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Cotton futures are trading with 75 to 80 point losses on Friday at midday.  The outside factors should be supportive, as the US dollar index is down 334 points, with crude oil $1.18/barrel higher.  USDA reported 128,866 RB of cotton sold in the week that ended on 12/26, a 12-week low …

March arabica coffee (KCH25) Friday closed down -8.20 (-2.51%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH25) closed down -88 (-1.74%). Coffee prices posted moderate losses on Friday as recent above-average rain in Brazil eased drought concerns.  Coffee prices fell to 4-week lows Tuesday after Somar Meteorologia reported Monday that Brazil’s biggest …

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25) Friday closed down -0.08 (-0.41%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25) closed up +1.20 (+0.23%). Sugar prices Friday settled mixed.  Over the past three months, sugar prices have been trending lower.  On Tuesday, NY sugar posted a 3-1/2 month nearest-futures low, and …

Valued at a market cap of $125.4 billion, Blackstone Inc. (BX) is an alternative asset management company that specializes in private equity, real estate, hedge fund solutions, credit, secondary funds of funds, public debt and equity, and multi-asset class strategies. The New York-based company typically invests in early-stage, seed, middle …

Valued at a market cap of $20.4 billion, Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) is a financial holding company that provides wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking solutions for corporations, institutions, families, and individuals. The Chicago, Illinois-based company is expected to announce its fiscal Q4 earnings results before the market …

The corn market is feeling pressure after some recent strength, as contracts are down 9 to 10 cents across most contracts on Friday. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is down 10 cents at $4.21.  Export Sales data from this morning tallied 776,992 MT in 2024/25 wheat sales during the …

The corn market is posting losses of 1 to 3 ½ cent gains to kick off Friday trade. Corn futures closed out the initial trading session in 2025 with gains of 1 to 2 ¾ cents across the board. Preliminary open interest showed net new buying, up 17,583 contracts. The …

Textron Inc. (TXT), headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, is a known multi-industry company recognized for its expertise in aviation, defense, and industrial manufacturing. With a market cap of $14.2 billion, Textron delivers innovative products and services designed to meet the evolving needs of customers worldwide. The company is set to release …

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.78%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.97%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25) are up +0.73%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH25) are up +0.95%.  Stocks today are moderately higher due to the …

Valued at a market cap of $71.8 billion, General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is a global leader in aerospace and defense, specializing in high-end design, engineering, and manufacturing to deliver cutting-edge solutions. The company combines strategic investments, next-generation technology development, and strategic acquisitions to meet evolving customer needs worldwide. The Reston, Virginia-based …