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Lean hog futures were down 25 cents to $1.65 at the Thursday close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.64 on Thursday afternoon, down 61 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 12 cents on April 28 at $91.31. Exp...

Cotton futures closed the Thursday session gains of the 3 cent limit in July, with in delivery May up 3 cents. Most other contracts were 102 to 254 points higher. The US dollar index was down $0.877 at $97.950. Crude oil was back down $1.47 to $105.4...

Live cattle futures posted mixed trade at the close, with contracts down $1.25 to $1.60 higher in the expiring April contract. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, starting at $250-252 across the country and working up to $256-257 on Wedn...

Corn futures posted modest losses to close out April with contracts ¼ to 3 ½ cents. There were 19 delivery notices on First Notice Day for May futures. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 2 1/2 cents at $4.32 3/4. A large portion...

The wheat complex posted some profit taking on Thursday, with all three markets facing pressure. Chicago SRW futures were down 11 ¾ to 18 ½ cents in the front months. KC HRW futures were 5 ¼ to 12 ¼ cents lower in most contracts. MPLS spring wheat wa...

Soybeans bounced off early session lows on Thursday to close with contracts down ¼ to 1 ½ cents in old crop contracts and up 1 3/4 to 3 cents in the new crops. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 2 1/4 cents at $11.23 1/4. Soymeal...

Analysts are pushing the buy button on SNDK stock.

Eli Lilly stock rallies as GLP-1 sales drive a 56% year-on-year increase in Q1 revenue. Jim Cramer recommends buying LLY shares as the weight-loss addressable market is truly huge.

Analysts have high expectations for WDC stock as demand continues to soar.

Boeing said that everything is ready for the company to increase 737 production.

Hertz shares rallied today as Uber announced an expanded, multi-year deal with the car rental firm. But Wall Street remains bearish as ever on HTZ stock for the remainder of 2026.

China put a stop to the Manus acquisition, but investors appear more focused on Meta's advertising strength, AI spending capacity, and capex guidance.

SoFi's transition in the eyes of the market from a high-growth fintech disruptor to a more mature, bank-like operator prompts the key question of whether the stock’s pullback represents a cracking fintech narrative or an attractive entry point.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +1.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.62%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.98%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +1.01%, and Ju...

Meta shares sink as capex guidance dampens a strong Q1 earnings beat. JPMorgan downgrades META stock to “Neutral” due to rising capital expenditures.

Qualcomm stock is rallying as management confirms the company has secured a hyperscaler as a custom silicon client. But does that warrant buying QCOM shares despite muted Q1 earnings?

The “Back to Starbucks” campaign appears to hold promise.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday tumbled to a 1.5-week low and finished down by -0.95%. Thursday’s +2% rally in the yen weighed on the dollar after the Nikkei reported that the Japanese government and the BOJ conducted yen-buying operations. E...

Nvidia stock is sinking as Google and Amazon tout in-house chips on thier Q1 earnings calls. BofA still recommends buying the dip in NVDA shares today.

In a market defined by geopolitical blocks and supply shocks, the winners are those who own the one thing the world can’t live without: Power.

Starbucks shares rallied yesterday on blockbuster Q2 earnings. But famed investor Jim Cramer sees SBUX stock pushing higher as the year unfolds.

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Thursday closed down -1.81 (-1.69%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.0228 (+0.63%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Thursday, with gasoline soaring to a 3.75-year high. Crude oil gave up an...

The autoparts retailer has built an aggressive buyback strategy that has catapulted returns. But as economic conditions tighten, AutoZone may start to run into big trouble.

June Nymex natural gas (NGM26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.120 (+4.53%). Nat-gas prices rallied sharply on Thursday due to a smaller-than-expected build in nat-gas storage. The EIA reported Thursday that nat-gas inventories rose by +79 bcf for the wee...

Given its geography, political system, and abundant mineral resources, Australia is a unique country. The Australian dollar could be in the early stages of a bullish trend.

Advanced Micro is riding a chip-sector tailwind as analysts grow bullish, with upcoming earnings poised to test the momentum.

Bloom Energy’s Q1 beat confirmed that AI data center power demand has become the company’s biggest growth catalyst, but valuation now carries serious risk.

Marvell Technology is turning AI demand into long-term, high-visibility revenue growth.

NXPI's medium-to-long-term outlook remains promising for investors who want in on the chip sector.

Barrick Mining Corporation is planning an IPO for its gold business. But with its stock slipping in 2026, is this a dip worth buying, or a warning sign to stay cautious?

Sleep Number secures $55 million in new liquidity as its turnaround gains steam. Here is why heavily shorted SNBR stock could be set up for a major squeeze.

Microsoft is positioned to deliver strong growth in the coming quarters, driven by the sustained strong demand for its cloud infrastructure and AI offerings.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.10 (-0.68%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -5.90 (-1.33%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Thursday and settled lower after the USDA said it expects a 2026/2...

Berkshire Hathaway might be sitting on a $373 billion war chest, but CEO Warren Buffett says he's in no hurry to use it. Here's what every investor should take away from his strategy.

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Thursday closed up +159 (+4.66%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +104 (+4.13%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Thursday, with NY cocoa posting a 2-week high and London cocoa posting a 2.5-month high. Si...

