How a niche copper trade became a real-time gauge of Trump’s next tariff move
One specialist arbitrage trade on a metal commodity is evolving into a real-time gauge of U.S. tariff risk.
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Soybeans Slip into Thursday’s Final Bell
Soybeans posted mixed trade on Thursday, with contracts closing anywhere from 3 ½ cents higher to 2 3/4 ents lower across the board. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 4 1/2 cents at…
Reddit is joining the S&P 500 after months of speculation. Analysts have these concerns.
August 14, 2026, 2:09 AM EDT. The Sensex slipped nearly 300 points to 77,760.21, while the Nifty dropped around 74 points to 24,321.90 on Friday as crude oil prices hovered near $87/barrel, reacting t…
Uber partners with China's Pony.ai for 2,000 robotaxis in Europe
BEIJING — U.S. ride-hailing giant Uber is ramping up its global robotaxi coverage with operator Pony.ai.
Salesforce’s stock gets a boost as J.P. Morgan says AI fears are overblown
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Reddit stock jumps on inclusion in S&P 500
Reddit shares rose 11% in extended trading on Thursday on the social media company's inclusion in the S&P 500.
From Apple to Ford: How Chinese tech is becoming harder for global companies to ignore
Washington has been stepping up efforts to curb Beijing's technological ambitions, but from artificial intelligence to electric vehicle batteries, Chinese technology is becoming increasingly embedded …
Why is Southern Company stock slipping today?
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
From Courtroom Rivals to Corporate Partners: Archer Buys Its Way Into Boeing’s Orbit
Five years ago, Wisk Aero sued Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR) for allegedly stealing its trade secrets. On August 10, Archer agreed to buy Wisk entirely, along with two other The Boeing Company (NYS…
Dell’s stock has beaten Micron and AMD this year — and now it’s adding to its gains
Since the start of 2023, the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT +1.14%) has outperformed the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.65%) every year and has more than tripled overall, while the broad-market index has…
Markets are looking eerily calm as investors chase FOMO rally
August 14, 2026, 2:09 AM EDT. The Sensex slipped nearly 300 points to 77,760.21, while the Nifty dropped around 74 points to 24,321.90 on Friday as crude oil prices hovered near $87/barrel, reacting t…
Coffee Prices Decline as Colombian Coffee Exports Partially Resume
September arabica coffee (KCU26) on Thursday closed down -7.00 (-2.06%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) closed down -103 (-2.73%).
SpaceX set an IPO record. Now there’s hope that Anthropic could shatter it.
A new report says that some Anthropic investors expect the company to seek a $2 trillion to $3 trillion valuation, above SpaceX’s $1.7 trillion milestone.
Cocoa Recovers More Ground After Tuesday’s Sharp Drop on Beneficial West African Weather
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Thursday closed up +29 (+0.52%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +10 (+0.24%). Cocoa prices continued higher on Thursday, retracing more of the …
Applied Materials Beat Shows Why Valuation, Not Earnings, Drives the Stock
Applied Materials reported record second-quarter 2026 earnings, with revenue reaching $7.91 billion and GAAP EPS at $3.51, driven by robust AI data center demand and advanced packaging growth. Managem…
Sugar Prices Rally on Continued Weather-Related Risks
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) on Thursday closed up +0.40 (+2.44%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) closed up +11.00 (+2.17%).
Cisco shares slide 9% despite earnings beat and stronger-than-expected guidance
Cisco is showing booming demand for AI infrastructure, but its results weren't good enough to satisfy investors.
The average car loan is now $785 a month — and lasts for almost 6 years
Peter Faricy is betting that many Americans are going to buy his electric truck.
The 10 housing markets where the most sellers have listed their homes for less than what they paid
August 13, 2026, 3:58 AM EDT. The UAE has reportedly unlocked billions of dollars in previously frozen Iranian assets, including 1.5 tonnes of gold flown out on UAE Royal Jet aircraft. This move saw B…
Rich Americans are propping up the travel economy as airfares soar 25% from a year ago
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Delta Airlines passengers check in for flights at Los Angeles International Airport on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Rising jet fuel prices tied to the war…
These charts show why stocks keep rallying. Profit margins are the highest on record
Recent FactSet data show that the rise in earnings is not coming from sales growth alone.
Why September is the worst month of the year for the stock market
Equity investors have long dreaded September. But we provide some context as to why stocks tend to sag in the month and explain why investors should keep their eye on the long-term ball when it comes …
Anthropic CFO Krishna Rao is leading early IPO meetings with investors and has not discussed valuation, sources say
Anthropic's early meetings with prospective investors ahead of its potentially historic initial public offering have been high level and have not included discussions about specific financials or a va…
Soybeans Posting Firmer Midday Action
Soybeans are trading with contracts 2 to 5 cent gains at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 4 1/2 cents at $11.45 1/4. Soymeal futures are $2.60 higher on the day, with Soy O…