Arabica and robusta coffee futures tumbled to multi-month lows this week, pressured by favorable rains in Brazil's key growing region and rising exports from Vietnam, signaling a potential shift in global supply dynamics.
As Brazil's harvest progresses, the U.S. soybean market faces a pivotal month with weak exports, bearish indicators, and the looming threat of a larger domestic crop adding pressure to prices.
Reports indicate Nvidia's landmark investment in OpenAI has been scaled back significantly, reflecting broader investor unease over the sustainability of massive AI spending. Despite stellar earnings, the chip giant's stock faces pressure as the market recalibrates expectations.
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.
Levi Strauss & Co. reports robust Q4 growth, fueled by a surging tops business and a streamlined, AI-enhanced supply chain that has shortened lead times by months, marking a key milestone in its shift to a DTC-first lifestyle retailer.
J&J Snack Foods reports a 7% rise in adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2026, driven by early savings from its 'Project Apollo' transformation and improved gross margins, even as net sales declined 5.2% due to a strategic shift away from lower-margin bakery products.
Amidst volatile furniture market conditions, Flexsteel Industries reports a 9% rise in Q2 sales, driven by pricing actions and soft seating demand. While profitability improves, management warns of margin pressure ahead as higher-cost, tariff-laden inventory moves through the system.
Sartorius reports a return to 'normal' demand for consumables in its preliminary 2025 results, driving sales past €3.5 billion. While equipment investment remains subdued, strong recurring revenue and cost discipline fueled profit growth, setting a cautiously optimistic tone for 2026.
Furniture maker Flexsteel Industries reports a 9% year-over-year sales increase for its fiscal second quarter, driven by strategic pricing and new product launches. However, executives caution that looming 25% tariffs on inventory and a volatile consumer environment pose significant challenges for the latter half of 2026.
A U.S. fighter jet shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone that approached the USS Abraham Lincoln, CENTCOM reports, as diplomatic efforts to ease tensions continue. The incident follows separate accusations of Iranian forces harassing a merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
The autonomous vehicle leader, backed by a massive new capital infusion, reports its ride volume tripled to 15 million trips in 2025 as it sets sights on international growth.
Despite softness in coatings and construction markets, Ashland reports resilient performance in Life Sciences and Personal Care, driven by strategic initiatives and new product launches. The company maintains its full-year outlook while managing temporary operational headwinds.
Industrial conglomerate Illinois Tool Works reports robust Q4 earnings, outperforming end markets with disciplined execution and strategic focus on customer-backed innovation. The company sets a confident tone for 2026, forecasting continued margin expansion and organic growth.
Advanced Micro Devices reports its Q4 and full-year 2025 results after the bell today, with Wall Street anticipating strong growth. All eyes are on the data center segment as investors gauge whether the chipmaker's AI strategy is gaining meaningful ground against rivals.
Midstream giant MPLX reports robust 2025 results, announces a 12.5% distribution increase and outlines a $2.4 billion capital plan for 2026 focused on Permian and Marcellus basins, betting on long-term natural gas and NGL demand.
Capri Holdings reports mixed Q3 FY2026 results, with Michael Kors revenue down but showing sequential improvement, while Jimmy Choo posts a 5% gain. The company, now streamlined after the Versace divestiture, outlines a strategic pivot focused on full-price sales, brand storytelling, and debt reduction, forecasting a return to growth next fiscal year.
BellRing Brands reports a solid Q1 2026, beating expectations but narrows full-year sales guidance amid heightened promotional activity from insurgent brands in the protein shake market. CEO Darcy Horn Davenport announces her retirement, marking the end of a 17-year tenure that saw the company grow from $20 million to a $2.3 billion global business.
Specialty materials leader ATI reports robust Q4 and full-year 2025 results, exceeding guidance on strong demand for proprietary aerospace alloys and defense systems. With a new CFO at the helm, the company projects 16% EBITDA growth for 2026, fueled by long-term agreements and strategic capacity investments.
Nordson Corporation (NDSN) joins the elite group of Dividend Aristocrats with a six-decade record of consistent payouts. As the industrial technology firm reports steady growth and a robust backlog, analysts examine how its disciplined capital strategy serves long-term investors.
The newly merged streaming TV powerhouse reports its inaugural quarterly results, highlighting improved profitability, subscriber resilience amid content disputes, and ambitious integration plans with Disney's ecosystem.
