Wheat Strengthens into the Friday Close
The wheat complex was in rally mode to close out the week, finishing higher in all three exchanges. Chicago SRW contracts were 4 ¾ to 9 ½ cents higher across most contracts, with September up 42 ½ cen…
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Corn Sees a Late Push to Close Near the Highs on Friday
Corn futures shrugged off the early weakness on Friday to close near the highs of the day, up 2 ¼ to 3 ½ cents across most contracts. September was 5 ¼ cents higher on the week with December up 6 1/2.…
The Most Overlooked Reason Eli Lilly Stock Keeps Surging -- and It Has Nothing to Do With Weight Loss
Mounjaro and Zepbound accounted for nearly two-thirds of the drug maker's first-quarter 2026 revenues.
Chewy vs. Walmart: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Chewy is expanding its reach beyond online retail by integrating physical veterinary clinics and professional health services.
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 ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.49%. September E-m…
Fifth Third (FITB) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Management reported that Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB 2.29%) is entering the final stage of the Comerica merger integration, with a technical systems conversion scheduled for Labor Day weekend. The compa…
Why Coca-Cola Stock Flopped on Friday
The company's internal investigation into the incident is ongoing, and law enforcement has been contacted.
Stocks Finish Sharply Lower as Tech Stocks Slump
The S&P 500 Index ($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…
Soybeans Round the Week with Gains, Following Slew of Export Business on Friday
Soybeans rebounded from the Thursday losses to close Friday with a late push higher, up 4 ½ to 9 ½ cents. August was 12 ¾ cents in the green on the week, with November 12 ¼ cents higher. The cmdtyView…
Unexpected Strength in North American Cocoa Demand Boosts Prices
Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Friday as short covering emerged after North American Q2 cocoa grindings unexpectedly increased. The National Confectioners Association reported late Thursday th…
Why StubHub Stock Plummeted by 13% This Week
Similar measures have been passed in other North American markets, and more are currently under consideration by state legislatures.
Cattle Look to Round Out a Week of Weakness on Friday
Live cattle futures rounded out the Thursday session with contracts down $2.35 to $3.05. Open interest was up 387 contracts. Cash trade started to pick up, with a few light northern sales of $378-380 …
Surging Crude Oil Lifts Sugar Prices
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) today is up +0.47 (+3.25%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) is up +16.70 (+3.67%).
Cotton Futures Fade into the Weekend
Cotton futures saw weakness extend to Friday, with contracts closing down 62 to 89 points on the day, with December down 291 points this week. Crude oil was up another $3.50 per barrel, with the US do…
Corn Fades Back Lower on Thursday
Corn rounded out Thursday trade with contracts down 4 to 6 cents across most contracts. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 6 3/4 at $4.10 3/4.
Surging Crude Oil Lifts Sugar Prices
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) today is up +0.47 (+3.25%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) is up +16.70 (+3.67%).
Hogs Gains Pushing to Friday
Lean hog futures are trading with 50 cent to $1.02 gains across most contracts at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.68 Friday morning, down $3.49 from the day prior. The CME L…
Cocoa Prices Rebound on Strong North American Cocoa Demand
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) today is up +183 (+3.41%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) is up +124 (+3.12%).
Sugar Prices Benefit from Surging Crude Prices
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) on Friday closed up +0.39 (+2.70%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) closed up +15.30 (+3.37%).
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 $11.62 1/2. Soymeal fut…
Unexpected Strength in North American Cocoa Demand Boosts Prices
Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Friday as short covering emerged after North American Q2 cocoa grindings unexpectedly increased. The National Confectioners Association reported late Thursday th…
Stocks Settle Lower as Chipmakers and AI Stocks Slump
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed down -0.51%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.62%. September E…
Chevron Will Explore a Pipeline to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Here's What it Means for the Energy Stock.
It's also exploring the potential to build an oil export pipeline that would bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
Hogs Look at Friday, Pork Continues Climb Above $100
Lean hog futures posted 20 to 60 cent gains in most contracts, with August down a nickel. Open interest was down 2,966 contracts, suggesting some shorts covering. USDA’s national base hog price was re…