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The U.S. economy is chugging along, with the growth pace moderately decelerating under the weight of the Fed’s tight monetary policy.

Even those who don't keep close tabs on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) are surely familiar with Elon Musk and the commanding position he plays in the company's operations. Musk is also the largest shareholder of Tesla stock.

Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF.A) reported $1.12 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 3%. EPS of $0.27 for the same period compares to $0.21 a year ago.

Cotton prices retreated ahead of the holiday weekend, down 9 to 120 points in the actively traded contract months. Nearby July was still up 463 points for the week, thanks to a limit up move at midweek. Cotton limits are back to 400 points, with the July contract back above...

Soybeans settled 2 to 8 ¾ higher on Friday, with some bull spreading getting nearby July briefly above $12.50. Soymeal was a main reason for the strength, as front month contracts were up $6.70 to $9.80/ton. Soy Oil was weaker gokng home for the 3 day holiday weekend, down 24...

The wheat complex went home with mixed on Friday, as profit taking ahead of the Memorial Day weekend nudged the July and September CBT contracts into negative territory. Everything else was up. Chicago settled ¾ lower to 2 higher. Kansas City futures were up 8 ½ to 11 ¼ going...

Corn futures closed mid-range on Friday, settling ¾ to 2 cents higher on the day. For the week, July was up 12 ¼ and new crop December was up 11 3/4. The markets are closed for Memorial Day on Monday. They will resume trading on Monday night as normal for...

Live cattle futures were cautiously 12 cents lower to 17 cents higher at the Friday settlement, awaiting the USDA Cattle on Feed report after the close. Cash trade was the week saw action at $187 in the south, with trade in the north mainly at $192, with some coming in...

Lean hogs were hanging around UNCH at midday, but tipped lower into the close. Changes for the day were 25 lower to 2 cents higher. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was reported at $86.84 in the Friday PM report, a drop of $1.63 on the week. The CME...

Two consumer discretionary stocks that have made their way onto the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list in the last month and looked poised to move higher are cruise line operators Norwegian Cruise Line NCLH and Royal Caribbean C

PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.33 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.30 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.23 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for no

American Airlines (AAL) ended the recent trading session at $13.84, demonstrating a +0.14% swing from the preceding day's closing price. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.7%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.01%, and t

FedEx (FDX) closed the most recent trading day at $247.59, moving -0.68% from the previous trading session. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.7%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.01%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq

The wheat complex is trading with mixed on Friday, as soft red contracts are lower and hard red contracts are higher. Chicago contracts are fractionally lower in the front month, with some back months higher. Kansas City futures are up 2 to 8 ¼ cents at midday. MPLS spring wheat...

Corn futures are trading higher on Friday, with fractional to 1 cent gains so far at midday. Today will be the last trade session before a 3-day weekend, with the markets closed for Memorial Day on Monday. Total US corn export sale commitments are now at 90% of the USDA...

Soybeans are trading 2 to 7 cents higher on Friday’s midday, as we get set to kick off a 3-day weekend. Soymeal is a main reason for the strength, as front months are up $6.20 to $8 at midday. Soy Oil is weaker as we ready to round out the...

Lean hogs are trading firmer on Friday, as nearby contracts are within a nickel of unch. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was reported at $86.88 in the Friday AM report. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 5 cents on May 22 at $91.77. USDA’s National Pork...

Cotton prices are down 55 to 140 points on Friday’s midday. Cotton limits are back to 400 points, with the July contract back in the 80 cent level. The outside market factors are supportive this go ‘round, with crude oil 83 cents lower and the US dollar index 421 points...

Live cattle are trading with contracts steady to 60 cents higher at midday. Cash trade is beginning to pick up, with a few trades of $187 in the south and USDA showing some light $192 in KS. Trade in the north is mainly $192, with some coming in at $193.50....

Looking at the sectors faring best as of midday Friday, shares of Services companies are outperforming other sectors, higher by 1.1%. Within that group, Ross Stores Inc (Symbol: ROST) and Dollar General Corp (Symbol: DG) are two of the day's stand-outs, showing a gain of 8.9% an