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March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -88 (-1.48%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -48 (-1.11%). 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 b...
As the 2025 calendar year draws to a close, the global cocoa market is once again defying expectations of a return to normalcy. While industry analysts had initially predicted a robust supply recovery following the historic deficits of 2024, a wave of downward revisions in December 2025 has sent shockwaves
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.63%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.52%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +1.08%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.61%, and March...
Banks play a critical role in the financial system, providing everything from commercial loans to wealth management and payment processing services. Furthermore, economic conditions have supported loan growth and fee income,
a trend that has enabled the banking industry to return 17.3% over the past six months.
At the same time, the S&P 500 was up 13%.
Shares of casual restaurant chain Brinker International (NYSE:EAT)
jumped 4.6% in the afternoon session after Wells Fargo analyst Zachary Fadem raised the price target on the company's stock to $175 from $160, while keeping an "Overweight" rating.
As the curtain closes on 2025, the financial markets have delivered a plot twist that few analysts predicted at the start of the decade. Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C), a bank long dismissed as a "perpetual turnaround story," has emerged as the surprise champion of the year. While the high-flying tech
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As of December 18, 2025, the U.S. financial landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Following the Federal Reserve’s third consecutive interest rate cut earlier this month, new economic data reveals that inflation has finally retreated to its lowest pace since early 2021. This cooling trend
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Thursday closed down -44 (-0.74%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -24 (-0.55%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Thursday, with NY cocoa falling to a 1-week low. Favorable weather in West Africa is ex...
Shares of clinical research company Fortrea Holdings (NASDAQ:FTRE)
jumped 5.7% in the morning session after an analyst at Mizuho raised the company's price target. Analyst Ann Hynes reaffirmed a neutral stance on Fortrea Holdings but increased the price target to $13.00 from a previous $11.00.
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -40 (-0.67%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -26 (-0.60%). Cocoa prices are moving lower today, with NY cocoa sliding to a 1-week low. Favorable weather in West Africa is expected to boost y...
As the dust settles on the Federal Open Market Committee’s final meeting of the year, the American banking sector is entering 2026 in a state of cautious transition. On December 10, 2025, the Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive 25-basis-point interest rate cut, lowering the federal funds target range
Doha Bank has marked a significant milestone in the evolution of financial instruments with the successful issuance of a USD 150 million Floating Rate Digitally Native Note (DNN). This groundbreaking move, announced around December 15, 2025, leverages Euroclear's Digital Financial Market Infrastructure (D-FMI) and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) to achieve
As 2025 draws to a close, Wall Street's gaze is firmly fixed on the horizon of 2026, painting a picture of cautious optimism for the stock market. Analysts are largely forecasting continued upward momentum, fueled by robust corporate earnings growth, an anticipated easing of monetary policy, and the relentless advance
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -20 (-0.33%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -11 (-0.25%). Cocoa prices gave up early gains and settled lower on Wednesday as favorable weather in West Africa is expected to boo...
Shares of alcohol company Brown-Forman (NYSE:BF.B)
fell 5.8% in the afternoon session after Citigroup downgraded the stock to "Sell" from "Neutral" and lowered its price target.
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -12 (-0.20%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -5 (-0.11%). Cocoa prices gave up early gains and turned lower as favorable weather in West Africa is expected to boost yields and supply, which is...
Megacap stocks dominate their sectors and their actions influence economies worldwide.
The flip side though is that their sheer size means they have less room for explosive growth as scale works against them.
United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) has been making significant waves in the financial markets, with its stock experiencing a remarkable surge that has captivated investors and analysts alike. This positive momentum signals a robust recovery and strategic strength within the airline sector, positioning United as a leading contender in a competitive
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Tuesday closed up +122 (+2.08%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +128 (+3.02%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Tuesday amid signs of a smaller global cocoa surplus. Short covering emerged in cocoa fut...
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +128 (+2.18%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +130 (+3.07%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today on signs of a smaller global cocoa surplus. Short covering emerged in cocoa futures today to pus...
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Monday closed down -403 (-6.42%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -321 (-7.05%). Cocoa prices sank on Monday as rains in West Africa and a delay in the seasonal Harmattan winds have benefitted cocoa c...
