Sugar Prices Soar on Global Production Worries
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) closed up +0.88 (+5.65%) on Friday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) closed up +16.50 (+3.39%).
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Broadcom (AVGO) Pairs AI Chip Boom With A Software Security Push
Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) has drawn significant market attention in 2026 for its custom AI chips. But the company's August 6 announcement of new VMware vDefend and Avi Load Balancer capabilities is a reminder that its infr…
BofA points to the Eli Lilly market that could outsize the U.S.
Eli Lilly (LLY) posted a second-quarter result strong enough to shift the debate around its stock.
Next big push in ETF industry? Why these risk assets are gaining traction as interest rate uncertainty persists
Collateralized loan obligations may become the next big push in the exchange-traded fund industry.
Wall Street Can't Agree on Palantir. Here's What Investors Should Do Next
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) is a leading American software company specializing in big data analytics and artificial intelligence platforms. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, Palantir develops powerf…
For retirees, staying in the stock market is critical. How much exposure is the make-or-break question
Attention retirees: Being overly conservative with your investments after exiting the workforce raises the likelihood you'll run out of money in retirement.
Berkshire earnings rose last quarter and CEO Greg Abel is starting to deploy Buffett's massive cash hoard
Berkshire Hathaway's operating earnings climbed 16% in the second quarter as strength across its energy, railroad and manufacturing businesses more than offset weaker insurance results.
Changing how Medicare pays for hospice care could save the U.S. $7.6 billion a year — but at what cost to patients?
August 6, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. The Chinese Academy of Sciences achieved a 3.42% conversion efficiency in laser-produced plasma (LPP) EUV lithography, closing in on ASML’s 5.5% commercial benchmark. Although current power …
Expro stock delivers 64% return after Fair Value spotted opportunity
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Jim Cramer Favors Fortinet (FTNT) Alongside CrowdStrike (CRWD) and Palo Alto (PANW)
During the lightning round on the August 5 episode of CNBC's Mad Money, a caller asked a question regarding Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTNT). and Cramer responded:
Elon Musk issues red flag warning to group of SpaceX traders — but they keep doubling down. Are you making the same bet?
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'Moneymaxxing' isn't a trend, it's a 'cultural shift,' financial advisor says — here's how to get started
As consumers look for ways to strengthen their financial footing, a new trend is gaining steam on social media — and, for once, it doesn't involve buying anything.
UAE says one of its ships was targeted by missile as U.S.-Iran tensions over Strait of Hormuz remain high
Abu Dhabi's National Oil Company (ADNOC) said one of its vessels was targeted by a missile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz in the early hours of Saturday, as Iran's military stressed that the crucial waterway woul…
Elevator giant Otis wants to be a defensive play in an volatile market. It has to prove itself first
Inside a 28-story testing tower erected in the middle of the suburban town of Bristol, Connecticut, Otis engineers run elevator parts through dust chambers, humidity cells and saltwater fog machines.
How cleaning up space debris could grow to become a big business
This week, a spent SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage crashed into the moon, more than a year after it was left on an uncontrolled trajectory following a lunar mission.
Earnings call transcript: Maharashtra Seamless Q1 2027 profit rises on treasury gains
Q1 FY2027 saw a 3% sequential revenue rise and a 150% PAT surge, driven by treasury gains, despite lower production. The order book grew 31% to INR 1,709 crore, with 64% high-margin orders, and export demand rebounded. …
Hugging Face hack marks start of dangerous AI cyber era and many firms 'don't even know it'
Cybersecurity executives are ready to close the book on the now-infamous Hugging Face artificial intelligence hacking incident and start talking solutions.
Bull of the Day: Amazon.com (AMZN)
Amazon.com (AMZN), the e-commerce and cloud-computing giant, has broken out to new highs following a standout quarterly earnings report that appears to have materially improved the investment case.
Inside the startup drone maker powering Ukraine's deep-strike campaign
The chief executive of Ukraine's leading arms company says Kyiv has "learned the hard way" that military strength is an essential precursor to diplomacy, describing deep strikes into Russian territory as a core tenet of…
Stocks Settle Higher as a Weak Jobs Report Allays Rate Hike Fears
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed up +0.62% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.19%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) r…
Wheat Hold Higher on Friday
The wheat complex is trading with contract rallying on Friday across the three markets. Chicago SRW contracts were up 7 to 9 cents, as September was down 1 3//4 cents this week. KC HRW futures were 13 to 15 cents higher…
Corn Hold Steady on Friday
Corn futures closed with contracts steady to fractionally higher at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was unchanged at $4.09 1/2.
Cocoa Prices Pressured by Larger Supplies from Ghana
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) is down -10 (-0.17%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) is down -7 (-0.16%).
Notable Friday Option Activity: GRAL, TWLO, SEZL
Twilio Inc (Symbol: TWLO) options are showing a volume of 29,927 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 3.0 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 155.4% of TWLO's aver…