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Cotton Back to Mixed Trade at Wednesday’s Midday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts down 53 points to 3 points higher in the front months. The US dollar index is $0.211 higher at $99.055. Crude oil losses of $6.27 is adding pressure as US and Iran negotiations are reportedly in the final stages. The Cotlook A Index was...

Soybeans Slipping on Wednesday, on Outside Pressure

Soybeans are trading with contracts 9 to 11 ¼ cent losses so far on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 10 1/2 cents at $11.36 1/2. Soymeal futures are down $1.70 to $2 on the day, with Soy Oil futures 70 to 90 points lower. Crude...

Cattle Falling on Wednesday Following Packing Plant Lockout

Live cattle futures are falling on Wednesday, with contracts down $1.52 to $4.10 at midday. Cash trade has been limited so far this week after $260-265 sales last week. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 652 head offered, with bids of $259-260. Feeder cattle...

Hogs Holding Weaker at Midday

Lean hog futures are down 45 to 90 cents in most front months on the Wednesday session. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.62 on Wednesday morning, down 73 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 5 cents on May 18 at $90.55....

Wheat Falling Lower on Wednesday

The wheat complex is trading with losses across most contracts on the midweek session. Chicago SRW futures are falling back 8 to 9 cents on the day. KC HRW futures are trading with 5 to 7 cent losses at midday. MPLS spring wheat is down 2 cents in the front...

Ram unveils lineup of Hemi V-8 engine-powered 'muscle trucks' despite high gas prices

Stellantis plans to launch a new lineup of what it's calling "muscle trucks" for its Ram brand despite elevated U.S. gas prices due to the war in Iran.

2 Quantum Stocks to Watch in May With +90% Target Price Potential

RGTI, QBTS

QBTS and RGTI are gaining momentum in May 2026 as analysts see more than 90% upside tied to quantum adoption and commercial traction.

Mamdani fires back at Bezos over Queens teacher tax remark

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos called for eliminating federal income taxes on the bottom half of earners as Mamdani pushes a luxury second-home tax in New York City.

Why some investors are turning to high-yield bonds amid the volatility. Where to find opportunity

Rates recently took a leg higher across the fixed income market, but some investors see opportunity in high-yield bonds.

Crude Oil Nosedives As Efforts To Settle U.S.-Iran Conflict Gain Momentum

(RTTNews) - Crude oil prices have gone into freefall on Wednesday, extending yesterday's losses, as diplomatic measures to secure a U.S.-Iran agreement to end their hostilities move at a brisk pace.