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Stocks Push Higher on US Economic Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.59%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.42%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Looking for income without utilities or REITs? These three dividend growers offer rising payouts, pricing power, and durable cash flow

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Stocks Climb on a Resilient US Labor Market

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.10%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.28%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Syrian army says it will renew Aleppo attacks after Kurds reject ceasefire terms

Military opens window for civilians to leave as Kurdish groups turn down demand their fighters withdraw from city

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Syrian authorities urge civilians to leave Aleppo as clashes with Kurdish forces continue

The leadership in Damascus signed a deal with the SDF in March for it to merge with the Syrian army by the end of 2025 but there have been disagreements over how that would happen.

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Cotton Slipping Lower on Thursday

Cotton future are showing 15 to 20 point losses at midday. Crude oil futures were back up $1.32 per barrel at $57.31. The US dollar index is up $0.268 at $98.690. USDA’s Export Sales report from this morning showed 98,031 RB of 25/26 upland cotton sold in the week of...

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Stock Indexes Mixed on Big Tech Weakness and Higher Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.45%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.77%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.02%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stock Indexes Pressured by Tech Weakness

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.15%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.67%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.16%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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The 3 Best Chip Stocks to Buy for 2026 Are Companies You Have Probably Never Heard Of

Analysts remain bullish about stocks in 2026. It is just not the usual ones.

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Cotton Slipping from Early Gains at Midday

Cotton futures are in retreat mode from the early session gains, as contracts are up 3 to 5 points at midday. Crude oil futures are back down $1.26 per barrel at $55.87. The US dollar index is up $0.053 at $98.370. The Tuesday online auction from The Seam showed sales...

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Stocks Hover Near Record Highs on Mixed US Economic News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.34%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.10%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Supported by Lower Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.18%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.10%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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‘Disastrous’: Modi govt allows commercial plantations in forests, drops safeguards

In a move that further weakens India’s forest conservation laws, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is all set to open up forests for commercial plantations by private and government entities without the requirement of a one-time monetary compensation, called net present value (NPV), and compensatory afforestation.…

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Cotton Extending Gains to Tuesday

Cotton futures are up 50 to 60 points so far on Tuesday, following the Monday strength. Crude oil futures were back down 42 cents per barrel at $57.90. The US dollar index is up $0.328 at $98.310. Export sale commitments for cotton have reached 6.5 million RB as of 12/25,...

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Nigeria to use intel from US flights to aid strikes on Islamic State, government says

Nigeria, which is battling multiple armed groups, said last month that the US strikes were part of an exchange of intelligence and strategic coordination between the two nations.

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Iran is plotting to assassinate Syria's al-Sharaa, Israel warns

Israeli intelligence has warned Iran is planning to organise a hit against Syria's interim president, as further reports claim former al-Assad loyalists are pouring money into Alawite minority militias in alleged uprising plots.

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Cotton Rallying Higher on Monday

Cotton futures are showing 63 to 68 point gains in the nearbys on Monday. Crude oil futures are back up 92 cents per barrel at $58.24, following the US capture of Venezuela President Maduro over the weekend. The US dollar index was down $0.098 at $98.060. USDA’s Export Sales report...

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After decades of teaching media literacy, Finland equips students with skills to spot AI deepfakes

As deepfakes proliferate online, Finland adds AI literacy to its school curriculum to help children as young as 3 to recognise AI-generated fake news.

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British and French warplanes strike suspected IS weapons facility in Syria

The strikes occurred Saturday evening on an underground facility in the mountains just north of the historic town of Palmyra in Homs province.

Radio France Internationale

France and UK strike suspected IS arms site near Palmyra in Syria

The United Kingdom says it joined France in overnight air strikes on an underground facility near Palmyra in Syria that is believed to have been used by the Islamic State (IS) armed group to store weapons.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer warns Labour rivals any leadership challenge would be a ‘gift’ to Nigel Farage

Labour leader insists he will still be prime minister next year despite his party trailing Farage’s Reform UK in the polls and expected to suffer heavy losses in May’s elections

Evening Standard

Venezuela latest: Maduro arrives in US to face charges as UK backs transition

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer insisted his administration ‘shed no tears’ over the end of the Venezuelan leader’s regime.

The Independent UK

International aid groups grapple with what Israel's ban will mean for their work in Gaza

Israel has revoked the licenses of more than three dozen humanitarian organizations, and now those groups are grappling with how that will affect aid operations in Gaza

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Cotton Falling at Friday’s Midday

Cotton futures are trading with 25 to 45 point losses so far on Friday. Crude oil futures are down 41 cents per barrel at $57.01. The US dollar index is up $0.058 at $98.105. On Wednesday afternoon, USDA released the payment details for the Farm Bridge Assistance program, with the...

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Soybeans Starting the New Year with Weakness

Soybeans are slipping 2 to 3 ½ cents so far on Friday morning. There were 913 deliveries issued against January beans overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 4 ¼ cents higher at $9.68. Soymeal futures are $2.90 to $3.10/ton lower, with Soy Oil futures up 40 to...

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