Cotton futures were steady to 7 points lower in the front months on Friday, as March was 85 points lower this week. Crude oil futures were up $1.95 per barrel at $61.31. The US dollar index was down $0.871 to $97.305.  USDA Export Sales data showed 412,457 RB of cotton sold in the week ending…

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Dividend stocks are excellent tools for long-term wealth creation. In addition to capital appreciation, these companies reward shareholders with consistent dividend payouts. Their reliable income streams make them less susceptible to market volatility and also provide a hedge against rising prices. Moreover, reinvesting dividends can significantly enhance returns through compounding. Against this backdrop, let’s take…

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Key Points Artificial intelligence chip giant Nvidia has grown to be the largest component of the S&P 500, as Wall Street jumps on the AI bandwagon. There’s no question that AI is going to be a world-changing technology. However, it isn’t just the technology sector that investors should consider. Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) and…

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March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26) today is up +0.22 (+1.49%).  March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26) is up +5.00 (+1.19%). Sugar prices are moving higher today after a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL) to a 1.5-month high against the dollar prompted short covering in sugar futures.  The stronger real discourages export sales…

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If you’re looking for a Canadian stock that combines reliability, scale, and serious long-term growth potential, Brookfield Corporation (TSX:BN) stands out heading into 2026. Brookfield has been one of the best stocks that investors can buy and hold long-term for years now. It’s a stock that has a long track record of compounding capital by…

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ImmunityBio (NASDAQ:IBRX), an immunotherapy and infectious disease drug maker, closed Tuesday at $6.48, up 17.39%. The stock is reacting to reports on FDA end-of-phase discussions for ANKTIVA label expansion in bladder cancer, and investors are watching next steps on the planned data resubmission path. Trading volume reached 209.3 million shares, about 1,000% above its three-month…

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March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26) on Friday closed up +0.39 (+2.68%).  March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26) closed up +10.20 (+2.44%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Friday amid fund short covering ahead of a three-day weekend in the US, with markets closed on Monday for the Martin Luther King Day holiday.  …

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At first glance, there don’t seem to be too many stocks that are undervalued in today’s market. I mean, the TSX Index is up more than 60% in the last three years and is trading at all-time highs. Yet, if we follow the markets long enough, we come to realize that there’s always an undervalued…

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Key Points Trump Accounts are new investment accounts that can help parents save for their children’s futures. The accounts can be ideal for tracking the S&P 500. While a $1,000 investment may seem nominal, the effects of compounding can lead to significant long-term gains. 10 stocks we like better than SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust…

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.08%.  December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) are down -0.12%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) are up +0.06%. Stock indexes gave up an early advance today and turned mixed after…

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