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Sugar Prices Undercut by Weakness in Crude Oil
March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26) today is down -0.03 (-0.20%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26) is down -1.40 (-0.33%).
Rising Margin Requirements Hammer Coffee Prices
Coffee prices settled sharply lower on Friday, continuing the volatile price swings seen this week. After Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) raised margin requirements for trading coffee futures twice this week, liquidity …
Apple sues OpenAI for alleged theft of confidential info — and says that’s just ‘the tip of the iceberg’
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI today, accusing the company of trade secret theft. Specifically, Apple alleges that its former employees have stolen trade secrets “for the benefit of OpenAI.”
Stock Indexes Supported by Weak Crude Oil Prices
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.08%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.16%, an…
Where to put cash right now: Should you lock in at 4% — or wait for the next Fed rate decision?
The Federal Reserve has been consistently lowering interest rates over the last year, making a certificate of deposit (CD) account a less appealing prospect than it was in 2023 and 2024 when interest rates were higher. …
Crude Oil Weakness Spurs a Slump in Sugar Prices
Sugar prices fell sharply on Friday, with London sugar posting a 1.5-week low. Friday’s -1% fall in crude oil prices (CLQ26) weighed on sugar prices. Lower crude oil prices undercut ethanol prices and could persuade glo…
The AI race is shifting from bigger models to cheaper, smarter systems
For the past two years, the artificial intelligence race has been easy to score: bigger models, better benchmarks and whichever company could claim the lead, at least until the next launch.
Crude Oil Prices Slide as President Trump Said Iran Peace Talks to Continue
August WTI crude oil (CLQ26) today is down -0.88 (-1.22%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26) is down -0.0891 (-2.93%).
Stock Indexes Supported by Weak Crude Oil Prices
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.08%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.16%, an…
Cocoa Prices Tumble Amid Rising Supplies in the Ivory Coast
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) today is down -474 (-7.34%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) is down -367 (-7.64%).
Soybeans Posting Friday Rally as USDA Shows Better Than Expected Data
Soybeans are trading with 10 to 13 ½ cent gains across most contracts at midday, following a friendlier USDA report. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 13 1/4 cents at $11.44 1/4. Soymeal futures are…
Sugar Prices Undercut by Weakness in Crude Oil
March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26) today is down -0.03 (-0.20%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26) is down -1.40 (-0.33%).
Oil Shock Revives Rate-Hike Fears as Gold Tests $4,000 Support
Happy Friday, traders. Welcome to our weekly market wrap, where we take a look back at these last five trading days with a focus on the market news, economic data, and headlines that had the most impact on gold prices a…
Stocks Supported by Lower Crude Prices as Geopolitical Risks Ease
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.03%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.19%, an…
US makes it easier to export Nvidia AI chips and military equipment to the UAE
The White House’s plan to extend its AI technology advantage through the export of U.S. technology relies on dated assumptions of its unipolar technological dominance. As other countries develop their own national AI an…
OpenAI power consolidates under co-founder Greg Brockman ahead of prospective IPO
Greg Brockman, the company's president, is officially responsible for OpenAI's most important and profitable projects after Fidji Simo stepped down from her role on Thursday due to chronic illness.
Apple sues OpenAI alleging trade secret theft, says scheme was 'at every level'
Apple on Friday sued OpenAI in federal court in Northern California, alleging trade secret theft, saying that the artificial intelligence lab took the iPhone maker's intellectual property in order to develop its own con…
SK Hynix’s stock pops in its Nasdaq debut
This article is for information only and is not investment advice. IPO pricing and early trading are volatile — verify live prices and final offering terms before making any investment decision.
Crude Oil Prices Retreat as US-Iran Peace Talks Set to Continue
August WTI crude oil (CLQ26) on Friday closed down -0.67 (-0.93%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26) closed down -0.0541 (-1.78%).
Summer travel season is here: Make this vital purchase before your next vacation
Many drivers don't realise that the summer heat can be just as hard on cars as the chill of winter, which increases your chances of experiencing a breakdown. But don't worry, there are some easy things you can do and ch…
Wheat Rallying on Friday with Russian Rumors
The wheat complex is trading with double digit gains across most contracts on Friday. Chicago SRW contracts are trading with 19 to 23 1/2 cent gains at midday. There were 2 deliveries against CBT wheat overnight, with 5…
Stock Indexes Supported by Weak Crude Oil Prices
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.08%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.16%, an…
Trump admin eases export controls for UAE; Warren blasts 'corrupt' provision
The Commerce Department on Friday moved toward easing export controls on the United Arab Emirates, including by saying it will "favorably review" export license applications for MGX, the UAE-backed investment firm that …