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Can Walmart's General Merchandise Revival Unlock Higher Margins?

WMT, TGT, COST

Walmart's general merchandise rebound lifts mix and margins, led by fashion, hardlines, private brands and marketplace growth.

JetBlue wins Spirit slots at LaGuardia Airport, eyes move to Marine Air Terminal as airlines fight for space

JBLU

JetBlue Airways won takeoff and landing slots for up to 12 roundtrip flights at LaGuardia Airport.

Q2 Bank Earnings Preview: OBK, PNFP, TCBI Poised for a Potential Beat

TCBI, PNFP, OBK

Origin Bancorp, Pinnacle Financial and Texas Capital may top Q2 estimates as lending, NII and fee income support results despite higher credit costs.

Will Nasdaq's Beat Streak Continue This Earnings Season?

NDAQ, CINF, ALL, CBOE

NDAQ's Q2 results are expected to benefit from organic revenue growth, strong new sales and higher Financial Crime Management Technology revenues.

Cotton Rallying Back on Monday Morning

Cotton price action is up 130 to 145 points so far on Monday AM trade. Futures saw weakness extend to Friday, with contracts closing down 62 to 89 points on the day, with December down 291 points last week. Crude oil was up another $3.50 per barrel, with the US...

Cattle Look to New Week Amid Softer Cash and Beef Prices

Live cattle futures posted losses of 97 cents to $2.67 across most contracts on Friday. August was down $10.77 last week. Cash trade settled in at $238-240 in the north last week, with Southern trade at $237-238. Feeder cattle futures were down 65 cents to $2.20 on Friday, with August...

Corn Rallying Again Out of the Weekend

Corn price action is 7 to 8 cents higher so far on Monday morning after gapping higher on Sunday night. Futures shrugged off the early weakness on Friday to close near the highs of the day, up 2 ¼ to 3 ½ cents across most contracts. September was 5 ¼...

Soybeans Posting Double Digit Gains on Monday Morning Trade

Soybeans are posting 17 to 19 cent gains early on Monday. Futures rebounded from the Thursday losses to close Friday with a late push higher, up 4 ½ to 9 ½ cents. August was 12 ¾ cents in the green on the week, with November 12 ¼ cents higher. Open...

Wheat Showing Modest Monday Morning Strength

Wheat is trading with modest 2 to 5 cent gains so far on Monday. The wheat complex was in rally mode to close out the week, finishing higher in all three exchanges. Chicago SRW contracts were 4 ¾ to 9 ½ cents higher across most contracts, with September up 42...

JetBlue Boosts Customer Convenience With ClarityPay Financing

JBLU, EXPD, TNK

JBLU's ClarityPay partnership adds flexible financing and loyalty rewards to boost direct bookings and customer retention.