Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with gains of 20 to 50 cents in the front months. Open interest was up 3,843 contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 25 cents on Jan 9 at $80.60. USDA’s pork carcass cutout … Read more
For many American student loan borrowers, the risk of default feels closer by the day. More than 5 million borrowers with student loans from the Department of Education were in default as of June 2025, according to Federal Student Aid data. And more than 4 million more are in late-stage delinquency and at risk of … Read more
Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) is pushing deeper into the hydrogen economy with electrolyzers, production plants, and major contracts. The upside is compelling, but losses, dilution risk, and execution challenges still loom large for investors. Stock prices used were the market prices of Jan. 1, 2026. The video was published on Jan. 8, 2026. Where to … Read more
According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, Americans think that, on average, the best age to get married is 26.5, the best age at which to have a child is 27.3, the best age at which to buy a home is 28.8, and the best age at which to retire is 61.8. Regarding retirement, … Read more
Cotton futures posted steady to slightly lower trade on Tuesday, with some front months down 3 points. Crude oil futures were up another $1.60 per barrel at $61.10. The US dollar index was up $0.304 at $98.930. The Monday online auction from The Seam showed sales of 60.09 cents/lb on 21,284 bales. The Cotlook A … Read more
Key Points Nike has been losing market share for years, and that trend is likely to continue. The apparel segment was the only part of the business that meaningfully grew in its fiscal 2026 Q2, and that growth decelerated sequentially. International sales, which represent a significant portion of total revenue, continue to drop. 10 stocks … Read more
Laura CressTechnology reporter Getty The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says he has been informed that Elon Musk’s X is “acting to ensure full compliance with UK law” over sexualised deepfakes produced by its AI tool, Grok. There has been a fierce backlash to the images made using Grok and widely shared on X. Women … Read more
Navitas (NASDAQ: NVTS) is undergoing a high-stakes transition that could reward patient investors as AI data center power demand accelerates. I break down the PIPE resale overhang, the Navitas 2.0 strategy reset, and why the Nvidia narrative could fuel meaningful upside if execution clicks. Stock prices used were the market prices of Jan. 1, 2026. … Read more
Even as speculations are rife about the Kerala Congress (M) [KC(M)] returning to the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) ahead of the Assembly elections, the State Cabinet on Wednesday decided to lease land to the K.M. Mani Foundation to set up a memorial institute in the name of the founding chairperson of the KC(M). As … Read more
(RTTNews) – United Community Banks Inc. (UCB) released a profit for its fourth quarter that Increased, from the same period last year The company’s bottom line came in at $85.89 million, or $0.70 per share. This compares with $73.72 million, or $0.61 per share, last year. The company’s revenue for the period rose 11.0% to … Read more