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Cotton futures fell back 45 to 60 points in the front months on Tuesday. Crude oil futures were down 59 cents per barrel on the day at $62.30. The US dollar index was up $0.206 to $97.025. The Seam showed sales of 4,895 bales sold on 2/13, averaging...

Soybeans rounded out the Tuesday session with contracts fractionally to 1 ¼ cents higher. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 1 1/4 cents at $10.68 1/2. Soymeal futures were a dime to $3.40 lower in the front months, with Soy Oil fu...

The wheat complex posted weakness on Tuesday across all three markets. Chicago SRW futures were down 6 to 7 cents, as March was slipped 11 cents. KC HRW futures were 3 to 4 cents in the red at the close. MPLS spring wheat was down 3 to 4 cents lower....

Corn futures closed Tuesday with contracts falling 5 to 6 ¼ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 5 1/4 cents at $3.93. USDA’s FGIS tallied corn export shipments at 1.492 MMT (58.75 mbu) during the week ending on February 12....

Lean hog futures were rallying back on Tuesday, with contracts up $1.02 to 1.30 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.23 on Tuesday afternoon, up $2.99 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 13 cents higher on Feb...

Live cattle futures posted gains of $2.30 to $3.47. Cash trade was slow to get kicked off this week, as things settled in at 245-246 in the North and up to $248-249 in the South. Feeder cattle futures closed out the Tuesday trade with contracts up $4...

Norwegian shares rally as Elliott Investment Management announces a sizable stake and a comprehensive turnaround plan it believes could push NCLH stock price to its pre-pandemic high of $56.

Wall Street believes this Cathie Wood-approved stock has more room to run.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.13%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.12%, and...

The electric vehicle maker is pivoting away from cars and betting big on robots and AI, but Wall Street remains divided on whether this radical shift will pay off.

D.A. Davidson maintains a cautious stance on Broadcom, warning hyperscalers may increasingly shift toward alternative, customized solutions.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose to a 1-week high and finished up by +0.25%. Weakness in the euro and the British pound on Tuesday was supportive for the dollar after both currencies fell to 1-week lows. Also, hawkish Fed comments boosted...

With Roku shares still down 17% even after a strong Q4 earnings turnaround, is this the perfect moment for investors to buy the dip?

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.56 (-0.89%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0034 (+0.18%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with crude falling to a 2-week low. Tuesday's rally in the dolla...

March Nymex natural gas (NGH26 ) on Tuesday closed down by -0.212 (-6.54%). March nat-gas prices sank to a 4-month nearest-futures low on Tuesday and settled sharply lower. The outlook for warmer-than-normal US weather, which will curb nat-gas heati...

Cotton futures are moving toward the spring when prices typically reach annual highs. However, cotton prices are near their lowest levels in years, dangerously close to a critical technical support level.

Shares of eToro are soaring as the fintech firm posts market-beating Q4 financials. Here’s why it’s not too late to invest in ETOR stock yet.

The smartest money is looking beyond AI headlines.

With continued strength in e-commerce, expanding advertising revenue, and increased membership fee income, Walmart could deliver solid growth in Q4.

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.08 (+0.58%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -3.50 (-0.87%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Tuesday, consolidating above last week's 5.25-year lows. Mild short covering...

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -197 (-5.50%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -81 (-3.22%). Cocoa prices extended their two-month sell-off on Tuesday and sank to 2.5-year nearest-futures lows. Robust global su...

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -15.45 (-5.15%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed down -171 (-4.44%). Coffee prices plummeted on Tuesday, with arabica posting a 7.25-month low and robusta posting a 6-month low. Coffe...

Michael Burry paints a grim valuation of Palantir, but overlooks the company's accelerating commercial success and AI platform momentum, which analysts believe point to substantial further gains.

Tesla stock sinks as Elon Musk hints at the Optimus robot taking until 2029 to have a massive impact. Wells Fargo maintains TSLA shares at “Underweight.”

Infosys stock inches higher on a partnership with Anthropic. Here’s why the announcement warrants buying INFY stock today.

Coinbase says that the CLARITY Act is key for the crypto industry. The White House is pushing for a resolution by March 1.

Despite a historically bad start to the new year, credit card giant Visa hasn’t sparked panicked hedging. That’s quite telling for V stock.

Domino's stock is at a one-year low ahead of full-year earnings due out next week. One play is to sell short out-of-the-money (OTM) put options with a one-month expiry. It has a 2% yield for a 5% lower strike price.

Soybeans are trading with contracts up 2 to 3 ¼ cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 3 1/2 cents at $10.71 3/4. Soymeal futures are $1.60 to $2.20 lower, with Soy Oil futures 10 to 21 points lower. NOPA stocks are an...

The wheat complex is showing weakness on Tuesday across all three markets. Chicago SRW futures are facing losses of 6 to 7 cents, as March is down 12 cents. KC HRW futures are down 3 to 5 cents in the front months. MPLS spring wheat is 2 to 4 cents.....

Lean hog futures are rallying back on Tuesday, with contracts up90 cent sto $1.75 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was 13 cents higher on Feb 13 at $87.06. CFTC data as of last Tue...

