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Corn Fades on Tuesday to Close Mixed

Corn futures posted mixed trade on Tuesday, with contracts closing as much as 1 ¾ lower to a penny higher across the board. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 3/4 cents at $4.35 1/2.

Costco launching Medicare Advantage plans with SCAN Group

Costco Wholesale Corporation and nonprofit insurer SCAN Group announced a partnership on Tuesday to sell Costco-branded Medicare plans, marking the retailer's first entry into the Medicare market. The two companies plan…

Favorable West African Weather Weighs on Cocoa Prices

Cocoa prices extended this week's losses, with NY cocoa falling to a 1.5-week low. Favorable weather in West Africa is expected to boost yields and supply, which is bearish for prices. Cocoa farmers in the Ivory Coast a…

Dollar Supported by Weak Stocks and Rising Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00) is up by +0.04% today. The weakness in stocks today has increased demand for dollar liquidity. Also, today's rally in WTI crude oil to a 3-week high is boosting inflation expectations and could …

How to manage estate planning after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Hearing a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or another progressive neurologic disorder can be emotionally devastating. But the financial toll can be just as severe—so much so, that people often say they wish financial ad…

Nvidia's AI moat is shifting from chips to capital

Nvidia's massive head start in artificial intelligence turned the chipmaker into the world's most valuable company. Now, almost four years into the generative AI boom, competitors like Advanced Micro Devices and Google …

Do Wall Street Analysts Like Omnicom Group Stock?

New York-based Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC) is a global marketing and communications company. It helps brands grow through advertising, media, commerce, consulting, public relations, branding, healthcare, production, and ex…