Sugar Prices Extend the Week-Long Rally on Global Supply Concerns
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) is up +0.14 (+0.85%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) is up +2.50 (+0.49%).
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Longtime OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap leaves as shake-up at AI lab continues
Lightcap joined OpenAI in 2018 and held a number of senior leadership roles during his tenure, including a four-year stint as the company's operating chief. He served in that role until April, when he moved into a new p…
Cocoa Prices Retreat on Beneficial West African Weather
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26) today on Tuesday closed down -101 (-1.82%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26) closed down -57 (-1.39%).
Arabica Coffee Prices Rise as Colombian Earthquake Disrupts Supplies
September arabica coffee (KCU26) closed up +3.45 (+1.04%) on Tuesday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) closed down -24 (-0.63%).
Riot Platforms strikes deal with Anthropic as bitcoin miners shift focus to AI infrastructure
Bitcoin miner Riot Platform has struck a $9 billion, 20-year compute deal with Anthropic, CNBC's David Faber has confirmed.
Earnings call transcript: Innovex tops Q2 2026 guidance as shares rise
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Wall Street just endorsed Jensen Huang's 'big concept' for AI. What now?
The first three-plus years of the artificial intelligence build-out have been paid for through record amounts of equity and debt issued by the world's leading tech companies, some of whom are spending so much of their e…
A HubSpot Director Buys Company Stock After a 52% Share Price Decline. Here's a Closer Look at the Transaction.
Gerald Dischler, a recent member of the Board of Directors at HubSpot, Inc. (NYSE:HUBS), purchased 925 shares of common stock on August 10, 2026 according to the SEC Form 4 filing.
Nutrien's Q2 Earnings Lag, Revenues Beat Estimates on Higher Prices
Nutrien Ltd. NTR reported net earnings of $1.22 billion or $2.53 per share for the second quarter of 2026. This compares with net earnings of $1.23 billion or $2.50 per share in the year-ago quarter.
If I Could Tell All Investors 1 Thing About the Stock Market Right Now, It's This
One of the biggest debates among stock market investors in 2026 has been: "Is there an AI bubble?" Some investors are worried that tech stock valuations are too high, that the S&P 500 index is too top-heavy with artific…
We live on a farm and have $2.2 million saved for retirement. We’re ready to retire abroad. Can we afford it?
”We don’t live lavishly, and sometimes we both think maybe we could upgrade a few things.”
Riot Platforms stock surges on $9.1 billion data center deal with Anthropic
What happened: Riot Platforms (RIOT) stock surged 17% in pre-market trading on Tuesday.
This fund manager tunes out AI hype to flag the infrastructure stocks to buy now. Think roads, water and telecom towers.
Lazard portfolio manager Bertrand Cliquet says infrastructure companies are worth more than the AI hype sometimes linked to them.
Stocks Finish Lower as Soaring Crude Prices Spur Inflation Fears
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down -0.06% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.34%. September E-mini S&P futures (ES…
Chemours' Q2 Earnings & Revenues Lag Estimates on Lower Volumes
The Chemours Company CC reported a net loss of $274 million or a loss of $1.81 per share for the second quarter of 2026. This compares favorably with the year-ago quarter’s net loss of $380 million or a loss of $2.53 pe…
The Changing Dynamics Behind Micron Technology (MU)
Ashva Capital Management, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Ashva Capital LP generated a 23.1% net return through June 30, 2026, compare…
Oil prices hover near $90 a barrel and gold hits two-month high as Trump makes new demands on Iran – business live
US president demands compensation for damage incurred by US, complicating standoff with Tehran
Zelenskyy warns Putin is preparing for escalation by bringing in North Korean military equipment
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to escalate the war, calling on the country's partners to ramp up sanctions pressure on Moscow and provide Kyiv with …
‘The market is obviously on fire’: Is it a mistake to take $1,000 from my brokerage account to pay my car loan?
A frequent topic seen at The White Coat Investor and many other sites, blogs, and forums is the merits of using very low-interest financing for various things. The attraction is obvious. You don't have to have the cash …
Baby products company Frida is expanding into kids’ personal care
CEO Chelsea Hirschhorn said the launch marks the next natural step for the company, which has seen its first customers age into new categories, and offers an opportunity to secure shelf space in a category that's largel…
RTL Group H1 2026 slides: streaming turns profitable, Sky deal closes
RTL Group today closed its acquisition of Sky Deutschland, paying €68 million in upfront cash to Comcast - substantially below the €150 million figure originally communicated when the deal was announced a year ago. The …
Hormuz Deadlock: Where oil prices could head next as prospects for an imminent deal fade
Oil prices remain below their recent peaks even as prospects for a quick reopening of the Strait of Hormuz fade, a disconnect analysts warn may not last.
Soybeans Close with Gains on Monday, as Ratings Slip
Soybeans futures posted modest strength on Monday, with contracts up 1 ¼ to 5 ¾ cents across the board. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 3 ½ cents at $11.36 1/4. Soymeal futures were down $1.80 to $…
U.S. judge ends graft case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani
A US judge on Monday dismissed the bribery case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, while also rebuking a senior Department of Justice official's conduct related to the case as "concerning."