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AirPods-maker Luxshare sees shares close lower in tepid Hong Kong debut
Shares of Luxshare Precision Industry ended lower in their Hong Kong trading debut Thursday, after the Apple supplier's multi-billion-dollar initial public offering — the largest this year in Hong Kong.
Oil prices ease after spiking following fresh U.S. strikes against Iran
Oil prices turned lower on Thursday having spiked after the U.S. carried out fresh strikes on Iran, renewing concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Bull of the Day: Victoria's Secret (VSXY)
Victoria’s Secret, a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has quietly become one of the most convincing turnaround stories in retail.
Stocks Weighed Down by Geopolitical Risks
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed down -0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -1.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.27%. September E-mini S&P futures (E…
Crypto still 'off the table' for Singapore's Temasek, four years after FTX flop
Nagi Hamiyeh, president of Temasek Global Investments, said crypto investment is "still off the table" for the company as it strives to move past a substantial loss in crypto exchange FTX.
Trump loses appeals court bid to delay paying E. Jean Carroll $5M in damages
A New York federal appeals court on Wednesday night rejected a request by President Donald Trump to block E. Jean Carroll from collecting $5 million plus interest for damages from a jury verdict that held him civilly li…
Corn Corrects Lower on Wednesday
Corn futures fell back on Wednesday after rallying nearly 40 cents off the lows last week, with contracts down 3 to 8 ¾ cents at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 9 cents lower at $4.04.
Cotton Fades Back Lower on Wednesday
Cotton futures saw modest weakness on a Wednesday correction, with contracts 6 to 73 points lower. The outside markets were generally stronger, as Crude oil was up $4.32 following the US striking Iran overnight and agai…
Ukraine’s drone playbook is wreaking havoc in Russia — and upending where NATO wants to invest
Ukraine's drone attacks have been dominating headlines about its war with Russia — and upended NATO's investment thesis.
Soybeans Close Wednesday on a Weaker Note
Soybeans faded off the early gains on Wednesday, as buyers of the Chinese rumor were selling the fact. Contracts were down fractionally to 5 ½ cents at the close. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down …
China consumer price growth weakens in June while producer inflation rises to near 4-year high
China's consumer prices grew slower than expected in June, while wholesale inflation accelerated, as elevated energy costs continued to sap domestic demand.
Ford Joins Its Partner Micron on the Coveted Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List
Ford Motor F) has quietly become one of the more intriguing turnaround stories in the automotive sector.
China's Xiaomi unveils SUV series dubbed Sky Nomad
BEIJING, July 9 (Reuters) - China's Xiaomi on Thursday unveiled an SUV series named Sky Nomad, accelerating the technology company's push into automobiles as growth slows in its mainstay smartphone market.
Platner quits Maine Senate race; Democrats set to pick new nominee
Democratic Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner said he intends to exit the race on Wednesday after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021, causing an insurmountable rupture with his closest allies.
Stock market today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq edge up as focus turns to AI despite war jitters
US stocks rose slightly on Thursday as investors focused on AI prospects ahead of SK Hynix's US trading debut, setting aside jitters over a flare-up in US-Iran hostilities.
Dollar Erases Early Gains as Stocks Rebound from Early Sell-Off
The dollar index (DXY00) fell by -0.05% on Wednesday. The dollar gave up an early advance on Wednesday and posted modest losses as stocks recovered from their worst levels, which reduced liquidity demand for the dollar.
US stock markets fall amid Iran strikes and potential higher interest rates
Dow down 1.09%, or 500 points, as S&P 500 sees a small loss and tech-heavy Nasdaq rises slightly
Cattle Close Mixed, with Feeders Leading the Charge Higher
Live cattle futures rounded out the Wednesday session with contracts 35 to 85 cents lower. Cash has been slow early this week with very little action early. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sal…
Wheat Falls Back on Wednesday
Wheat closed out Wednesday with weakness across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were down 1 to 3 3/4 cents in the nearbys and up slightly in the deferreds. KC HRW contracts were 2 ¾ to 3 3/4 cents lower on the da…
UBS Keeps Bullish View on PNC, Reiterates Buy Rating
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:PNC) is one of the 12 Most Profitable Cheap Stocks to Buy Right Now. On June 25, UBS reiterated its Buy rating on The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:PNC) with a pri…
Is Micron (MU) One of the Most Profitable Cheap Stocks to Buy Right Now?
Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is one of the 12 Most Profitable Cheap Stocks to Buy Right Now. On June 29, Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target on Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) from $1,500 to $2,000 and …
JPMorgan (JPM) Ranks Among the Most Profitable Stocks
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) is one of the 12 Most Profitable Cheap Stocks to Buy Right Now. On June 29, Morgan Stanley increased its price target on JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) from $336 to $362 and maintained i…
Trump's European allies add distance on Iran following testy NATO summit
The Iran war has reignited and the U.S. may need European allies more than ever, but President Donald Trump left a NATO summit in Turkey on Wednesday without announcing any new commitments from the defense alliance to a…