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.
Live and feeder cattle futures posted significant gains Monday, buoyed by a tighter-than-expected national herd and strong cash market fundamentals. The rally comes amid declining inventory numbers and sustained investor interest.
As the energy sector leads the market in early 2026, ConocoPhillips and Kinder Morgan emerge as compelling picks for investors seeking reliable, growing dividends backed by strong fundamentals and strategic positioning.
As AMD prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, the chipmaker finds itself at a critical juncture, balancing Wall Street's anxiety over AI infrastructure costs against its aggressive push to challenge Nvidia's dominance with new data center and PC products.
Sugar futures extended their sharp decline this week, with London white sugar hitting a five-year low, as robust harvests from Brazil and India signal a prolonged period of ample global supplies.
CNBC's Jim Cramer reaffirmed his bullish stance on Rio Tinto, highlighting the mining giant's role as a strategic hedge against geopolitical and economic volatility during the show's Lightning Round.
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.
Business Facilities magazine has named North Carolina its 'State of the Year' for business climate and economic development, the state's third such win in six years, following a surge of multi-billion dollar investments from tech and manufacturing giants.
In the oil-rich state of Zulia, PDVSA workers and pensioners view sweeping industry reforms, enacted after U.S. political intervention, with a volatile mix of fragile hope and deep-seated skepticism. While some anticipate long-awaited economic relief, others dismiss the changes as political theater unlikely to reverse decades of decline.
Wall Street analysts have issued a revised price target for Lucid Group (LCID), reflecting updated assessments of the electric vehicle maker's execution risks, funding runway, and demand trajectory. The shift underscores the evolving narrative around the company's ability to scale amid intense competition and macroeconomic headwinds.
Amid subscription fatigue and market fragmentation, the proposed union of Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery is framed not as a threat to competition, but as a necessary consolidation to compete with tech giants and refocus value on consumers.
Despite a significant weekly drop in market valuation, G Mining Ventures' substantial institutional ownership and strong yearly returns suggest major investors are focused on the long game, even as recent volatility raises questions.
The quiet maneuvering between Carlyle Group, Russia's Lukoil, and the UAE reveals a fundamental shift in global energy finance. As Western sanctions redraw the map, a new playbook is emerging—one where assets are restructured, risks are repackaged, and geopolitical neutrality becomes a tradable commodity.
Arabica futures edge higher on technical moves, while robusta prices tumble as favorable weather in Brazil and surging Vietnamese exports point to ample supplies, pressuring the market.
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.
German federal prosecutors have arrested five individuals accused of operating a sophisticated smuggling network that allegedly funneled millions of euros worth of dual-use goods to Russian defense firms, in violation of EU sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine.
The White House announces a major public-private initiative to stockpile rare earths and critical minerals, aiming to insulate U.S. defense and tech sectors from foreign supply shocks and geopolitical leverage.
OpenAI has released a mobile application for its Codex AI coding assistant, aiming to close the gap with competitors like Anthropic in the lucrative and fast-growing market for AI-powered software development tools.
In a sweeping interview, Elon Musk positioned solar power as the indispensable core of future energy, AI, and space ambitions, praising China's manufacturing scale while urging a massive U.S. build-out.
Porsche's planned all-electric 718 Boxster and Cayman models face potential cancellation as the automaker grapples with development challenges and a shifting financial landscape, according to insiders.
