Wednesday, 11 November 2026
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Kevin Warsh’s first Federal Reserve meeting delivered a clear message to markets: inflation is back at the center of policy. The Fed held rates steady at 3.5% to 3.75%, but Warsh’s debut press conference, a shorter poli…
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%).
Anthropic is in very preliminary talks to lease computing power from Meta, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC's Kate Rooney.
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 reported at $100.26 o…
Amazon-owned Zoox recalled software in 105 of its robotaxis over concerns its vehicles failed to detect heavy smoke and drove into it.
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 futures are $2.10 to $…
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 Lean Hog Index was 5…
If you're a carrier operating in today's freight market, with tight margins, rate volatility, and rising operating costs, the real issue isn't the tool. It's whether the financing actually fits how your trucking busines…
QCOM surged 68% in 30 days on hyperscaler chip news, yet handset revenue fell 13% and operating income dropped 26% last quarter.
Corn price action is showing steady to fractionally lower trade so far on Friday morning. Futures rounded out Thursday trade with contracts down 4 to 6 cents across most contracts. Open interest was up 5,440 contracts o…
A high bar is set for Q2 results. Plus: A sector that could surprise, what to watch in big bank earnings, and the World Cup’s effect on the US economy.
Hearing the words, "you're being laid off," can bring on one of the worst feelings in the world. After all, if you're like most people, you probably count on your job to provide you with a paycheck, not to mention healt…
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 10 Palestinians on Thursday, local hospitals said, even as much of the world’s attention was focused on the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah …
Late one evening in 2010, in his Taipei home, Morris Chang topped off the wine in his guest’s glass. Across from him sat Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer, who had flown in with a proposal that was as audac…
South Plains Financial (SPFI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.96 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.86 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.86 per share a year ago. These figures are adju…
Four weeks ago, he joined the small but growing number of Brits who have bought a Chinese-made vehicle.
Wheat is trading 3 to 8 cent gains across the three markets on Friday. The wheat complex slipped back on Thursday, with contracts marginally lower. Chicago SRW contracts saw nearby losses of 1 to 3 cents on the day. Ope…
NEW YORK — Sanmina Corp. shares exploded more than 20% on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, surging to $226.90 in early trading after the electronics manufacturing services company delivered a blockbuster second-quarter earnings…
The cost of goods brought into the U.S. posted an unexpected increase in June as the price of goods from China rose by their largest monthly level in more than 18 years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
Here are all the details on where to stream movies, TV series, and more from giants like Hulu and Netflix, networks such as Paramount+ and Peacock, and niche services like BritBox
When a parent, grandparent or other loved one dies, there isn't a handbook telling you what to do. Those first stunned hours when grief and practical reality collide can be difficult to navigate, especially when you nee…
Voters in California will decide in November whether to impose a one-time, 5% tax on residents and trusts with a net worth of more than $1 billion.
When a $22-billion grocery giant hands off its bakery plant to Canada's largest industrial baker, it's not a retreat—it's a playbook. On July 16, 2026, METRO Inc. (TSX: MRU) and FGF Brands announced a strategic partners…
Truist Financial Corporation (TFC) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.23 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.91 per share a year ago. These figures are…