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We're adding a speculative stock to our Bullpen that can benefit from the AI data center boom

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

BlackRock says investors need to look beyond the 60/40. Here’s how it is diversifying portfolios right now

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The Iran war sent the stock-bond correlation to its highest level in two years, says BlackRock.

Cotton Collapsing at Wednesday’s Midday

Cotton futures are under pressure on Wednesday, with contracts falling back 170 to 230 points across the front months. The US dollar index was 0.179 higher at $98.400. Crude oil was up another $3.93 to $93.60. The Seam showed 905 bales sold on April 21 at an average of 74.69...

Corn Posting Midday Gains on Wednesday

Corn futures are up 3 to 4 cents so far on Wednesday. May options expire on Friday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 3 1/4 cents at $4.21 3/4. USDA reported a private sales of 2025/26 corn to unknown destinations this morning, totaling 130,000 MT. Weekly EIA...

Crude Oil Surges Despite U.S. Extension Of Two-week Ceasefire

(RTTNews) - Continuing the gains from the two previous sessions, crude oil has soared on Wednesday despite the extension of the ceasefire in the U.S.-Iran war as supply-disruption concerns remain due to the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

White House UAE financial lifeline raises bigger questions about booming Mideast economy post-war

The United Arab Emirates has engineered one of the world's most resilient travel and tourism economies. This Mideast war may be its biggest rebound test.

Chubb's earnings blew past the Street. Here's why the stock is falling

Instead of focusing on those numbers, investors are spooked by signs of a softening property insurance market, with competition increasing and rates declining.

Rivian hits production milestone for R2 EV ahead of customer deliveries

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Rivian Automotive on Wednesday said it has started production of its new R2 all-electric vehicle for customers at its plant in Normal, Illinois.

Gig tripping this summer? Here's how to pay for concert travel with your credit cards

Flexible travel rewards can help you save on last-minute flights to concerts. But there is value in having an airline or hotel credit card if you plan ahead.

Bessent says 'many' U.S. allies have asked for currency swaps amid Iran war turbulence

The White House on Tuesday said the UAE had not requested a currency swap line.