Oil's roundtrip back to $100. Why China could determine what happens next
China will play a pivotal role in deciding whether oil prices sustain this week's rally and potentially test wartime highs.
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Stocks Shake Off CPI Report and Rally on Lower Oil Prices
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday rose by +0.86%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) rose by +0.98%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) rose by +0.91%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) rose +0.83%, and …
Indian Prime Minister Modi says border peace is key to India-China ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that "peace and tranquility" in the border areas is essential for developing bilateral relations with its neighbor China.
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Stocks Shake Off CPI Report and Rally on Lower Oil Prices
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday rose by +0.86%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) rose by +0.98%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) rose by +0.91%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) rose +0.83%, and …
Why AI Efficiency Could Fuel the Next Wave of Infrastructure Spending
The Climate Council welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Senate Environment and Communications References Committee inquiry into artificial intelligence and data centres. As Australia’s leading, independ…
Buffett's confidence in troubled decade-old acquisition finally pays off
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My 87-year-old mother wants to pay for my brother’s kids’ education. I don’t have children. How is that fair?
My 87-year-old mother wants to pay for my brother’s kids’ education. I don’t have children. How is that fair? “Over the years, my mother and I have supplemented his income.” Read at source
GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump's DOT attacks Ford for China ties
DETROIT — General Motors is in the early stages of developing next-generation battery cells that the company believes can reduce U.S. dependence on China, while boosting domestically sourced materials.
‘I still don’t have my MRI’: My health insurer canceled my plan without warning. Is that legal?
“It wasn’t an ACA plan, but it was meaningfully cheaper than anything I could find on the ACA exchange.”
Prediction: D-Wave Quantum's Revenue Triples Before 2030
D-Wave Quantum, Inc. (QBTS) is trading around $20.35 as of 11:31am on 11 February 2026 (UTC), within an intraday range of approximately $20.01–$21.18 on Capital.com’s CFD feed. Past performance is not a reliable indicat…
Global funds retreat from Indian stocks as some cut exposure to zero - Bloomberg
As if the pandemic wasn’t warping global markets enough, China’s regulatory crackdown is suddenly adding new unpredictability. So how best to invest in these strange times?
Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after Houthi’s drone attack - Reuters
The US has asked tankers travelling through the Strait of Hormuz to sail only at specific times to guarantee military protection after Iran stepped up attacks on ships travelling at night, the Financial Times reported o…
Morgan Stanley Initiates Coverage of Kodiak AI with Equal-Weight
Fintel reports that on September 11, 2026, Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of Kodiak AI (NASDAQGM:KDK) with a Equal-Weight recommendation.
AI startup Discovery Loop seeks funding at $50bn valuation - Business Insider
Discovery Loop, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup founded by Jeff Dean, a former chief scientist at Google, is seeking to raise funds again at a valuation of $50 billion.
Stocks Shake Off CPI Report and Rally on Lower Oil Prices
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday rose by +0.86%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) rose by +0.98%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) rose by +0.91%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) rose +0.83%, and …
Hovde Group Initiates Coverage of First Financial Bankshares at Market Perform
Fintel reports that on September 11, 2026, Hovde Group initiated coverage of First Financial Bankshares (NASDAQGS:FFIN) with a Market Perform recommendation.
Piper Sandler Initiates Coverage of Fidelity National Information Services with Neutral Rating
Fintel reports that on September 11, 2026, Piper Sandler initiated coverage of Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE:FIS) with a Neutral recommendation.
Hogs Face Friday Pressure as Cash and Cutout Weaken
Lean hog futures were down 72 cents to $1.62 across most contracts on Friday, with October slipping 77 cents for the week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $85.38 on Friday afternoon, down $1.48 from the d…
Soybeans Face Friday Pressure as USDA Increases Production
Soybeans fell into the Friday close, with contracts down 21 to 35 ¾ cents across the board, as money came off the table. November was down 13 ¼ cents for the week. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down…
Wheat Faces Friday Weakness, as USDA Hikes World Wheat Stocks
The wheat complex faced pressure across the three markets heading into the weekend. Chicago SRW contracts saw 8 ¼ to 16 ¼ cent losses across the board, with December slipping 6 ½ cents on the week. KC HRW futures saw we…
Keybanc Initiates Coverage of Mosaic at Sector Weight
On September 11, 2026, Keybanc initiated coverage of Mosaic (NYSE:MOS) with a Sector Weight recommendation.
Dell stock jumps on RBC initiation, now up nearly 350% in 2026
Dell Technologies stock rose 12% on Friday after RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage of the computer maker and gave it an outperform rating and a price target of $640.
Corn Fades Lower into Fridays Close Despite USDA Yield Cut
Corn futures closed out the Friday session with contracts 2 ¾ to 5 cents lower, selling the fact on the lower yield number. December was down 6 ½ cents on the week. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was dow…