Governments’ borrowing costs hit further multi-decade highs as US-Iran peace hopes fade
Government borrowing costs in several advanced economies continued to rise to levels not seen in decades on Tuesday, as hopes of an end to the US-Iran war faded.
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South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday that maintaining peace was "most important" for the country, but it needs to prepare for the "worst case scenario." His comments come after U.S. President Donald Trump o…
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The 30-year Treasury yield just hit a 19-year high. Three things could drive it even higher
The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury has surged to its highest level in nearly two decades, and some strategists see scope for the selloff in long-dated government bonds to go further.
Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict
A cargo vessel was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations agency said Tuesday, signaling persisting navigation risks in the waterway as Washington and Tehran har…
Crude Prices Jump as US-Iran War at a Standstill
September WTI crude oil (CLU26) closed up +2.10 (+2.55%) on Monday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) closed up +0.0860 (+2.70%).
Bankrupt Italian chain shuts 50 restaurants, exits state entirely
Italian food consistently ranks as the world's most popular cuisine, edging out Chinese and Japanese in global surveys. A 2019 YouGov poll of more than 25,000 people across 24 countries put Italian in first place among …
Hogs Close with Firmer Monday Trade
Lean hog futures were mostly steady to 32 cents higher, as October was a tick higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.62 on Monday afternoon, down 68 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index w…
L3Harris ousts CEO Chris Kubasik over unspecified 'conduct,' stock drops 4%
Defense contracting giant L3Harris Technologies ousted CEO Chris Kubasik on Sunday after learning he engaged in "certain conduct ... that was not consistent with the values of the Company," the company said in a stateme…
Why this popular Treasury-bond ETF is trading at its lowest since 2004
The VIX fear gauge has climbed more than 54% over the past month, sitting in the elevated uncertainty zone at a reading that ranks in the 93rd percentile of the past year. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 is down nearly 2% year-t…
'Absolutely crazy': Here's what South Korean stock investors are doing in U.S. markets
Korean retail investors net sold domestic stocks for most of last week, even as the benchmark index entered bull market territory, according to Korea Exchange data. Overseas investors reversed course to become net buyer…
Wheat Close Monday Mixed
The wheat complex saw mixed action to close out the Monday session. Chicago SRW contracts saw fractionally mixed trade on Monday. KC HRW futures were up a penny to 4 ¼ cents at the close. MPLS spring wheat was down 1 ¼ …
Corn Holds the Monday Rally into the Close, as USDA Trims Ratings
Corn futures closed the Monday session with contracts 3 to 6 ¼ cents higher across most months. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 6 1/4 cents at $4.36 1/4.
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss says siblings cannot sell family’s stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner
Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is opposing the potential sale of her family's stake in the NBA team, contradicting an earlier ESPN report about the family's decision to sell to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner.
Anthropic tells investors annualized revenue run rate climbed to $65 billion in July
Anthropic's annualized revenue run rate hit $65 billion at the end of July, CNBC confirmed on Monday, a sevenfold increase from a year ago.
Cotton Closes with Monday Gains, as USDA Cuts Conditions Ratings
Cotton futures are posted higher trade to close out Monday, with contracts up 16 to 68 points across the board. Crude oil was $2.55 higher, with the US dollar index $0.094 lower.
The number of ‘negative-beta’ stocks in the S&P 500 just hit a new record high. What that means for investors.
A closer look at “volatility laundering” in private equity, and how investors should account for it.
Cattle Closes Monday with Mixed Action
Live cattle futures slipped from the early session highs on Monday, with contracts closing 92 cents higher to 20 cents lower. Cash trade rounded out last week with $225-228 sales in the North and some $228 Southern sale…
Hogs Close with Firmer Monday Trade
Lean hog futures were mostly steady to 32 cents higher, as October was a tick higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.62 on Monday afternoon, down 68 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index w…
Monday 8/17 Insider Buying Report: ABCL, BPRN
As the saying goes, there are many possible reasons for an insider to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy -- they expect to make money. So let's look at two noteworthy recent insider buys.
Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay
Paramount Skydance will seek to force the states holding up its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery to pay for the fees and costs associated with the delay, according to a new filing in the antitrust case Monday.
Nvidia Valuation Looks Compressed Ahead of a $91 Billion Revenue Quarter
Nvidia's first-quarter earnings for fiscal 2027 delivered everything investors should want: $81.6 billion in revenue representing an 85% year-over-year surge, adjusted earnings per share of $1.87 beating analyst estimat…
Stocks Mixed on Strength in Chipmakers vs Weakness in Software Companies
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up by +0.17% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up by +0.13%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.05%, and…
Refiner stocks are on a nearly unprecedented run. History says it could end soon
This has been a historic run for refiners. Marathon, Valero, and HF Sinclair each gained over 80% in 2026 against an 11% S&P 500 gain, with the WTI 3-2-1 crack near $59/bbl margins, nearly tripling since January.