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Sugar Prices Gain on the Outlook for Smaller Sugar Production in Brazil

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed up +0.09 (+0.59%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -0.60 (-0.14%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Monday, with NY sugar matching last Wednesday's 2.25-month high. Sugar prices have carryover support from last Tuesday when consulting firm...

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This Small But Mighty Stock Could Surprise Investors in 2026

This under-the-radar biotech stock is setting up for a big 2026.

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Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher as Ivory Coast Cocoa Port Arrivals Slow

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Monday closed up +289 (+4.85%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +276 (+6.55%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Monday, posting 2-week highs. The slower pace of cocoa arrivals at ports in the Ivory Coast has fueled concerns about tighter supplies...

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The Top-Performing S&P 500 Stock in 2025 Was This 1 Unexpected Company

Western Digital is on track to closing this year as the top performing S&P 500 stock – but Morgan Stanley analysts believe WDC shares will push further up in 2026.

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Bill Ackman Has a Bold Idea for a SpaceX IPO That Would Reward Tesla Stockholders. What Is a SPARC, and Does It Make TSLA a Buy Now?

Bill Ackman’s proposal to take SpaceX public via a SPARC could give Tesla shareholders early access to SpaceX, but investors must weigh how realistic the plan is and whether it meaningfully strengthens the case to buy TSLA stock today.

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Risk Topography Signals a Contrarian Opportunity for Microchip (MCHP) Stock Options

While MCHP stock hasn’t been the strongest performer this year, its extended bearishness statistically points to a recovery trade.

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Hogs Higher at Monday’s Midday

Lean hog futures are showing slight 5 to 17 cent gains so far on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 13 cents on December 24 at $83.84. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Monday AM...

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Corn Feeling Monday Pressure

Corn futures are trading with 6 to 7 cent losses so far on Monday, after seeing strength around the holiday on thin trade. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 6 ¾ cents at $4.00. Export Inspections data showed corn shipments at 1.301 MMT (51.2 mbu) shipped in...

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Cattle Seeing Gains in the Feeders on Monday

Live cattle futures are steady at midday, with front months within 20 cents of unchanged. February was down $1.15 last week. Cash trade last week was reported at $229-230. Feeder cattle futures are trading with $1.85 to $2.30 gains on Monday. CME’s Feeder Cattle Index was back down $4.69 to...

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Cotton Holding onto Slight Gains on Monday

Cotton futures are showing slight 5 to 10 point gains across the front months on Monday. Crude oil futures are $1.35 per barrel higher at $58.09. The US dollar index is up $0.152 to $97.850. The December 26 online auction from The Seam showed sales of 9,181 bales at an...

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Soybeans Falling on Monday

Soybeans are showing 7 to 9 cent losses in the front months on Monday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 8 3/4 cents lower at $9.79 3/4. Soymeal futures are down $3.50 to $4/ton. Soy Oil futures are up 2 to 6 points at midday, with help from...

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Wheat Mixed at Monday’s Midday

The wheat complex is showing mixed action, with winter wheats lower and spring wheat higher. Chicago SRW futures are 3 to 4 cents lower so far on Monday. KC HRW futures are showing 4 to 5 cent losses at midday. MPLS spring wheat is showing firmer trade, with contracts up...

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Sugar Prices Supported by the Outlook for Smaller Sugar Output in Brazil

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.09 (+0.59%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -1.20 (-0.28%). Sugar prices are mixed today, with NY sugar matching last Wednesday's 2.25-month high. Sugar prices have carryover support from last Tuesday when consulting firm Safras &...

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This 1 Cheap Quantum Computing Stock Could Be a Top Buy for 2026

Honeywell stock is down 8% in 2025 and remains an attractive investment, given its majority stake in Quantinuum, a quantum computing company.

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How Much Higher Will Oat Prices Go in 2026?

March oats futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

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Cocoa Prices Jump as Ivory Coast Cocoa Port Arrivals Slow

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +295 (+4.96%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +275 (+6.52%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today, posting 2-week highs. The slower pace of cocoa arrivals at ports in the Ivory Coast has fueled concerns about tighter supplies and...

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Short Sellers Are Betting Against Lumentum Stock. Will They Be Proven Right?

Lumentum (LITE) has surged 340% over the past year, driven by strong technical momentum. The stock recently set a new 10-year high. Shares maintain a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with most rating LITE a “Strong Buy” although price targets vary widely. Today’s Featured Stock Valued...

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A Santa Claus Rally Could Supercharge Nvidia Stock Into 2026. Should You Buy Shares Here?

Nvidia is the largest company globally and continues to grow at an enviable pace, driven by the AI megatrend.

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Below-Average Rain in Brazil Boosts Coffee Prices

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is up +1.05 (+0.30%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is up +17 (+0.44%). Coffee prices climbed to 1.5-week highs today as below-average rainfall in Brazil has heightened concerns about the coffee crop. Somar Meteorologia reported today that Brazil's largest arabica coffee-growing area, Minas...

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A Less-Costly Way to Buy Costco to Gain Leveraged Upside in COST Stock

Yesterday's Barchart article on Costco showed that COST stock is cheap. Today's article illustrates an interesting strategy: short one-month out-of-the-money COST puts and calls to pay for longer-dated in-the-money COST calls.

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Crude Oil Prices Rally on no Breakthrough to end the Ukraine War

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +1.43 (+2.52%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0337 (+1.97%). Crude oil prices are moving sharply higher today after weekend talks to end the Ukraine-Russian war failed to yield a breakthrough. Also, hopes of stronger Chinese energy demand are...

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A $7.75 Billion Reason to Buy ServiceNow Stock Before 2026

ServiceNow just announced it would acquire Armis for $7.75 billion; the company has an “AI control tower” that sets it apart from the competition.

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A $20 Billion Catalyst Just Hit Nvidia. How Should You Play NVDA Stock Amid Groq Asset Deal?

A $20 billion Groq pact deepens Nvidia’s moat in real-time AI, though valuation leaves less room for error heading into 2026.

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Stocks Fall as Megacap Technology Stocks Slide and Metals Plunge

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.24%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.28%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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ThredUp Stock Gained 340% in 2025. Is There Still Room to Run in 2026?

A sharp turnaround pushed TDUP stock up, yet its next phase depends on margins and discipline as growth cools in 2026.

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