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4 2027 Social Security COLA Dates You Need to Know
The Social Security Administration will announce the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in mid-October.
Robust Ivory Coast Cocoa Supplies Weigh on Prices
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) on Friday closed down -390 (-6.04%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) closed down -306 (-6.37%).
Dollar Recovers as T-note Yields Rise
The dollar index (DXY00) recovered from a 1-week low on Friday and finished up by +0.07%. The fragile and uncertain situation in the Middle East is supporting safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Iran vowed to r…
A GlobalFoundries Insider Sold 78% of His Company Shares. Here's a Closer Look at the Transaction.
The disposition involved 2,800 shares with an estimated total value of $187,124.
FDA Approves Merck's KEYTRUDA + Padcev Regimens For Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
(RTTNews) - Merck & Co Inc. (MRK) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) and KEYTRUDA QLEX (pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph), the company's anti-PD-1 therapi…
Is Bloom Energy the Next Nvidia?
While Bloom has improved its net margins, it cannot match Nvidia's profitability.
The 2 Magnificent Seven Stocks With the Most Upside Potential, According to Wall Street
The Magnificent Seven stocks are tech-adjacent corporations so named because they are leaders in their respective industries and have posted exceptional returns over the long run. The group includes Alphabet (NASDAQ: GO…
If You Have $1,000 to Invest in EV Stocks, Should It Go to Tesla or Rivian?
Tesla is the EV leader and is looking to tap into several transformational opportunities.
Ford Just Won Its First J.D. Power Quality Crown Since 2010. Here's What It Means for the Stock.
Ford ranked as the top mainstream brand in the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study, up from No. 15 in 2023.
Why WD-40 Stock Popped Today
Shares of WD-40 (NASDAQ: WDFC) spiked on Friday after the household and industrial products maker delivered profits that handily exceeded investors' expectations.
Corn Rallies on Friday with the Help of a Bull Friendly USDA Report
Corn bulls found their footing on Friday following friendlier than expected USDA data. Contracts were up 2 ½ to 10 ¼ cents across the board, led by the front months. September was 16 ½ cents higher this week, with Decem…
Even with Gold Below $4,150 and Bitcoin Under $64,000, I'd Still Rather Buy This Unstoppable Dividend Stock in July
This giant consumer staples company is down 30% and has a historically high yield.
Wheat Rallying on Friday with Russian Rumors
The wheat complex is trading with double digit gains across most contracts on Friday. Chicago SRW contracts are trading with 19 to 23 1/2 cent gains at midday. There were 2 deliveries against CBT wheat overnight, with 5…
Cotton Posts Friday Strength Despite Production Hike
Cotton futures closed with gains of 45 to 99 points on Friday, Futures shrugged off the production increase via the WASDE, as they accounted for the larger acreage from NASS last week. December closed the week with a 44…
Mark Zuckerberg Is Turning Meta Into a Bigger Chipmaker. Its Newest In-House AI Chip Enters Production in September.
Meta reportedly plans to put its in-house "Iris" AI chip into production in September, with Broadcom helping design it and TSMC manufacturing it.
Stocks Supported by Lower Crude Prices as Geopolitical Risks Ease
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.03%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.19%, an…
Wheat Leads the Grains Rally on Friday
The wheat complex was in rally mode on Friday, closing with double digit strength across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW contracts was 15 ¼ to 20 ¾ cents in the green on the day, with nearby September up 40 ½ cents on …
Soybeans Posting Friday Rally as USDA Shows Better Than Expected Data
Soybeans are trading with 10 to 13 ½ cent gains across most contracts at midday, following a friendlier USDA report. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 13 1/4 cents at $11.44 1/4. Soymeal futures are…
Stock Indexes Settle Higher as Geopolitical Risks Ease
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed up +0.42%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.33%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) r…
3 Reasons I Think Meta Platforms is a Screaming Buy Right Now
Meta Platforms stock has underperformed over the past year, weighed down by concerns about the company's significant AI spending.
Sugar Prices Undercut by Weakness in Crude Oil
March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26) today is down -0.03 (-0.20%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26) is down -1.40 (-0.33%).
Crude Oil Weakness Spurs a Slump in Sugar Prices
Sugar prices fell sharply on Friday, with London sugar posting a 1.5-week low. Friday’s -1% fall in crude oil prices (CLQ26) weighed on sugar prices. Lower crude oil prices undercut ethanol prices and could persuade glo…
Why Trade Desk Stock Lost 52% in the First Half of 2026
Trade Desk's stock fell 52% in the first half of 2026 amid slowing revenue growth and executive turnover.