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One of the most important crops in the world, sugar is one of the most critical exports produced by countries like Brazil, Thailand and India. 

Currently, the world demands more than 180 million

Artificial intelligence (AI) means different things to different industries. For investors, it can be confusing and even a little suspicious, as companies are bending over backward to tout their

Shares of ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE: NOW) may be down since the company’s July 26 earnings report, but this isn’t a stock to count out. 

In fact, the current pullback may offer a buy opportunity, as

Strong second-quarter earnings reports and cooling inflation have powered the S&P 500 to its highest level in 16 months. Courtesy of a five-month winning streak reminiscent of 2021’s bull run, the

Share buybacks (also called stock buybacks or stock repurchases) are a common way for a publicly traded company to deliver value to its shareholders. As the name implies, a share buyback is a

You won’t be hearing any complaints about “windfall profits” after the latest earnings report from Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX). The company delivered a mixed earnings report with the headline

Having led much of the equity rally this year, shares of tech titan Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) have taken a hiatus in recent weeks. They managed to tag a fresh all-time high on July 19, but as they

The current screen actors guild (SAG AFTRA) strike is not being felt by consumers yet. With several blockbuster movies already finished production, there should be a steady stream of content for

What’s next for United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE: UPS) stock after management and the Teamsters union came to an agreement on a new contract, averting a strike?  

Judging by the stock’s price

AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) shares have been under pressure for the last 2 years as fears of the patent cliff gripped the market. The fear of rapidly declining Humira sales was not offset by hope driven by

Shares of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) are traded lower by as much as 9.0% during Thursday's trading session, a reaction that seems an exaggeration following the company's second quarter 2023

One of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat ailments, cancer is a disease that involves the uncontrolled division and growth of malignant cells. There are many types of cancer, many of which

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYS: CMG) are down about 10% following the Q2 earnings report, but this is not the time to head for the exit. The company’s report was mixed but not worth 10%

The price action in Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) experienced a mild correction earlier this year, and they may move lower within a trading range. That said, there are reasons to believe

Shares of Honeywell International (NASDAQ: HON) are trading lower during the pre-market hours of Thursday morning, which is a completely uncalled-for reaction considering what is happening to the

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) delivered a genuinely exceptional Q2 report. The expectation was for signs the year of efficiency was paying off, but that story reverted to the original: Meta

It’s often the case that smaller, arcane stocks can be among the winners in a portfolio. Hong Kong-based Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: FUTU) is a financial technology company providing online

Large capitalization stocks (usually ranging from $50 to $100 billion in size) tend to move very slowly, sort of like a tanker ship trying to turn its course, as opposed to a speedboat trying to

The price action in Verizon (NYSE: VZ) stock has been trying hard to put in a bottom, and the factors supporting the move are still in place. Verizon trades at a ridiculously low level for almost

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) had an outstanding quarter, but it was not enough to spur the market to rally. The takeaway from the post-release action is that AI is priced into the market, and the

The residential construction sector has seen a stratospheric rise during the past year and a half, with leading dynamics in the underlying economy fueling further demand for housing and further

At first glance, it’s easy to mistake Toast, Inc. (NASDAQ: TOST) as a delivery application like Door Dash Inc. (NASDAQ: DASH) or an Uber Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: UBER) Uber Eats service when