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Hog Bulls Look for Follow-Up as Pork Firms, Mostly Higher at Midday

Lean hog futures are mostly higher at midday on Thursday, with nearby August down a nickel as this is writer. Other contracts are up 47 to 87 cents. Lean hog futures posted gains of $1.05 to $2.35 across most contracts on Wednesday, with July up 7 cents on expiration day....

Corn Market Fading Wednesday Gains at Midday

Corn prices are down 5 to 8 cents at midday on Thursday amid a sharp slide in overall ag commodity prices and poor weekly export sales numbers. Futures had posted gains of 5 to 9 cents yesterday, getting spillover support from near limit gains in wheat. Open interest was up...

Soybeans Give Back Early Session Gains on Thursday

Soybean futures are trading 5 to 6 cents lower at midday on profit taking after the rally on Wednesday had boosted prices above the $12 round number resistance. Futures settled 7 ½ to 11 cents higher on Wednesday. Open interest suggested modest new buying interest, rising 3,344 contracts. The cmdtyView...

Cotton Sharply Lower on Thursday, Rejecting 80 Cent Mark

At midday on Thursday, cotton futures prices are back down 260 to 396 points from the Wednesday close. Futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts up 24 to 96 points. Crude oil is was up a modest 10 to 15 cents per barrel late morning, with the US dollar index...

Cattle Hit Hard by Bears on Thursday

Live cattle futures are trading sharply lower at midday on Thursday, with a number of contract months down $3 per cwt or more. They posted $1.30 to $2.82 losses on Wednesday. Open interest was down 3,922 contracts, suggesting additional long liquidation. Cash trade started to pick up, with a few...

Wheat Futures Hanging On to Most of Wednesday’s Rally

Wheat futures are fading at midday, down 4 to 5 cents but holding on to most of the Wednesday rally. The wheat complex was in rally mode on Wednesday, with potential restrictions on Russian exports out of the Black Sea. Chicago SRW contracts were mostly 26 to 32 1/2 cents...

Crude Oil Slumps As Iran Leaves Door Open For Talks Despite Recent U.S. Strikes

(RTTNews) - Extending the losses from yesterday's session, crude oil prices have tumbled on Thursday as expectations for a diplomatic approach to resolve the U.S.-Iran crisis strengthens even as the recent flare-up in the conflict persists without a let-down.

White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets

A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly $100,000 on Kalshi.

Flywire Stock Jumps 32.6% YTD: Is it Still a Buy or Better to Hold?

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FLYW's 2026 rally reflects surging revenue, payment volume and margins, but its premium valuation makes holding more prudent than chasing the stock.

Vita Coco Company to Post Q2 Earnings: Here's What to Know

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COCO's strong coconut water demand and brand momentum are expected to drive second-quarter growth despite rising freight costs.