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The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.09%, extending this week’s sell-off to about -0.7%. The dollar continues to trade on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets initially reduced the odds for a -25 bp...

Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) is trading at new 5-year highs. Shares are up more than 40% over the past year. The stock has strong technical momentum, maintaining a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. TEVA offers international diversification and is favored by both Wall Street and individual investors. Today’s Featured Stock Valued...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.60%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.27%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.02%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

After years of range trading, NYMEX platinum futures broke out to the upside in 2025, more than doubling from the 2025 closing price. As the market heads into 2026, platinum could have room to rally if gold and silver price action are an indicator.

Cisco Systems generated strong free cash flow in Q3, and there is every indication that it will continue. But CSCO stock has been flat. Shorting out-of-the-money put options and buying in-the-money calls makes sense.

March Euro currency futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

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The CBoT will open back up this morning at 8:30 am CST. Soybean futures were in a jolly mood leading into the Christmas break, with contracts 11 to 14 cents higher. Open interest was down 4,814 contracts on Wednesday, suggesting some short covering. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price...

The CME will open back up this morning following the Thursday holiday. Live cattle futures closed the Christmas Eve session with contracts down $1.30 to $1.50, as December settled with a 12 cent loss. Open interest was up 1,297 contracts on Wednesday. Cash trade picked up ahead of the holiday,...

Cotton price action is 33 to 40 points higher so far on Friday. Futures found buyers heading into Christmas, with contracts up 23 to 35 points on Wednesday. Crude oil futures were another 12 cents per barrel higher at $58.50. The US dollar index was back up $0.037 to $97.650....

Wheat futures will have a hard open at 8:30 am CST this morning. The wheat complex posted strength on Wednesday, with all three exchanges seeing gains. Chicago SRW futures were 4 to 6 cents higher on Wednesday’s short session. Open interest was down 3,571 contracts on Wednesday. KC HRW futures...