Best 3 Vanguard Bond ETF Picks for the Second Half of 2026
The Fed has indicated that rate cuts are unlikely in 2026. That means investors should be careful about investing in longer-term bonds.
Venues & MTFs
Cotton Faces Moderate Thursday Weakness
Cotton futures were down 4 to 24 points across the board at the Thursday close. Crude oil corrected back lower on Thursday despite back and forth strikes between the US and Iran overnight, down $1.71 …
SpaceX Stock Just Made This Startling Move. Stock to Avoid or No-Brainer Buying Opportunity?
SpaceX soared during its first days of trading, but the stock has since pulled back.
Why Beazer Homes Stock Was Zooming Higher This Week
Although this was rejected, Beazer revealed that there are other would-be buyers in the mix.
Millions of Future Social Security Recipients Could Face a Backdoor Benefit Cut
Social Security is facing a funding shortfall that could result in benefit cuts.
Vodafone, E& End Relationship Agreement
(RTTNews) - Vodafone Group Plc (VOD, VOD.L, VODE.DE) announced the relationship agreement dated 11 May 2023 between Vodafone and Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC, or e&, has been termina…
Hyperliquid Has Now Generated $1 Billion in Revenue. Is It Finally Time to Believe the HYPE About Perpetual Futures?
It may not be as strongly positioned as its peers relative to regulators either.
Ten-Year Yield Pulls Back Off Highest Closing Level In Well Over A Month
Bond prices moved steadily higher over the course of the day before closing firmly positive. As a result, the yield on the benchmark ten-year note, which moves opposite of its price, fell 3.0 basis po…
Cocoa Prices Soar on Signs of Recovering Global Demand
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) today is up +335 (+5.54%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) is up +239 (+5.329%).
Wheat Showing Midday Strength on Thursday
The wheat complex is posting Thursday gains at midday, to lead the grain complex. Chicago SRW contracts are showing are up 8 to 11 ½ cents higher. There were 25 delivery notices for July futures overn…
Cotton Easing Lower on Thursday
Cotton futures are trading with 12 to 25 point losses on the Thursday session. Crude oil is down $1.68 cents/barrel at $66.70, with the US dollar index $0.171 lower to $97.370.
Invesco Pharmaceuticals ETF vs State Street Biotech ETF: Which Fund Is the Better Buy in 2026?
Invesco Pharmaceuticals ETF offers a higher dividend yield and lower five-year beta than State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF
Cattle Weakness Resumes on Thursday
Live cattle futures are falling $1.70 to $2 at midday Cash has been slow early this week with very little action early. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,356 hea…
A Big Social Security Update Happened Last Month, and It's Not Great News
Social Security's trust funds are running out of money faster than previously expected.
Coffee Prices Surge as Volatile Trading Continues
September arabica coffee (KCU26) today is up +30.75 (+9.93%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) is up +253 (+6.76%).
Here's How Much More Upside Is Left in Palantir Stock, According to Wall Street Analysts
The company continues to produce excellent financial results, and its software isn't easily replicated.
Micron's Share Price Dip Presents a Compelling Buying Opportunity
Micron delivered blowout quarterly results last month, with revenue more than quadrupling year over year.
Corn Trading with Thursday Losses
Corn futures are showing 2 to 4 ¼ cent losses so far on Thursday. There were 88 deliveries issued against July futures overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 3 3/4 cents lower at…
Soybeans Facing More Thursday Pressure
Soybeans are falling back 8 ½ to 15 ¼ cents across most contracts. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 14 1/2 cents at $11.31 3/4. Soymeal futures are $3.40 to $4.60 higher across m…
Corn Trading with Thursday Losses
Corn futures are showing 2 to 4 ¼ cent losses so far on Thursday. There were 88 deliveries issued against July futures overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 3 3/4 cents lower at…
Rocket Lab Stock Gained 118% Over the Past Year. Is It Time to Buy?
Rocket Lab is expanding its satellite communications business with its $8 billion purchase of Iridium.
Stocks Climb on Strength in Chipmakers
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.47%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.55%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26…
Vanguard Energy vs Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure: Which ETF Is Delivering Profits From Rising Energy Costs?
Vanguard Energy ETF carries a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.09% while Global X - MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF charges 0.45%
Soybeans Facing More Thursday Pressure
Soybeans are falling back 8 ½ to 15 ¼ cents across most contracts. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 14 1/2 cents at $11.31 3/4. Soymeal futures are $3.40 to $4.60 higher across m…