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View MoreLive cattle futures Tuesday fell across the board even as wholesale beef prices climbed sharply, with Choice boxes crossing $400 ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend. The front-month Jun 26 contract settled at $255.150, down $0.675, while the benchmark Aug 26 contract closed at $246.000, off $1.350. Live Cattle…
Three international small-cap ETFs — GWX, PDN, and DLS — are giving investors a practical route into developed-market equities that have traded at some of their lowest valuations relative to U.S. large caps in decades, while also posting competitive returns over the past year. Ticker1-Year ReturnYTD ReturnDividend YieldExpense RatioAUM GWX~25%~12%2.51%0.40%~$898M…
Prediction markets have exploded in popularity over the past year, allowing users to wager on everything from presidential elections to sports outcomes through platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. However, Illinois regulators are pushing back, arguing these platforms constitute illegal gambling that bypasses state oversight and consumer protections. The conflict has…
Global financial markets are experiencing heightened volatility as investors navigate uncertainty surrounding central bank policies and geopolitical tensions. The foreign exchange market has shown particular sensitivity to recent economic data releases, with major currency pairs posting significant movements as traders reassess their positions. Market analysts are closely monitoring upcoming policy…
The 2026 Academy Awards are shaping up to be one of the most competitive Oscar races in recent years, with major categories dominated by two contrasting films. Film critics from NPR have analyzed the frontrunners and shared their predictions for who will win and who should win best picture at…