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Hog Futures Show Mixed Performance to End Week
Lean hog futures experienced a mixed close to the trading week, with a notable drop in the June contract. USDA's national base...
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Tradespeople Confront Payment Delays: Half See Rise in Unpaid Invoices
More than half of tradespeople report a significant increase in late payments, forcing many to chase debts and adapt business practices amidst...
Finance
Powell’s 8-Year Fed Chair Term Concludes, Prompts NPR Review
Jerome Powell's eight-year tenure as Federal Reserve Chair concludes this week, prompting an NPR discussion with former Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker.
Investing
Chinese Equities Brace for Trump-Xi Summit Impact
Investors anticipate the May 14-15 Trump-Xi summit, seeking signs of easing tensions to lift Chinese market overhang. Trade tariffs and geopolitical issues...
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S&P 500 Utilities Post Strong Earnings Beats
A significant majority of S&P 500 utility companies surpassed earnings expectations this week, with 12 out of 14 beating EPS forecasts. Revenue...
Stocks
Corn Futures Rebound on Friday, Exports Drive Gains
Corn futures closed Friday up 3 to 4 ½ cents, driven by strong export commitments and shifting trader positions, despite weekly contract...
Investing
Guillemette: Digital Privacy is Canada’s Economic Imperative
Tech entrepreneur Yanik Guillemette warns that weakening digital privacy through legislation like Bill C-22 threatens Canada's economic competitiveness and innovation, arguing digital...
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US Solar Factories With China Ties Face Business Freeze
Top solar firms, banks, and insurers are shunning at least six U.S. solar panel factories due to restrictions on Chinese-linked businesses under...
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Royal Gold Posts Record Q1 2026 Results Driven by Portfolio Expansion
Royal Gold (NASDAQ:RGLD) reported record first-quarter 2026 revenue, operating cash flow, and earnings, benefiting from a larger portfolio and stronger metals prices....
Markets
Palantir Stock Generates Buzz, Misses Top 10 Analyst List
Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) is generating significant investor interest, yet The Motley Fool's Stock Advisor team did not include it among their...
Stocks
Soybean Futures Climb on Friday, Weekly Gains Noted
Soybean futures closed significantly higher on Friday, with contracts gaining 10 to 17 ¼ cents. Key contracts like July and November also...
Markets
WBD Shareholders Vote on Paramount Skydance $110B Bid This Thursday
Warner Brothers Discovery shareholders are set to vote this Thursday on a $110 billion acquisition offer from Paramount Skydance, facing widespread opposition...