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.
Lean hog futures extended losses into Friday's session, pressured by a dip in the national cash market. Despite the weekly decline, a significant build in managed money net-long positions suggests some traders are betting on a near-term recovery as the calendar turns.
An analysis of President Trump's recent op-ed claims reveals significant discrepancies between his portrayal of tariff success and official trade figures, price impact studies, and the nuanced reality of their implementation.
Despite recent volatility in silver prices, Wheaton Precious Metals' unique streaming model positions it to generate robust cash flow, making it a standout choice for exposure to the precious metal.
Tether, the company behind the world's dominant stablecoin, has quietly built a balance sheet rivaling major financial institutions, amassing vast holdings of U.S. Treasury debt and gold. Its explosive growth is reshaping its role in traditional finance and drawing regulatory scrutiny.
As the crypto market faces turbulence, stablecoin giant Tether is leveraging its massive profits and gold reserves to fund a sweeping vision for peer-to-peer technologies, aiming to reshape everything from communications to agriculture.
While Aptiv shares have cooled off in 2026 after a strong run, Wall Street remains overwhelmingly bullish, with price targets suggesting potential gains of over 30% from current levels.
A sharp reversal in gold and silver prices, coupled with a slide in Bitcoin and Asian equities, rattled investors at the start of February, raising questions about the sustainability of recent market rallies.
Newly released video evidence shows Islamic State fighters moving unchallenged among aircraft at Niamey's Diori Hamani International Airport, igniting regional tensions and raising urgent questions about security in the Sahel.
Major financial institutions Barclays and Morgan Stanley maintain projections for two interest rate cuts in 2024, despite President Trump's nomination of inflation hawk Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve. Analysts suggest policy continuity in the near term, though Senate confirmation faces political hurdles.
From Mussolini's Rome-Berlin Axis to Bush's 'Axis of Evil,' the term has evolved into a potent geopolitical label. Its revival to describe groupings like the 'Axis of Upheaval' reveals how language frames modern conflicts and defines the boundaries of legitimacy in international politics.
Amid ongoing market volatility, financial professionals are urging middle-income households to steer clear of cryptocurrency investments, citing a toxic mix of extreme risk, lack of regulation, and the potential to derail long-term financial security.
Conagra Brands launches its protein-packed Banquet MEGA Breakfast Bowls, a direct challenge to rivals in the frozen aisle. While the move aligns with consumer trends, analysts question if it's enough to offset broader financial pressures facing the packaged food giant.
Goldman Sachs raises Sweetgreen's price target to $5.60, citing policy tailwinds for consumer spending, even as it maintains a Sell rating. The salad chain's expansion and strong revenue growth continue to draw investor attention.
Stephens lowers price target on Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) citing near-term oversupply pressures, but the egg producer's long-term strategy remains focused on expanding its cage-free capacity through acquisition.
IDEXX Laboratories reports robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with double-digit revenue growth fueled by record instrument placements and strategic innovations like InVue DX and CancerDx. The company provides a confident outlook for 2026, targeting continued organic growth despite sector headwinds.
Citigroup initiates coverage of Dutch Bros Inc. with a Buy rating and an $82 price target, citing the drive-through coffee chain's successful national scaling and multiple drivers for sustained same-store sales growth over the coming years.
Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe via TurkStream increased in January, even as the EU finalizes a sweeping ban and Moscow's overall sales hit a multi-decade low, underscoring the continent's complex and uneven energy transition.
Despite posting blockbuster profits, Microsoft shares plunged 10% after its latest earnings, erasing hundreds of billions in market value. We examine whether Wall Street's reaction to cloud growth and AI spending fears is an overreaction or a prudent pause.
Piper Sandler raises its price target on ImmunityBio, citing a near 700% surge in Anktiva sales and promising interim data from the QUILT trials that could support a major label expansion by 2027.
