The technological landscape shifted decisively at CES 2026 as Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) officially unveiled its "Panther Lake" processors, branded as the Core Ultra Series 3. This landmark release represents more than just a seasonal hardware update; it is the definitive debut of the Intel 18A (1.8nm) manufacturing process, a node that the company has [...]
A fresh wave of political pressure on the Federal Reserve is rippling through financial markets, and cryptocurrencies are among the biggest beneficiaries.
As the financial markets recalibrate for the 2026 fiscal year, the narrative of the banking sector is dominated by a return to traditional profitability models and a strategic shift in power. On January 14, 2026, the release of fourth-quarter earnings from the nation’s largest lenders has confirmed what many
The semiconductor landscape reached a historic milestone this month as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) officially commenced high-volume production of its 2-nanometer (N2) process technology. As of January 14, 2026, the transition represents the most significant architectural overhaul in the company's history, moving away from the long-standing FinFET design to the highly anticipated Gate-All-Around [...]
In a landmark financial result that signals the most significant turning point in its decade-long turnaround, Citigroup (NYSE: C) reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings today that blew past even the most optimistic Wall Street forecasts. While analysts had entered the quarter expecting a sector-leading 21% year-on-year growth, the bank delivered a
In a financial performance that has effectively silenced skeptics of the "AI bubble," NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) reported staggering third-quarter fiscal 2026 results that underscore its total dominance of the generative AI era. The company posted a record-breaking $57 billion in total revenue, representing a 62% year-over-year increase. This surge was almost entirely propelled by its [...]
As the first major financial institution to pull back the curtain on its final performance for 2025, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) has officially kicked off the 2026 earnings season with a report that signals both resilience and transition. On January 13, 2026, the banking giant posted adjusted earnings that
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Heavy post-earnings fatigue is encapsulating Wall Street this afternoon, as Wells Fargo and Bank of America struggle to brush off disappointing reports.
Devon Energy has had unusual call option activity today, according to a Barchart report. Devon announced it will release Q4 earnings on Feb. 17, so investors may be expecting a dividend hike then.
Wall Street retreated Wednesday as weakness in technology and financial stocks dragged major indexes lower, with investors remaining cautious ahead of a closely watched Supreme Court ruling on the legality of President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Cotton futures are down 2 to 5 points in the front months on Wednesday, fading some early strength. Crude oil futures are up another 50 cents per barrel at $61.65. The US dollar index is down $0.049 at $98.860. The January 13 online auction from The...
Live cattle futures are trading with losses of $1.20 to $2 so far at Wednesday’s midday. Cash trade has yet to get fully kicked off this week, as last week was $232-233 across the country. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction show...
Lean hog futures are rallying on Wednesday, with contracts up $1.15 to $1.35 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Wednesday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down a dime on Jan 12 at $80.50. USDA’s pork...
Soybeans are up 6 to 10 cents across the front months on Wednesday. January expires today. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 6 3/4 cents lower at $9.73. Soymeal futures are up 50 to 80 cents at midday, as Soy Oil futures are down 2 to...
The wheat complex is posting slightly higher trade so far on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures are trading with 2 cent midday gains in the front months. . KC HRW futures are 1 to 2 cents in the green on Wednesday. MPLS spring wheat is showing 1 to 2 cen...
Corn futures are trading with 1 to 2 ½ cent gains so far on Wednesday, as EIA reported a robust ethanol figure. The CmdtyView national averageCash Corn price is up 2 1/2 cents at $3.84 3/4. EIA data from this morning showed ethanol production explod...
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iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:SLV) shares are trading higher on Wednesday. Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East are pushing investors toward safe‑haven assets, in addition to tensions surrounding Fed Chair Jerome Powell's investigation.
