Wheat kicked off the new year with a price surge, as the most actively traded futures contract on the CBOT climbed to 522 US cents per bushel on Thursday, marking its highest level since December 26. At the time of writing, US wheat futures for the March contract were at 518 cents. Wheat prices began […]
US big banks are set to kick off earnings season next week, and experts are bracing for solid results. According to Ken Leon, a senior CFRA analyst, the outlook for these banking giants is “very positive”, with several tailwinds that could lift both profits and stock prices. Note that iShares’ big banks exchange-traded fund (ETF) […]
India heads into 2026 with headline indicators that would be the envy of many major economies. Growth is strong, inflation is subdued, and political stability remains intact. Yet beneath these reassuring numbers lies a widening disconnect between macro performance and lived economic reality, said a Financial Times report. For investors and policymakers alike, this dichotomy […]
Every trading day, three-four or sometimes five-letter stock tickers move steadily up and down on screens. Behind those simple symbols sit the shifting emotions of millions of investors, ranging from hope to fear. Some tickers, however, carry a story. From Southwest Airlines’ LUV to Harley-Davidson’s HOG and Ferrari’s RACE, certain stock symbols have long stood […]
JPMorgan has replaced Goldman Sachs as the issuer of “Apple Card,” marking a significant shift in the tech titan’s financial services strategy. On the surface, it’s a seismic shift that offers Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) a stronger, more stable banking partner with unmatched scale, credibility, and infrastructure. However, the direct impact on Apple stock – […]
Nvidia stock traded lower early on Thursday as investors grappled with mixed and sometimes contradictory signals over how close the chip maker is to resuming exports of its artificial intelligence hardware to China. Shares of the semiconductor giant were down around 2% at $185.05 in midday trading. Nvidia’s stock has become increasingly sensitive to developments […]
Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ: ONDS) ripped higher on Thursday after Israel picked its subsidiary, Airobotics, for its “Drone Hives” project. While the Drone Hives initiative is a critical component of the $1.7 billion Eastern Border Security Barrier, the “prime contractor” label may be masking significant financial and operational hurdles Following today’s gains, Ondas stock is trading […]
European markets and politics were in focus as investors weighed shifting economic signals and mounting social pressures across the region. London stocks edged lower as weakness in energy shares offset a fresh defence rally, while signs of easing wage expectations offered cautious optimism for UK inflation watchers. On the continent, French farmers brought disruption to […]
As Apple Inc. accelerates internal discussions around leadership succession, hardware engineering chief John Ternus has emerged as the leading candidate to eventually succeed Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook, according to a report from The New York Times. The report said the shift comes as Tim Cook, 65, has signalled to senior leaders that he wants […]
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD stock) tumbled on Thursday, dropping nearly 3% to $204.53 as investors rotated out of the semiconductor giant following its CES product showcase. The decline reflects not a company-specific crisis, but rather a collision of broader sector pressures, profit-taking after a stunning 77% rally in 2025. AMD’s impressive announcements at CES, […]