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Why would Stripe want PayPal?
Privately held Stripe has decided to swing for the fences with its boldest play yet in digital payments. Reuters reported that the fintech heavyweight joined forces with private equity firm Advent International to submi…
Soybeans Round the Week with Gains, Following Slew of Export Business on Friday
Soybeans rebounded from the Thursday losses to close Friday with a late push higher, up 4 ½ to 9 ½ cents. August was 12 ¾ cents in the green on the week, with November 12 ¼ cents higher. The cmdtyView national average C…
US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack
WASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 19 (Reuters) - The United States launched new strikes against Iran, Central Command said, after it earlier announced that two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing …
SpaceX (SPCX) Loses Its IPO Premium as a Bigger Supply Test Looms
With investors increasingly questioning whether massive AI and infrastructure spending will generate adequate returns, Space Exploration Technologies Corp (NASDAQ:SPCX) has become one of the stocks caught in the broader…
KOSPI earnings are better. So why are stocks falling harder?
Semiconductor stocks have been hit by large-scale sell-offs, with investors questioning the sustainability of the AI-driven rally. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) saw an intraday drop of over 7%, dragging …
3 AI Stocks That Can Outperform Nvidia Next Year
Nvidia went on an incredible run to become the world's most valuable publicly traded company, but its 11% year-to-date return looks pedestrian compared to some of the other AI stocks that have been capturing headlines i…
Wheat Rallying Through Friday’s Midday
The wheat complex is reverting from Thursday weaker trade to post midday gains across the complex. Chicago SRW contracts are up 6 to 7 cents in most contracts. KC HRW futures are rallying 13 to 14 cents across most cont…
Cybersecurity risks posed by over-the-air tech in autos has analysts concerned
The automotive industry's increasing use of over-the-air technology to update vehicle systems makes it more susceptible to cyberattacks, analysts say, urging more intervention in the sector.
Analog Devices (ADI) at $375: Are Investors Paying an AI Premium for Industrial Tech?
Is ADI a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on Analog Devices, Inc. on Contrarian Indicator's Substack by Cameron Fen. In this article, we will summarize the bulls' thesis on ADI. Analog Devices, Inc.'s …
Surging Crude Oil Lifts Sugar Prices
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) today is up +0.47 (+3.25%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) is up +16.70 (+3.67%).
Taylor Farms recalls iceberg lettuce in 27 states due to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms is voluntarily recalling iceberg lettuce in 27 states because the greens potentially could be contaminated with cyclosporiasis.
US Representative Ralph Norman to run for Senate in South Carolina following Lindsey Graham’s death
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman announced Saturday he is running for the U.S. Senate, becoming one of the first major Republicans to enter the race for the seat once held by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Proficient Auto Logistics Stock?
Investors in Proficient Auto Logistics PAL need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Oct 17, 2025 $02.50 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of…
Coffee Prices Jump on Slow Pace of Brazil Coffee Harvest
September arabica coffee (KCU26) on Friday closed up +7.70 (+2.46%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) closed up +80 (+2.11%).
France pulled $15B in gold from US vaults, and more European countries may follow. Is a global currency shift coming?
Earlier this year, France pulled off a financial maneuver that turned old gold into billions.
Better Buy: SK Hynix vs. Micron
When Micron (NASDAQ: MU) debuted as a public company in 1984, it wasn't the only U.S. company making DRAM (dynamic random access memory). But in the years that followed, the other domestic chipmakers in that memory nich…
Why Dana White thinks much more of UFC's future will be Power Slap and boxing
Mixed martial arts has seen an unprecedented rise in popularity in recent years as the UFC has taken off. And, according to UFC President and CEO Dana White, it might not be the last fighting sport to do so.
Should You Buy Viking Therapeutics Stock on the Dip? Wall Street Is Screaming "Yes."
Following an excellent run in June, when the stock rose by more than 19%, Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) stock recently dipped, potentially creating a buying opportunity for an exciting growth stock with huge potent…
The stock market has a ‘Magnificent Seven’ problem — but not the one bears are warning about
If you own an S&P 500 Index fund… more than a third of your money sits in just seven stocks. If you own a Nasdaq 100 Index fund… that number jumps to roughly 40%.
Billionaires are loading up on these superior stocks. Why it pays to follow their money.
Meta Platforms (META) grew Q4 ad revenue 24% to $60B but $115B-$135B 2026 capex guidance raised concerns; analysts target $844 (31% upside) and 19% EPS growth. Nvidia and Google signed multi-billion-dollar infrastructur…
Stocks Finish Sharply Lower as Tech Stocks Slump
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed down -1.01%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.77%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.49%. September E-mini S&P futures (ES…
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) Now Makes Up 11% of the Dow. Could a Stock Split Come Before Year-End?
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) is up 265% in the last three years, largely thanks to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Its earth-moving equipment is being used for AI data center construction. Caterpillar also has a massi…
Dave Ramsey: 'You can't outearn stupidity' — here's why teachers become millionaires so often and how to follow along
It turns out, there might be some justice for school teachers, who have the dubious distinction of playing a vital role in society while earning a comparatively low annual income.