Cocoa Prices Fall as Demand Weakens
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26) closed down -41 (-0.76%) on Wednesday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26) closed down -29 (-0.72%).
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Trump's latest global tariffs face trade court challenge
President Donald Trump's near-global tariff policy is being challenged in federal court — again.
Crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz hit prewar levels, but fuel shipments remain constrained
Crude oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz have basically returned to levels normal before the Iran war, as U.S. military escorts have boosted shipments and pipelines have redirected flows.
Cash Dividend On The Way From Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH)
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 10/1/26, Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (Symbol: WASH) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.56, payable on 10/9/26. As a percentage …
Reminder - Rithm Capital (RITM) Goes Ex-Dividend Soon
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 10/1/26, Rithm Capital Corp (Symbol: RITM) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.25, payable on 10/30/26. As a percentage of RITM's r…
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reports more than $250 million in income last year
The largest piece was a $192 million distribution from Cantor Fitzgerald, the global financial services firm Lutnick led for decades. His annual financial disclosure describes the payment as a tax distribution handled u…
Kalshi, Polymarket trading volumes on some products raises questions amid massive growth
Trading volumes for certain products on prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket are raising questions from some industry observers, who fear the numbers may be inflated.
The 15 worst-performing S&P 500 stocks during a dismal September
The S&P 500 has gained slightly in September, but three-quarters of its components have declined.
Cash Dividend On The Way From ING Global Advantage and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGA)
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 10/1/26, ING Global Advantage and Premium Opportunity Fund (Symbol: IGA) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.085, payable on 10/15/26…
Senate expected to vote on stock trading ban, data center bill before election recess
Senate Republicans may be able to head back to their home states with a series of messaging wins ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, forcing Democrats to take procedural votes on Wednesday on bills that aim to address …
Fed’s preferred gauge showed core inflation at 3.0% in August, much lighter than expected
Consumer prices posted a smaller-than-expected increase in August from a year ago, according to the Federal Reserve's primary inflation gauge, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
Stellantis CEO reconfirms 2026 guidance, says turnaround plan continues as automaker's shares hit new low
DETROIT — Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa on Wednesday reconfirmed the company's 2026 guidance and longer-term cash flow targets as U.S. shares of the embattled automaker trade at an all-time low.
Eli Lilly says closely watched combo obesity regimen boosts weight loss in mid-stage trial
Eli Lilly on Wednesday said its experimental combination regimen showed greater weight loss than a high dose of its top-selling drug, tirzepatide, alone in a mid-stage trial on patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
FTC is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies over product risks
The Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over the potential dangers posed by their products, an agency spokesperson confirmed to CNBC.
Conagra Brands stock rises 3% on earnings beat, reaffirmed guidance
B&G Foods Inc. (BGS) delivered a mixed second-quarter report on Monday, with revenue falling short of Wall Street expectations while profitability metrics improved, sending shares up nearly 3% as investors focused on th…
Cash Dividend On The Way From Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH)
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 10/1/26, Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc (Symbol: MRSH) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.99, payable on 11/13/26. As a percentage…
Bernstein Initiates Coverage of Corning at Market Perform
Fintel reports that on September 30, 2026, Bernstein initiated coverage of Corning (NYSE:GLW) (BIT:1GLW) with a Market Perform recommendation. This initiation introduces Bernstein's coverage on the materials science com…
ALCO Ex-Dividend Reminder - 10/2/26
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 10/2/26, Alico, Inc. (Symbol: ALCO) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.05, payable on 10/16/26. As a percentage of ALCO's recent s…
People switching to Novo's Wegovy pill from obesity injections kept losing weight in real-world study
People who switched from obesity injections to Novo's new Wegovy pill continued to lose weight after three months, according to an analysis of real-world data the company presented on Wednesday.
Scotiabank initiates coverage of Xcel Energy Inc. - Preferred Stock with a Sector Outperform rating
Fintel reports that on September 29, 2026, Scotiabank initiated coverage of Xcel Energy Inc. - Preferred Stock (NASDAQGM:XELLL) with a Sector Outperform recommendation.
Boeing was at risk of losing all fighter-jet production altogether. Now the stock is up on a new Navy contract.
Shares in the aerospace company rose close to 3% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the U.S. Navy selected it to develop its next-generation fighter jet.
Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief; Tehran receives U.S. proposal following Qatar talks
U.S. President Donald Trump has denied reports that he offered sanctions relief to Iran in exchange for concessions from Tehran on its nuclear program, as efforts to resolve the seven-month conflict in the Middle East c…
UK economy ‘slightly larger’ than previously thought after Q2 growth revised up, but risks of financial crisis have risen – business live
This morning’s upgrade to UK growth in April-June is a boost to Andy Burnham, analysts say, even though he didn’t take office until almost a month later.
Sugar Prices Trade Sideways Within a Wide Month-Long Range
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) is up +0.46 (+2.63%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26) is up +7.40 (+1.47%).