How to update your 60/40 with a 'total portfolio approach' to navigate volatility
The total portfolio approach doesn't abandon the framework of the 60/40, but instead buckets the assets by risk.
CNBC US - 2026-05-18 19:21:11Wheat Rally Pushing Higher on US/China Fact Sheet Trade Numbers
The wheat market is rallying back higher at midday following a White House fact sheet release over the weekend. Chicago SRW futures are 25 to 27 cents higher so far on the day. KC HRW futures are 14 to 15 cents in the green at midday. MPLS spring wheat is...
Nasdaq Stocks - 2026-05-18 19:16:06Corn Extending Rally to Monday’s Midday on US/China Trade Details
Corn futures are trading with contracts 14 to 18 cents higher across most nearbys at midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is back up 19 3/4 cents to $4.35. Monday morning’s Export Inspections report showed 1.379 MMT (54.28 mbu) of corn shipped in the week of 5/14. That...
Nasdaq Stocks - 2026-05-18 19:16:06Cotton Rallying into Midday Trade
Cotton futures are trading with 193 to 276 point gains at midday. The US dollar index is $0.258 lower at $98.95. Crude oil is up $1.33 at $106.75 on the day. On Sunday, the White House released a fact sheet on the US/China talks from last week, in part stating...
Nasdaq Stocks - 2026-05-18 19:16:05Soybean Rally Holding with Sharp Gains at Midday
Soybeans are up 30 to 39 cents across most contracts on Monday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 39 1/2 cents at $11.52 1/4. Soymeal futures are $2.80 to $4.20 higher, with Soy Oil futures 160 to 185 points in the green. USDA’s FGIS tallied soybean export...
Nasdaq Stocks - 2026-05-18 19:16:04Hogs Retreating Lower on Monday
Lean hog futures are trading with contracts down 17 to 90 cents at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported at $91.52 on Monday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 2 cents on May 14 at $90.46. On Sunday, the White House...
Nasdaq Stocks - 2026-05-18 19:16:04
PlayStation Plus to raise monthly subscription by £1 in UK
The videogame firm says the increase is due to "ongoing market conditions"
BBC Business - 2026-05-18 18:58:33We're raising price targets on 2 cyber stocks after their hard-fought recovery
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
CNBC US - 2026-05-18 18:57:30Cocoa Prices Sink as the Global Supply Outlook Improves
July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -224 (-5.60%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -167 (-6.50%). Cocoa prices today extended their week-long plunge, posting 2-week lows. Since posting 3.75-month highs last Monday, cocoa prices have retreated amid an outlook for abundant supplies. Last...
Nasdaq Stocks - 2026-05-18 18:48:55Crude Oil Soars As U.S. Delays Responding To Iran's Peace Plan
(RTTNews) - Crude oil prices have surged on Monday, extending the gains from the two previous sessions as the U.S. administration takes time to respond to Iran's new peace proposal while the uncertainty surrounding reopening of the Strait of Hormuz holds.
Nasdaq Commodities - 2026-05-18 18:44:04