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%).
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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 ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.08%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.16%, an…
Coffee Prices Slump as Volatile Trading Continues
September arabica coffee (KCU26) today is down -13.00 (-3.74%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) is down -201 (-4.97%).
US makes it easier to export Nvidia AI chips and military equipment to the UAE
The White House’s plan to extend its AI technology advantage through the export of U.S. technology relies on dated assumptions of its unipolar technological dominance. As other countries develop their own national AI an…
The AI race is shifting from bigger models to cheaper, smarter systems
For the past two years, the artificial intelligence race has been easy to score: bigger models, better benchmarks and whichever company could claim the lead, at least until the next launch.
Stock Indexes Supported by Weak Crude Oil Prices
The S&P 500 Index ($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…
Dollar Recovers as T-note Yields Rise
The dollar index (DXY00) recovered from a 1-week low on Friday and finished up by +0.07%. The fragile and uncertain situation in the Middle East is supporting safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Iran vowed to r…
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%).
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…
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%).
Delta's fuel bill exploded. The airline's refinery gamble offered some relief.
Investors finally got to see the fuel bill for Delta Air Lines' (DAL) second quarter as the war in Iran sent energy prices soaring: The company disclosed Friday morning that it spent more than $4 billion on fuel in the …
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…
Friday's ETF with Unusual Volume: SIO
Components of that ETF with the highest volume on Friday were Bank of America, trading up about 1% with over 9.9 million shares changing hands so far this session, and Exxonmobil Holdings, up about 0.5% on volume of ove…
My insurance company said my roof lost a few tiles. Loss adjusters found $10,000 in storm damage. How could this happen?
Darren Reeves felt uncomfortable when he received a request for service this spring.
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.
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 …
Senate Democrats want hearings on Trump’s crypto holdings and foreign investors
Five top Senate Democrats on Friday renewed calls for hearings into President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency holdings, citing his new financial disclosure and questions about foreign and unidentified investors in his fam…
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…
Friday 7/10 Insider Buying Report: MWA, CNXC
At Mueller Water Products, a filing with the SEC revealed that on Tuesday, Director Brian C. Healy bought 1,183 shares of MWA, for a cost of $25.33 each, for a total investment of $29,965. Investors can grab MWA at a pr…
Air taxi company Beta wraps first test flights in U.S. government's pilot program
Beta on Friday said it wrapped up the first test flights in the U.S. government's sweeping electric vertical takeoff and landing pilot program aimed at making the vision of flying taxis a reality.
Half of small-business owners hope to sell their companies and retire in the next decade. What happens to their workers?
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Stocks Settle Higher as Chipmakers Rally and Crude Prices Fall
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed up +0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.62%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26)…
Trump purges Election Assistance Commission members, months before midterms
President Donald Trump ousted the three remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission, with less than four months before midterm elections, the White House confirmed Friday.