asbe/iStock via Getty Images The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJI ) was down more than 1,100 points on Wednesday, or -2.3%, as the oil market ( CL1:COM ), ( CO1:COM ) surged, reigniting energy prices and inflation fears. The blue-chip index is now negative on the year, down 0.9%, and down 3.2% from a month ago. Volatility has increased after reports that Iran struck an oil tanker, raising fears ...
asbe/iStock via Getty Images The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJI ) was down more than 1,100 points on Wednesday, or -2.3%, as the oil market ( CL1:COM ), ( CO1:COM ) surged, reigniting energy prices and inflation fears. The blue-chip index is now negative on the year, down 0.9%, and down 3.2% from a month ago. Volatility has increased after reports that Iran struck an oil tanker, raising fears of prolonged disrupted global supply routes. Meanwhile, U.S. Crude Oil ( CL1:COM ) rose over 8% to surpass $80 per barrel for the first time since January 2025. Here are the Dow’s top decliners on Thursday's afternoon trade: Caterpillar ( CAT ) -4.6% Goldman Sachs Group ( GS ) -4.6% Amgen ( AMGN ) -4.4% Sherwin-Williams ( SHW ) -4.1% Walmart ( WMT ) -3.9% Merck & Co. ( MRK ) -3.8% Boeing ( BA ) -3.6% Honeywell International ( HON ) -3.5% 3M Co. ( MMM ) -3.5% Johnson & Johnson ( JNJ ) -3.3% Dow ETFs: ( DIA ), ( DDM ), ( UDOW ), ( DOG ), ( DXD ), and ( SDOW ). More on Dow Jones Industrial Average Index Why February's CPI Report Matters More Than Ever Amid War-Driven Inflation SPY Is Now A Tech ETF: Building A Quantitatively Optimized 'Strong Buy' Alternative The Web Of AI Circular Deals Begins To Unravel Wall Street sinks as oil prices rise after renewed Iran war escalations U.S. Senate votes to back Trump on Iran strikes
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images News Leadership upheaval at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security intensified Thursday after President Donald Trump removed Kristi Noem as secretary and said he would nominate Markwayne Mullin as her replacement, a shift that could influence billions of dollars in federal security, border enforcement and defense-related spending. The decision followed a contentious...
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images News Leadership upheaval at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security intensified Thursday after President Donald Trump removed Kristi Noem as secretary and said he would nominate Markwayne Mullin as her replacement, a shift that could influence billions of dollars in federal security, border enforcement and defense-related spending. The decision followed a contentious week of congressional hearings that exposed bipartisan frustration with Noem’s leadership, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the president’s thinking. Tensions escalated during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing when Noem said Trump had approved a $200M+ advertising campaign urging undocumented migrants to leave the U.S. voluntarily. Trump privately told advisers and lawmakers that he hadn't authorized the effort. The ad campaign, featuring Noem prominently, had already drawn criticism inside the administration for its cost and perceived self-promotion. At the hearing, Sen. John Kennedy quipped that the ads appeared more effective at raising Noem’s profile than advancing policy goals. The department’s inspector general has opened an audit into how the advertising contract was awarded. During subsequent House testimony, Noem acknowledged that at least one contract tied to the campaign didn't go through a competitive bidding process. Noem also faced criticism for her handling of a fatal incident involving a Border Patrol agent and a Minneapolis resident earlier this year, as well as scrutiny over internal management practices and the influence of adviser Corey Lewandowski . Her departure comes amid broader congressional pressure on the department over spending decisions, contracting practices and security policies. Dear Readers: We recognize that politics often intersect with the financial news of the day, so we invite you to click here to join the separate political discussion. More news and analysis GitLab Inc. (GTLB) Presents at Morg...
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The wheat complex is trading with double digit gains across the three exchanges on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are up 13 to 14 cents at midday. KC HRW futures are 17 to 19 cents in the green on Thursday. MPLS spring wheat is 10 to 11 cents higher so far on the session. Export Sales data from Thursday morning showed just 203,100 MT of wheat sold in the week ending on 2/26, on the low end of trade...
