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Mizuho Says Duke Energy (DUK) Can Execute Despite Near-Term Regulatory Challenges
Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) is included among the Top 10 Blue Chip Stocks with Growing Dividends.
DA Davidson Says Emerson Electric (EMR) Benefits from Long-Term Growth Trends, Starts at Neutral
Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR) is included among the Top 10 Blue Chip Stocks with Growing Dividends.
JPMorgan Upgrades IBM on Stronger Software Growth Expectations
On June 23, JPMorgan upgraded International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) to Overweight from Neutral. It also raised its price target on the stock to $291 from $270. The upgrade follows the firm's analysis of…
TotalEnergies Takes 10% Stake in Abu Dhabi's Bab Gas Cap Project
French energy major TotalEnergies has signed an agreement to acquire a 10% interest in the Bab Gas Cap Concession in Abu Dhabi, strengthening its long-standing partnership with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)…
Hogs Holding Mixed on Wednesday
Lean hog futures closed Wednesday with mixed trade, with front months down 30 to 52 cents and deferred contracts 10 to 40 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.56 on Wednesday afternoon, down …
Cattle Rally on Wednesday
Live cattle future rallied on Wednesday, with contracts up $1.07 to $2.95 across the board. This morning’s Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange online auction saw 519 head sold of the 2,652 head offered, at $186 live …
Wheat Fades Back on Wednesday
The wheat complex saw contracts fade lower on Wednesday. Chicago SRW contracts were steady to a penny lower at the close. KC HRW futures saw nearby July down a penny, with other contracts fractionally to 2 ¾ cents in th…
South Korea’s IPO bust clouds equity markets as Chaebol structure restrains listings
South Korea's equity IPO activity has plummeted this year as efforts to boost corporate valuations run into trouble around governance reforms and the high amount Chaebols, or family-run conglomerates.
Stocks Rally as Falling Crude Prices Knock Bond Yields Lower
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.72%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.82%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.50%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.56%, an…
Wheat Bouncing Higher on Wednesday
The wheat complex is trading with most contracts higher on Wednesday. Chicago SRW contracts are 7 to 8 cents. KC HRW futures are showing 5 to 6 ½ cent gains so far on Wednesday. MPLS spring wheat is mixed, with contract…
Trump meets defense CEOs as Iran operations strain U.S. missile stockpiles
The CEOs of Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Honeywell arrived at the White House on Wednesday for a meeting with President Donald Trump, as the administration presses major defense contractors to ramp up weapons production …
Soybeans Fade Lower into the Midweek Close
Soybeans faded lower into the Wednesday close, with contracts down 6 ¾ to 9 cents on the day. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 7 3/4 cents at $10.58 1/4. Soymeal futures were up 70 cents to $2.30 …
Cocoa Prices Soar on Global Supply Concerns
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) today is up +337 (+7.26%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26) is up +239 (+6.85%).
White House requests $87.6 billion supplemental spending for Iran war, farm aid
The White House on Wednesday asked Congress for $87.6 billion in supplemental spending to pay for the Iran war and a host of other things including aid to U.S. farmers, and Ebola response.
Qualcomm stock pops 15% after chipmaker almost doubles projection for 2029 non-handset revenue
Qualcomm shares jumped 15% in extended trading on Wednesday after the chipmaker said non-handset revenue in fiscal 2029 will be $40 billion, up from a prior forecast of $22 billion.
JPMorgan Chase unveils $50 billion buyback, Goldman Sachs raises dividend after Fed stress test
JPMorgan Chase on Wednesday unveiled a new $50 billion share repurchase program and raised its quarterly dividend after the Federal Reserve found the industry remained well capitalized under its annual stress test.
Western Midstream (WES) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
In the latest trading session, Western Midstream (WES) closed at $39.63, marking a -1.05% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.29%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of…
SK Hynix surges 11% after filing for blockbuster Nasdaq listing
Shares of South Korean chip giant SK Hynix surged 11% on Thursday after the company said it plans to raise as much as $29.4 billion in a U.S. stock market listing.
Anthropic accuses Alibaba of campaign to 'brazenly' and 'illicitly' extract AI capabilities
Anthropic sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs accusing the Chinese tech company Alibaba of "brazenly" and "illicitly" attempting to extract its artificial intelligence capab…
Delayed Brazil Harvest and Tight Inventories Underpin Coffee Prices
September arabica coffee (KCU26) on Wednesday closed up +1.24 (+0.45%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26) closed up +127 (+3.55%).
Cotton Falling Lower on Wednesday
Cotton futures are trading with contracts down 46 to 55 points at the midday portion of the Wednesday session. Crude oil is rallying $1.44/barrel, with the US dollar index down $0.081 to $98.630.
Buildings collapse as quakes rock Venezuela, 'high casualties' likely
Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital on Wednesday afternoon, bringing down buildings in Caracas and causing scientists to estimate "high casualties and extensive damage" to the South American country.
TMC The Metals Company Is Poised to Surge: 2 Catalysts That Could Drive Gains Over the Next Year
The landscape of mining stocks is often a study in contrasts. There are large, well-heeled multinational companies with established, even somewhat dependable business models, growing mid-tier players aspiring to join th…