Corn Fades Back Lower on Thursday
Corn rounded out Thursday trade with contracts down 4 to 6 cents across most contracts. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 6 3/4 at $4.10 3/4.
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Crude Oil Prices Soar as the US and Iran Escalate Attacks
August WTI crude oil (CLQ26) today is up +2.16 (+2.74%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26) is up +0.1049 (+3.19%).
US judge won’t block Meta from laying off workers who filed AI discrimination lawsuit
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Hogs Look at Friday, Pork Continues Climb Above $100
Lean hog futures posted 20 to 60 cent gains in most contracts, with August down a nickel. Open interest was down 2,966 contracts, suggesting some shorts covering. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $100.26 o…
Iraq and Syria sign agreement to restore oil pipeline that would provide alternative to Strait of Hormuz
Iraq and Syria signed an agreement on Friday to rebuild an oil pipeline that would provide an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.
Can former employers withhold money from your 401(k) when you’re laid off?
Hearing the words, "you're being laid off," can bring on one of the worst feelings in the world. After all, if you're like most people, you probably count on your job to provide you with a paycheck, not to mention healt…
Israeli strikes kill Palestinians attending Gaza funeral for earlier strike victim
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 10 Palestinians on Thursday, local hospitals said, even as much of the world’s attention was focused on the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah …
Credit vs Factoring in Trucking: It’s About Financial Fit
If you're a carrier operating in today's freight market, with tight margins, rate volatility, and rising operating costs, the real issue isn't the tool. It's whether the financing actually fits how your trucking busines…
My mom, 74, fell for a phone scam — and now I'm out $12,000 because our bank accounts are linked. What can I do?
Americans lost a shocking $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission (1). These losses are around three times greater than in 2020. Imposter scams were the leading cause …
Import prices post surprise gain as costs of goods from China hit highest since 2008
The cost of goods brought into the U.S. posted an unexpected increase in June as the price of goods from China rose by their largest monthly level in more than 18 years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
Corn Fades Back Lower on Thursday
Corn rounded out Thursday trade with contracts down 4 to 6 cents across most contracts. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 6 3/4 at $4.10 3/4.
End of an era for this long-term bond bull as inflation takes hold and yields trend higher
California’s housing market in 2026 is gradually entering a more consistent but slowing economic phase on exiting the chaotic pandemic-era real estate market. However, it is important to note Los Angeles’s housing marke…
California's billionaire tax: What's at risk for the biggest state economy in America
Voters in California will decide in November whether to impose a one-time, 5% tax on residents and trusts with a net worth of more than $1 billion.
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.02 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.98 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.9 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted…
South Plains Financial (SPFI) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
South Plains Financial (SPFI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.96 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.86 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.86 per share a year ago. These figures are adju…
Democratic socialists top MAGA candidates among voters in CNBC's All-America poll
More voters would be more likely to support a democratic socialist candidate than a Make America Great Again supporter or a candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump, the CNBC All-America Economic Survey released Fri…
Chipmakers and other high-flying stocks slide as AI trade wobbles
QCOM surged 68% in 30 days on hyperscaler chip news, yet handset revenue fell 13% and operating income dropped 26% last quarter.
Canadian baker FGF buys Metro production site
When a $22-billion grocery giant hands off its bakery plant to Canada's largest industrial baker, it's not a retreat—it's a playbook. On July 16, 2026, METRO Inc. (TSX: MRU) and FGF Brands announced a strategic partners…
As semiconductor stocks slump, one AI-adjacent sector is thriving — and these are the stocks to buy there
China's real residential property price index just hit a record low with 17 consecutive quarters of decline.
What it’s like to get end-of-life financial advice from a CFP who’s also a death doula
When a parent, grandparent or other loved one dies, there isn't a handbook telling you what to do. Those first stunned hours when grief and practical reality collide can be difficult to navigate, especially when you nee…
Inside the Chinese fraud rings stealing billions from banks and retailers
Over the course of about seven minutes, he methodically rang up different gift cards for $95 each, using his phone to tap-to-pay for each card as a red-vested associate circled nearby, surveillance video showed.
Chinese automakers are taking on the UK — and many Brits are embracing it
Four weeks ago, he joined the small but growing number of Brits who have bought a Chinese-made vehicle.
Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.43 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.34 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.21 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for n…
Ranch dressing and stuffed raccoons: Some of the World Cup’s biggest winners as Spain and Argentina face off in the final
As the World Cup wraps up, the off-field battle for eyeballs, ad dollars and viral fame has already crowned some champions