The chip-stock rally hits a speed bump — but these analysts see reason to be hopeful
Previous instances of short-term pressure on semiconductor stocks opened up opportunities for investors who bought the dip, according to one analyst.
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Corn Rally to Wednesday’s Final Bell
Corn futures rallied into the Wednesday close, as contracts were up 8 to 10 cents in most front months, with deferreds fractionally to 5 ¼ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up a dime at $4.45 1/2.
Hogs Rebound Higher on Wednesday
Lean hog futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts 12 to 77 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.10 in the Wednesday PM report, down $2.27 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index…
Moderna’s cancer-vaccine breakthrough drives broad biopharma stock rally
Shares of Moderna MRNA) and Merck MRK) are soaring Wednesday after the companies reported a potentially historic breakthrough for their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, intismeran autogene (V940/mRNA-4157), in combinat…
Trump announces 'economic warfare' on Iran, threatens ‘tremendous’ consequences for its backers
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will launch what he called the "most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country" against Iran, threatening severe financial penalties on any nation that helps Tehran …
My son does not work, yet pays $500 for Affordable Care Act health insurance. Is that fair?
In the shutdown standoff over expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits, Democrats emphasize thousand-dollar premium increases for middle- or “working-class” Americans, while Republicans say people who are well-off unfai…
Yields pull back from multi-year highs after Treasury Department says it will double government debt repurchase size
Longer-term U.S. Treasury yields pulled back on Wednesday, reversing course from this week's major advance, after the Treasury Department announced an upscaled buyback operation of the nation's debt.
DOJ cites Comey's novel in urging judge not to toss ‘86 47' seashells threat to Trump case
The Department of Justice cited a novel written by James Comey as it urged a federal judge not to dismiss criminal charges against the former FBI director for allegedly threatening to kill President Donald Trump by post…
U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade
Government debt has eclipsed $40 trillion, passing yet another staggering benchmark for red ink, according to the Treasury Department.
Jim Cramer drops stunning take on the economy
"There's so much to dislike about the economy," Jim Cramer said in the latest episode of "Mad Money," ticking through tech turmoil, oil, inflation, housing affordability, and the bond market.
Sugar Prices Turn Lower on Technical Selling
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) is down -0.03 (-0.17%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) is down -0.50 (-0.09%).
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Wheat Taking Back Tuesday Weakness with Wednesday Strength
The wheat complex is rallying across the three exchanges at midday. Chicago SRW contracts is up 14 to 15 cents across most contracts. KC HRW futures are 16 to 17 cents in the front months on the session. MPLS spring whe…
You can now Venmo your kid’s college tuition. But should you?
If maximizing points and miles on big purchases is your game, Plastiq can help you get there. The payment platform is popular among those looking to earn rewards on expenses that normally can't be charged to a credit ca…
Stocks Supported by Lower Bond Yields
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up by +0.58% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up by +0.07%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.61%, and…
Trump bemoans Fed interest rate policy, says U.S. should be paying much less
President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed frustration that the Federal Reserve isn't cutting interest rates, insisting that solid economic data shouldn't stop the central bank from adopting an easier policy stance.
Bessent moves to curb Treasury yields, putting new pressure on Warsh's Fed
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is in the midst of a historic effort to tamp down long-term Treasury yields. He may also be complicating the work of his counterpart at the Federal Reserve, Chairman Kevin Warsh.
Meta's legal troubles has options traders eyeing the 'jade lizard'
One of the many beauties of options trading is the ability to make money on a rangebound stock. Shares of Meta Platforms are presenting that opportunity right now.
Fed officials saw need for rate hike if inflation doesn't cool, minutes show
Federal Reserve officials indicated at their last meeting that they would need to raise interest rates soon unless there was more progress on bringing down inflation, minutes released Wednesday showed.
Stocks Mixed on Lower Bond Yields and Chip Stock Weakness
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up by +0.33% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down by -0.33%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.31%, a…
Canadian dollar reaches highest level since early June
August 19, 2026, 2:18 AM EDT. UK consumer-price inflation accelerated to 2.9% in July from 2.6% in June, matching economists’ expectations and moving further above the Bank of England’s 2% target. The increase was drive…
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Series G Preferred Shares Yield Pushes Past 8%
In trading on Wednesday, shares of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's 6.375% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (Symbol: PEB.PRG) were yielding above the 8% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.593…
Treasury doubles debt buybacks as Bessent moves to steady bond market
The Treasury Department on Wednesday said it will more than double the size of its government debt repurchases, sending yields sharply lower at a time of substantial market stress.