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Corn futures closed out the Friday session with contracts 1 to 4 ½ cents across the board, as December was 5 ½ cents lower. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 3 3/4 cents at $4.35. Now halfway through October the average close for December futures has been...

Key PointsHershey raised its 2026 full-year guidance last quarter in anticipation of a strong second half.

Key PointsThe market hasn't priced in any of 2027's growth.

Cotton futures posted mixed trade on Friday, with contracts down 19 points to 24 points higher. December was down 54 points on the week. Crude oil was up $3.87 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.255 lower. Weekly CTC data showed managed money adding 1,862 contracts...

Key PointsAerospace, data centers, and industrial equipment sectors are leading the growth charge.

Key PointsWith dividends reinvested, the S&P 500 gained around 10.6% a year from 1957 through 2025.

Lean hog futures found some strength to close the week, with contracts up 27 cents to $1.25 on Friday. December was still down 90 cents for the week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $67.09 on Friday afternoon down $4.61 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

Key PointsLucid continues to lead the luxury EV market in efficiency while expanding its footprint through a significant multi-year purchase agreement with the Government of Saudi Arabia.

Live cattle futures caught some strength on Friday, with contracts up $1.10 to $1.65 at the close. December was up $1.30 on the week. USDA reported northern dressed sales at $350-355 and $222-227 live. Southern sales were reported at $228. The Friday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales...

Key PointsMicron Technology generates approximately 60% of its revenue from the data center market and maintains a highly profitable DRAM and NAND portfolio.

Key PointsThe last six months have been disappointing for Kraken shareholders in terms of stock performance and business visibility.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -1.09% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.50%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) fell -1.14%, and December E-mini...

Key PointsCathie Wood owns Beam shares worth roughly $220 million, at the stock's current price.

Key PointsMorgan Stanley assigns less than 3% of its $300 SpaceX price target to external launches.

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Key PointsNvidia is the king of AI and set to see continued strong growth in the years ahead.

Key PointsOracle plans net capital spending of up to $70 billion in fiscal 2027, versus about $48 billion in fiscal 2026.

Soybeans are trying to pull off the early near double digit losses on Friday, with contracts down 1 to 3 cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 1 ¼ cents at $12.03 1/2. Soymeal futures are down $3.20 to $3.40, with Soy Oil futures up...

Key PointsCostco's stock is down substantially from its highs.