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The wheat complex posted higher trade on Monday, with contracts seeing gains across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were up 5 to 6 cents on Monday. KC HRW futures were 6 to 7 cents in the green on the day. MPLS spring wheat was 2 cents higher. Export Inspections...

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Hogs Pop Higher to Begin the Holiday Week

Lean hog futures were up 65 to 85 cents across most contracts on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $67.16 on Monday afternoon, down 29 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 15 cents on December 18 at $83.73. Export Sales data...

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Cattle Posts Monday Gains

Live cattle futures saw higher action on Monday, with contracts 32 cents to $1.07 in the green. Cash trade was softer last week at $228-229 across the country and $356-358 dressed. Feeder cattle futures closed the Monday with contracts 90 cents to $1.40 higher. Export Sales data showed 11,403 MT...

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Corn Starts the Holiday Week with Gains

Corn futures closed the Monday session with contracts 2 to 3 ¼ cents in the green. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 3 1/2 cents to $4.03 1/2. Monday morning’s Export Inspections report showed a total of 1.744 MMT (68.66 mbu) of corn shipped in the week...

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This Michael Burry Stock Spiked on a $1B Activist Stake. How Our Top Analyst Found the Trade Early.

When Lululemon stock spiked on Elliott’s activist stake, John Rowland was already in position for a bull trade. Here’s how it took shape.

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Stock Indexes Close Higher on Strength in Tech Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.64%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.46%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.63%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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The Case for Nvidia Stock Hitting $275 in 2026

After a historic run and a healthy pause, Wedbush sees AI’s next chapter setting up Nvidia and the broader tech sector for 2026.

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Dollar Falls on Interest Rate Differential Outlook

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.32%, retreating from last Friday's 1-week high. The dollar continues to see underlying weakness as the FOMC is expected to cut interest rates by about -50 bp in 2026, while the BOJ is expected to raise rates by another +25 bp...

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Nat-Gas Prices Fall on Warmer US Weather

January Nymex natural gas (NGF26 ) on Monday closed down -0.019 (-0.48%). Jan nat-gas prices fell on Monday amid warmer US weather, which will dampen heating demand for nat gas. Commodity Weather is forecasting above-normal temperatures for much of the US, with a possibility of colder weather in the Midwest,...

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Crude Oil Prices Higher on Oil Tanker Disruptions

January WTI crude oil (CLF26) on Monday closed up +0.51 (+0.91%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26) closed up +0.0340 (+1.99%). Crude oil on Monday rallied on geopolitical risks in Venezuela and Ukraine-Russia. Other bullish factors included the weaker dollar and the stronger stock market. Crude prices had carry-over support from...

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Cocoa Prices See Support from Expectations for Index-Related Buying

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Monday closed up +42 (+0.72%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -15 (-0.35%). NY cocoa prices closed higher amid expectations for index-related buying tied to the addition of cocoa futures to the Bloomberg Commodity Index (BCOM) starting in January....

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Coffee Prices Rally on Below-Normal Weekly Brazilian Rainfall

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Monday closed up +6.70 (+1.97%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed up +88 (+2.33%). Coffee prices rallied after Somar Meteorologia on Monday reported that Brazil's largest arabica coffee-growing area, Minas Gerais, received 38.3 mm of rain during the week ended December 19,...

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Can ‘King Corn’ Pull Soybeans, Wheat Out of Their Price Slumps?

Expect lower trading volume during the holiday week.

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Should You Buy the Bad News for This Michael Burry Stock Pick?

As LULU stumbles under pressure, is Michael Burry’s contrarian bet a signal to look past the headwinds and snag LULU stock?

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Analysts Are Betting Big on Rivian Stock Ahead of 2026. Should You Get In on RIVN Here Too?

Wedbush Securities sees Rivian stock pushing higher in 2026. Dan Ives explained his bullish view on RIVN shares in his recent note to clients.

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DraftKings Just Launched Its Prediction Market App. Should You Make a Bet on DKNG Stock Here?

With experts anticipating prediction markets to take off, DraftKings just launched its app in 38 states.

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Dear Opendoor Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for December 22

Fresh leadership is stepping in as Opendoor looks to shift from survival mode toward a renewed push for growth.

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Oracle Fans Love the New TikTok Deal. But Does It Really Change the Bull Case for ORCL Stock?

The Larry Ellison-led company is finally set to own a stake in the popular social media platform owned by the Chinese.

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Will Tesla Stock Lose Its ‘Elon Musk Premium’ After the SpaceX IPO? And You Should Sell TSLA Here?

Some investors fear Tesla could lose its “Elon Musk premium” once SpaceX goes public, raising the question of whether now is the time to sell TSLA stock.

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Sugar Prices See Support on Year-End Positioning

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed up +0.17 (+1.15%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +0.80 (+0.19%). Sugar prices on Monday continued higher on some short-covering ahead of the year-end Christmas and New Year's holidays, a time of thin trading and...

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Palo Alto Networks Stock Is Down But Not Out - Worth Buying PANW Here?

Palo Alto Networks reported strong free cash flow in Q3, and its FCF margin rose on a trailing 12-month basis. As a result, it could be worth much more, but PANW is well off its highs. That makes it a strong buy for value investors here.

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Valero (VLO) Stock Just Triggered a Rare Quant Signal the Options Market Is Missing

VLO stock is showing an unusual probability profile beneath recent weakness. A closer look at derivatives activity reveals why upside may be underestimated.

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Cattle Posting Monday Gains

Live cattle futures are showing 85 cent to $1.55 across most contracts at midday. Cash trade was softer last week at $228 across the country and $356-358 dressed. Feeder cattle futures are $2.10 to $2.50 higher so far on Monday. The CME feeder cattle index from December 17 was up...

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Cotton Steady at Monday’s Midday

Cotton futures are posting 3 to 5 point gains at midday, with March down 3 points. Crude oil futures are $1.30 per barrel higher at $57.84. The US dollar index is back down $0.312 at midday to $97.94. USDA’s Export Sales report indicated a total of 153,266 RB of cotton...

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Hogs Posting Gains to Start the Holiday Week

Lean hog futures are up 30 to 65 cents across most contracts at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported this morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 15 cents on December 18 at $83.73. Export Sales data from this morning showed a...

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