Soybean markets opened February on a weaker note, extending losses from the previous week as sluggish export sales and advancing harvests in South America weigh on prices. Analysts are watching key USDA data for further direction.
Soybean prices extended their decline on Friday, pressured by lackluster export sales data and a broader commodity sell-off. With key commitments lagging last year's pace, traders are now looking ahead to next week's crush data for signs of domestic demand strength.
Corn futures extended losses on Friday, pressured by a strengthening U.S. dollar and weaker crude oil prices. Despite robust export sales data running ahead of historical pace, front-month contracts fell 5 to 5.5 cents, pushing the national average cash price lower.
Venezuelan oil exports jumped to nearly 800,000 barrels per day in January, rebounding from a low of 498,000 bpd in December, following a U.S. policy shift that allowed key traders to resume shipments, according to tanker tracking data.
Cotton markets opened the week under renewed pressure, with prices falling for a second consecutive session. The decline comes as export commitments lag significantly behind historical averages and managed money traders increase their bearish bets.
Altria Group expects improved second-half earnings by leveraging a U.S. tobacco tax rebate tied to increased exports, as the Marlboro maker seeks new avenues for growth in a shrinking cigarette market.
Cotton futures extended losses on Friday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and a significant year-over-year decline in export commitments. The market's focus remains on demand concerns as key metrics lag behind historical averages.
Nissan Motor Co. faced a 4.4% decline in global sales for 2025, with a sharper 6.7% drop in December, as weakness in key markets like China and Europe offset gains in North America.
Following a significant boardroom reshuffle and a strategic overhaul of its sales divisions, Japanese paper giant Hokuetsu (TSE:3865) finds itself at a critical juncture. With its stock showing signs of undervaluation against a backdrop of volatile returns, investors are weighing the potential of its new direction against the risks of execution.
E.l.f. Beauty reports sustained sales momentum, powered by demand for its affordable products, effectively countering cost pressures from unresolved tariffs. Investor focus sharpens on the company's ability to maintain profitability amid ongoing trade uncertainties.
Brussels-based clean transport group Transport & Environment warns that the European Commission's proposed easing of 2035 emissions targets may allow combustion-engine cars to make up half of new sales, marking a significant retreat from earlier climate ambitions.
A private survey reveals China's manufacturing sector gained momentum in January, fueled by pre-holiday production and stronger export orders. However, analysts caution that underlying structural imbalances and uneven regional growth continue to challenge the economic outlook.
U.S. corn futures edged lower at Monday's midday, pressured by a stronger dollar, falling crude oil, and a weekly export inspections report that fell short of last year's pace. The market also digested trade developments with India and positioning data from speculators.
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.
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.
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.
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.
General Motors defied a turbulent final quarter to report year-over-year sales growth for each of its four divisions in 2025, solidifying its truck leadership and gaining ground in the electric vehicle market despite significant policy shifts.
Once a rarity, multi-million-dollar home sales are now reshaping Thurston County's luxury real estate landscape, with a dozen properties crossing the $2 million threshold in 2025 alone—a sign of post-pandemic market transformation.
A new analysis commissioned by TikTok challenges conventional ad measurement, arguing that high ROI doesn't always equal sales growth, and that premium, engaging formats often deliver superior business outcomes despite higher costs.
