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Attending a wedding down the street can be costly — purchasing gifts and formalwear, hiring a babysitter and taking off work can all add up. But when the wedding is out of town and requires a flight or hotel stay, it can be downright expensive to celebrate someone else’s nuptials. Nearly 1 in 10 Americans…

As the structure of daily work fades, new challenges emerge — especially on the health front. It is not uncommon for retirees to face a quiet storm of health concerns, ranging from managing chronic conditions to maintaining mental sharpness and physical activity. The good news? Power comes from awareness. When you understand the most common health…

Alphatec ATEC shares soared 9.5% in the last trading session to close at $17.46. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock’s 18.5% loss over the past four weeks. Alphatec scored a strong price increase, driven by investor’s optimism surrounding…

After a fast start to the year, the Nasdaq Composite index is taking a breather. And with the recent dip, even some of the most dominant stocks are experiencing some weakness. The so-called “Magnificent Seven” aren’t immune. Look at Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). The tech giant recently was trading 8% off its peak, which presents investors…

In today’s global markets, the boundaries between asset classes, venues and products have blurred. This complexity creates fertile ground for cross-product manipulation—a form of market abuse where trading in one instrument is used to influence the price or behavior of another, often related, instrument. This risk is not theoretical; it is a daily reality for…

March arabica coffee (KCH26) on Thursday closed up +2.10 (+0.59%).  March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26) closed up +48 (+1.21%). Coffee prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled higher after updated weather forecasts reduced the likelihood of rain in Brazil’s coffee-growing areas over the next week.  Coffee prices initially moved lower on Thursday, with…

[content-module:CompanyOverview|NASDAQ:APP] AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP), a mobile marketing platform, has presented a contrasting image for tech sector investors. The company’s share price soared past $500 after the announcement of outstanding full-year 2024 financial results in February 2025. However, this peak was short-lived, with AppLovin’s stock price dropping since then to around $245, despite the company reporting…

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (January 12) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news Bitcoin and Ether price update Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$91,382.72, up by one percent over 24 hours. Chart via TradingView….

Last year was a busy year for the markets. It included macro events like tariffs, artificial intelligence (AI) and the growing dominance of U.S. tech companies attracting ever more global retail investors. That, in turn, led to ongoing growth of off-exchange trading and plans for 24-hour trading — both of which make a better National Best Bid and Offer (NBBO) even more important. Today we look at my 10 favorite…

Soybeans posted 8 to 10 cent gains across most contracts on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 10 3/4 cents higher at $9.82. Soymeal futures were down $2.20 to $5 at midday, as Soy Oil futures were rallying 122 to 199 points.  USDA reported several private export sales this morning of 435,000 MT of soybeans…