China’s backflipping robot maker Unitree pops 542% in Shanghai debut
Unitree Robotics shares rose 542% in early trading Wednesday as the Chinese humanoid robot maker made its stock market debut in Shanghai.
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California AG Bonta says case against Meta is about 'restitution and distortion,' not damages
Following the first day of arguments in a high-stakes child safety case against Meta, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Tuesday that the trial centers around "civil penalties, restitution and distortion," and i…
Soybeans Slips off Highs into Tuesday’s Close
Soybeans fell from the intraday highs on Tuesday, with contracts closing fractionally to 6 cents higher, as September was down ¼ cent. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 1 cent at $11.76. Soymeal futu…
Cerebras’s stock has been a post-IPO bust. Its comeback hinges on this new chip.
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What Chinese liquor maker Moutai's slump says about the country's economy
BEIJING — Walk down most streets in China and you'll find a liquor store advertising premium spirits brand Moutai, along with posters of resale prices by vintage year.
Hogs Fall Back on Tuesday
Lean hog futures rounded out the Tuesday session with contracts down $1 to $1.77 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.52 on Tuesday afternoon, up 90 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog…
Corn Fades on Tuesday to Close Mixed
Corn futures posted mixed trade on Tuesday, with contracts closing as much as 1 ¾ lower to a penny higher across the board. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 3/4 cents at $4.35 1/2.
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for Teens experience with 'stronger built-in safety protections'
OpenAI on Tuesday announced ChatGPT for Teens, a dedicated chatbot experience for users under 18 that the company said is designed to include "stronger built-in safety protections."
U.S. government debt yields are surging at a bad time. Here's what's behind the move
Treasury yields are continuing to climb, and at a particularly bad time as higher rates worsen the impact of the nearly $40 trillion government debt load.
Hidden Valley Ranch dressing may be a victim of this summer’s salad scare
As the cyclospora outbreak has made consumers more cautious about salad purchases, one analyst points to sales declines for Clorox’s Hidden Valley brand.
Trump, Carney reportedly in talks ahead of new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
President Donald Trump is in renewed trade talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, with just hours to go before the U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on hockey sticks, wine and an array of other Canadian imports, accordi…
Cisco’s $9.3 Billion AI Order Book Strengthens the Growth Case
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Sugar Prices Soar on Global Supply Concerns
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) is up +0.53 (+3.14%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) is up +15.20 (+2.91%).
Favorable West African Weather Weighs on Cocoa Prices
Cocoa prices extended this week's losses, with NY cocoa falling to a 1.5-week low. Favorable weather in West Africa is expected to boost yields and supply, which is bearish for prices. Cocoa farmers in the Ivory Coast a…
Chipmaker Sell-Off Weighs on Stock Indices
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is down by -0.61% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down by -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down by -1.76%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.…
Fabrinet Selloff Shows the Cost of Elevated AI Expectations
August 18, 2026, 2:15 AM EDT. Nicotine pouches are becoming a bigger earnings driver for Philip Morris and British American Tobacco as cigarette volumes decline. BAT expects industry pouch revenue to rise from £4 billio…
Stocks Retreat as Global Bond Yields Rise
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is down by -0.42% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down by -0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down by -1.17%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.…
Costco launching Medicare Advantage plans with SCAN Group
Costco Wholesale Corporation and nonprofit insurer SCAN Group announced a partnership on Tuesday to sell Costco-branded Medicare plans, marking the retailer's first entry into the Medicare market. The two companies plan…
State Farm's $5 billion dividend payout is largest in company history: Who's eligible?
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Bond yields are climbing. Here’s what that means for mortgages and other consumer borrowing
Against a backdrop of persisting inflationary pressures, yields on longer-term bonds have been climbing, which experts say is likely to keep borrowing costs elevated — particularly for long-term fixed-rate loans such as…
Seller concession limits: How much can you ask for?
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Dollar Supported by Weak Stocks and Rising Bond Yields
The dollar index (DXY00) is up by +0.04% today. The weakness in stocks today has increased demand for dollar liquidity. Also, today's rally in WTI crude oil to a 3-week high is boosting inflation expectations and could …
‘Too many people go bankrupt’: Should Medicare provide catastrophic coverage?
“Such a system would help ensure that no one is financially devastated by a serious illness or injury.”
Disney-owned ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC
Disney's ABC has filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission, calling the government agency's recent investigation into the company a "retaliatory campaign" due to the nature of its pro…