Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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The Department of Justice cited a novel written by James Comey as it urged a federal judge not to dismiss criminal charges against the former FBI director for allegedly threatening to kill President Donald Trump by post…
The wheat complex is rallying across the three exchanges at midday. Chicago SRW contracts is up 14 to 15 cents across most contracts. KC HRW futures are 16 to 17 cents in the front months on the session. MPLS spring whe…
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Federal Reserve officials indicated at their last meeting that they would need to raise interest rates soon unless there was more progress on bringing down inflation, minutes released Wednesday showed.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up by +0.33% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down by -0.33%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.31%, a…
Carvana shares are headed for a double-digit weekly loss as a federal investigation into billionaire Mark Walter shines a spotlight on his minority stake in the online used-car retailer.
Less than two hours before massive U.S. tariffs on certain Canadian goods were set to switch on, President Donald Trump announced a tentative deal to stave off the new duties.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up by +0.58% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up by +0.07%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.61%, and…
It's shaping up to be a tough period for Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:LUCK), which a week ago released some disappointing quarterly results that could have a notable impact on how the market views the st…
One of the many beauties of options trading is the ability to make money on a rangebound stock. Shares of Meta Platforms are presenting that opportunity right now.
Today, we cover a variety of your questions. We talk about when it is worth passing cash through a 529 account and if you should use 529s to fund K-12 education. We talk about how interest on I Bonds works and go into w…
As central as NVIDIA NASDAQ: NVDA is to the AI-driven semiconductor supercycle, it is not the only semiconductor stock set to benefit. While AI, GPUs, and data center capabilities are at the core of the movement, they a…
Eagle Capital Management, an investment management company, released its second quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the quarter, Eagle Capital Management discussed how enthusias…
The United Arab Emirates said it had paused all trade and financial transactions with Iran, after reporting that two ballistic missiles were launched from the country toward its territorial waters.
In a dramatic shift for global equity markets, the first week of February 2026 has witnessed a sharp technical breakdown as long-standing momentum gauges for the S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) turned negative. The bullish fervor t…
August 19, 2026, 2:18 AM EDT. UK consumer-price inflation accelerated to 2.9% in July from 2.6% in June, matching economists’ expectations and moving further above the Bank of England’s 2% target. The increase was drive…
The Treasury Department on Wednesday said it will more than double the size of its government debt repurchases, sending yields sharply lower at a time of substantial market stress.
Management reported sustained top-line growth and positive traffic momentum across company-operated and licensed segments. The company focused on digital engagement and culinary innovation to drive guest frequency while…
Shares of Spain's Deoleo jumped over 20% on Wednesday afternoon amid an intensifying takeover battle for the world's largest olive oil bottler and marketer.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down by -0.69% on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down by -0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down by -1.68%. E-mini S&P futures (ES…
An experimental personalized cancer vaccine from Merck and Moderna showed positive initial results in its first-ever late-stage trial, the companies announced Wednesday, bringing them one step closer to filing for appro…
Array Technologies ARRY is a manufacturer of ground-mounting systems used in solar energy projects. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 25.7% downward over the last 60 days.
Inflation rebound driven by biggest jump in gas bills since October 2022; Asian shares slump after Wall Street chip sell-off