Sugar Prices Turn Lower on Technical Selling
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) is down -0.03 (-0.17%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) is down -0.50 (-0.09%).
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Carvana shares are under pressure this week as Mark Walter probe fuels investor jitters
Carvana shares are headed for a double-digit weekly loss as a federal investigation into billionaire Mark Walter shines a spotlight on his minority stake in the online used-car retailer.
Fed officials saw need for rate hike if inflation doesn't cool, minutes show
Federal Reserve officials indicated at their last meeting that they would need to raise interest rates soon unless there was more progress on bringing down inflation, minutes released Wednesday showed.
Trump touted a deal to avert new tariffs on Canada. Here's what we know so far
Less than two hours before massive U.S. tariffs on certain Canadian goods were set to switch on, President Donald Trump announced a tentative deal to stave off the new duties.
Meta's legal troubles has options traders eyeing the 'jade lizard'
One of the many beauties of options trading is the ability to make money on a rangebound stock. Shares of Meta Platforms are presenting that opportunity right now.
Moderna, Merck cancer vaccine shows promise in late-stage trial; Moderna stock soars 90%
An experimental personalized cancer vaccine from Merck and Moderna showed positive initial results in its first-ever late-stage trial, the companies announced Wednesday, bringing them one step closer to filing for appro…
Canadian dollar reaches highest level since early June
August 19, 2026, 2:18 AM EDT. UK consumer-price inflation accelerated to 2.9% in July from 2.6% in June, matching economists’ expectations and moving further above the Bank of England’s 2% target. The increase was drive…
Micron Technology (MU) Is Earning More Than Apple or Microsoft, but Can It Last?
Eagle Capital Management, an investment management company, released its second quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the quarter, Eagle Capital Management discussed how enthusias…
Datavault AI earnings missed by $0.10, revenue fell short of estimates
It's shaping up to be a tough period for Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:LUCK), which a week ago released some disappointing quarterly results that could have a notable impact on how the market views the st…
The bond selloff is rattling investors, but here’s why they shouldn’t expect a deeper stock downturn
As a group, these stocks wiped out an estimated $217.2 billion in shareholder wealth over the past 10 years.
Lowe's gives muted outlook as it sees 'pressure' in home improvement spending
Lowe's on Wednesday reported mixed quarterly results as the home improvement retailer said it saw "pressure" in spending on projects.
Stocks Finish Lower as Chipmakers and AI Stocks Fall
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down by -0.69% on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down by -0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down by -1.68%. E-mini S&P futures (ES…
JP Morgan warns rebound in UK inflation is ‘warning shot for what could come next’; oil prices rise again – business live
Inflation rebound driven by biggest jump in gas bills since October 2022; Asian shares slump after Wall Street chip sell-off
Can Nasdaq Support Hold as Big Tech Momentum Fades?
In a dramatic shift for global equity markets, the first week of February 2026 has witnessed a sharp technical breakdown as long-standing momentum gauges for the S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) turned negative. The bullish fervor t…
Analog Devices Q3 results, Q4 outlook beat forecasts; shares dip
As central as NVIDIA NASDAQ: NVDA is to the AI-driven semiconductor supercycle, it is not the only semiconductor stock set to benefit. While AI, GPUs, and data center capabilities are at the core of the movement, they a…
I’m leaving my grandkids money — but they must pass financial-literacy classes to get it. Is that fair?
Today, we cover a variety of your questions. We talk about when it is worth passing cash through a 529 account and if you should use 529s to fund K-12 education. We talk about how interest on I Bonds works and go into w…
UAE severs trade with Iran after reported missile strike
The United Arab Emirates said it had paused all trade and financial transactions with Iran, after reporting that two ballistic missiles were launched from the country toward its territorial waters.
Treasury doubles debt buybacks as Bessent moves to steady bond market
The Treasury Department on Wednesday said it will more than double the size of its government debt repurchases, sending yields sharply lower at a time of substantial market stress.
New Strong Sell Stocks for August 19th
Array Technologies ARRY is a manufacturer of ground-mounting systems used in solar energy projects. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 25.7% downward over the last 60 days.
Exagen Q2 2026 slides: record revenue, stock surges 36%
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Bull of the Day: Valero Energy (VLO)
Few large-cap stocks offer a more direct way to capitalize on today’s powerful transportation-fuel margins than Valero Energy VLO).
Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut
Unitree, the world’s biggest humanoid robot maker, has made a spectacular entry on to China’s stock market, with its shares surging by more than 600%.
Zelenskyy faces challenge to his wartime rule as former defense chief calls for election
Ukraine's former defense chief Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections in what many see as the most direct political challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy since Russia launched its full-scale invasion nea…
Bear of the Day: Coinbase Global (COIN)
Coinbase Global COIN) has spent the past several years establishing itself as one of the dominant gateways to the cryptocurrency economy. The company continues to expand beyond traditional spot crypto trading, with grow…