Sugar Prices Climb on Forecasts for Global Deficits
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) closed up +0.35 (+2.39%) on Monday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) closed up +7.90 (+1.71%).
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Harvest-Friendly Weather in Brazil Weighs on Arabica Coffee Prices
Coffee prices settled mixed on Monday. Arabica coffee closed sharply lower as drier conditions in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions should allow for the pace of the country’s coffee harvest to pick up. Somar Meteorologia …
Twenty five states sue Trump administration over latest global tariffs
A coalition of 25 Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration Monday, arguing President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping tariffs on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners.
Dollar Recovers on Strong ISM Manufacturing Index
The dollar index (DXY00) fell to a 7-week low on Monday and finished down by -0.02%. The dollar moved lower on Monday as easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East boosted stocks and reduced safe-haven demand for t…
Amazon tops $3 trillion market cap as stock continues post-earnings surge
Shares of Amazon hit a new all-time high on Monday, putting its market cap over the $3 trillion threshold for the first time following a better-than-expected earnings report last week.
Dimensional US Targeted Value ETF Experiences Big Outflow
Looking at the chart above, DFAT's low point in its 52 week range is $44.01 per share, with $61.75 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $51.97. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 …
Earnings call transcript: Kosmos Energy beats Q2 2026 estimates as shares slip
Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS - Get Free Report) will likely be releasing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Monday, August 3rd. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $0.0895 per share and revenue of $47…
Corn Starting August Trade with Weakness
Corn prices are down 3 to 4 cents on Monday morning. Futures posted losses of 1 ½ to 5 cents on the Friday session, as September and December both closed the week with a 23 ½ cent loss. Spillover weakness from wheat, ra…
Stocks Finish Higher as Amazon Leads Megacaps Higher
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed up +0.70%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.53%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.60%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) r…
Are Americans ready to embrace tiny 'cars'? These companies think so
A growing number of companies, including auto giant Stellantis, are betting Americans are ready to embrace smaller, less expensive vehicles amid yearslong affordability concerns for the U.S. auto industry.
American Airlines, Citi update executive credit card benefits
A common question about premium credit cards is: When does it actually make sense to pay $595 for a credit card? It’s a fair question because $595 is a significant upfront commitment, and for many people, a premium card…
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' beats out 'Avengers: Endgame' for highest domestic opening ever
Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" webbed up more than $360 million during its opening weekend in the U.S. and Canada, breaking the record for the highest-grossing debut of all time. The previous record was $…
California's diesel prices have jumped since the Iran war started, with ripple effects across the country
California is home to the highest fuel prices in the U.S. as well as the busiest containership port complex in the nation. So as the Iran war enters its sixth month and petroleum-product prices remain elevated, consumer…
An AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb merger could create a cancer-drug giant, but analysts call it ‘odd’
Below is a look at which companies are tightening their belts and cutting staff in 2026. For last year’s tracker entries, please visit the 2025 recap article. To see which biopharmas laid off employees in the years prio…
If Social Security’s funding crisis is the elephant in the room, this is the mouse everyone has overlooked. You have been warned.
Despite the prospect of higher interest rates, REITs are having their best run in years.
Warren Buffett shares ‘the big problem’ with Donald Trump’s businesses. What you can learn from the president’s mistakes
In 1991, legendary investor Warren Buffett was lecturing at the University of Notre Dame when he recounted how Donald Trump made his assets appear to be worth much more than they really were (1).
Semiconductor stocks pair losses amid fears of increased competition from China
What happened: Semiconductor stocks trimmed losses on Monday, with the PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOXX) recovering from a more than 2% drop as the sector shrugged off fears of increased competition from China and the ove…
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF Experiences Big Inflow
Looking at the chart above, PAVE's low point in its 52 week range is $44.9512 per share, with $60.43 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $57.15. Comparing the most recent share price to the 20…
JPMorgan says Warsh failure to buttress Fed credibility may force a rate hike before year-end
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JPMorganChase today announced the firm intends to deploy over $750 billion through 2035 to increase housing supply and support homeownership in the United States. This marks a nearly 40 percen…
Gold is still in its ‘explosive phase,’ says Deutsche Bank, as it sticks to year-end target
Despite the prospect of higher interest rates, REITs are having their best run in years.
Senate appears ready to advance Blanche after Cornyn strikes deal
The Senate appears ready to advance the nomination of Todd Blanche to be the next attorney general after Sen. John Cornyn struck a deal to formally end the "anti-weaponization fund" to compensate President Donald Trump'…
Stocks Finish Higher as Amazon Leads Megacaps Higher
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed up +0.70%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.53%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.60%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) r…
Hugging Face CEO says China is winning the AI race and dominating on open models
Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue said China is winning the artificial intelligence race with open-source models and could catch up to U.S. model makers as soon as this year.
Warsh tightened more by pausing than by lifting rates, this bond-market veteran argues. Here’s the math.
It sounds paradoxical, but Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh may have tightened the economy by not lifting interest rates than he would have by actually increasing them.