The wheat complex is trading with double digit gains across the three exchanges on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are up 13 to 14 cents at midday. KC HRW futures are 17 to 19 cents in the green on Thursday. MPLS spring wheat is 10 to 11 cents higher so far on the session. Export Sales data from Thursday morning showed just 203,100 MT of wheat sold in the week ending on 2/26, on the low end of trade estimates ranging from 200,000 to 500,000 MT. That was down 16.41% from last week and 40.04% below the same week last year. New crop business was at 55,000 MT, in the middle of the estimated 0-100,000 MT. Don’t Miss a Day: Statistics Canada planting intentions data from this morning showed a total of 26.74 million acres of wheat expected this spring, slightly above estimates. Spring wheat was tallied at 18.78 million acres, slightly below 2025. Mar 26 CBOT Wheat is at $5.80, up 13 1/4 cents, May 26 CBOT Wheat is at $5.81 1/4, up 13 cents, Mar 26 KCBT Wheat is at $5.70, up 4 3/4 cents, May 26 KCBT Wheat is at $5.91, up 18 1/2 cents, Mar 26 MIAX Wheat is at $6.09 1/4, up 10 1/2 cents, May 26 MIAX Wheat is at $6.19 1/2, up 10 1/4 cents, More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Lean hog are showing losses of a tick to 45 cents in the front months on Thursday. Preliminary open interest from Wednesday showed continued net new buying interest, up 6,624 contracts. The national average base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning on light volume, with the 5-dy rolling average at $83. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $85.78 on October 29, up 5 cents from the day p...
Lean hog are showing losses of a tick to 45 cents in the front months on Thursday. Preliminary open interest from Wednesday showed continued net new buying interest, up 6,624 contracts. The national average base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning on light volume, with the 5-dy rolling average at $83. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $85.78 on October 29, up 5 cents from the day prior. Pork export sales totaled 44,838 MT in the week of October 24, a 3-week high. Mexico was the top buyer of 17,700 MT, with 10,400 MT sold to China. Export shipments totaled 32,268 MT, slightly above last week’s total. Of that total, 11,400 MT was to Mexico, with 4,100 MT to Japan. USDA’s FOB plant pork cutout value was up 70 cents from the day prior in the Thursday AM report at $102.31 per cwt. All primals but the ham and belly were reported higher, with the picnic leading the way, up $5.41. USDA estimated Wednesday’s FI hog slaughter at 488,000 head, with the week to date total at 1.464 million head. That is 1,000 head below the previous week but 25,030 head above than the same week last year. Dec 24 Hogs are at $84.100, down $0.275, Feb 25 Hogs are at $85.250, down $0.450 Apr 25 Hogs is at $88.025, down $0.025, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Live cattle futures are showing steady to 20 cent lower trade at midday on Thursday. Cash trade has yet to be reported so far this week. Thursday morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,224 head, with bids at $238. Feeder cattle futures are down $1 to $2.05 so far on the day. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down another 66 cents to $368.93 on March 3. The weekly Expor...
Live cattle futures are showing steady to 20 cent lower trade at midday on Thursday. Cash trade has yet to be reported so far this week. Thursday morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,224 head, with bids at $238. Feeder cattle futures are down $1 to $2.05 so far on the day. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down another 66 cents to $368.93 on March 3. The weekly Export Sales report from USDA showed a total of just 11,163 MT of beef sold in the week ending on February 26. That was a calendar year low. Shipments were up to 14,914 MT in that week, which was the second largest for 2026. Don’t Miss a Day: Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Thursday morning report, with the Chc/Sel spread narrowing to $7.56. Choice boxes were down 10 cents to $388.47, while Select was $0.56 higher to $380.91. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Wednesday at 111,000 head, with the week to date total at 322,000 head. That is 2,000 head below the previous week and 22,566 head shy of the same week last year. Apr 26 Live Cattle are at $238.225, down $0.125, Jun 26 Live Cattle are at $235.100, down $0.075, Aug 26 Live Cattle are at $233.100, down $0.125, Mar 26 Feeder Cattle are at $362.775, down $1.150 Apr 26 Feeder Cattle are at $358.725, down $2.025 May 26 Feeder Cattle are at $355.300, down $1.700 More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Soybeans are 7 to 8 cents in the green on Thursday, as the bean oil rally continues. There were another 244 deliveries issued overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is yp 7 1/2 cents at $11.03 1/4. Soymeal futures are steady to 30 cents lower on the day, with Soy Oil futures 184 to 215 points higher in the front months. Crude oil is nearing the $80 level, up $4.78 at midday and ...
