Cotton Rallies on Thursday
Cotton futures were 81 to 139 points in the green at Thursday’s close. Crude oil was back down just 50 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index falling 0.914.
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Nat-Gas Prices Climb on Smaller-Than-Expected Storage Increase
Nat-gas prices settled higher on Thursday on a smaller-than-expected storage increase. Weekly EIA nat-gas inventories rose +28 bcf in the week ended July 24, below expectations of +37 bcf. Nat-gas prices extended their …
Stocks Plunge on a Rout in Chipmakers and a Hawkish Fed Hold
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed down -1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -2.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -2.06%. September E-mini S&P futures …
Stocks Rebound as Microsoft Earnings Ease AI Spending Concerns
The S&P 500 Index ($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…
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…
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%).
Sugar Prices Fall on the Prospects of Higher Indian Sugar Production
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) today is down -0.06 (-0.41%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) is down -1.70 (-0.37%).
Stronger Monsoon Rains in India Weigh on Sugar Prices
Sugar prices moved lower on Thursday, with NY sugar matching a 1-month low posted earlier this month. Sugar prices are under pressure amid the prospects of higher Indian sugar output as monsoon rains improve. India’s Me…
Ample Global Supplies Undercut Cocoa Prices
Cocoa prices are moving lower today and are just above Tuesday’s 3.5-week lows. Cocoa prices have been under pressure over the past two weeks and posted 3.5-week lows on Tuesday on signs of larger global cocoa supplies …
Is SoFi Technologies a Buy After Its Latest Earnings Report?
Despite strong member growth, SoFi maintained its full-year adjusted EBITDA and earnings outlook.
Hogs Look to Thursday Following Wednesday Weakness
Lean hog futures faced weakness on Wednesday, with contracts $1.37 to $2.57 lower. Open interest was down 1,898 contracts, mainly in nearby August. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $101.79 on Wednesday aft…
Corn Getting a Thursday Morning Bounce
Corn price action is 1 to 2 cents higher so far on Thursday morning. Futures gave back the bounce from Tuesday, with contracts closing the Wednesday session down 2 to 9 ½ cents, led by the nearbys. Open interest was up …
Cattle Look to Thursday After Bouncing on Wednesday
Live cattle futures closed the Wednesday session, with contracts continuing to bounce from Monday’s weakness, up 42 cents to $2.07 higher. Open interest was down 2,472 contracts on Wednesday, implying shorts were coveri…
Notable ETF Outflow Detected - OEF, V, WMT, CAT
Looking at the chart above, OEF's low point in its 52 week range is $306.18 per share, with $379.02 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $363.98. Comparing the most recent share price to the 20…
Leonardo DRS, Inc. Profit Rises In Q2
(RTTNews) - Leonardo DRS, Inc. (DRS) revealed earnings for its second quarter that Increases, from last year
Should You Keep Investing When Inflation Is Elevated? The Answer Is Simpler Than You Might Think.
Investors continue to pay close attention to artificial intelligence. This remains the hottest topic in the economy and markets.
Cotton Rallying Back on Thursday Morning
Cotton prices are up 78 to 123 points early on Thursday. Futures were weaker on Wednesday, with contracts 67 to 119 points lower. Crude oil was back up $5.34 per barrel, with the US dollar index was 0.586. The Fed left …
AVEM, BABA, ASX, NTES: Large Inflows Detected at ETF
Looking at the chart above, AVEM's low point in its 52 week range is $68.27 per share, with $100.83 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $88.87. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200…
Ares Capital Just Extended Its Dividend Streak to 17 Years -- Here's What Its Latest Earnings Show
Ares Capital recently declared its latest dividend payment, marking 17 years of stability and growth.
Yum! Brands Q2 Profit Surges, Backs Long-term View - Update
(RTTNews) - Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM), which operates Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell brands, reported Thursday significantly higher profit in its second quarter, benefited mainly by positive tax impacts from the planned sal…
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. Q2 Profit Rises
(RTTNews) - Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) released earnings for its second quarter that Increases, from last year
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Q1 Net Income Rises
(RTTNews) - Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, Inc. (MIU.F, 8309.T) reported first quarter net income attributable to owners of the parent of 142.2 billion yen, up 56.6% from 90.8 billion yen in the corresponding period last …
Noteworthy ETF Inflows: TLT
Looking at the chart above, TLT's low point in its 52 week range is $83.295 per share, with $101.64 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $85.21. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200…
Stocks Plunge on a Rout in Chipmakers and a Hawkish Fed Hold
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed down -1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -2.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -2.06%. September E-mini S&P futures …