Dry Brazil Weather Forecasts Weigh on Coffee Prices
Coffee prices are under pressure today amid forecasts for dry weather this week in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions, which should allow the pace of the country’s coffee harvest to accelerate.
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Stocks Settle Lower as Chipmakers Routed and US-Iran Tensions Escalate
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Monday closed down -0.79%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.88%. September E-mini S&P futures (ES…
Oil gains over 2% as Mideast tensions and Hormuz toll prospects raise supply worries
Oil prices rose on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz and reinstate a blockade of Iranian ports, raising concerns over potential disruptions to glob…
Sandisk’s stock is plunging, but some analysts are getting even more bullish
The memory semiconductor stocks that set global markets ablaze in the first half of the year have recently plunged, stoking investor anxiety. Yet brokerages in South Korea and abroad are increasingly arguing that now is…
Form 4 Nextdecade Corp For: 13 July
NextDecade Corporation (NEXT) has quietly recovered toward $8 while the market fixates on the Strait of Hormuz. The reason is a building gas supply shock, and this overlooked LNG stock sits directly in its path.
Trump to claim declassified intel reveals 2020 election interference: MS NOW
President Donald Trump plans to claim in a Thursday night speech that newly declassified intelligence reports reveal a foreign nation's plans to interfere in the 2020 presidential election, two White House officials tol…
Cocoa Prices Slump on Abundant Ivory Coast Supplies
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) on Monday closed down -223 (-3.68%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) closed down -149 (-3.31%).
I’m 67 with a $140,000 pension. Should I wait until 70 to claim Social Security so my wife gets more?
According to Census Bureau data from 2025, the median annual household income for Americans aged 65 and older is $56,680. It’s higher for households aged 65–74 ($61,000 to $69,000) and lower for households aged 75 and o…
Form 4 Ameriprise Financial Inc For: 13 July
Ameriprise Financial executive William F. Truscott, CEO of Global Asset Management, reported the vesting and conversion of 391.6398 shares of phantom stock into Ameriprise common stock on July 9, 2026. Of these, 180.639…
The U.S. is maxing out its strategic oil reserves as Trump vows to control the Strait of Hormuz
The war with Iran entered its 13th day Thursday, as Iran issued what it said was the first message from its new supreme leader, while attacks on commercial ships spread to Iraq's waters and oil prices climbed back above…
UN maritime agency opposes Hormuz transit fees after Trump demands protection money
The International Maritime Organization, a United Nations agency, said Monday that it opposes transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump demanded that ships pay protection money.
Chipotle is opening its first restaurant in Mexico
Fast casual chain Chipotle is set to open its first restaurant in Mexico this week, the company announced on Monday.
Coffee Prices Fall on Brazil Harvest Pressures
September arabica coffee (KCU26) on Monday closed down -4.25 (-1.27%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) closed down -18 (-0.47%).
MasterCard (MA) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
In the latest close session, MasterCard (MA) was up +2.08% at $537.70. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.79% for the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.26%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1…
Nat-Gas Prices Settle Lower on Higher US Output and Smaller Exports
Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 2-month low on Monday and settled sharply lower. Signs of stronger US nat-gas output and smaller exports are weighing on prices. Nat-gas production in the Permian Basin rose to more than 23 b…
Stocks Retreat on Chipmaker Weakness and US-Iran Standoff
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.33%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.12%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0…
Reminder: Brookfield Renewable Partners'Preference Shares, Series 6 Goes Ex-Dividend Soon
As of last close, BRF.PRF was trading at a 8.96% discount to its liquidation preference amount. The chart below shows the one year performance of BRF.PRF shares, versus BEP.UN:
Mark Yusko compares SpaceX's $2 trillion valuation to Dogecoin, warns lockup expiry could trigger deeper selloff
SpaceX has taken knocks from a few analysts since it announced plans for its IPO. Now Mark Yusko of Morgan Creek Capital is adding to the pile-on as shares in the rocket/AI company continue to fall.
CRY Getting Very Oversold
In the case of CRY, the RSI reading has hit 26.6 — by comparison, the RSI reading for the S&P 500 is currently 52.3. A bullish investor could look at CRY's 26.6 reading as a sign that the recent heavy selling is in the …
Crude Oil Prices Sharply Higher on Escalation of US-Iran Hostilities
August WTI crude oil (CLQ26) on Monday closed up +6.73 (+9.42%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26) closed up +0.1817 (+6.09%).
Soybeans Posts Friday Strength as USDA Shows Better Than Expected Report
Soybeans closed the Friday session with contracts up fractionally in some deferred to as much as 16 ¾ cents. September closed the week with a 55 ½ cent rally, as November was up 43 cents. The cmdtyView national average …
Modine (MOD) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note
The most recent trading session ended with Modine (MOD) standing at $130.87, reflecting a -0.74% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.17%. Meanwhile, the Dow e…
Sugar Prices Slide as Monsoon Rains Improve in India
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) on Monday closed down -0.13 (-0.87%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26) closed down -4.00 (-0.86%).
EdgeMode enters non-binding offer for 300 MW data center sale
EdgeMode has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the City Council of Mora to develop a large-scale data center campus in the Spanish city of Mora, located in the Toledo province of Castile-La Mancha. The fac…