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Why America's super rich have embraced the appeal of British soccer teams
As the dust settles after the FIFA World Cup, soccer fans' attention turns to the start of Europe's domestic league seasons. The English Premier League — by some distance the most popular soccer league in the world — ki…
Deutsche Bank Q2 2026 slides: record H1 profit, 20-quarter growth streak
ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS – Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”, “the Company”, “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) announced record net income of $461.1 million, or $6.52 per diluted common share, for the first six months of…
Sugar Prices Fall as Crude Oil Plunges
May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26) today is down -0.29 (-1.99%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26) is down -6.40 (-1.49%).
Asian technology stocks extend sell-off with SoftBank down 7% as AI plays take a hit
Asian technology stocks extended their sell-off on Wednesday, with semiconductor names leading declines after another weak session in the U.S.
Sugar Prices Fall as Crude Oil Plunges
May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26) today is down -0.29 (-1.99%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26) is down -6.40 (-1.49%).
‘Ask the right questions’: what you need to know before buying shares
Whether it is SpaceX or a bank, getting the right facts about a firm can offer vital insights before you invest in it
Precision Drilling (PDS) Reports Q2 Loss, Beats Revenue Estimates
Precision Drilling (PDS) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.38 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.43. This compares to earnings of $0.77 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurr…
Kimi K3: DeepSeek 2.0, or is this Time Different?
On January 27, 2025, a relatively unknown Chinese-based artificial intelligence company shook up Wall Street. At the time, the AI buildout was in the early innings, and the majority of leading U.S-based technology stock…
Dollar holds steady as Fed decision looms
Gold held steady in early trading ahead of the Federal Reserve decision later this week, with markets largely pricing in a rate hold while watching Chair Powell’s statement for clues on the timing of future rate cuts. E…
Sensorion announces 50-for-1 reverse stock split
Reverse share split by the exchange of 50 existing shares with a par value of €0.10 for 1 new share with a par value of €5
Gold prices steady ahead of Fed decision; oil rebound revives inflation concerns
(Kitco News) – Gold prices saw another turbulent week, as early safe-haven support faded into a sharp midweek selloff after hotter U.S. inflation data, renewed Middle East fighting, and rising Fed rate-hike expectations…
Cattle Bouncing Back Higher on Tuesday
Live cattle futures are up $1.97 to $3.30 across most contracts at midday. Early bids of $228 are being reported which is just slightly lower than the $230-231 trade from last week. Feeder cattle futures are showing fro…
Iran fires missiles at U.S. forces in Middle East, ending ceasefire lull
This blog is closed. Below is a roundup of the developments in Iran and the Middle East on Monday, June 1.
Stocks Settle Mostly Higher on Positive Earnings Results
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Tuesday closed up +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +1.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.98%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26…
SK Hynix's record profit misses forecasts, shares slump 10% despite robust AI chip demand
SEOUL, July 29 (Reuters) - South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix reported bumper quarterly results on Wednesday but fell short of lofty investor expectations, heightening market concerns about slower AI spending by big tech f…
Saudi Arabia has a new, and pricier, workaround to export its oil
Hi, Paul Krugman here. Recording a video today rather than one of my usual posts,.I just feel like I’ve been too immersed in charts and wanted to do something shorter, simpler, whatever.
Ford matches GM in one crucial way, and the stock jumps
DEARBORN, Mich. and NEW YORK and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Four leading American companies – BlackRock, Carhartt, Ford Motor Company, and Google – have come together to launch the Alliance for…
Oil jumps as U.S.-Iran resume strikes after a brief pause
Oil rose sharply in Asia trading, following renewed tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an attack on U.S. forces using ballistic missiles.
Hogs Posting Midday Gains on Tuesday, as Pork Firms
Lean hog futures are steady to 75 cents higher so far on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $101.32 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 32 cents higher on July 24 at $98.23.
Sinking Crude Oil Prices Weigh on Sugar
Sugar prices slid to 1-week lows on Tuesday and settled lower amid the plunge in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil (CLU26) sank more than -4% on Tuesday, adding to Monday’s -7% plunge, which undercuts ethanol prices and m…
Soybeans Bounce on Tuesday Ratings Slip
Soybeans posted a modest recovery on Tuesday following sharp Monday losses, with contracts up 2 ½ to 6 ¼ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 3 3/4 cents higher at $11.78. Soymeal futures were $1 to…
Iran launches surprise ballistic missile attack on U.S. forces in the Middle East
Iran late Tuesday stateside targeted U.S. forces in the Middle East with several ballistic missiles, the U.S. Central Command said, raising tensions in the Middle East that had seen hostilities put on brief pause.
Cotton Slips into Tuesday’s Close
Cotton futures closed with losses of 3 to 45 points across the board on Tuesday, slipping from the midday gains. Crude oil was down another $3.48 per barrel, with the US dollar index down 0.109.