March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed down -0.28 (-1.33%) on Friday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed down -6.20 (-1.10%). Sugar prices came under pressure on Friday as forecasts for hot, dry weather next week in Brazil’s Center-South region, the country’s largest sugar-producing area,...
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed down -186 (-3.19%) on Friday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed down -141 (-3.23%). Cocoa prices sold off sharply on Friday on news of weaker-than-expected Q3 North American cocoa demand. The National Confectioners Association reported late Thursday that Q3 North...
November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Friday closed down -0.120 (-3.71%). Nat-gas prices retreated on Friday and fell to a 1.5-week low. Nat-gas prices were pressured by the outlook for mild US autumn temperatures to reduce heating demand for nat-gas. The Commodity Weather Group forecasts above-normal temperatures for the...
The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 2-week low on Friday and finished down by -0.19%. The dollar came under pressure Friday after Fed Chair Powell refrained from providing guidance on monetary policy or the economy during a speech at the annual IMF meeting in Bangkok. Mr. Powell’s lack...
Fintel reports that on October 16, 2026, Macquarie initiated coverage of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQGS:KTOS) (BMV:KTOS) with a Outperform recommendation.Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., headquartered in the United States, operates primarily in th
Fintel reports that on October 16, 2026, Macquarie initiated coverage of Intuitive Machines (NASDAQGM:LUNR) (XTRA:J8W) with a Outperform recommendation. Intuitive Machines Inc. is a private American aerospace company. It focuses on developing autonomous systems and spacecraft for
At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed the latest batch of the 63 most recent 13F filings for the 09/30/2026 reporting period, and noticed that Merck & Co Inc (Symbol: MRK) was held by 41 of these funds. When hedge fund managers appear to be thinking alike, we find it is a go
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed up +10.80 (+3.66%) on Friday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed up +39 (+1.16%). Coffee prices rallied sharply on Friday, with arabica posting a 5-week high. Concerns that an El Niño weather pattern could hurt Brazil's and Vietnam’s coffee crops next year...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.06% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.96%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are down -0.10%, and December E-mini...
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is down -162 (-2.78%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is down -122 (-2.80%). Cocoa prices are retreating today on weaker-than-expected Q3 North American cocoa demand. The National Confectioners Association reported late Thursday that Q3 North American cocoa grindings unexpectedly fell...
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 $3.40, with Soy Oil futures up...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.03% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.65%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.82%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +0.05%, and December E-mini...
Cotton price action is up 22 to 36 points so far on Friday morning. Futures were under pressure late, despite supportive outside markets, as contracts were down 24 to 60 points. Crude oil was up $2.46 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.562 lower. The Seam...
Fintel reports that on October 16, 2026, Macquarie initiated coverage of FTAI Aviation (NASDAQGS:FTAI) with a Outperform recommendation. Prior to this rating action, the stock closed at $168.56 on October 15, 2026. This latest close of $168.56 represents a one-week price change o
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed up +10.80 (+3.66%) on Friday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed up +39 (+1.16%). Coffee prices rallied sharply on Friday, with arabica posting a 5-week high. Concerns that an El Niño weather pattern could hurt Brazil's and Vietnam’s coffee crops next year...
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed down -186 (-3.19%) on Friday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed down -141 (-3.23%). Cocoa prices sold off sharply on Friday on news of weaker-than-expected Q3 North American cocoa demand. The National Confectioners Association reported late Thursday that Q3 North...
March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed down -0.28 (-1.33%) on Friday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed down -6.20 (-1.10%). Sugar prices came under pressure on Friday as forecasts for hot, dry weather next week in Brazil’s Center-South region, the country’s largest sugar-producing area,...