Cotton futures edged higher in Tuesday morning trading, recovering from Monday's losses, as markets reacted to news of a potential U.S.-India trade deal involving tariff reductions and major purchase commitments.
With Kevin Warsh poised to take the helm at the Federal Reserve, market watchers are eyeing June Treasury bond futures, citing technical weakness and a hawkish policy shift as catalysts for a potential sell-off.
First Majestic Silver's $970 million acquisition of Gatos Silver, finalized last year, has dramatically boosted production and profits just as silver prices soared, positioning the company as a top performer in the precious metals sector.
Fundstrat's Tom Lee argues that Bitcoin and Ethereum have likely found a floor after a brutal selloff, pointing to strong fundamentals and a shift away from overheated precious metals markets.
The iconic New York bakery appoints former Jamba and Jimmy John's executive Nathan Louer to lead its next growth phase, while longtime leader Bobbie Lloyd transitions to chief brand officer.
New data highlights a historical 'Monday effect' for tech stocks, but seasoned analysts warn that fixating on calendar patterns is a distraction from the real drivers of volatility and long-term returns.
Pakistan is negotiating to establish a consulate in Benghazi, a move seen as lending significant diplomatic weight to Libya's eastern authorities led by Khalifa Haftar and closely tied to a major recent arms deal.
Human rights organizations have condemned Education Minister Owen Nxumalo's reported threat to expel LGBTQ students, warning it could fuel stigma and violence in a nation where same-sex relations are criminalized.
Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to the US and a senior Labour figure, has announced his retirement from the House of Lords as pressure mounts over his disclosed ties to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move follows Prime Minister Keir Starmer's condemnation and comes as authorities on both sides of the Atlantic review potential misconduct.
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of rape and sexual assault as his trial begins. The case, involving 38 charges from several alleged victims, has cast a shadow over the Norwegian royal household.
AMETEK reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, setting new records across key financial metrics. The diversified technology manufacturer highlighted double-digit sales and order growth, significant margin expansion, and a record backlog. The company also announced the acquisition of LKC Technologies and provided an optimistic outlook for 2026, underpinned by a disciplined capital deployment strategy and a focus on high-value niche markets.
Vera Therapeutics elevates Matt Skelton to Chief Commercial Officer, signaling a strategic shift towards commercialization as its lead drug candidate, atacicept for IgA nephropathy, undergoes FDA Priority Review with a PDUFA date set for July 2026.
General Mills faces a pivotal moment as it appoints a new independent director and updates governance bylaws, while simultaneously expanding a voluntary recall of Pillsbury Pizza Pops in Canada over potential E. coli contamination. These parallel developments underscore the balancing act between strategic oversight and operational risk management for the consumer staples giant.
Investment firm Giverny Capital has established a significant, long-term position in Watsco, the leading U.S. HVAC distributor. The move underscores institutional confidence in the company's entrenched market position and its leverage to enduring trends in building climate control.
Bloom Energy secures a multi-billion dollar, multi-year agreement with American Electric Power, marking its largest commercial deal to date. The partnership promises a major rollout of Bloom's fuel cell technology but arrives as the company's stock faces intense scrutiny over its recent meteoric rise and long-term valuation.
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announces a major $3.5 billion manufacturing expansion for its injectable weight loss therapies, alongside forging two new research collaborations targeting hearing loss and autoimmune diseases, as its stock continues a meteoric rise.
Once a popular and practical finish, pebbledash render is now seen by many buyers as a dated eyesore that can knock thousands off a property's price. But is removal always the answer?
New data reveals companies embracing structured flexibility are growing significantly faster and attracting deeper talent pools than their office-mandate rivals, reshaping the post-pandemic competitive landscape.
With its Albertsons merger blocked, Kroger is pivoting its growth strategy, channeling hundreds of millions into expanding its large-format Marketplace stores across Indiana, Texas, and West Virginia.
Visa and UnionPay International announce a strategic partnership to enable real-time, cross-border payments directly to debit cards in China, targeting one of the world's largest remittance corridors by 2026.
