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Stocks Settle Higher on Strong Earnings

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.29%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.18%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Stock futures are little changed as traders await inflation reading, monitor Iran war developments: Live updates

Economists polled by Dow Jones are calling for headline inflation to have gained 3.7% from a year earlier.

Hogs Trading with Strength at Monday’s Midday

Lean hog futures are up 50 cents to $1, with May down 22 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 23 cents on May 7 at $90.79. Commitment of Traders data showed a total...

Dollar Edges Higher on Crude Oil Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.05%. The dollar was supported on Monday by increased safe-haven demand after the US and Iran failed to reach terms to end the war. Also, Monday's +2% jump in crude oil prices boosted inflation expectations and may prompt the Fed to...

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Hims & Hers, Gitlab, Cleanspark, Webtoon Entertainment & more

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See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell.

Miami International Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

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Miami International (NYSE:MIAX) reported record first-quarter 2026 revenue as higher options trading volumes, market volatility and expanding contributions from other business lines lifted results, executives said on the company’s earnings call. Chairman and Chief Executive Offi

MFA Financial Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

MFA

MFA Financial (NYSE:MFA) reported a negative total economic return for the first quarter of 2026 as higher rates, wider mortgage spreads and market volatility weighed on book value, while management pointed to portfolio growth, securitization activity and cost reductions as key p

MetLife Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

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3 Finance Stocks Leaving Coal in Investors StockingsMetLife (NYSE:MET) reported a strong start to 2026, with executives telling analysts that first-quarter results reflected broad-based growth across its operating businesses, favorable underwriting trends and disciplined capital

David Hunter: Final Melt-Up, Then Global Bust? Gold, Silver, Oil Price Targets

David Hunter, chief macro strategist at Contrarian Macro Advisors, outlines his short- and long-term targets for gold, silver and oil, as well as major indexes. In his view, the coming months will bring a melt-up phase that takes all of them much higher — but then a "global bust" will follow. Don't forget to follow us @INN_Resource for real-time updates!Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

Strait of Hormuz Closure Pushes Crude Prices Higher

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Monday closed up +2.65 (+2.78%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.0731 (+2.07%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Monday after President Trump rejected Iran's response to his latest peace proposal, which prolongs the closure of the Strait...