Surging Crude Oil Lifts Sugar Prices
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) today is up +0.47 (+3.25%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) is up +16.70 (+3.67%).
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Corn Sees a Late Push to Close Near the Highs on Friday
Corn futures shrugged off the early weakness on Friday to close near the highs of the day, up 2 ¼ to 3 ½ cents across most contracts. September was 5 ¼ cents higher on the week with December up 6 1/2. The CmdtyView nati…
Surging Crude Oil Lifts Sugar Prices
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) today is up +0.47 (+3.25%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) is up +16.70 (+3.67%).
Hogs Gains Pushing to Friday
Lean hog futures are trading with 50 cent to $1.02 gains across most contracts at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.68 Friday morning, down $3.49 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 5…
Stocks Settle Lower as Chipmakers and AI Stocks Slump
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed down -0.51%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.62%. September E-mini S&P futures (…
Cocoa Prices Rebound on Strong North American Cocoa Demand
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) today is up +183 (+3.41%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) is up +124 (+3.12%).
Reminder - Owens Corning (OC) Goes Ex-Dividend Soon
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 7/15/22, Owens Corning (Symbol: OC) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.35, payable on 8/4/22. As a percentage of OC's recent stock…
Stocks Tumble as the Rout in Chipmakers Deepens
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -1.06%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -2.23%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0…
Wheat Bulls Starting Friday Morning with Gains
Wheat is trading 3 to 8 cent gains across the three markets on Friday. The wheat complex slipped back on Thursday, with contracts marginally lower. Chicago SRW contracts saw nearby losses of 1 to 3 cents on the day. Ope…
Hogs Look at Friday, Pork Continues Climb Above $100
Lean hog futures posted 20 to 60 cent gains in most contracts, with August down a nickel. Open interest was down 2,966 contracts, suggesting some shorts covering. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $100.26 o…
Data Centers Are the Hot New REITs. Should You Invest $1,000?
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have staged a comeback in 2026 after years of declining or moving sideways. And one category of REITs, data centers, is particularly hot right now.
Carrier Global About To Put More Money In Your Pocket (CARR)
In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from CARR is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 1.28% o…
Nvidia and AMD Investors Must Be Prepared for Aug. 4
Aug. 4 is a major date for AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) investors alike. It's when AMD reports second-quarter earnings, and it has major implications for both stocks.
IBM: Should Investors Buy the 25% Crash in the Stock or Stay Away?
It may be difficult for the stock to shake off the label of an AI loser after its poor results.
Cotton Extending Losses to Friday AM Trade
Cotton price action is down 95 to 105 points so far on Friday morning. Futures fell into the Thursday close, posting session losses of 223 to 287 points at the final bell. Crude oil was up a modest 14 cents per barrel, …
GSK Ceases Phase 3 Development Of Camlipixant In Chronic Cough, Advances Drug For IBS
(RTTNews) - GSK plc (GSK), a biopharmaceutical company, on Friday announced the discontinuation of Phase 3 development for Camlipixant in treating refractory chronic cough (RCC).
VOO vs. VTI: If a Bear Market Is Coming, Here's Which One I'm Stocking Up On
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF and Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF both offer broad exposure to U.S. stocks.
FSTA vs. PBJ: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?
The Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) carries a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.08% compared to the 0.61% charged by Invesco Food & Beverage ETF (PBJ).
3 Dividend ETFs Built for Long-Term Investors to Buy and Hold
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation is the king of dividend ETFs and a reliable source of payout growth.
This Detroit Auto Stock Has Soared, but There's Still One Nagging Problem: China
GM China peaked financially almost 10 years ago, but now the business is a liability.
Fifth Third Bancorp Q2 Net Income Climbs
(RTTNews) - Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), a bank holding company, on Friday reported a rise in net profit for the second quarter. For the three-month period to June, the lender reported a net income of $763 million, highe…
This Utility Stock Could Benefit From the AI Power Bottleneck
Vistra (NYSE: VST) is becoming part of the AI infrastructure debate as big tech races to secure reliable electricity. With nuclear assets, dispatchable power, and long-term hyperscaler agreements, Vistra could benefit i…
President Trump's Major Marijuana Move: What It Means for Canopy Growth, Green Thumb, and Tilray
Notably, the move did not affect the vastly larger market for recreational products.
The S&P 500 Is Flashing an Ominous Warning That's Been Observed Only Once Before. Will History Repeat Itself?
The Shiller CAPE ratio measures valuation trends across the entire S&P 500 index.