Wheat Hold Higher on Friday
The wheat complex is trading with contract rallying on Friday across the three markets. Chicago SRW contracts were up 7 to 9 cents, as September was down 1 3//4 cents this week. KC HRW futures were 13 to 15 cents higher…
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Paramount offers cinema chains written pledge for 30 annual movie releases
The world's largest movie theater chain published a public endorsement of Hollywood's most contested merger on Wednesday — and in doing so, directly broke with the trade organization that speaks for the exhibition indus…
Corn Posting Gains on Friday
Corn futures are trading with midday gains of 3 to 4 cants so far on Friday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 3 3/4 cents at $4.12 1/4.
Cattle Closes Mostly Higher on Friday
Live cattle futures posted Friday gains of 35 to 50 cents in the front months, with August down a nickel this week. Cash trade has picked up this week at $235 live and $370 dressed (North) across the country. Feeder cat…
Myspace eyes comeback as an an 'antidote' to social media fatigue — but it may be a long shot
Millennials may feel a pang of nostalgia at the news of Myspace's planned revival, but analysts caution that the once-dominant social media platform faces long odds in an overcrowded market dominated by algorithm-driven…
Bank of America spots new curveball for Magnificent Seven stocks
The 'Magnificent Seven' stocks spent years convincing investors that their tremendous AI spending would translate into sustainable growth, powerful cash flows, and fatter valuations.
Verizon mobile service restored after outage for thousands of customers in the U.S.
Service was down for several hours Saturday afternoon for thousands of Verizon customers in the U.S.
Broadcom (AVGO) Pairs AI Chip Boom With A Software Security Push
Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) has drawn significant market attention in 2026 for its custom AI chips. But the company's August 6 announcement of new VMware vDefend and Avi Load Balancer capabilities is a reminder that its infr…
South Korea stock volatility eases as leveraged trades unwind
THE MOST extreme phase of South Korea’s stock-market turmoil may be over after a historic sell-off flushed out leveraged positions and regulatory curbs sent trading in some of the riskiest products plunging.
Arabica Coffee Surges on Dollar Weakness and Tight ICE Inventories
September arabica coffee (KCU26) closed up +13.90 (+4.32%) on Friday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) closed down -11 (-0.29%).
‘This has been an emotionally difficult time’: My brother has cancer and my father is 94. How do I shoulder this responsibility?
Mike Coop explains why stock markets have been strong amid multiple crosscurrents and where investors should look for opportunities.
BofA points to the Eli Lilly market that could outsize the U.S.
Eli Lilly (LLY) posted a second-quarter result strong enough to shift the debate around its stock.
Changing how Medicare pays for hospice care could save the U.S. $7.6 billion a year — but at what cost to patients?
August 6, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. The Chinese Academy of Sciences achieved a 3.42% conversion efficiency in laser-produced plasma (LPP) EUV lithography, closing in on ASML’s 5.5% commercial benchmark. Although current power …
Hunter Biden says Joe Biden’s cancer has spread further and is ‘very painful’
Former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread further, his son Hunter Biden said in a BBC interview, offering a stark update on the 83-year-old's health.
For retirees, staying in the stock market is critical. How much exposure is the make-or-break question
Attention retirees: Being overly conservative with your investments after exiting the workforce raises the likelihood you'll run out of money in retirement.
How cleaning up space debris could grow to become a big business
This week, a spent SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage crashed into the moon, more than a year after it was left on an uncontrolled trajectory following a lunar mission.
UAE says one of its ships was targeted by missile as U.S.-Iran tensions over Strait of Hormuz remain high
Abu Dhabi's National Oil Company (ADNOC) said one of its vessels was targeted by a missile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz in the early hours of Saturday, as Iran's military stressed that the crucial waterway woul…
Earnings call transcript: Delhivery Q1 2026 revenue rises 28% as volumes jump
August 4, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT. LIC shares dropped almost 9% after the government launched an offer for sale (OFS) of up to a 6.5% stake, setting a floor price of Rs 382, representing an 11% discount from the prior closing…
Expro stock delivers 64% return after Fair Value spotted opportunity
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Next big push in ETF industry? Why these risk assets are gaining traction as interest rate uncertainty persists
Collateralized loan obligations may become the next big push in the exchange-traded fund industry.
Wall Street Can't Agree on Palantir. Here's What Investors Should Do Next
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) is a leading American software company specializing in big data analytics and artificial intelligence platforms. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, Palantir develops powerf…
'Moneymaxxing' isn't a trend, it's a 'cultural shift,' financial advisor says — here's how to get started
As consumers look for ways to strengthen their financial footing, a new trend is gaining steam on social media — and, for once, it doesn't involve buying anything.
Cyclospora fears lead consumers to lose their appetite for salads
Warm weather usually drives salad sales, but consumers spooked by the ongoing cyclospora outbreaks are avoiding lettuce this summer.
Elevator giant Otis wants to be a defensive play in an volatile market. It has to prove itself first
Inside a 28-story testing tower erected in the middle of the suburban town of Bristol, Connecticut, Otis engineers run elevator parts through dust chambers, humidity cells and saltwater fog machines.