Analysis: Indices

USDA says fly production plant to open by end of 2027 to fight screwworm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will open a facility in Texas by the end of next year that produces sterile flies intended to fight the flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm, Secretary Brooke...

Bangladesh secures reduced 19% US tariff, exemption for some apparel made with US material

Bangladesh has secured a reduced 19% U.S. tariff under a trade agreement signed between the two countries on Monday, granting exemptions for some textiles and garments manufactured with U.S....

Canadian airlines suspend Cuba flights as island set to run out of jet fuel

Canadian airlines on Monday suspended flights to Cuba, which warned it was running out of jet fuel, as the U.S. tightens its grip on the communist-run nation's oil supply by blocking shipments from...

50,000 points for the Dow Jones!

The index could chalk up a tenth straight month of gains in February.

Angola seeks 20%-30% stake in De Beers, senior official says

Angola is pursuing a 20%-30% stake in Anglo American's diamond unit De Beers, a proposal being discussed with other diamond-producing African nations, a senior official from Angola's mining ministry...

South African regulator says Eskom can increase charges more than previously approved

South Africa's energy regulator said on Sunday that it granted state utility Eskom larger electricity rate increases for its next two financial years than originally set after admitting errors in its...

Now It's All About European Small Caps

The past five years would almost make us forget that European small caps rank among the best-performing assets of the 21st century.

How far are these giants from their peak?

Many of the companies below hit their ATH just a few months ago, in 2025. Enough to spark ideas for those looking to take advantage of the brief breather taken of late by tech giants. ...

Dow Jones Industrial Average breaks 50,000 level for first time

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to close above the 50,000 mark for the first time on Friday, a historic moment for the blue-chip index that has outperformed its Wall Street peers this year as...

Brazil's Inpasa ramps up exports of dried distillers grains to China

Brazilian corn ethanol producer Inpasa will quickly ramp up exports of dried distillers grains with solubles to China this year, Gustavo Mariano Oliveira, the company's vice president of trading,...

Jennifer Garner's Once Upon a Farm valued at nearly $845 million in NYSE debut

Once Upon a Farm, the children's organic food company co-founded by actor Jennifer Garner, was valued at nearly $845 million in its New York Stock Exchange debut on Friday, as consumer IPOs show signs...

EU extends tariff suspension on $109.8 billion of US imports for six months

The European Union is suspending tariffs on 93 billion euros of U.S. imports for a further six months after an easing of tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump's claims on Greenland and threats of...

World food prices ease further in January, United Nations' FAO says

World food prices fell for a fifth straight month in January, led by declines in dairy, sugar and meat products, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. The...

Europe, Asia lead global equity fund inflows as investors cut US tech exposure

Global equity funds saw strong inflows led by Europe and Asia, underscoring a diversification push as investors sought to reduce exposure to volatile U.S. technology shares and spread risk across...

Forgent Power valued near $8 billion in NYSE debut as AI infra demand grows

Forgent Power was valued at nearly $8 billion in its New York Stock Exchange debut on Thursday, as investor appetite for companies catering to the AI boom remains healthy despite pockets of worries...

US farm income set to fall in 2026 despite surge in government payments

In a sign of growing stress for U.S. farmers, the Agriculture Department forecast on Thursday that U.S. net farm income would fall 0.7% this year, despite near-record government payments that are...

Bob's Discount Furniture valued at $2.2 billion as shares open flat in NYSE debut

Bob's Discount Furniture, backed by private equity firm Bain Capital, secured a valuation of $2.22 billion, after its shares opened flat in their debut on Thursday, as investors stayed selective about...

Hershey sees strong 2026 even as cocoa costs weigh

Hershey forecast annual sales and profit above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, supported by resilient demand for its confectionery and salty snacks and continued benefits of earlier price hikes...

NYSE-parent ICE beats profit estimates on robust trading volumes

Intercontinental Exchange beat fourth-quarter profit expectations on Thursday, as persistent market turbulence boosted trading volumes at the New York Stock Exchange-parent, sending its shares up more...