Cattle Easing Back Lower on Thursday
Cattle Easing Back Lower on Thursday
Live cattle futures are down 7 to 15 cents so far at midday, as bulls take a break. Cash trade has been slow this week, with some northern dressed action…
Hogs Mixed at Midday, as October is Slipping
Hogs Mixed at Midday, as October is Slipping
Lean hog futures are down 10 cents on Thursday, with other contracts showing 20 to 40 cent midday gains. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $107.34 in the…
Nat-Gas Prices Climb on Lower-Than-Expected Inventory Build
Nat-Gas Prices Climb on Lower-Than-Expected Inventory Build
September Nymex natural gas (NGU25) on Thursday closed up +0.074 (+2.69%).Sep nat-gas prices moved sharply higher on Thursday due to a lower-than-expected build in weekly nat-gas inventories. The EIA reported…
Cocoa Prices Plunge on Expectations for Beneficial Rains in the Ivory Coast
Cocoa Prices Plunge on Expectations for Beneficial Rains in the Ivory Coast
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25) today is down -192 (-2.50%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25) is down -187 (-3.36%).Cocoa prices today added to this past week's sharp losses,…
Do Options Traders Know Something About KD Stock We Don
Do Options Traders Know Something About KD Stock We Don
Investors in Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. KD need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Jan. 16, 2026 $10…
Nat-Gas Prices Pressured by Cooling Summer Weather and Abundant US Supplies
Nat-Gas Prices Pressured by Cooling Summer Weather and Abundant US Supplies
September Nymex natural gas (NGU25) on Wednesday closed down -0.014 (-0.51%).Sep nat-gas prices on Wednesday settled lower and matched Tuesday's 9.25-month nearest-futures low. Nat-gas prices have retreated over the past…
Coffee Prices Jump on Dry Weather in Brazil and Tighter US Supplies
Coffee Prices Jump on Dry Weather in Brazil and Tighter US Supplies
September arabica coffee (KCU25) on Wednesday closed up +4.05 (+1.14%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25) closed up +236 (+5.35%).Coffee prices added to their sharp two-week-long rally on Wednesday, with…
Stocks Finish Mostly Lower on Tech Stock Weakness
Stocks Finish Mostly Lower on Tech Stock Weakness
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed down by -0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down by -0.58%. …
Crude Oil Prices Climb as Weekly US EIA Inventories Decline
Crude Oil Prices Climb as Weekly US EIA Inventories Decline
September WTI crude oil (CLU25) on Wednesday closed up +0.86 (+1.38%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25) closed up +0.0393 (+1.88%).Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied on Wednesday, with gasoline posting…
Dollar Moves Lower with T-Note Yields
Dollar Moves Lower with T-Note Yields
The dollar index (DXY00) on Wednesday fell by -0.05%. The dollar fell from a 1-week high on Wednesday and turned slightly lower on a decline in T-note yields. Also, political…
Li Auto Inc. Sponsored ADR (LI) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
Li Auto Inc. Sponsored ADR (LI) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
In the latest market close, Li Auto Inc. Sponsored ADR (LI) reached $17.87, with a -0.89% movement compared to the previous day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered…
Costco (COST) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
Costco (COST) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
The most recent trading session ended with Costco (COST) standing at $892.51, reflecting a +1.51% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P…