrote for that': Private credit faces a key test as higher rates squeeze borrowers
Higher-for-longer interest rates were once heralded as an attractive yield driver for private credit investors, but industry professionals say tighter monetary policy is becoming the sector's next major stress point.
Dollar Rises with Crude Prices and Bond Yields
The dollar index (DXY00) rose by +0.29% on Monday. The dollar found support Monday on some safe-haven demand from escalating hostilities in the Middle East after the US and Iran traded attacks over the weekend. Also, Mo…
Nat-Gas Prices Settle Lower on Higher US Output and Smaller Exports
Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 2-month low on Monday and settled sharply lower. Signs of stronger US nat-gas output and smaller exports are weighing on prices. Nat-gas production in the Permian Basin rose to more than 23 b…
Wheat Slips Lower on Monday
The wheat complex was lower across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW contracts were fractionally to 5 cents lower on the day. KC HRW futures were down 4 ¼ to 10 cents at the close. MPLS spring wheat was steady to 4 ¾ cen…
Nat-Gas Prices Settle Lower on Higher US Output and Smaller Exports
Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 2-month low on Monday and settled sharply lower. Signs of stronger US nat-gas output and smaller exports are weighing on prices. Nat-gas production in the Permian Basin rose to more than 23 b…
Form 4 Ameriprise Financial Inc For: 13 July
Ameriprise Financial executive William F. Truscott, CEO of Global Asset Management, reported the vesting and conversion of 391.6398 shares of phantom stock into Ameriprise common stock on July 9, 2026. Of these, 180.639…
Crude Oil Prices Sharply Higher on Escalation of US-Iran Hostilities
August WTI crude oil (CLQ26) on Monday closed up +6.73 (+9.42%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26) closed up +0.1817 (+6.09%).
Crude Oil Prices Sharply Higher on Escalation of US-Iran Hostilities
August WTI crude oil (CLQ26) on Monday closed up +6.73 (+9.42%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26) closed up +0.1817 (+6.09%).
Corn Fades into Monday’s Close, as Crop Ratings Improve
Corn futures slipped into the Monday close as contracts were mostly 1 ½ to 2 ¾ cents higher. July was down ¼ cent. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price as 1 1/2 cents higher at $4.10.
I’m 67 with a $140,000 pension. Should I wait until 70 to claim Social Security so my wife gets more?
According to Census Bureau data from 2025, the median annual household income for Americans aged 65 and older is $56,680. It’s higher for households aged 65–74 ($61,000 to $69,000) and lower for households aged 75 and o…
Coffee Prices Fall on Brazil Harvest Pressures
September arabica coffee (KCU26) on Monday closed down -4.25 (-1.27%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) closed down -18 (-0.47%).
China’s premier urges ’objective’ understanding of the economy
The world risks "losing control" of frontier technology such as artificial intelligence if governments are too slow to regulate it, China's premier warned attendees at "Summer Davos" on Wednesday.
Trump's Hormuz toll plans bring oil supply risks back in spotlight
President Donald Trump's plan to impose a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz is threatening the global oil surplus, especially if renewed fighting shuts the key waterway again.
Republic Services Now #246 Largest Company, Surpassing Yum! Brands
Market capitalization is an important data point for investors to keep an eye on, for various reasons. The most basic reason is that it gives a true comparison of the value attributed by the stock market to a given comp…
Cocoa Prices Slump on Abundant Ivory Coast Supplies
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) on Monday closed down -223 (-3.68%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) closed down -149 (-3.31%).
Oil gains over 2% as Mideast tensions and Hormuz toll prospects raise supply worries
Oil prices rose on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz and reinstate a blockade of Iranian ports, raising concerns over potential disruptions to glob…