Saturday, 19 September 2026
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Explosions rocked Kyiv on Thursday after Russia launched an overnight ballistic missile attack on the Ukrainian capital, killing at least two people and injuring six others, according to local officials.
Privately held Stripe has decided to swing for the fences with its boldest play yet in digital payments. Reuters reported that the fintech heavyweight joined forces with private equity firm Advent International to submi…
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 national average C…
WASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 19 (Reuters) - The United States launched new strikes against Iran, Central Command said, after it earlier announced that two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing …
The wheat complex is reverting from Thursday weaker trade to post midday gains across the complex. Chicago SRW contracts are up 6 to 7 cents in most contracts. KC HRW futures are rallying 13 to 14 cents across most cont…
The automotive industry's increasing use of over-the-air technology to update vehicle systems makes it more susceptible to cyberattacks, analysts say, urging more intervention in the sector.
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%).
With investors increasingly questioning whether massive AI and infrastructure spending will generate adequate returns, Space Exploration Technologies Corp (NASDAQ:SPCX) has become one of the stocks caught in the broader…
Semiconductor stocks have been hit by large-scale sell-offs, with investors questioning the sustainability of the AI-driven rally. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) saw an intraday drop of over 7%, dragging …
Taylor Farms is voluntarily recalling iceberg lettuce in 27 states because the greens potentially could be contaminated with cyclosporiasis.
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%).
Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) was Wall Street's favorite artificial intelligence (AI) energy stock in 2025. Backed by strategic partnerships -- including with Meta Platforms, Nvidia, and Centrus Energy, as well as with early suppor…
Nvidia went on an incredible run to become the world's most valuable publicly traded company, but its 11% year-to-date return looks pedestrian compared to some of the other AI stocks that have been capturing headlines i…
September arabica coffee (KCU26) on Friday closed up +7.70 (+2.46%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) closed up +80 (+2.11%).
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman announced Saturday he is running for the U.S. Senate, becoming one of the first major Republicans to enter the race for the seat once held by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
It turns out, there might be some justice for school teachers, who have the dubious distinction of playing a vital role in society while earning a comparatively low annual income.
Investors in Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. FIS need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the July 17, 2026 $72.50 Call had some of the highest i…
Mixed martial arts has seen an unprecedented rise in popularity in recent years as the UFC has taken off. And, according to UFC President and CEO Dana White, it might not be the last fighting sport to do so.
If you own an S&P 500 Index fund… more than a third of your money sits in just seven stocks. If you own a Nasdaq 100 Index fund… that number jumps to roughly 40%.
Mexico has issued a formal travel advisory warning citizens about a growing diarrhea-causing outbreak in the United States, as cases linked to a foodborne parasite continue to climb across dozens of states.
Investors in Proficient Auto Logistics PAL need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Oct 17, 2025 $02.50 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of…
Is ADI a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on Analog Devices, Inc. on Contrarian Indicator's Substack by Cameron Fen. In this article, we will summarize the bulls' thesis on ADI. Analog Devices, Inc.'s …
The S&P 500 Index ($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-mini S&P futures (ES…
Meta Platforms (META) grew Q4 ad revenue 24% to $60B but $115B-$135B 2026 capex guidance raised concerns; analysts target $844 (31% upside) and 19% EPS growth. Nvidia and Google signed multi-billion-dollar infrastructur…