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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…

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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.…

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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 …

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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…

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How to manage estate planning after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Hearing a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or another progressive neurologic disorder can be emotionally devastating. But the financial toll can be just as severe—so much so, that people often say they wish financial ad…

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Nvidia's AI moat is shifting from chips to capital

Nvidia's massive head start in artificial intelligence turned the chipmaker into the world's most valuable company. Now, almost four years into the generative AI boom, competitors like Advanced Micro Devices and Google …

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Global Sugar Deficit Fears Underpin Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) closed up +0.27 (+1.63%) on Monday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) closed up +11.80 (+2.31%).

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Stocks Settle Lower on Rising Crude Prices and Higher Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down by -0.52% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down by -0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down by -0.17%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU…

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Do Wall Street Analysts Like Omnicom Group Stock?

New York-based Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC) is a global marketing and communications company. It helps brands grow through advertising, media, commerce, consulting, public relations, branding, healthcare, production, and ex…