Soybean futures traded lower midday Monday, pressured by mixed export figures and a growing Brazilian harvest. The market also digested news of a potential U.S.-India trade deal that could impact agricultural flows.
Cotton futures trimmed early losses by midday Thursday, recovering slightly despite broader market pressure. The partial rebound followed a surprise announcement from former President Donald Trump regarding a new trade agreement with India, a key cotton importer.
President Trump urges immediate House passage of a bipartisan spending deal to end the government shutdown, facing resistance from both progressive Democrats and his own party's right flank over immigration enforcement terms.
The Internal Revenue Service has officially designated a one-time $1,776 payment to approximately 1.5 million U.S. service members as non-taxable income, providing a financial boost that does not need to be reported on federal returns.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has postponed the release of January's crucial employment data due to a partial government shutdown, leaving markets and policymakers in the dark as a funding impasse in Congress continues.
While a seven-figure nest egg is a common retirement goal, financial experts caution that its sufficiency hinges on withdrawal strategies, lifestyle expectations, and supplemental income.
In a strategic move to unify its product and technology vision, Netflix has elevated CTO Elizabeth Stone to the newly created role of Chief Product and Technology Officer. The promotion places her at the helm of the streaming giant's core product, engineering, and data divisions.
WK Kellogg Co. names former Ferrero executive Jean-Baptiste Santoul as Chief Operating Officer, signaling a strategic shift following its $3.1 billion acquisition by the global confectionery giant.
In a strategic reshuffle following the exit of its product chief, Netflix has merged its product and technology divisions under veteran executive Elizabeth Stone, signaling a tighter integration of engineering and user experience.
Abbott Laboratories moves to acquire cancer-testing leader Exact Sciences in a landmark deal, signaling a strategic shift toward high-growth diagnostics while simultaneously restructuring its challenged Nutrition business.
Morgan Stanley's top strategist argues that recent U.S. trade shifts have prompted nations worldwide to reassess and leverage their own economic strengths, creating a multi-year investment opportunity in a more multipolar global order.
A new study reveals the cost gap between Waymo's driverless vehicles and human-driven Uber and Lyft rides is shrinking, signaling a pivotal moment for the competitive robotaxi industry.
CNBC's Jim Cramer reaffirmed his bullish stance on Palantir Technologies during a recent 'Mad Money' segment, placing the data analytics firm in the same league as established giants like ServiceNow and Salesforce.
CNBC's Jim Cramer expressed renewed bullishness on Tesla, shifting focus from its electric vehicle business to its ambitions in robotics and autonomous 'Cybercab' technology following the company's latest earnings call.
While Nufarm's share price has seen a modest 10% recovery in recent months, investors who bought three years ago are still sitting on heavy losses, with the stock down 60% over that period. The agricultural chemical company's declining revenue and lack of profitability continue to weigh on market sentiment.
Fifth Third Bancorp has finalized its $12.3 billion acquisition of Comerica Bank, with customer system conversions and branch rebranding to begin in September. The deal creates the ninth-largest U.S. bank and significantly expands Michigan's branch network, though some closures and layoffs are expected.
The latest partial government shutdown has forced a delay in the highly anticipated January employment data, marking a recurring disruption to the nation's economic indicators and leaving markets and policymakers in the dark.
January 2026 saw dramatic swings across commodity markets, with precious metals soaring to record highs before a sharp correction, while energy commodities rallied on strong winter demand. The month underscored the sector's inherent volatility amid shifting seasonal and macroeconomic forces.
Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has issued a stark warning to the regime, urging sweeping reforms to address public grievances as internal divisions surface following a deadly crackdown on protests. The rare public criticism from within the establishment highlights growing tensions ahead of renewed nuclear talks.
Capital Management Corp's significant stake increase in investment bank Moelis & Company is being viewed by market observers as a strategic wager on a potential rebound in mergers and acquisitions activity.