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Thursday closed down -5.15 (-1.77%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed down -81 (-2.35%). Coffee prices tumbled to 1-week lows on Thursday and settled sharply lower amid expectations of a bigger Brazil coffee...

Chip Wilson launches a scathing shareholder letter as the board fires back with accusations of competing ventures and sharing a playbook with Alo Yoga and Vuori.

While Keurig Dr Pepper has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Booking Holdings saw significant unusual option activity yesterday, including 31,000 July 17 $160 calls traded. Despite global travel headwinds, this multi-leg institutional position suggests a strategic, bullish bet on the company’s resilience. Here...

KKM Financial CEO Jeff Kilburg sees no reason to sell Intel stock even after a 100% surge.

Johnson Controls has significantly outpaced the broader market over the past year, and Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Cotton futures are trading with Thursday gains of the 3 cent limit in July, with in delivery May up 552 points. The US dollar index is down $0.782 at $98.040. Crude oil is back down $2.75 to $104.13. USDA’s Export Sales report from Thursday morning...

Lean hog futures are down 67 cents to $1.37 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.43 on Thursday morning, up 56 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 12 cents on April 28 at $91.31. Export Sales data fr...

Live cattle futures are trading with April gains of $1.60 and other contracts down 7 to 67 cents. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, starting at $250-252 across the country and working up to $256-257 on Wednesday. Feeder cattle futures...

The wheat complex is falling back on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are falling 15 to 18 ¼ cents. There were 400 deliveries against May CBT wheat overnight. KC HRW futures are 5 to 13 cents in the red at midday. There were 578 deliveries against May K...

Corn futures are trading with 2 to 3 ½ cent losses at Thursday’s midday, as month end pressure and wheat weakness spillover is weighing on the market. There were 19 delivery notices overnight on First Notice Day for May futures. The CmdtyView nationa...

Soybeans are showing mixed trade on Thursday with contracts fractionally lower to 2 cents higher, mainly in the new crop. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 3 1/4 cents at $11.22 1/4. Soymeal futures are down $4 to $5.10, with Soy...

After a fresh surge fueled by Seagate Technology’s AI-driven optimism, SanDisk Corporation is back in focus. Does this breakout still have room to run, or is it nearing exhaustion?

Micron could be on the verge of an historic run as surging memory demand fuels a potential path to $1,000, which is Wall Street’s boldest AI bet yet.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.08 (-0.54%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -4.50 (-1.01%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower after the USDA said it expects a 2026/27 sugar surplus in In...

Find out the major metrics that really matter when it comes to finding quality stocks, no matter how you prefer to play the market.

Despite Robinhood Markets’ outperformance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +164 (+4.81%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +93 (+3.69%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today, with NY cocoa posting a 2-week high and London cocoa posting a 2.5-month high. Signs that consumer...

Shares of the discount broker corrected by more than 13% on earnings miss.

Alphabet’s transformation into an AI-first company is driving strong growth across its business segments.

Intel (INTC) has surged 360% over the past year, driven by strong technical momentum and data-centric business expansion. INTC currently holds a 100% “Buy” technical opinion from Barchart. Shares are trading at new all-time highs. Despite robust grow...

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is down -4.20 (-1.44%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is down -73 (-2.12%). Coffee prices tumbled to 1-week lows today amid expectations of a bigger Brazil coffee crop. The Coffee Trading Academy projects Br...

Kraft Heinz has notably underperformed the broader market over the past year, and Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects.

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is down -2.01 (-1.88%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is down -0.0104 (-0.29%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up early gains today and fell sharply on concerns that higher energy prices are starting to curb d...

Options pricing suggests traders are bracing for a more than 23% move in Intel stock by July 2026, signaling sharply divergent outcomes following its massive post-earnings rally.

Though Gilead Sciences has underperformed relative to the SPX over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Kevin Warsh's "Regime Change" isn't just about names; it's about dismantling 18 years of monetary philosophy. Prepare for a return to pre-2008 volatility as the Federal Reserve prepares to pull the plug on excess liquidity in favor of raw market mech...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.17%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.35%, and June E-mini Nasdaq...

July lean hog futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 1-week low and is down by -0.67%. Today’s +2% rally in the yen is weighing on the dollar after Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned that Japan is close to intervening in the forex market to supp...

Broadcom’s long-term Meta deal signals strong demand, but investors face a premium entry point.

There's a critical disconnect between aggressive AI capital expenditures and the modest growth of global consumer purchasing power. While the first phase of the AI boom was fueled by an internal investment loop among tech giants, the industry now fac...

Invitation Homes has considerably lagged the broader market over the past year, yet Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.73%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.18%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.11%, and June E-mini Nasd...

Coinbase stock sank yesterday as Robinhood reports weakness in Q1 crypto transaction revenue. But there’s reason to consider loading up on COIN shares on the recent pullback.

Although KMI stock is probably best known as a stable dividend play, there’s a chance for bullish speculators to scalp a quick profit.

Altria yields 6.4% and has raised its dividend for 56 years. Wall Street still rates it a Buy. Find out if this Dividend King belongs in your portfolio.

While Hewlett Packard Enterprise has surpassed relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

KeyCorp has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Amgen has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.