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Hogs See Modest Strength on Tuesday

Lean hog futures were up 17 to 42 cents at the Tuesday close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $100.22 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.33 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 51 cents higher on July …

Stocks Gain as Chipmakers Rebound

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.26%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.35%, an…

Noteworthy Tuesday Option Activity: GM, BA, CVS

Boeing Co. (Symbol: BA) options are showing a volume of 30,237 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 3.0 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 58.8% of BA's average d…

Stocks Gain as Chipmakers Rebound

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.26%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.35%, an…

Short Covering Lifts Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) on Tuesday closed up +87 (+1.58%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) closed up +76 (+1.86%).

Strength in Chipmakers Boosts Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.64%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.58%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.62%, an…

Corn Starts the Week with Strength

Corn futures closed the Monday session slipping back from the highs, rounding out trade with 2 to 5 ½ cent gains. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up a nickel at $4.18 ¾.

Why Equifax Stock Is Tumbling Today

With much of this concern already priced in, there’s a case to be made that today’s dip is a buying opportunity for volatility-tolerant investors.

Ex-Div Reminder for MFS Intermediate Income Fund (MIN)

In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from MIN is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 9.66% on…

FMN Ex-Dividend Reminder - 7/23/26

In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from FMN is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 4.73% on…

CVS Health To Sell Pet Medications At Its Pharmacies

(RTTNews) - On Tuesday, CVS Health Corp. (CVS) announced avilability of common prescription medications for dogs and cats at its approximately 9000 pharmacy locations across the US.

AGD Ex-Dividend Reminder - 7/23/26

In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from AGD is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 11.88% o…

Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields and Crude Prices

The dollar index (DXY00) rose by +0.18% on Monday. The dollar strengthened on Monday as escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran is boosting crude oil prices, which raises inflation expectations that could prom…