Sugar futures extended their sharp decline this week, with prices in New York hitting a 2.5-month low and London white sugar touching a five-year trough, pressured by forecasts of abundant global supplies from top producers Brazil, India, and Thailand.
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.
California unveils a novel $200 million electric vehicle incentive program requiring matched funding from automakers and restricted to first-time EV buyers, with specific vehicle price caps to be set.
Ripple has released 1 billion XRP tokens from escrow, valued at approximately $1.63 billion, as part of its scheduled monthly treasury management. While a portion has been re-locked, $500 million worth is earmarked for potential company operations this month, raising questions about market absorption amid a broader crypto downturn.
Hyperliquid has upgraded its core engine with the HIP-4 protocol, introducing a novel 'Outcomes' contract system designed for prediction markets and structured products, currently in testnet phase.
In a recent podcast appearance, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani questioned the official conclusion that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in federal custody, advocating for a more thorough investigation despite recent FBI affirmations.
President Trump's latest push to improve housing affordability centers on lowering borrowing costs, not home values. But with a severe shortage of homes and prices near record highs, economists warn his proposals may simply reignite price surges rather than create lasting relief for aspiring homeowners.
Wall Street and the dollar advanced as robust economic indicators and a U.S.-India trade pact overshadowed a continued historic selloff in precious metals. Investors recalibrate around growth optimism and shifting geopolitical winds.
A full-floor residence at the troubled supertall 432 Park Avenue, previously owned by developer Harry Macklowe, has sold for over $50 million following a foreclosure, as the building grapples with lawsuits over alleged structural defects.
Ed Martin, a staunch Trump loyalist appointed to lead a Justice Department group scrutinizing prosecutors who investigated the former president, has been removed from that position, sources confirm. He remains in his separate role as Pardon Attorney.
In a notable show of party unity, Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico affirmed on 'The View' that Democratic primary opponent Rep. Jasmine Crockett could win a statewide race, addressing underlying questions about her electability as a Black woman in Texas.
Bitcoin's sharp decline over the weekend, breaching the key $80,000 level, highlights its heightened sensitivity to macro risks and challenges its 'digital gold' narrative as investors scramble for safe havens.
Columbia Financial (NASDAQ: CLBK) reported fourth-quarter revenue that significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by a 247% year-over-year surge. The community bank's performance highlights strengthening net interest income and an accelerating tangible book value.
MicroStrategy's massive Bitcoin holdings have fallen below their average purchase price, resulting in over $900 million in paper losses. This development intensifies scrutiny on the company's reliance on equity markets to fund its crypto acquisitions as financial conditions tighten.
The professional staffing firm Kforce (NYSE:KFRC) reported fourth-quarter sales that edged past analyst expectations, yet its stock plunged 11.7% as earnings per share fell sharply short of estimates, highlighting ongoing challenges in a tightening labor market.
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.
The U.S. Space Development Agency's major contract award to Rocket Lab marks a pivotal expansion for the launch provider into the lucrative defense sector, with analysts forecasting accelerated revenue growth and a path to profitability.
Amidst crypto market turbulence, Tether (USDT) maintains its dominance as the leading stablecoin, offering investors a potential harbor and sparking debate over its role in modern finance.
DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that surpassed analyst forecasts, driven by strategic pricing and operational efficiency. The results sent shares sharply higher as the dialysis giant navigates a complex regulatory and demographic landscape.
