EU antitrust regulators clear Paramount-WBD merger as it faces challenge by U.S. states
European Union antitrust regulators said on Wednesday they had signed off on Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Finance & markets
Dollar Slightly Lower as the Yen Recovers
The dollar index (DXY00) is down by -0.10% today. The dollar is under modest pressure today amid a recovery in the yen, which rose from a 39-year low on the prospect of faster interest rate hikes from the BOJ. Losses in…
iShares California Muni Bond Getting Very Oversold
In trading on Friday, shares of the iShares California Muni Bond ETF (Symbol: CMF) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $60.57 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Ind…
Senate panel advances China auto bill that could bar Mercedes-Benz from U.S.
The Senate Commerce Committee advanced bipartisan legislation Wednesday aimed at toughing a ban on Chinese automakers from the U.S. market, even as Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, warned that it could unintentionally bar Me…
Wheat Starting Wednesday with Double Digit Gains
Wheat is back to finding more strength, as contracts are up anywhere from 11 to 19 cents The wheat complex shrugged off early weakness on Tuesday, with contracts higher across the three markets. Chicago SRW contracts we…
Senate crypto bill would ban federal officials — including presidents — from issuing digital assets
Presidents and other federal officials would be banned from issuing or sponsoring cryptocurrency and other digital assets under newly updated legislation the Senate is considering.
Soybeans Kicking Off Midweek Trade with Early Strength
Soybeans are 7 to 9 ¼ cents higher so far on Wednesday morning. Futures posted Turnaround Tuesday losses of 3 to 6 1/2 cents on the session pulling off early lows. Open interest was up just 1,907 contracts on Tuesday. T…
Stock Indexes Retreat as Crude Oil and Bond Yields Climb
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.48%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.1…
John Paulson says we are in the early stages of a long-term bull market for gold
John Paulson, the hedge fund manager who made billions betting against the U.S. housing market before turning bullish on gold, said he believes the precious metal is only in the early stages of a long-term rally.
Improved Monsoon Rains in India Undercut Sugar Prices
Sugar prices settled lower on Wednesday as India’s monsoon rains continue to improve. India’s Meteorological Department reported on Wednesday that India’s cumulative monsoon rainfall was 19% below normal as of July 22, …
Stock Indexes Mixed Ahead of Alphabet’s Earnings
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.09%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.29%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.0…
Fastly (FSLY) Fell as Growth Concerns Weakened Investor Conviction
Polen Capital, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for "Polen 5Perspectives Small-Mid Growth Strategy". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Polen 5Perspectives Sma…
Digital Bank Revolut Is Valued At $115 Billion
Revolut, a digital bank that deals in cryptocurrencies, has been valued at $115 billion U.S. as part of a secondary share sale.
Sen. Wyden introduces bill to curb Trump's tariff powers
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Wednesday introduced a bill that would rein in President Donald Trump's broad tariff powers by eliminating some of his statutory tools to set import duties and giving Congress a greater say ov…
This ‘intrinsic value’ small-cap stock strategy keeps benefiting from deep research
On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski catch up on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and the latest tariff news. A couple of economic repor…
American Honda announces leadership changes in auto sales
American Honda today announced rotational changes to the company’s Auto Sales leadership effective Monday, August 3, 2026. Jessika Laudermilk, currently assistant vice president of Honda National Auto Sales, will move o…
Yes, the AI stock selloff looks terrifying. But it might actually save the bull market.
Lots happened in terms of monopoly news this week, as usual. Household income is now officially declining, California’s assembly is scaring big law firms by passing a major antitrust bill, and there is a merger of two f…
Cotton Firming Higher on Wednesday Morning
Cotton prices are trading with 25 to 30 point gains to start the Wednesday session. Futures rallied on Tuesday, with contracts 145 to 159 points higher at the close. Crude oil was up another $1.76 per barrel, with the U…
Is Microsoft’s stock set for a breakout? This analyst says a major inflection is in the cards.
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) may seem like an impenetrable giant -- especially aroundearnings season -- but the ugly truth is tech stock has not logged monthly win since September.
AMD to invest up to $5 billion in Anthropic as part of computing power deal
Advanced Micro Devices on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic and said it will invest up to $5 billion in the artificial intelligence company "in the future."
Trump's generic drug tariffs: What they could mean for medicine prices, manufacturers and supply
President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on imported generic medicines have raised fresh questions about whether low-cost drugmakers can shift production to the U.S. before duties of as much as 200% take effect.
Cattle Look to Midweek Trade as Beef Tries to Find Footing
Live cattle futures rounded out the Tuesday Session with mixed trade, a contracts were up 15 cents to 10 cents lower. Cash trade has yet to get kicked of this week with Monday compiling showlists. Last week settled in a…
Cotton Firming Higher on Wednesday Morning
Cotton prices are trading with 25 to 30 point gains to start the Wednesday session. Futures rallied on Tuesday, with contracts 145 to 159 points higher at the close. Crude oil was up another $1.76 per barrel, with the U…
AMD is investing $5 billion into Anthropic as it seeks to cut into Nvidia’s dominance
It takes a lot of computing power to run an AI product — and as the tech industry races to tap the power of AI models, there’s a parallel race underway to build the infrastructure that will power them. On a recent earni…