Cotton futures are back up 59 to 69 points at Monday’s midday. Crude oil futures are up $1.28 per barrel on the day at $64.83. The US dollar index is down $0.626 to $96.880.  Spec traders were busy adding 6,717 contracts to their net short position in the week of 2/3, taking the total to…

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Shopify (TSX:SHOP) has gotten hammered in recent months. The Ottawa-based e-commerce giant is roughly 40% below its peak, caught in a brutal tech selloff that has left software stocks gasping for air. According to a recent Jefferies note, roughly 73% of software stocks now screen as oversold, the highest reading on record. Let’s see why…

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Key Points The Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index U.S. ETF (NASDAQ:NCIQ) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (NYSEMKT:FBTC) both allow investors to gain exposure to the crypto world. But before taking a digital coin dive, here’s a comparison between the two ETFs and what to be aware of when investing in crypto-related funds. Snapshot (cost &…

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Cotton futures are trading at Friday’s midday, with losses of 55 points in the front months, as thinly traded October is up 8 points. Crude oil prices are back up $0.84/barrel. The US dollar index is back up $0.261 to $100.995. After USDA’s Export Sales report on Thursday, commitments of shipped and unshipped sales are…

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Gold does not drop in a straight line, and a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) does not forgive bad timing. When gold slides, ask why it fell and what could reverse it. A U.S. dollar pop, forced selling, and broad market stress can push bullion down even when the story stays intact. You also need to…

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In this podcast, Motley Fool contributors Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: Starbucks earnings. GM earnings. GM’s autonomy plans. Will silver’s run continue? To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool’s free podcasts, check out our podcast center. When you’re ready to invest, check out this top 10 list of stocks to…

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The dollar index (DXY00) on Tuesday fell by -0.21%.  The dollar moved lower on Tuesday amid strength in the Chinese yuan, which rose to a 2.5-year high against the dollar.  Losses in the dollar accelerated on Tuesday after higher T-note yields erased early gains and turned lower, weakening the dollar’s interest rate differentials.  Losses in…

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Image source: Getty Images The precious metals market just experienced its most violent shakeup in over four decades, and smart investors could view the carnage as a golden opportunity. Silver futures cratered to US$78.53 on Friday in a historic rout that left even seasoned traders stunned. The metal, which had been riding a wave of…

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(RTTNews) – The Thai stock market on Thursday snapped the four-day winning streak in which it had gathered more than 20 points or 1.6 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now rests just beneath the 1,310-point plateau although it may tick higher again on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is flat to…

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed down -0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.28%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) fell -0.43%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) fell -1.35%. Stock indexes moved lower on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling to…

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