Hedge funds circle UK stocks as new PM Andy Burnham pledges 'new economic model'
Hedge fund short-sellers have ramped up bets against U.K.-listed stocks this year, with disclosed positions surging fivefold in the first half of 2026.
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Alphabet and Tesla test Wall Street's patience as AI spending overshadows growth
When Alphabet and Tesla kicked off tech earnings season on Wednesday, one theme became immediately clear: AI spending is under a microscope.
Macquarie taps veteran Greg Ward to succeed high-profile CEO Wikramanayake
SYDNEY, July 23 (Reuters) – Australia’s top investment bank Macquarie Group on Thursday appointed long-serving executive Greg Ward to replace retiring CEO Shemara Wikramanayake, a decision investors said showed confiden…
Gen Z protests led by India’s 'Cockroach party' are testing Modi’s leadership
Thousands of Gen Z student protestors, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, or CJP, a pseudo-political outfit, continued to gather in New Delhi on Wednesday even as authorities have cracked down on the movement.
Cotton Extends Gains on Wednesday
Cotton futures saw gains of 42 to 91 points across most contracts on Wednesday session. Crude oil is up another $2.14 per barrel, with the US dollar index down 0.061.
Northrim BanCorp (NRIM) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Northrim BanCorp (NRIM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.68 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.61 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.52 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted f…
Wheat Rallies to Near 3 Year Highs on Wednesday on Black Sea Export Limitations
The wheat complex led the grain rally again on Wednesday as the KC complex led the way to fresh highs. Chicago SRW contracts were the highest since 2024 on the front month continuation chart, up 21 to 27 ¾ cents in the …
CVB Financial earnings missed, revenue fell short of estimates
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a companyâs progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at CVB Financial (NASDAQ:CVBF) and the best and worst performer…
Corn Posts Midweek Rally
Corn futures rallied 8 to 9 1/2 cents into the Wednesday close, holding within 2 cents of the intraday highs across most contracts. Deferred contracts were fractionally to 4 ½ cents higher. Spillover support from wheat …
See Which Recent 13F Filers Hold GS
At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed the latest batch of the 49 most recent 13F filings for the 06/30/2026 reporting period, and noticed that Goldman Sachs Group Inc (Symbol: GS) was held by 16 of these funds. When hed…
Coffee Prices Ease on the Outlook for Brazil’s Coffee Harvest to Accelerate
September arabica coffee (KCU26) today is down -7.65 (-2.38%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) is down -62 (-1.62%).
The bull market faces higher likelihood of a Fed rate hike as Iran crisis intensifies
The escalating US-Iran conflict has triggered a surge in safe-haven demand for precious metals, with silver positioned to benefit alongside gold as investors seek refuge from geopolitical uncertainty. While gold often c…
Oil extends gains as Trump threatens strikes on critical Iranian infrastructure
Oil prices rose Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure in response to any attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a further escalation in the conf…
Improved Monsoon Rains in India Undercut Sugar Prices
Sugar prices settled lower on Wednesday as India’s monsoon rains continue to improve. India’s Meteorological Department reported on Wednesday that India’s cumulative monsoon rainfall was 19% below normal as of July 22, …
Brazil Coffee Harvest Pressures Weigh on Prices
September arabica coffee (KCU26) on Wednesday closed down -5.45 (-1.69%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) closed down -22 (-0.58%).
The oil spike everyone feared never showed up
Forecasting is mostly a way of buying peace of mind. You want a number for the worst case so you can decide how frightened to be, and once you have that number, you quietly stop thinking and start bracing for it.
EVIM Crosses Critical Technical Indicator
In the case of Eaton Vance Intermediate Municipal Income, the RSI reading has hit 29.2 — by comparison, the RSI reading for the S&P 500 is currently 49.0. A bullish investor could look at EVIM's 29.2 reading as a sign t…
ServiceNow’s stock rises as earnings show momentum in cybersecurity
ServiceNow (NOW) has become one of the clearest examples of how the market is reevaluating software stocks in 2026. The company is still posting strong revenue growth, but investors have become more cautious as newer AI…
Stock Indexes Retreat as Crude Oil and Bond Yields Climb
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.48%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.1…
Cocoa Prices Slump Amid Weak Demand and Abundant Supplies
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) on Wednesday closed down -279 (-4.98%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) closed down -202 (-4.84%).
U.S. signs nuclear power agreement with Saudi Arabia
The U.S. signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to develop a civilian nuclear program in the kingdom.
Improved Monsoon Rains in India Undercut Sugar Prices
Sugar prices settled lower on Wednesday as India’s monsoon rains continue to improve. India’s Meteorological Department reported on Wednesday that India’s cumulative monsoon rainfall was 19% below normal as of July 22, …
TDC Makes Notable Cross Below Critical Moving Average
In trading on Wednesday, shares of Teradata Corp (Symbol: TDC) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $48.84, changing hands as low as $48.67 per share. Teradata Corp shares are currently trading up about 1.1% on…
John Paulson says we are in the early stages of a long-term bull market for gold
John Paulson, the hedge fund manager who made billions betting against the U.S. housing market before turning bullish on gold, said he believes the precious metal is only in the early stages of a long-term rally.