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Lean hog futures are up 15 to 45 cent gains so far on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Friday morning due to thin volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 1 cent on December 17 at $83.88. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from t...

Cotton futures are trading with midday gains of 25 to 30 points on Friday. Crude oil futures are 47 cents per barrel higher at $56.47. The US dollar index is $0.197 higher to $98.285. Total export sale commitments are 5.72 million RB, which is now 16...

The wheat complex is mixed so far on Friday. Chicago SRW futures are trading with Friday gains of 2 cents in the nearbys. KC HRW futures are slipping lower on Friday with fractional losses. MPLS spring wheat is 4 to 5 cents higher so far on Friday Ex...

Corn futures are trading with fractional to penny losses across most contracts on Friday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down a penny to $3.99 3/4. Export sale commitments were 29.7% larger than the same period last year at 44.35...

Soybeans are continuing the weaker trade so far on Friday, with contracts 3 to 4 cents lower. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 3 1/4 cents lower at $9.78 1/4. Soymeal futures are down 50 cents to $1.10, with Soy Oil futures down 31 t...

Live cattle futures are showing $2.17 to $2.70 gains on Friday. Cash trade got kicked off on Thursday, with a few sales at $228 across the country and $356-358. The Friday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,708 head listed an...

Micron stock is up over 200% over the last 12 months and trades at a compelling valuation, given its stellar growth estimates.

IonQ’s stock has suffered a sharp decline amid a quantum computing sector cooldown despite analysts’ continued optimism for significant long-term growth potential.

Down almost 60% from all-time highs, should you follow Elliott Management and invest in Lululemon stock right now?

CoreWeave is surging after joining the Energy Deptartment’s Genesis Mission to use AI to accelerate scientific breakthroughs and national security, but sustainability worries and execution risks have weighed heavily on its stock.

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.32 (+2.21%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +9.00 (+2.16%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today on short-covering as funds close out short positions ahead of the year-end Christma...

Shares of the newly listed medical equipment maker made a roaring debut on the bourses with a 41% pop.

AnaptysBio (ANAB) has surged 227% over the past year, hitting a 5-year high. Shares have strong technical momentum and a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Analyst sentiment remains bullish, but Wall Street thinks earnings and revenue will decline nex...

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -88 (-1.48%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -48 (-1.11%). Cocoa prices extended this week's losses, with NY cocoa falling to a 1.5-week low. Favorable weather in West Africa is expected to b...

Warren Buffett’s Coca-Cola lesson illustrates how market pessimism can obscure business strength, a dynamic still visible in several beaten-down stocks today.

Uranium mining stocks have been star performers in 2025, posting substantial gains. As the markets move forward into 2026, uranium prices and mining shares could have room to add to gains.

UnitedHealth just announced it is expanding its pharmacy benefits model.

The activist investor Elliott Investment Management raised its stake by more than 65% in December in Toyota Industries.

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -3.60 (-1.04%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) is up +16 (+0.42%). Coffee prices are mixed today, with arabica falling to a new 4-month low. Ample rains in Brazil have eased concerns over coffee cr...

Palantir CEO Alex Karp promised big wins for bullish investors in 2025, and he’s actually delivered. But there are still plenty of big names on Wall Street who don’t think Palantir’s jaw-dropping numbers add up.

Coinbase is entering the prediction markets and is also rolling out equities trading on its historically crypto-focused platform.

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is up +0.28 (+0.50%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) is up +0.0006 (+0.04%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are stronger today. Crude prices are supported amid heightened geopolitical risks in Venezuela and Ru...

It could be tough sledding for QQQ this Santa Claus season, says our top chart strategist, as profit-taking sweeps markets into a technical downtrend.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.67%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.56%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.94%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.62%, and March...

Leading digital storage product maker will join the Nasdaq 100 next week.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 1-week high today and is up by +0.18%. The dollar is moving higher today due to weakness in the yen. Also, upbeat comments today from New York Fed President John Williams supported the dollar, as he said some...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.63%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.52%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +1.08%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.61%, and March...

CubeSmart’s latest dividend hike underscores its shareholder-friendly strategy, but with mixed fundamentals, is the stock an income play worth buying now?

Bank of America is expected to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a double-digit profit growth.

Jefferies just set a $45 price target on QBTS.

AI-driven semiconductor growth is accelerating, with Lam Research strategically positioned to capitalize alongside leading industry players.

Lean hog futures closed with Thursday gains of 95 cents to $1.12. Preliminary open interest was up just 1,023 contracts on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was down $1.06 in the Thursday afternoon report at $68.65. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

Live cattle futures were down 97 cents to $1.90 on Thursday. Preliminary open interest was up 1,151 contracts. There were 20 deliveries retendered at 1 cent on Thursday. Cash trade got kicked off on Thursday, with a few early sales at $228 across the...

Soybeans are starting Friday trade with steady to 2 cent lower trade. Contracts rounded out the Thursday session with losses of 6 to 7 cents as weakness continues. Open interest was down 8,672 contracts on Thursday, mainly in the January contract (-1...