Soybeans are 7 to 8 cents in the green on Thursday, as the bean oil rally continues. There were another 244 deliveries issued overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is yp 7 1/2 cents at $11.03 1/4. Soymeal futures are steady to 30 cents lower on the day, with Soy Oil futures 184 to 215 points higher in the front months. Crude oil is nearing the $80 level, up $4.78 at midday and providing some spillover support. There were 76 deliveries against March meal futures overnight. The weekly Export Sales report from USDA showed 383,492 MT of soybeans sold in the week of 2/26, on the low end of the 0.3-1 MMT estimates. That was down 5.8% from the previous week, but 31.11% above the same week last year Don’t Miss a Day: Soybean meal sales were pegged at 255,760 MT, sneaking into the range of 200,000-550,000 MT estimates. Bean oil sales were tallied at 7,662 MT, which was in the middle of the estimates ranging from net reductions of 20,000 MT to net sales of 26,000 MT. Brazil’s soybean crop is estimated at 183.1 MMT according to AgroConsult, up 0.85 MMT from their previous number. Statistics Canada released planting intentions data for 2026 this morning, with canola estimated at 21.84 million acres, well shy of estimates of 22.3 million acres coming in. That was still up 1% from the same total last year. Soybean acres are seen at 5.89 million acres, up 108,000 acres from a year ago. Mar 26 Soybeans are at $11.62 1/4, up 7 3/4 cents, Nearby Cash is at $11.03 1/4, up 7 1/2 cents, May 26 Soybeans are at $11.76 1/2, up 7 cents, Jul 26 Soybeans are at $11.90, up 7 cents, More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Cotton futures are trading with 65 to 96 point losses so far on Thursday’s midday. Crude oil prices are back up $1.88/barrels. The US dollar index is up $0.975 to $100.410. USDA’s Export Sales report showed a total of 65,764 RB of 2024/25 cotton sold in the week ending on May 1, with 37,376 RB for new crop. The top old crop buyer was Vietnam of 30,500 RB, with Mexico the top purchaser of new crop,...
Cotton futures are trading with 65 to 96 point losses so far on Thursday’s midday. Crude oil prices are back up $1.88/barrels. The US dollar index is up $0.975 to $100.410. USDA’s Export Sales report showed a total of 65,764 RB of 2024/25 cotton sold in the week ending on May 1, with 37,376 RB for new crop. The top old crop buyer was Vietnam of 30,500 RB, with Mexico the top purchaser of new crop, buying 30,700 RB. The combined sales total was the lowest since the week of October 3. Shipments were an 8-week high at 394,872 RB. Vietnam was destinated with 117,300 RB, with 88,800 RB for Pakistan. Don’t Miss a Day: The Wednesday online auction from The Seam showed sales of 1,350 bales at an average price of 62.31 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was down 55 points on Wednesday at 79.45. ICE cotton stocks were up 3,088 on May 7, with a certified stocks level of 17,137 bales. USDA’s Adjusted World Price (AWP) was up 6 points last week to 54.94 cents/lb. It will be updated later today. Jul 25 Cotton is at 66.42, down 96 points, Oct 25 Cotton is at 68.45, down 95 points, Dec 25 Cotton is at 68.56, down 69 points More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Corn futures are trading with 6 to 8 ¼ cent gains across most contracts on Thursday’s midday. Crude oil is nearing the $80 level, up $4.78 at midday and providing some spillover support. The CmdtyView national averageCash Corn price is up 7 1/4 cents to $4.10 1/2. Export Sales data for the week of February 26 from this morning showed 2.02 MMT in corn sales, exceeding analysts’ estimates of 0.6-1.6...
Corn futures are trading with 6 to 8 ¼ cent gains across most contracts on Thursday’s midday. Crude oil is nearing the $80 level, up $4.78 at midday and providing some spillover support. The CmdtyView national averageCash Corn price is up 7 1/4 cents to $4.10 1/2. Export Sales data for the week of February 26 from this morning showed 2.02 MMT in corn sales, exceeding analysts’ estimates of 0.6-1.6 MMT. That was nearly triple the previous week and more than double the same week last yar. New crop business was tallied at 154,000 MT, exceeding trade ideas of 0-100,000 MT. Don’t Miss a Day: Statistics Canada acreage intentions for this year showed corn acres at 3.846 million acres, up 1.7% from a year ago if realized. Mar 26 Corn is at $4.40, up 8 1/4 cents, Nearby Cash is at $4.10 1/2, up 7 1/4 cents, May 26 Corn is at $4.50 3/4, up 7 cents, Jul 26 Corn is at $4.60 1/4, up 6 3/4 cents, More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Olivier Le Moal/iStock via Getty Images Dividend Stocks That Can Thrive in a Challenging 2026 Macro Backdrop Investors entered 2026 expecting inflation to moderate, interest rates to gradually fall, and geopolitical tensions to remain modestly high but contained. However, reality has presented a more challenging set of circumstances. A resilient labor market and rising gas prices tied to rising te...
