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The wheat complex remained under pressure on Thursday, with the three markets falling into the close. Chicago SRW futures posted losses of 4 ¼ to 8 cents at the Thursday close. KC HRW futures led the downside charge, down 19 ½ to 21 cents. MPLS sprin...

Soybeans bounced off the early session lows on Thursday, with contract closing fractionally to 2 ½ cents lower. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 2 1/4 cents at $11.24 1/4. Soymeal futures were up $1.60 in the front months to 40...

Corn futures posted some strength off early lows on Thursday, as contracts were steady to a penny lower in most front months. A few deferreds closed fractionally higher. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down a penny on the day to $4...

Live cattle futures closed the Thursday session with contracts down $2.80 to $3.92 despite a failed midday rally off the lows. Cash trade has seen action kick off at $256-260 so far through Thursday, with southern action $256-258 and northern trade a...

Cotton futures closed the Thursday session with contracts down 22 to 110 points. The US dollar index was $0.275 higher at $98.150. Despite early talk of easing tensions this week, crude oil finished the day with $2.52 gains as reports of explosions w...

Lean hog futures posted mixed action on Thursday, with front months down 20 to 32 cents and the rest of the board up a nickel to 80 cents. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 9 cents on May 5 at $91.19. Export Sales data from USDA showed pork...

Our ETF columnist addresses the knowledge gap in bonds and explains how equity-loving investors can build a bond ladder for safety.

Applied Digital recently spun off ChronoScale, its cloud unit.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.12%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.42%,...

Agentic AI is driving heightened prospects for data storage provider Western Digital.

Apple declared a massive $100 billion additional share buyback program.

Bill Ackman believes that companies not integrating AI into their business models will be left in the dust. That's why he's betting big on Meta.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.14%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Thursday and moved higher after stocks gave up early gains and turned lower, boosting liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar also found support on...

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.27 (-0.28%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed down -0.0033 (-0.10%). Crude oil and gasoline prices closed lower on Thursday on optimism that a US-Iran peace deal is imminent. The markets...

June Nymex natural gas (NGM26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.039 (+1.43%). Nat-gas prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled higher on a smaller-than-expected build in weekly US nat-gas supplies. Short covering emerged in nat-gas future...

Whirlpool stock sinks on disastrous Q1 earnings and bleak CEO remarks. Here’s why WHR shares aren’t worth buying on the post-earnings dip.

Peloton stock rallies on a strong Q3 and raised full-year guidance. Barchart data suggests PTON shares could rip higher from here as the year unfolds.

After silver’s explosive move to nearly $122 per ounce in late January, the price corrected by over $60 and is now consolidating around $76. Silver has been stuck in neutral, but the price remains above the pre-September 2025 previous $50.36 all-time...

Q1 earnings show this Dividend King still looks built for the long term.

SMCI's history of concerning scandals casts an unattractive light on its shares.

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.27 (-1.82%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -5.30 (-1.21%). Sugar prices added to Wednesday's sharp losses on Thursday, falling to 1-week lows. Gasoline prices (RBM...

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Thursday closed up +292 (+7.06%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +189 (+6.09%). Cocoa prices on Thursday extended this week's sharp rally, with NY cocoa posting a 3-month high and London cocoa posting a...

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Thursday closed down -10.60 (-3.73%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed up +19 (+0.56%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Thursday, with arabica falling sharply to a 2-week low. Expectations of a larger Brazili...

Disney stock rose sharply yesterday after the company released its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings, wherein, among others, CEO Josh D'Amaro laid out his vision for the entertainment giant. Is DIS stock a buy after the Q2 earnings?

Darin Newsom suggests that recent commodity market declines are driven by speculative liquidation and false headlines regarding a ceasefire in Iran, though he anticipates a rally next week fueled by renewed geopolitical tensions and optimism surround...

A tug of war is on between the bulls and bears for Palantir stock, but it is still one of the biggest winners of the AI boom.

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg will reportedly join President Donald Trump on his upcoming diplomatic visit to China. Here’s what this news really means for BA shares.

This analysis explores the gap between official core CPI and real-world costs using the Big Mac as a constant. Hedonic adjustments create a statistical illusion of growth while masking a long-term decline in purchasing power.

Shopify’s unusual options activity surged again on Wednesday for a second straight session. The e-commerce platform posted three of the day’s top 10 Vol/OI ratios as a large institution continued to lock in strong gains from its covered call strategy...

Upstart stock dives as investors stand disappointed following weak earnings figures and revenue guidance.

In its latest news, Riot Platforms says it is investigating a partnership for nuclear-powered data centers.

Lean hog futures are showing steady trade on Thursday, with some contracts up a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning due to thin volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 9 cents on May 5 at $91.19. Export Sale...

Cotton price action is down 100 to 120 points so far on Thursday. The US dollar index is $0.010 lower at $97.865. Crude oil is back up 62 cents at midday. USDA’s Export Sales report from Thursday morning showed 123,349 RB of cotton sold for 2025/26 i...

