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Lean hog futures were in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up $1 to $1.45 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $80.29 on Wednesday afternoon, up $10.29 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down a dime on Jan 12 at $80.50....

Soybeans settled Wednesday trade with contracts 3 to 7 ¼ cents higher in the front months, as some deferred were steady to slightly lower. January expired today. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 4 cents higher at $9.70 1/2. Soymeal futures were up 80 cents to $1.20 to...

A rare double upgrade, backed by improving security, cloud growth, margins, and a discounted multiple versus peers, makes AKAM stock look like a reasonable buy.

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.87 (+1.42%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0039 (+0.21%). Crude oil and gasoline prices extended this week's sharp rally today, with crude climbing to a 2.5-month high and gasoline posting a 5-week high. Fears of an escalation...

Broadcom shares sink as China bans cybersecurity software from U.S. and Israeli companies. Mizuho still sees AVGO stock as worth owning in 2026.

February Nymex natural gas (NGG26 ) on Wednesday closed down sharply by -0.299 (-8.75%), Feb nat-gas prices plummeted to a 3-month nearest-futures low on Wednesday and settled sharply lower as US temperatures warm and LNG supplies build. The midday update to the Global Forecast System weather model on Wednesday shifted...

Meta’s new initiative, backed by massive AI data‑center and nuclear‑power commitments, keeps META in buy‑or‑hold territory for long‑term investors.

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.21 (-1.41%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -6.40 (-1.50%). Sugar prices tumbled to 1-week lows on Wednesday. Higher sugar production in Brazil is bearish for prices after Unica reported Tuesday that Brazil's cumulative 2025-26...

Alphabet's strategic AI advancements, highlighted by the transformative Apple partnership and strong 2025 performance, position it as a leading contender in the evolving technology landscape.