Olivier Le Moal/iStock via Getty Images Dividend Stocks That Can Thrive in a Challenging 2026 Macro Backdrop Investors entered 2026 expecting inflation to moderate, interest rates to gradually fall, and geopolitical tensions to remain modestly high but contained. However, reality has presented a more challenging set of circumstances. A resilient labor market and rising gas prices tied to rising tensions in the Middle East have helped keep inflation elevated. As a result, the Federal Reserve’s "higher for longer" rate path expectation has returned, creating a challenging macro backdrop for stocks. First Rate Cut Pushed to July 2026 or Later CME FedWatch Tool An uncertain tariff policy and fluctuating economic data have also contributed to volatility, making diversification and mindful sector rotation increasingly important for portfolios. In this backdrop, the most attractive opportunities may include companies that combine reliable dividend income, strong profitability metrics, and forward growth potential. Certain sectors, especially those tied to physical assets, defense spending, real estate income, consumer staples, and select technology, can offer these opportunities. With that in mind, the following five stocks stand out as attractive dividend-paying stocks that can potentially thrive even as inflation remains sticky and markets remain volatile How I Chose the Best Dividend Stocks for Growth, Income, and Defense To find the best dividend stocks for growth and income, as well as defensive qualities, I used the Seeking Alpha Stock Screener and started with the preset Top Dividend Stocks filter and customized it to include the sector screen so I could sort for materials, consumer staples, real estate, aerospace and defense, and technology. This combination of sectors provides the diversification aspect of the mix. 1. Newmont Corporation ( NEM ) Market Capitalization: $129.67B Quant Rating: Strong Buy Quant Sector Ranking (as of 03/05/2026): 23 out of 279 Quant In...
EU lawmakers have agreed to ban meaty names such as steak and bacon for vegetarian and vegan foods, but “veggie burgers” and meat-free sausages will remain on the table. Negotiators from the European parliament and EU council of ministers found a recipe for compromise on rules for food names on Thursday, although critics said they were creating needless complexity. The lawmakers agreed to ban the ...
EU lawmakers have agreed to ban meaty names such as steak and bacon for vegetarian and vegan foods, but “veggie burgers” and meat-free sausages will remain on the table. Negotiators from the European parliament and EU council of ministers found a recipe for compromise on rules for food names on Thursday, although critics said they were creating needless complexity. The lawmakers agreed to ban the use of 31 meat-related names to describe vegetarian and vegan products, including beef, chicken, drumstick, steak, bacon, ribs, wing, t-bone and loin, according to a statement published on the EU council website. But an earlier proposal to prohibit names such as burgers and sausages was abandoned. The naming rules are part of a broader regulation aimed at strengthening the position of farmers in food supply markets. The agreement has to clear further procedural hurdles, which are usually formalities, although leave open the possibility of last-minute haggles. Céline Imart, the French centre-right MEP, who devised the amendment to ban meaty names, hailed the outcome as “an undeniable success of our livestock farmers”. Imart, also a cereal farmer, said the agreement reached on Thursday “recognises the value of livestock farmers’ work and protects their products, fruits of unique know-how, against a form of unfair competition”. Anna Strolenberg, a Dutch Green MEP who negotiated on the issue, said farmers would lose out and said the law should have done more to strengthen their bargaining power. She also said: “Fortunately, the conservative word police has failed to ban the veggie burger. Unfortunately, a number of other words still end up on the blacklist. That’s a shame; Europe should be backing innovative entrepreneurs, not putting new obstacles in their way.” The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) described the banning of some names as regrettable. “Consumers want to eat healthier and need convenient and affordable options,” said Agustín Reyna, the BEUC director general....
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed the postponement of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to July-August just 12 days before the tournament was due to start. The decision ends weeks of speculation as to whether it would go ahead as scheduled this month but leaves teams without games to play during this international break. The tournament serves as a preliminary for the 2027 Women’s...
