Cotton Posting Modest Midday Strength
Cotton futures are trading with midday gains of 7 to 15 points on Tuesday, shrugging off early weakness. Crude oil is down another $4.10 per barrel, with the US dollar index down 0.224.
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Hogs Close with Tuesday Gains
Lean hog futures posted gains of 20 to 50 cents in the front months on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 25 cents on Jan 9 at $80.60.
Corn Closes Turnaround Tuesday with Strength
Corn futures took back much of the Monday weakness, with contracts closing 5 to 6 ¾ cents in the front months and steady to 2 cents higher in the deferreds. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 6 3/4 ce…
Stocks Mixed on Earnings Results and Weakness in Chipmakers
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.738%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.12%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.05%,…
Stocks Settle Mostly Higher on Positive Earnings Results
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Tuesday closed up +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +1.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.98%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26…
Sinking Crude Oil Prices Weigh on Sugar
Sugar prices slid to 1-week lows on Tuesday and settled lower amid the plunge in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil (CLU26) sank more than -4% on Tuesday, adding to Monday’s -7% plunge, which undercuts ethanol prices and m…
Sugar Prices Fall as Crude Oil Plunges
May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26) today is down -0.29 (-1.99%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26) is down -6.40 (-1.49%).
Cotton Posting Modest Midday Strength
Cotton futures are trading with midday gains of 7 to 15 points on Tuesday, shrugging off early weakness. Crude oil is down another $4.10 per barrel, with the US dollar index down 0.224.
Down 25%, Is It Finally Time to Buy Netflix (NFLX) Stock?
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Sugar Prices Fall as Crude Oil Plunges
May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26) today is down -0.29 (-1.99%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26) is down -6.40 (-1.49%).
Archer Aviation vs. Redwire: Which Aerospace Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Archer Aviation is scaling its electric air taxi platform through high-profile partnerships with commercial airlines and defense contractors.
Corn Showing Fractional Gains Early Turnaround Tuesday
Corn price action is just fractionally higher on Tuesday morning trade. Futures were in retreat mode on Monday with contracts down 2 ½ to 13 ½ cents, across the board, led be the front months. Open interest was down 14,…
Soybeans Getting a Tuesday Bounce as Ratings Slip
Soybeans are trading with 7 to 9 ½ cent gains as futures get a bounce at Tuesday’s midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 7 cents higher at $11.71 1/4. Soymeal futures were 40 cents lower to 90 cents …
Super Micro Computer Booked More Than $60 Billion of Orders Last Quarter. The Entire Company Is Worth $19 Billion.
Super Micro said it received more than $60 billion of new orders in its fiscal fourth quarter, which ended June 30.
Wheat Posting Steady Trade at Midday
The wheat complex is back to steadier trade on Tuesday, with contracts trying to post strength. Chicago SRW contracts are fractionally to a penny higher at midday. KC HRW futures are down 2 to 3 cents at midday. MPLS sp…
Stocks Mixed as Weakness in Chipmakers Deepens
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.68%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.50%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.2…
Warren Buffett Just Shared a 10-Word Warning With Investors. Here's What History Says Happens Next.
Most investors are extremely optimistic about the future, and their investing behavior is a clear sign.
Why Intel Stock Just Fell Again
Intel is caught in a global chip-sector sell-off that has pushed semiconductor stocks more than 20% below recent highs.
Stocks Mixed as Weakness in Chipmakers Deepens
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.68%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.50%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.2…
Cocoa Prices Slump on Abundant Global Supplies
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) on Monday closed down -276 (-5.13%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) closed down -188 (-4.68%).
Conagra EVP Bartell Sells 6,045 Shares for Tax Withholding, According to Latest SEC Filing
The disposition involved 6,045 shares with a total transaction value of ~$86,323 based on weighted average pricing between July 17, 2026 and July 19, 2026.
Want Lower Medicare Premiums in Retirement? 3 Things to Do.
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Soybeans Collapse on Monday with Weather and Outside Pressures
Soybeans fell 18 ¾ to 40 ½ cents across the board on Monday, with weaker products and an improving forecast playing a role. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 39 1/2 cents lower at $11.74 1/4. Soymeal fu…
Is SoFi a Buy Before Wednesday? Here's My Honest Take
In this video, I will cover whether SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI) is worth buying ahead of this week's earnings report and explain what I am doing with my own position. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, a…