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Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan, asserting that this week's good inflation news wasn't good enough, called Thursday for "modestly" higher interest rates to win a battle the central bank h…
Since first taking office, US President Donald Trump has been right on Iran more often than his critics care to admit.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.46%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.28%. September E-mini S&P futures …
Stocks are firmly lower midday, as investors once more contend with higher oil prices and a semiconductor selloff. Earlier this morning, President Donald Trump reimposed the Strait of Hormuz blockade,…
ServiceTitan, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Sherry David reported selling 2,276 shares of Class A Common Stock on July 15, 2026 in open-market transactions at a weighted average price of $79.31 per sha…
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) today is down -532 (-9.04%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) is down -405 (-9.28%).
The casual restaurant tradition of giving diners a complimentary wrapped candy after a meal, as Olive Garden has been known for, is pleasing to many customers and can sometimes ensure that a nice tip …
Here is one narrative violation in the usual drumbeat of doom that we’re used to hearing about housing in America: The rent, in many cities across the US, is getting cheaper.
Trading at a Big Discount, This Dividend Stock Deserves a Closer Look Despite a 33% dividend increase, this stock still trades 21% below fair value. Joshua Aguilar
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the current wildfire smoke conditions in the U.S. The original story was published Jan. 8, 2025.
Corn prices are down 5 to 8 cents at midday on Thursday amid a sharp slide in overall ag commodity prices and poor weekly export sales numbers. Futures had posted gains of 5 to 9 cents yesterday, gett…
The dollar index (DXY00) rose by +0.27% on Thursday. The dollar rallied on Thursday as better-than-expected US economic reports signaled economic strength and lifted T-note yields. Weekly jobless clai…
President Donald Trump has signaled he plans to raise alleged issues with U.S. elections during a primetime address to the nation set for Thursday at 9 p.m. ET.
At midday on Thursday, cotton futures prices are back down 260 to 396 points from the Wednesday close. Futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts up 24 to 96 points. Crude oil is was up a mod…
RYLD sells covered calls to fund its double-digit yield, but payouts have dropped nearly 50% from the 2021 volatility peak as premiums compressed.
Short sellers are rapidly increasing their bets against SpaceX, driving bearish positioning to nearly one-third of the company's public float as the struggling stock hovers below its IPO price.
A large portion of U.S. adults are making ends meet with help from their parents.
September arabica coffee (KCU26) today is down -13.60 (-4.16%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) is down -116 (-2.97%).
Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) is making one of the biggest investments in its history, and it could significantly strengthen the company's long-term growth outlook. The specialty chip foundry plans to in…
Wheat futures are fading at midday, down 4 to 5 cents but holding on to most of the Wednesday rally. The wheat complex was in rally mode on Wednesday, with potential restrictions on Russian exports ou…
Two different reads on the housing market released Thursday point to the same problem, one that appears to be getting worse. Housing is just too expensive — to own and to build.
Live cattle futures are trading sharply lower at midday on Thursday, with a number of contract months down $3 per cwt or more. They posted $1.30 to $2.82 losses on Wednesday. Open interest was down 3,…
At midday on Thursday, cotton futures prices are back down 260 to 396 points from the Wednesday close. Futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts up 24 to 96 points. Crude oil is was up a mod…
Investors seem to be second-guessing the stunning rally in chip stocks as another earnings season picks up steam.