Cotton Rallying on Thursday
Cotton futures are trading with contracts 125 to 188 point in the green at Thursday’s midday. Crude oil is back down just 38 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index falling 0.879.
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Dollar Sinks as the Yen Soars on Suspected Japanese Intervention
The dollar index (DXY00) tumbled to a 6-week low on Thursday and finished down by -0.99%. The dollar retreated on Thursday’s US economic news that showed Q2 GDP growing less than expected and the Jun core PCE prices ind…
Nexus Data Centers in advanced talks to secure $15B for Google-backed Anthropic data center
Morgan Stanley is the lead banker engaging in advanced talks to lend $15 billion to Nexus Data Centers to build out a large artificial intelligence infrastructure project for Anthropic, CNBC confirmed on Thursday.
Anthropic says its Claude models 'gained unauthorized access' to other organizations' systems
Anthropic on Thursday said it discovered three instances where its Claude artificial intelligence models accessed the internet during an evaluation and "gained unauthorized access to the real systems of three different …
Empty seats? Concert giant Live Nation says ticket sales are actually at record levels.
Even Donald Trump knows that the price of concert tickets is too damn high. Recently, flanked by the preposterously dressed Maga rocker Kid Rock, the president signed an executive order to protect fans from “crazy price…
China’s U.S.-bound shipments fall in July after brief recovery, survey shows
BEIJING — One of the Chinese economy's few growth drivers lost steam in July, according to the latest survey of businesses by China Beige Book.
The warning signal insiders are sending
For more than three years, the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has been the stock market's leading catalyst. The capacity for software and systems to make split-second decisions without human oversight, and th…
Cocoa Prices Pressured as Supply Concerns Ease
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) closed down -73 (-1.41%) on Thursday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) closed down -92 (-2.33%).
Stocks Rally on Stellar Microsoft Earnings and Chip Stock Strength
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.86%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +2.65%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.84%, an…
Trump says sanctions bill should include tariffs on Iran, despite 'trivial' trade with U.S.
President Donald Trump wants Congress to add tariffs on Iran to a sanctions bill against Russia and Tehran that has bipartisan support.
‘Don’t get suckered like I did’: I paid $185 to the wrong passport website. Can I get my money back?
The Top High-Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for Passive Income These dividend stocks offer the best of all worlds: high yields, appreciation potential, and dividend stability. Susan Dziubinski
Cash Dividend On The Way From BCE's Preferred Shares, Series AC
As of last close, BCE.PRC was trading at a 13.20% discount to its liquidation preference amount. It should be noted that the preferred shares are convertible, with a conversion ratio of Holders of Series AC Preferred Sh…
Arabica Coffee Prices Slide on Dry Weather Forecasts for Brazil
September arabica coffee (KCU26) closed down -2.75 (-0.84%) on Thursday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) closed up +7 (+0.19%).
Warsh’s Wall Street cred takes a hit as investors doubt the Fed chair’s inflation-fighting resolve
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday, but three Fed presidents dissented, highlighting the pressure building on the central bank to confront stubbornly elevated inflation.
Rivian reduces 2026 spending plans, narrows earnings guidance
Rivian Automotive reduced its 2026 spending plans and slightly narrowed its previously forecast losses this year as the company reported second-quarter results Thursday.
Amazon got $600 million in Trump tariff refunds and will pass return along to some customers
Amazon disclosed Thursday that it has received $600 million in tariff refunds after the Supreme Court ruled that many of President Donald Trump's levies were illegal, and it expects to return some of that cash to custom…
Stocks Rebound as Microsoft Earnings Ease AI Spending Concerns
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +1.12%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +2.69%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +1.09%, an…
Apple and Amazon report rising revenues as investors turn on some tech stocks
Apple and Amazon both released their second quarter earnings on Thursday, a test of investor confidence in major tech companies amid growing concerns over exorbitant AI spending.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman to discuss voluntary AI safety tests with Trump officials after agent went rogue
The meeting follows a rogue AI agent incident that has intensified scrutiny of voluntary safety testing and oversight for advanced AI systems
Reddit shares sink 11% on 'choppy' search referrals even as results blow past estimates
Reddit reported second-quarter earnings on Thursday that beat on the top and the bottom lines, and the company issued guidance that sailed past expectations.
China’s open-weight model lead exposes America’s AI blind spot
Some of America's biggest technology companies are pushing Washington to make open artificial intelligence a national priority as China continues to build its lead in the space.
Apple and Amazon report after the bell. Here's what the options market is saying
Earnings on deck this afternoon for Apple and Amazon will likely decide if the stock market can end what's so far been a rough week on solid footing.
Thursday 7/30 Insider Buying Report: NWFL, BFST
As the saying goes, there are many possible reasons for an insider to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy -- they expect to make money. So let's look at two noteworthy recent insider buys.
Dry Weather Forecast for Brazil Weighs on Arabica Coffee Prices
Coffee prices are mixed today. Arabica coffee is under pressure today on forecasts for mostly dry weather in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions over the next week, which should allow for the pace of the country’s coffee ha…