HogsHogs Close with Gains on Friday
Lean hog futures posted mostly higher trad on Friday, with contracts up 25 cents to $1.37 at the close. August was up $2.65 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $99.32 Friday afte…
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Hogs Look to Monday Trade
Lean hog futures posted mostly higher trad on Friday, with contracts up 25 cents to $1.37 at the close. August was up $2.65 last week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $99.32 Friday afte…
Corn Turning Higher at Midday
The corn market is rallying off early session lows on Wednesday, with contracts up 2 to 4 cents so far at midday. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is up 4 1/4 cents at $4.09 per bu.
Coinbase trading results may fall short of expectations, according to prediction markets
As bitcoin prices fell yet again in the second quarter, traders on prediction market platform Kalshi think Coinbase's trading volumes suffered once again.
Stocks Finish Sharply Lower as Tech Stocks Slump
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed down -1.01%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.77%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.49%. September E-m…
What to know about testosterone replacement therapy as the U.S. military plans to test troops
Testosterone replacement therapy has shifted from the doctor's office to the center of a massive cultural phenomenon focused on performance, longevity and men's health.
AMD launches Helios, its first rack AI system to rival Nvidia, adding Microsoft as newest buyer
After a decade-long comeback, chip giant Advanced Micro Devices is preparing to ship its first rack-scale system for artificial intelligence, called Helios, to a growing list of customers that now inc…
Soybeans Holding onto Midday Gains, Following Slew of Export Business
Soybeans are rebounding from the Thursday weakness with contracts up 6 to 8 cents in most contracts at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 7 ½ cents at $11.62 1/2. Soymeal fut…
Detecting cyclospora is ‘notoriously difficult.’ Here’s what the FDA’s apology to Taylor Farms means.
The FDA and CDC are investigating iceberg lettuce sold by Taylor Farms to confirm the source of the cyclospora outbreak
We have $8 million in traditional IRAs. Should we tap them to buy a house — and take the tax hit?
In this episode, we tackle more of your questions, starting with a look into Roth strategy, how TSP Roth in-plan conversions work, and what to consider when converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA …
Stocks Finish Sharply Lower as Tech Stocks Slump
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed down -1.01%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.77%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.49%. September E-m…
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures edge up as oil turns lower in wait for Big Tech earnings
US stock futures rose on Monday morning as investors awaited Big Tech earnings, while oil prices eased after touching $90 a barrel as the US and Iran exchanged tit-for-tat attacks over the weekend.
Alphabet stock pops on report it's developing a more efficient AI chip
Alphabet shares climbed 3% on Monday after The Information reported the company is developing a new server chip, internally dubbed "Frozen v2," designed to run Gemini models more efficiently.
Cotton Slipping Lower on Friday
Cotton futures are heading 87 to 99 points lower so far on Friday, amid some outside market pressure. December cotton futures expire today. The outside markets are pressure factors, with the US dollar…
Two injured after man with airsoft rifles lit fireworks outside NYC immigration court: MS NOW
An individual is in custody after setting off "an incendiary device" outside an immigration court building in lower Manhattan on Monday morning, the FBI told CNBC.
GFL Environmental (GFL) Slid Following the Deal Reveal
Fred Alger Management, an investment management company, released its "Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund" second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. US equities strongly …
I will claim Social Security early. Why do so few people talk about the elephant in the room?
If intros aren’t about introductions, then what’s this here for? Is not including one a countersignal? Either way, you’ll enjoy this conversation — and that says a lot about you.
Chip giant ASML to offer €20,000 bonus to retain staff through 2030
Semiconductor equipment leader ASML Holding NV announced it will grant a one-time stock award of €20,000 (approximately NT$740,000) to each of its roughly 45,000 global employees on January 1, 2027, t…
Oil prices ease after Brent crosses $90 amid escalating U.S.-Iran conflict
The rally comes after U.S. President Donald Trump demanded stronger action against Iran, triggering fears that the widening conflict could choke off oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the …
Here’s Why This Fund Divested CDW Corporation (CDW)
L1 Capital, an investment management firm, released its "L1 Capital International Fund" (unhedged) second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The letter discusse…
Stocks Finish Sharply Lower as Tech Stocks Slump
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed down -1.01%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.77%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.49%. September E-m…
Bezos backs CuspAI as startup teams up with Nvidia to hunt for chipmaking materials
Jeff Bezos has invested in CuspAI, a British startup which on Monday unveiled a partnership with Nvidia and a number of other industry leaders as it hunts for breakthroughs in semiconductors, clean en…
ECB survey sees moderating wage demands, selling price growth
This box summarises the main findings from recent contacts between ECB staff and representatives of 67 leading non-financial companies operating in the euro area. The exchanges mainly took place betwe…
‘Full House’ creator Jeff Franklin relists $45 million Beverly Hills home built on site of Manson murders
It looks like Jeff Franklin, the creator of the Full House sitcom, is giving it another shot with his ultra-luxe Beverly Hills estate, but this time with a serious price chop. Originally listed in 202…