Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Broadcom is the steadier AI infrastructure play, benefiting from its custom chip design business, networking products, and long-term commitments from hyperscaler clients.
The VanEck Semiconductor ETF has an average annualized return of 32% over the past 10 years.
Ares Capital's non-accrual loans rose to 2.4% in the second quarter of 2026, up from 1.8% a year ago.
Disney dominates important leisure and entertainment markets, and its well-greased ecosystem brings it all together.
The delivery of Horizon 1 and upcoming projects signal substantial revenue growth in fiscal 2027 that will carry over into future years.
CBOE reported strong earnings, highlighting record transaction volume as a key driver.
Nvidia should remain the top name in artificial intelligence chips, but its continued dominance of this market is in question.
The president recently appeared to express support for allowing Hyperliquid to compete in the U.S.
There are concerns about margin pressure on its Pharmacy Benefits Manager business.
Soybeans are trading with Friday gains of 17 to 20 cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 19 cents at $12.51. Soymeal futures are $8 to $8.20 higher on the day, with Soy Oil back up 230 to…
Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Friday. Crude prices posted modest losses on Friday after the dollar index ($DXY) rallied to a 2-week high. Also, signs of larger crude supplies transiting through the Stra…
Stanley Druckenmiller was early to spot the potential for some of the biggest AI chipmakers in the market. He bought Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) for his Duquesne Family Office portfolio in late 2022. He ultimately made hundre…
The maximum 2027 Social Security benefit increase will be $187, assuming a 3.6% COLA.
The Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.03% compared to the 0.35% charged by the Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF.
The wheat complex is trading with the three exchanges extending gains on Friday. Chicago SRW contracts are showing 22 to 23 cent gains so far on Friday. KC HRW futures are showing 25 to 26 cent gains on the day. MPLS sp…
There are technology stocks that pay dividends, and I own some. But it is a competitive industry with fast-changing trends. If you are looking for a great dividend stock to buy and hold, you'll be better off building yo…
Chevron entered a 20-year power purchase agreement to supply electricity for a new data center in Texas.
Hollywood portrays robots in homes, but real adoption starts in industry, where they are already in extensive use.
Nebius (NASDAQ: NBIS) is turning extraordinary demand for AI infrastructure into billion-dollar contracts, rapid revenue growth, and additional capacity. Its latest quarter provides powerful evidence that commercial mom…
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Recently released quarterly filings show large stakes in SpaceX among institutional investors.
Medicare Part B premiums and Social Security benefit taxes might consume some or all of your COLA.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) is evolving from a quantum computing specialist into a broader strategic technology platform. Record growth, vertical integration, and an ambitious hardware roadmap could strengthen its position in the…
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) is down -0.64 (-3.52%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) is down -13.20 (-2.52%).