Corn futures are showing 4 to 6 cent losses across the front months on Tuesday’s midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 4 1/2 cents at $3.94 3/4. USDA’s FGIS tallied corn export shipments at 1.492 MMT (58.75 mbu) during the we...

Cotton futures are down 30 to 50 points across most front months on Tuesday. Crude oil futures are down 70 cents per barrel on the day at $62.19. The US dollar index is down $0.371 to $97.190. CFTC data showed a total of 3,856 contracts added to the...

Live cattle futures are in rally mode on Tuesday, with contracts up $2.20 to $3.52. Cash trade was slow to get kicked off this week, as things settled in at 245-246 in the North and up to $248-249 in the South. Feeder cattle futures are showing $4. T...

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.14 (+1.02%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -2.30 (-0.57%). Sugar prices are mixed today as they consolidate above last week's 5.25-year lows. Mild short covering emerged in sugar...

Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $450 on Micron, citing raised estimates for earnings in 2026.

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -177 (-4.94%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -68 (-2.70%). Cocoa prices extended their two-month-long plunge today, falling to 2.5-year nearest-futures lows. Robust global supplies and slac...

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -15.70 (-5.23%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is down -198 (-5.14%). Coffee prices are sinking today, with arabica falling to a 7.25-month low and robusta sliding to a 6-month low. Coffee prices h...

Microsoft’s push for “true self-sufficiency” in AI signals a strategic shift toward greater control and long-term value creation, and this article examines whether that makes MSFT stock a compelling buy now.

This high-yielding ETF is operating in the shadow of the SaaS-pocalypse. Here are five smarter options to consider instead.

Senior Market Strategist John Rowland, CMT, explains how traders can combine RSI and MACD to confirm better timing on trade entries.

Although VeriSign has lagged the broader market over the past 52 weeks, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is down -0.62 (-0.99%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is down -0.0027 (-0.14%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower, with crude falling to a 2-week low. Today's rally in...

Corsair Gaming isn't your usual tech play, but the consumer hardware company's stock is making big moves right now.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.51%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.20%, and March E-m...

HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) is trading at new 3-year highs. The stock is up more than 40% over the past 52 weeks. HASI has strong technical momentum and maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Analyst sentiment is predominantly...

Kioxia’s explosive rally has reignited excitement across the memory sector, but valuation, volatility, and supply constraints complicate the bull case.

AI stocks have been down recently. Now, the question is if this is a buy-the-dip opportunity or the start of a new bear market. Let's take a look.

While Veralto has underperformed relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Here’s what corn, wheat, and soybean traders need to watch this week, including weather conditions in South America, the U.S., and Europe.

McKesson has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain highly bullish about the stock’s prospects.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.55% at a 1-week high. Today's slide in stocks has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, weakness in the euro and the British pound is bullish for the dollar after the currencies fell to 1-we...

Renaissance Technologies added to its holdings in COST while trimming its positions in some big tech companies.

June U.S. Treasury note futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

Although Cboe Global Markets has outperformed relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects.

DraftKings shares crumbled as the company posted a record Q4 but issued tepid guidance for the full year. But Jefferies sees the post-earnings pullback as an opportunity to load up on DKNG stock.

Coinbase stock soars as Bitcoin recovers sharply to $70,000. But there’s reason to believe COIN shares will push higher from here through the remainder of 2026.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.57%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.10%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.62%, and March E-m...

Charter Communications has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain skeptical about the stock’s prospects.

As "Magnificent Seven" stocks turn red in 2026, should investors wait for a better entry point with GOOGL stock?

Rivian stock rallied on market-beating Q4 and first annual gross profit, but a UBS analyst cautions against buying RIVN shares at current levels.

Pinterest stock cratered on a disappointed Q4 and muted guidance for the current quarter. Citi analysts caution against buying the dip in PINS shares.

CrowdStrike stock pushes higher on HSBC upgrade and NordVPN deal. But Q4 earnings could drive CRWD shares higher in the near-term.

Constellation Research thinks the selloff in tech stocks is overdone. These three names may be the way to play the trade.

Our Senior Market Strategist unpacks the price connection between BTC and the software ETF IGV, and explains the implications for tech sector investors.

While Extra Space Storage has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Enbridge and TC Energy delivered bullish price surprises on Friday after reporting healthy Q4 2025 results. There’s a lot to like about each of these Canadian energy companies. The former is the better buy. Here’s why.

Although Lockheed Martin has notably outpaced the S&P 500 over the past 52 weeks, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects

Although Northern Trust has outpaced the broader market over the past 52 weeks, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects

Garmin has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

While Illinois Tool Works has outpaced the S&P 500 over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects.

General Dynamics has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Lam Research has outperformed relative to the broader market over the past year, and Wall Street analysts maintain a highly optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

The market will resume trading at 8:30 am CST this morning after the Monday holiday. Live cattle futures saw mixed trade, as Feb was held up by Cash and 57 cents higher on Friday. Other contracts were slightly lower, as February was up $5.32 on the w...