Asian stocks rise as Mideast mediation takes oil lower
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, while Asian markets largely fell, after US President Donald Trump extended his country’s ceasefire with Iran.
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AAON Enters Oversold Territory
In trading on Tuesday, shares of AAON, Inc. (Symbol: AAON) entered into oversold territory, hitting an RSI reading of 29.1, after changing hands as low as $78.12 per share. By comparison, the current RSI reading of the …
Ecopetrol resumes tender offer for 25% stake in Brava Energia
BOGOTÁ, Colombia, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) announced today that its Brazilian subsidiary, Ecopetrol Investimentos do Brasil LTDA, published on the B3 Securities Exchange in…
Jamie Dimon says markets underestimate risks and he wouldn't buy stocks or Treasurys at current prices
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said investors are underestimating the risks facing the global economy and that he wouldn't buy either equities or long-dated U.S. Treasurys at their current prices.
U.S. hits Canada with stiff new tariffs, escalating trade tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping appear to have maintained a fragile truce in the globally defining U.S.-China trade war after their May summit in Beijing. Experts say complete decoupling of …
Cocoa Prices Pressured by Dollar Strength and Rising ICE Inventories
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) on Monday closed down -13 (-0.23%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) closed up +1 (+0.02%).
Broader Market Boosted by Chipmaker Strength
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.51%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.20%, …
Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields and Crude Prices
The dollar index (DXY00) rose by +0.18% on Monday. The dollar strengthened on Monday as escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran is boosting crude oil prices, which raises inflation expectations that could prom…
Nat-Gas Prices Weaken on Tropical Storm Risk
Nat-gas prices retreated on Monday and are just above last Thursday’s 2-month low. Prices are under pressure amid concern that a tropical depression will become Tropical Storm Bertha and disrupt liquefied natural gas (L…
Americans are skipping lettuce and salads as investigation into cyclospora outbreak continues
Cyclospora, a parasite that causes “explosive” diarrhea, has surged to unusually high levels this year, as dozens of states face outbreaks and authorities race to investigate the source.
The FDA made a big reversal in its cyclosporiasis probe, but it still thinks iceberg lettuce is to blame
The Food and Drug Administration's reversal on a key piece of its cyclosporiasis investigation has sparked confusion in the U.S., but the agency said Monday that it has not changed its main conclusions about the outbrea…
Wheat Facing Mixed Action at Midday
The wheat complex is mixed on Monday, with winter wheat facing weakness. Chicago SRW contracts are 4 to 5 cents in the red. KC HRW futures are down 4 to 5 cents. MPLS spring wheat is the stronger point of the complex, u…
Why are gasoline prices rising faster than oil prices? Blame it on the ‘crack.’
When Donald Trump ran for president in 2024, he promised to get gas prices below $2 a gallon “within 12 months.” That sounded good to an electorate unhappy about the high cost of living; Mr. Trump secured his second ter…
Stocks Edge Higher as Chipmakers Rebound
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.46%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.86%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.43%, …
Delays to Brazil’s Harvest Push Coffee Prices Higher
Coffee prices moved higher on Monday amid a delay in Brazil’s coffee harvest. Last Friday, Safras & Mercado reported that Brazil’s 2026/27 coffee harvest is 64% complete as of July 15, behind last year’s comparable leve…
Jim Cramer says it may be time to trim comeback stock after 441% surge
I have watched Seagate's comeback story, and it has been one of the most impressive in the entire S&P 500. In fact, after the comeback, Seagate now ranks fourth in the top year-to-date S&P 500 performers according to Sl…
Hogs Trading Mixed on Monday
Lean hog futures are mixed at midday, with most contracts within 35 cents of unchanged. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to low volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was 50 cents higher on …
SpaceX slides further down the ranks of large companies as it’s overtaken by Meta
Broadcom shares fell 18% in three days, shedding over $300 billion in market capitalization following its earnings report. Despite strong revenue and AI chip growth, management's warning of declining gross margins and u…
Archer stock rips 20% higher as company unveils military craft with Anduril
Archer Aviation CEO Adam Goldstein said the company is laser-focused on getting its air taxis certified and flying by the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Corn Posting Gains at Monday’s Midday
Corn futures are up 6 to 7 cents across most contracts on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 6 1/2 cents at $4.20 1/2.
Corn Rallying Again Out of the Weekend
Corn price action is 7 to 8 cents higher so far on Monday morning after gapping higher on Sunday night. Futures shrugged off the early weakness on Friday to close near the highs of the day, up 2 ¼ to 3 ½ cents across mo…
Stocks Edge Higher as Chipmakers Rebound
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.46%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.86%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.43%, …
Trump orders tightening of defense supply chain waiver rules
The White House says the order restricts waivers that previously allowed defense contractors to use banned foreign minerals in military supply chains.
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…