U.S. equity futures edged higher Wednesday after Washington moved to reopen the federal government, shifting investor attention to a heavy slate of corporate earnings led by tech giant Alphabet.
Arabica and robusta coffee futures tumbled sharply on Tuesday, extending a week-long sell-off as beneficial rains in Brazil's key growing region eased supply fears and bolstered crop prospects for the world's top producer.
Shares of the pre-revenue miner surged over 12% as the U.S. government's move to bolster strategic reserves of rare earths and lithium ignited investor interest, highlighting the geopolitical stakes in securing critical supply chains.
U.S. equities retreated Tuesday, led by declines in major tech names, while gold and silver prices staged a partial recovery following last week's dramatic plunge. Corporate news included a leadership change at Disney and mixed earnings reports.
U.S. corn futures saw modest gains Tuesday morning, recovering from Monday's losses, as record-high ethanol usage and a major trade announcement with India provided support against pressure from a stronger dollar and rising Brazilian crop estimates.
Winter wheat futures see modest gains Tuesday morning, attempting a rebound from Monday's broad sell-off driven by a stronger dollar and technical selling. Analysts point to mixed signals from export data and milling demand as the complex searches for direction.
U.S. stock futures point higher ahead of a busy session featuring AMD's results, while Palantir surges on strong earnings. In a landmark deal, Elon Musk merges SpaceX and xAI. Gold and silver prices stage a sharp recovery from historic declines.
U.S. stock futures climbed Tuesday following a broad market rally, as investors shrugged off volatility in cryptocurrencies and commodities. Wall Street analysts issued a flurry of research calls on major companies, setting the tone for February trading.
U.S. stock futures ticked up Tuesday as investors braced for a heavy slate of corporate results, while a partial government shutdown forced a delay of January's crucial employment report, adding uncertainty to the economic outlook.
The Trump administration launches a major public-private initiative to stockpile essential minerals for tech and defense industries, combining a $10 billion EXIM loan with $1.67 billion in private capital to mitigate supply chain risks.
U.S. equities found firmer ground Tuesday, buoyed by a robust factory activity report. The rally unfolded as investors grow increasingly discerning about AI-related capital expenditures, creating clear winners and losers.
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.
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.
Despite recent sharp declines triggered by Fed nomination news, JPMorgan analysts reaffirm a bullish $6,300 per ounce gold target for 2026, citing resilient demand from central banks and investors.
As BHP Group advances plans to create one of the world's first fully autonomous copper mines at Escondida Norte, it simultaneously contends with Chinese import restrictions on its Jimblebar iron ore and ramps up exploration via its 2026 Xplor program, highlighting the complex balancing act facing the global mining giant.
U.S. equities edged higher Monday, buoyed by a rebound in semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks, alongside a surge in rare earth companies following a new strategic initiative. Gains were tempered by falling energy shares, cryptocurrency volatility, and ongoing concerns over a partial government shutdown.
Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) posted a significant jump in fourth-quarter profit, driven by cost controls and investment gains, even as coal revenue softened. The partnership issued 2026 guidance pointing to robust contract coverage and a growing oil & gas royalty segment, while navigating challenges at a key Appalachian mine.
Following a historic sell-off in precious metals, top analysts caution investors that the dramatic price drops in gold and silver may not present a buying opportunity, pointing to ongoing volatility and speculative excess.
U.S. stock futures point lower amid renewed scrutiny over AI investments, with Nvidia's landmark OpenAI deal reportedly under strain. Disney beats earnings estimates as leadership transition talks emerge, while Oracle plans a massive $50 billion raise to fuel its AI ambitions.
In a landmark move to end regulatory ambiguity, the SEC and CFTC have formally merged their 'Project Crypto' into a single rulebook. The joint initiative aims to harmonize federal oversight of crypto markets, drawing clearer lines between securities and commodities as legislative efforts advance in Congress.