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed the postponement of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to July-August just 12 days before the tournament was due to start. The decision ends weeks of speculation as to whether it would go ahead as scheduled this month but leaves teams without games to play during this international break. The tournament serves as a preliminary for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, where four African sides will gain automatic qualification, and two more will go into the inter-continental qualifiers. The Wafcon was originally scheduled to be played from 17 March to 3 April but hosts Morocco pushed for a change in dates due to what CAF describes as “unforeseen circumstances”. “After discussions between CAF and its partners, Fifa and other stakeholders, CAF decided to reschedule the dates of the Wafcon 2026, to 25 July – 16 August 2026 to ensure the success of this important women’s competition, in the light of certain unforeseen circumstances,” CAF said in a statement on Thursday, without giving further details about the reason for the postponement. “Preparations for the Wafcon 2026 are under way and all the parties are confident that it will be very successful.” The number of teams competing at the finals has been expanded to 16 for the first time, with Nigeria the defending champions after they lifted the trophy at the 2024 edition, which was played last year having also been postponed.
In this article UQ1-FF Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Thomas Fuller | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images UniQure needs to run another study to prove that its gene therapy "actually helps people with Huntington's disease," a senior U.S. Food and Drug Administration official said on a call with reporters Thursday. The official, who requested anonymity before discussing sensiti...
In this article UQ1-FF Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Thomas Fuller | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images UniQure needs to run another study to prove that its gene therapy "actually helps people with Huntington's disease," a senior U.S. Food and Drug Administration official said on a call with reporters Thursday. The official, who requested anonymity before discussing sensitive information, confirmed the agency has asked the company to run a placebo controlled trial of its treatment, which is administered directly into the brain. UniQure has said that type of study isn't ethical because it would require putting people under general anesthesia for hours, a characterization the official disputed. "So what is really going on? UniQure is the latest company to make a failed therapy for Huntington's patients," the official said. "They likely acknowledge or understand at some deep level that their trial failed years ago, and instead of doing the right thing and running the correct clinical study, UniQure is performing a distorted or manipulated comparison in the mind of FDA." The comments mark the latest development in a messy public spat between UniQure and the FDA, and as the agency comes under fire for a number of recent drug approval application rejections, including some where companies have accused it of going back on previous guidance. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary in an interview with CNBC's Becky Quick last week seemingly criticized UniQure's gene therapy for Huntington's disease. Makary didn't name UniQure but described its treatment. watch now VIDEO 13:49 13:49 FDA Commissioner Dr. Makary on rare disease therapy approvals, internal politics at the agency Squawk Box UniQure then accused the FDA of reversing its stance that the company's clinical trial data would be sufficient to seek approval. UniQure's study used an outside database to measure how patients with Huntington's disease might decline without treatment, known as an external contr...
But for the Iran crisis, Labour’s first major policy announcement since the party’s calamitous defeat in the Gorton and Denton byelection would have been arguably the biggest political story of the week. Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, pressed ahead with what is intended to be the party’s full-throated answer to the competition it faces from Reform UK as she declared an end to permanent refug...
But for the Iran crisis, Labour’s first major policy announcement since the party’s calamitous defeat in the Gorton and Denton byelection would have been arguably the biggest political story of the week. Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, pressed ahead with what is intended to be the party’s full-throated answer to the competition it faces from Reform UK as she declared an end to permanent refugee status and the removal of state support from some asylum seekers. It immediately put her on a collision course with many Labour backbenchers, but it also left the party’s soft-left majority, who had been pushing for a more progressive offering in recent weeks, asking: “Is that it?” The victory speech in Gorton and Denton by Hannah Spencer, the newly minted Green party MP, contained the sort of lines that many on Labour’s backbenches yearn to hear their leader utter, or even nod towards. Hard-working people had become “sick of making other people rich” and now wondered what their toil would yield, said the young plumber. Yet while Keir Starmer’s troops expected at least some red meat this week from their party’s leadership to counter the Green challenge for economically squeezed traditional Labour voters, his instinctive response was to send a letter to MPs in which he repeated an attack line that sought to paint Zack Polanski’s party as extremist. Several at the parliamentary Labour party meeting on Monday took issue with the letter’s message, and a senior minister shared their disappointment with the Guardian that Starmer had not responded to the loss of Gorton by talking about the cost of living. Without any progressive offer for Labour MPs, the prime minister now faces a mounting rebellion over Mahmood’s plans, which had been intended to at least cauterise the issue of immigration with the public and could create room to lean leftwards. View image in fullscreen Shabana Mahmood speaks at the Institute for Public Policy Research in Westminster on Thursday. Photograph: S...