Wheat is showing mostly lower trade on Friday morning with winter wheats softer and spring wheat slightly higher. The wheat complex was in rally mode on Thursday with the hard red contracts, both spring and winter, pushing higher. Chicago SRW futures...

Corn prices are kicking off Friday trade with contracts showing fractional losses. Futures closed the Thursday session with contracts up 4 to 4 ½ cents across the front months. Bulls were battling back after spillover pressure from the other grains e...

Cotton price action is mixed on Friday morning, with nearby contracts steady to 5 points higher. Futures saw Thursday gains of 8 points across the front months at the close. Crude oil futures were 8 cents per barrel higher at $56.02. The US dollar in...

This flying car company has announced plans to double manufacturing in the U.S.

Citigroup is scheduled to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a double-digit earnings rise.

This option strategy lets you participate in new record highs while adding protection on the downside.

U.S. Bancorp is set to deliver its fourth-quarter results soon, and analysts project double-digit earnings growth.

With my eye to risk management, my favorite option strategy still lets me profit from up moves in TSLA.

JPMorgan Chase is all set to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a single-digit earnings growth.

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.20% this morning, extending yesterday’s gains after lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data reinforced expectations for lower Federal Reserve interest rates in 2026.

J.B. Hunt Transport is poised to release its fourth-quarter results soon, and analysts forecast a double-digit growth in the company’s bottom-line figure.

Morgan Stanley is expected to announce its fourth-quarter results next month, and analysts project a single-digit earnings growth.

Citizens Financial will release its fourth-quarter earnings soon, and analysts anticipate a double-digit bottom-line growth.

PNC Financial Services will release its fourth-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a low double-digit bottom-line growth.

State Street will release its fourth-quarter earnings soon, and analysts anticipate a single-digit bottom-line growth.

Truist Financial is set to report its fiscal fourth-quarter results soon, with analysts forecasting double-digit earnings growth for the period.

While the Silver market has gone parabolic during December, King Gold and Dr. Copper are following along behind.

Fastenal is gearing up to announce its fourth-quarter results in the upcoming month, and analysts expect a modest double-digit rise in its bottom line.

Charles Schwab will release its fourth-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a double-digit surge in its earnings.

3 top-performing Dividend Kings of 2025 based on their Year-to-Date percent change.

M&T Bank is set to unveil its fourth-quarter results by mid-January, and analysts expect solid double-digit growth in earnings.

Regions Financial is gearing up to announce its fourth-quarter results by mid-January, and analysts expect a modest single-digit growth in earnings.

Huntington Bancshares is expected to announce its fourth-quarter results in the upcoming month, and analysts expect a significant double-digit jump in earnings.

Despite a rocky year for Salesforce shares, Mizuho remains bullish on the stock, naming it a top software pick for 2026.

As part of its quarterly earnings release, Broadcom raised its dividend by 10%.

Live cattle futures were down 97 cents to $1.90 on Thursday. There were 20 deliveries retendered at 1 cent on Thursday. Cash trade got kicked off on Thursday, with a few early sales at $228 across the country and dressed sales have been $356-358. The...

The wheat complex was in rally mode on Thursday with the hard red contracts, both spring and winter, pushing higher. Chicago SRW futures were 1 to 2 cents in the green. KC HRW futures were 9 to 10 cents higher at the close. MPLS spring wheat was up 1...

Soybeans rounded out the Thursday session with losses of 6 to 7 cents as weakness continues. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 5 3/4 cents lower at $9.81 1/4. Soymeal futures were 20 cent so $1.00 higher, with Soy Oil futures down 41...

Lean hog futures closed with Thursday gains of 95 cents to $1.12. USDA’s national base hog price was down $1.06 in the Thursday afternoon report at $68.65. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 57 cents on December 16 at $83.87. USDA’s Export Sales report s...

Cotton futures saw Thursday gains of 8 points across the front months at the close. Crude oil futures were 8 cents per barrel higher at $56.02. The US dollar index was $0.093 higher to $98.095. Export Sales data showed 135,886 RB of cotton sold duri...

Corn futures closed the Thursday session with contracts up 4 to 4 ½ cents across the front months. Bulls were battling back after spillover pressure from the other grains earlier this week. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 4 cent...

Don’t expect these projections to be exact, but they are trend lines to follow for precious metals in the coming year.

WW International is launching a platform that integrates its wellness program with GLP-1 drugs. Should you buy the stock now?

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up by +0.79%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +1.51%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0...

After a strong run-up this year, Micron is winning fresh confidence from Wall Street bulls like Needham. Should investors chase the momentum, or wait for a better entry?

iRobot’s bankruptcy filing marks a dramatic fall for the once-dominant robot vacuum maker. What does that mean for IRBT stock?

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.05%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Thursday and posted modest gains as EUR/USD retreated. The dollar also found some support on Thursday after US weekly jobless claims fell as expected....

This key semiconductor ETF is waving a red flag.

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.21 (+0.38%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed up +0.0070 (+0.41%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Thursday amid heightened geopolitical risks in Venezuela and Russia....

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