Cocoa prices edged higher Monday, finding a brief respite from a prolonged slump as delivery slowdowns in top grower Ivory Coast triggered short-covering. However, the rally remains fragile, overshadowed by bulging global stocks, weak demand, and forecasts for a continued supply surplus.
Coffee markets diverged on Monday as arabica futures found modest support from technical buying, but robusta prices slumped to a four-week low. The mixed performance comes amid favorable rains in Brazil boosting yield prospects, while surging Vietnamese exports pressure the robusta market.
The benchmark index has been trapped in a tight range for months, gaining a mere 1% since October as a defensive rotation into energy and healthcare pressures tech-heavy portfolios. Analysts warn the prolonged consolidation is creating a 'ticking clock' scenario, setting the stage for a decisive breakout or breakdown.
DaVita Inc. shares soared after the kidney care provider posted robust fourth-quarter results and issued a 2026 profit forecast that significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations, signaling resilience against cost pressures and past operational challenges.
The major wholesaler has been tapped as the primary supplier for Florida's prominent Hispanic grocery chain, Sedano's, marking the latest move in its aggressive expansion across the Southeastern U.S. retail landscape.
Raytheon, an RTX business, achieves a critical ballistic flight test for the U.S. Army's new interceptor while securing over $1.2 billion in new defense contracts. These wins solidify its role in next-generation air defense but come as the company's stock trades near record highs, prompting investor scrutiny over future growth.
Chevron Corporation raises its dividend for the 39th consecutive year, backed by robust operational performance, strategic acquisitions like Hess, and a diversified growth pipeline that promises sustained shareholder returns.
As growth investing maintains its momentum, fueled by economic expansion and AI investment, we analyze three standout ETFs that offer investors diversified, cost-effective exposure to this high-performing segment.
Netflix's bold, all-cash offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for an estimated $72-83 billion is testing investor confidence and regulatory boundaries. The proposed mega-deal, which would dramatically reshape the streaming landscape, faces intense scrutiny over antitrust concerns and the strain it could place on Netflix's historically disciplined balance sheet.
U.S. wheat futures fell across the board on Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar and a weekly decline in export inspections, despite year-over-year shipment gains and managed money trimming short positions.
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against a Homeland Security rule that required advance notice for congressional visits to ICE facilities, citing 'irreparable harm' to oversight duties amid heightened national scrutiny.
Authorities in Mobile County are urgently searching for a missing mother, her teenage daughter, and toddler son after discovering evidence of a disturbance at their residence, indicating they may have been taken against their will.
Terex Corporation shares gained over 4% following the finalization of its merger with REV Group, creating a diversified specialty equipment giant. The deal is projected to yield $75 million in annual synergies by 2028.
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Asset managers unleashed a historic wave of nearly 1,000 new active ETFs last year, even as a record number shuttered. Despite the high-stakes environment, firms are doubling down, betting on sustained investor demand and advisor adoption to justify the rush.
While many AI stocks soared in 2025, Salesforce shares faced significant headwinds. Despite a challenging year, the cloud software giant's robust fundamentals and reasonable valuation suggest it may be poised for a recovery.
A broad sell-off in risk assets, from equities to precious metals, has triggered over $2.5 billion in Bitcoin liquidations. Analysts point to shifting Federal Reserve expectations and AI trade anxieties as key drivers behind the latest crypto market tremor.
CNBC's Jim Cramer lauds Salesforce's operational strength, yet the stock, alongside peer ServiceNow, faces persistent 'multiple compression' as Wall Street reevaluates growth expectations for mature software leaders.
CNBC's Jim Cramer offered a mixed review of ServiceNow, praising its management and cloud platform while expressing deep frustration with the stock's recent performance, calling it a 'nightmare' for investors.
CNBC's Jim Cramer tempered enthusiasm for Novo Nordisk stock, suggesting investors hold rather than buy after its massive gains driven by blockbuster weight-loss drugs.
