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…
Cava reports sales growth even as some customers steer clear of lettuce
August 11, 2026, 9:54 PM EDT. Shares of On Holding fell nearly 20% and ended close to $30, even after posting robust Q2 results with net sales of CHF 850.3m, a 13.5% increase year-on-year, and a swing to CHF 105m in net…
An inflation report Wednesday should be a big deal for the Fed. Here's what to expect
An important inflation report Wednesday could give the Federal Reserve a little breathing room in its battle against inflation.
Trump wants to split the MMR vaccine. Experts say that's unlikely — and comes with consequences
President Donald Trump's latest executive order calls for splitting the measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine into three separate shots – but doctors and other experts say that effort has no scientific basis and i…
Trump says NYC pied-à-terre tax 'must be stopped,' eyes federal block
President Donald Trump on Tuesday decried New York City's pied-à-terre tax and said he is exploring whether the federal government "has any legal right to avert this disaster, before it is too late."
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.
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"
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.”
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.
Riot Platforms stock surges on $9.1 billion data center deal with Anthropic
What happened: Riot Platforms (RIOT) stock surged 17% in pre-market trading on Tuesday.
Zelenskyy warns Putin is preparing for escalation by bringing in North Korean military equipment
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to escalate the war, calling on the country's partners to ramp up sanctions pressure on Moscow and provide Kyiv with …
U.S. judge ends graft case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani
A US judge on Monday dismissed the bribery case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, while also rebuking a senior Department of Justice official's conduct related to the case as "concerning."
RTL Group H1 2026 slides: streaming turns profitable, Sky deal closes
RTL Group today closed its acquisition of Sky Deutschland, paying €68 million in upfront cash to Comcast - substantially below the €150 million figure originally communicated when the deal was announced a year ago. The …
Hormuz Deadlock: Where oil prices could head next as prospects for an imminent deal fade
Oil prices remain below their recent peaks even as prospects for a quick reopening of the Strait of Hormuz fade, a disconnect analysts warn may not last.
Stocks Finish Lower as Soaring Crude Prices Spur Inflation Fears
The S&P 500 Index ($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…
‘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 …
Singapore revises its annual growth forecast sharply higher on AI-related boost
Singapore on Tuesday sharply lifted its annual economic growth forecast, citing a stronger-than-expected performance in the first half and boost from AI-related sectors and exports.
Nvidia teams with Wall Street firms to help finance $500 billion for AI infrastructure
August 11, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT. Australian stocks rose after the Reserve Bank of Australia opted to maintain interest rates, a move anticipated by the market. The RBA’s decision signalled steady monetary policy, and inves…
Hogs Rally on Monday
Lean hog futures pushed higher on Monday, with gains of $1.45 to $2.85 in the front month at the close. Monday afternoon’s national average base hog negotiated price from the USDA was reported at $88.05, down $1 from th…