Lean hog futures surged at midday, with front-month contracts gaining $2 to $2.25, buoyed by strong managed money inflows and firming wholesale pork values. The rally continues despite lighter-than-usual cash market activity.
Cotton futures trimmed early losses by midday Thursday, recovering slightly despite broader market pressure. The partial rebound followed a surprise announcement from former President Donald Trump regarding a new trade agreement with India, a key cotton importer.
The United States has dramatically escalated airstrikes in Somalia, conducting over 150 missions since 2025, as military officials warn of a direct threat from ISIS-affiliated groups plotting attacks against American soil.
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.
Opera's shares soared nearly 18% after the browser company integrated Tether's dominant USDT stablecoin into its MiniPay wallet, highlighting investor optimism around its Web3 strategy despite unanswered questions on long-term monetization.
The Internal Revenue Service has officially designated a one-time $1,776 payment to approximately 1.5 million U.S. service members as non-taxable income, providing a financial boost that does not need to be reported on federal returns.
Nearly half of U.S. employers are shifting from merit-based raises to flat, across-the-board pay increases—a move that could provide crucial relief for lower-wage workers amid economic uncertainty.
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.
While a seven-figure nest egg is a common retirement goal, financial experts caution that its sufficiency hinges on withdrawal strategies, lifestyle expectations, and supplemental income.
As economic anxieties mount, strategic diversification remains paramount. We examine two Vanguard ETFs that could offer stability and long-term growth opportunities should market conditions deteriorate.
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.
The severe winter storm Fern, leaving nearly a million customers without power, has starkly highlighted the U.S. electrical grid's persistent vulnerabilities. This comes despite repeated warnings from reliability monitors about the system's growing strain.
As Microsoft shares trade nearly 12% below recent highs, some analysts see a buying opportunity. We explore how selling put options could offer investors a strategic entry point while generating income.
As Palantir Technologies prepares to report Q4 results, soaring demand for its AI platform collides with sky-high valuations, leaving investors to weigh robust growth against bubble fears.
As artificial intelligence reshapes finance, we examine whether XRP's underlying technology is built to capitalize on the trend of 'agentic AI' handling transactions, or if its potential benefits remain speculative.
In a strategic move to unify its product and technology vision, Netflix has elevated CTO Elizabeth Stone to the newly created role of Chief Product and Technology Officer. The promotion places her at the helm of the streaming giant's core product, engineering, and data divisions.
Fifth Third Bancorp has finalized its acquisition of Comerica Incorporated, a move that consolidates the Midwest banking landscape and creates the nation's ninth-largest bank with nearly $300 billion in assets.
The medical device developer Beta Bionics has received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a regulatory action stemming from a facility inspection last summer. The company maintains the letter will not disrupt its operations, manufacturing, or the planned launch of its new insulin patch pump.
Franklin Templeton has launched the Templeton Emerging Markets Debt ETF (TEMD), aiming to give investors targeted exposure to both hard and local currency debt from developing economies, capitalizing on the asset class's recent strong performance.
In a strategic reshuffle following the exit of its product chief, Netflix has merged its product and technology divisions under veteran executive Elizabeth Stone, signaling a tighter integration of engineering and user experience.