The wheat complex is trading with losses on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are down 6 to 11 ¼ cents across the board on the midweek session. KC HRW futures are leading the way with 20 to 22 cent losses. There were 5 delivery notices against May CBT wh...

Live cattle futures are trading with $1.55 to $2.70 losses at midday, but bouncing off early session lows. Cash trade has seen a few $256 sales so far this week. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $256 sales. Feeder cattle futures...

Corn futures are trading with 2 to 3 cent losses in the front months on Thursday, bouncing off early lows. There were 113 deliveries issued against May corn futures overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 2 1/4 cents lower on the...

Soybeans are trading with contracts down 2 to 4 cents in the front months following early session weakness. There was just one delivery issued above May soybeans overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 3 3/4 cents at $11.23....

Even after a brutal post-earnings sell-off, Wall Street isn’t giving up on Arista Networks stock.

As GE Aerospace has outpaced the broader market over the past six months, Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish outlook on the stock’s prospects.

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.30 (-2.03%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -5.60 (-1.28%). Sugar prices added to Wednesday's sharp losses today, falling to 1-week lows. Gasoline prices (RBM26 ) are down by mor...

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +257 (+6.22%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +175 (+5.64%). Cocoa prices today added to this week's surge, with NY cocoa posting a 2.75-month high and London cocoa posting a 3.5-month high. Cocoa...

Apple (AAPL) shares have demonstrated renewed strength and just broke out to new all-time highs. The stock currently maintains a “Moderate Buy” consensus among analysts, but I think the chart looks stronger than even that grade. AAPL’s recent Q2 fisc...

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is down -10.00 (-3.52%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is down -6 (-0.18%). Coffee prices are on the defensive today, with arabica falling sharply to a 2-week low. Expectations of a larger Brazilian coffee cr...

From the pullback in refining stock PSX to the breakout in AI pick Corning, here’s what John Rowland is watching ahead of Friday’s livestream.

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is down -3.36 (-3.53%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is down -0.0862 (-2.49%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower for a second day today on optimism that a US-Iran peace deal is imminent. The market...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.28%. Equity markets retreated this afternoon, erasing earlier gains as a...

Microsoft is reportedly considering delaying renewable energy goals amid the AI boom. Here’s what it means for MSFT stock.

Shares of the glassmaking company were up a substantial 12% on the news.

Despite Intercontinental Exchange’s underperformance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Lucid shares are sinking as Morgan Stanley trims price target sharply to $5. Here’s why LCID stock is unattractive to own even at the current, toned-down valuation.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.14% but remains above Wednesday's 2.5-month low. Optimism that a peace deal between the US and Iran is imminent is curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar today. Also, today's -4% decline in crude oil...

Due to Fifth Third Bancorp’s outperformance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a strongly optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

3 Dividend Aristocrats with strong profit growth, safe payout ratios, decades of raises, and Buy-rated Wall Street support.

July soft red winter wheat futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.03%, and June E-mini...

AMC stock pops following strong Q1 2026 results.

Despite Salesforce's weak performance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Conagra Brands has notably underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Crown Castle has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Berkshire Hathaway has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

If data centers in space become a reality, AST SpaceMobile could be a beneficiary.

Regions Financial has outperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

As Halliburton has notably outperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Home Depot has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Amazon announced its new unit, Amazon Supply Chain Services, in a plan to disrupt logistics akin to how it disrupted cloud computing.

The blockchain industry, often synonymous with extreme volatility and speculative excess, appears to be stabilizing.

Although Healthpeak Properties has underperformed relative to the SPX over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

PACCAR has underperformed the broader market over the past year, yet Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Live cattle futures posted mixed results on Wednesday, with contracts down 22 cents to 55 cents higher. Open interest rose modestly on Wednesday, up 2,065 contracts. Cash trade from last week finished out near $256-257. It has been quiet so far this...

Soybeans are trading with 2 to 5 ½ cent losses on Thursday morning. Futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts falling 10 to 16 ¾ cents. Open interest was down 8,142 contracts on Wednesday, mainly in the nearbys, with November up 4,479 contr...

Cotton price action is down 100 to 110 points so far on Thursday. Futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts down 31 to 75 points. The US dollar index was $0.420 lower at $97.890. Crude oil was the pressure factor, falling $6.06 on the day o...

Lean hog futures were down 57 cents to $1.72 at Wednesday’s close. Open interest showed 2,867 contracts rolling out of the June contracts, with the rest of the board OI up 2,229. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.59 on Wednesday afte...

Wheat is trading with Thursday morning losses across the three markets. The wheat complex posted losses across the three markets on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures were down 6 ¾ to 11 ¼ cents across the board on the midweek session. Open interest sugg...

Corn price action is down 2 to 4 ½ cents so far on Thursday morning. Futures posted losses of 10 ½ to 12 ¾ cents in most contracts on Wednesday, with a few deferred contracts down 4 to 7 cents. Open interest suggested some longs were taking money off...

Estée Lauder has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.