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Monday, 9 November 2026

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Stocks Finish Sharply Lower as Tech Stocks Slump

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed down -1.01%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.77%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.49%. September E-mini S&P futures (ES…

Fifth Third (FITB) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Management reported that Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB 2.29%) is entering the final stage of the Comerica merger integration, with a technical systems conversion scheduled for Labor Day weekend. The company confirmed it has…

Why Sweetgreen Stock Surged Today

Shares of Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) rallied on Friday after health officials identified the source of a worrisome illness that has spread rapidly across the U.S.

Cotton Futures Fade into the Weekend

Cotton futures saw weakness extend to Friday, with contracts closing down 62 to 89 points on the day, with December down 291 points this week. Crude oil was up another $3.50 per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.011.

Wheat Strengthens into the Friday Close

The wheat complex was in rally mode to close out the week, finishing higher in all three exchanges. Chicago SRW contracts were 4 ¾ to 9 ½ cents higher across most contracts, with September up 42 ½ cents on the week. KC …

Surging Crude Oil Lifts Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) today is up +0.47 (+3.25%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) is up +16.70 (+3.67%).

Wheat Strengthens into the Friday Close

The wheat complex was in rally mode to close out the week, finishing higher in all three exchanges. Chicago SRW contracts were 4 ¾ to 9 ½ cents higher across most contracts, with September up 42 ½ cents on the week. KC …

Cattle Extending Weakness to Friday

Live cattle futures are trading with $1.77 to $2.17 losses across most contracts on Friday. Cash trade started to pick up, with a few light northern sales of $378-380 dressed and live action reported at $238-240 by USDA…

Cotton Futures Fade into the Weekend

Cotton futures saw weakness extend to Friday, with contracts closing down 62 to 89 points on the day, with December down 291 points this week. Crude oil was up another $3.50 per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.011.