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Higher Open Called For Indonesia Stock Market

(RTTNews) - The Indonesia stock market has finished lower in five straight sessions, slumping more than 200 points or 3.4 percent along the way. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just above the 6,130-point plateau a…

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%).

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…

Hogs Close with Tuesday Gains

Lean hog futures posted gains of 20 to 50 cents in the front months on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 25 cents on Jan 9 at $80.60.

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…

Japanese Market Slightly Lower

(RTTNews) - The Japanese stock market is slightly lower on Thursday, extending the losses in the previous session, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 just below the 28,900 level, following the mixed cues overnight from Wall …

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…

Why Intel Stock Just Fell Again

Intel is caught in a global chip-sector sell-off that has pushed semiconductor stocks more than 20% below recent highs.

Cotton Posting Modest Midday Strength

Cotton futures are trading with midday gains of 7 to 15 points on Tuesday, shrugging off early weakness. Crude oil is down another $4.10 per barrel, with the US dollar index down 0.224.

Stocks Mixed as Weakness in Chipmakers Deepens

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.68%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.50%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.2…

Stocks Mixed as Weakness in Chipmakers Deepens

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.68%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.50%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.2…

Stocks Mixed on Earnings Results and Weakness in Chipmakers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.738%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.12%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.05%,…

Wheat Faces Monday Losses

The wheat complex joined in on the rest of the commodity losses on Monday. Chicago SRW contracts were 11 to 18 cents in the red. KC HRW futures closed with 10 to 16 1/4 cent losses on the day. MPLS spring wheat slipped …

Cotton Falling Back on Tuesday Morning

Cotton prices are down 54 to 92 points so far on Tuesday morning. Futures closed with Monday gains of 54 to 90 points at the close. Crude oil was down $7.40 per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.083.

Corn Rallying Back on Turnaround Tuesday

Corn futures are deviating from the $4.01 losses in crude at midday with deteriorating conditions giving bulls a reason to take back the Monday losses. Contracts are up 7 to 8 cents on Turnaround Tuesday. The CmdtyView …

Wheat Posting Steady Trade at Midday

The wheat complex is back to steadier trade on Tuesday, with contracts trying to post strength. Chicago SRW contracts are fractionally to a penny higher at midday. KC HRW futures are down 2 to 3 cents at midday. MPLS sp…