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Jefferies upgrades TC Energy stock rating on valuation
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of TC Energy Corporation (NYSE:TRP - Free Report) TSE: TRP in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange C…
Stocks Finish Mostly Lower as Rising Crude Boosts Bond Yields
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down by -0.33% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down by -0.70%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up by +0.08%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26…
Russell 2000 Net Bearish as Selling Pressure Continues
The crypto market cap stood at $2.53 trillion last Wednesday. As of this morning, it has dropped to $2.25 trillion, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) testing $61,500 overnight before rebounding to $63K. There’s quite a few rea…
Wheat Fades to Round Out August, but Bulls Fight Back into the Close
The wheat complex is facing some month end pressure to close out August. Chicago SRW contracts posted 3 ¾ to 10 ¼ cent losses, as contracts were 15 to 18 cents off the lows. There were just 9 deliveries first notice day…
Soybeans Posting Modest Monday Gains
Soybeans are trading with gains of 2 to 3 cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 20 1/2 cents at $12.53 3/4. Soymeal futures are down $2.80 to $3 on the day, with Soy Oil up 6 points. The…
Fast-fashion giant Shein's shares drop 9% in Hong Kong market debut
Shares of Shein fell 9% in their Hong Kong trading debut Tuesday, after a tepid IPO that saw the fast-fashion giant's valuation drop to nearly a quarter from its peak.
Bessent reportedly tells Russia no economic relief until Ukraine war ends as Europe snubs Moscow at G20
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that no sanctions relief or new agreements with Moscow were possible, as long as the war in Ukraine continues.
Corn Pushes Higher to Close August, as Conditions Slip
Corn futures rounded out August with contracts up 1 to 3 1/2 cents on the session. There were 90 deliveries issued against September corn on First Notice Day. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was back up 3…
Indian PM Modi implores Putin to end Ukraine war amid U.S. tariff threat on Russian oil
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Russia to end the Ukraine war and for a cessation of hostilities during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organi…
House Intelligence Committee warns of 'Black Swan' AI risks
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence urged U.S. spy agencies to better prepare for "Black Swan" artificial intelligence risks, warning in a new report the technology could be leveraged by terrorists or a…
The S&P 500 usually falls in September. Why this year should be different.
Stocks tumbled on Monday, extending a dayslong slide that presents a dilemma: Should investors buy in at bargain prices or unload in fear of worse to come?
Venezuela grants U.S.-backed oil firm NABEP 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields, White House says
Venezuelan interim authorities have granted U.S.-backed North American Blue Energy Partners, or NABEP, 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields, with proven reserves of about 65 billion barrels, the White House said on Mo…
Tanker struck in Hormuz, raising worries over escalation, as Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard'
A tanker was struck by three unknown projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, stoking worries that the Middle East conflict could once again escalate.
The $3 trillion oil market has just gotten more accessible than ever: No longer a 'rich man's game'
Oil trading was once largely the preserve of commodity houses, institutional investors and professional traders able to make bets involving thousands of barrels at a time. That barrier has gotten much lower.
Amazon’s stock slips as the FTC alleges billions of dollars in hidden ad fees
Regulators claim Amazon artificially bumped up floor prices during peak shopping periods, adding surcharges to merchants’ ad spending.
Arabica Coffee Posts Moderate Losses as Prices Consolidate
December arabica coffee (KCZ26) closed down 1.35 (-0.43%) on Monday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26) did not trade, as markets were closed in the UK for a holiday.
Stocks Fall as Rising Geopolitical Risks Boost Crude Oil and Bond Yields
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is down by -0.50% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down by -0.67%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down by -0.29%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.…
Markets see Warsh endorsing a rate hike in September. Not everyone is convinced
Just a few carefully chosen words from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh convinced markets that he was serious about inflation and ready to recommend an interest rate hike in just a few weeks.
Cocoa Prices Rise on Concern Over West African Cocoa Quality
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26) closed up +123 (+1.85%) on Monday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) did not trade, with markets in the UK closed for a holiday.
Supreme Court lets Trump build White House ballroom as lawsuit continues
The Supreme Court, in a split decision Monday, allowed President Donald Trump to continue construction of his controversial White House ballroom as legal challenges to the project play out.
Trump says U.S. growth could hit 20%. It’s happened only once since WWII
President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. economy could grow at rates as high as 20%, while arguing that even such rapid growth should not prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.
Trump announced a massive oil deal with Venezuela. Why it won't lower gas prices anytime soon
Drivers in the U.S. won't see lower gas prices from President Donald Trump's massive oil deal with Venezuela because it will take years to significantly boost the country's production, experts say.
Cattle Getting A Bounce at Month End
Live cattle futures are trading with Monday gains of 75 to 95 cents in the front months. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Feeder cattle futures are starting the week with contracts $1.…