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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…
At two in the morning in late April, a certain kind of silence descends upon an open field. The air has that peculiar blend of winter’s remnants and spring’s arrival; it’s warm enough that you don’t immediately run inside, but it’s still cold enough that your breath is visible. The…
Workers are currently repricing everything in a factory in Poland. Not because their prices were altered yesterday. because the invoices are finally catching up after they changed three weeks ago. The CEO of DST-Pack, Stanislav Krykun, has been observing quotes from Chinese plastic suppliers increase by about 15% in recent…
Reading Ireland’s first-quarter tax results for 2026 evokes a certain kind of subdued confidence, but it is immediately followed by a nagging sense of unease. With €22.6 billion collected between January and March, up 3.4% from the same period last year, the headline figure appears solid. That is the type…
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View MoreVirginia Tech has announced a temporary high pressure steam shutdown affecting all buildings on the Blacksburg campus beginning May 24. The Virginia Tech steam shutdown will last approximately two weeks as the Division of Facilities performs critical preventative maintenance on the university’s main steam distribution system supplied by the Virginia…
St. Luke United Methodist Church in Newton recently hosted a groundbreaking Stewardship and Generosity event designed to help congregations overcome financial anxiety and build sustainable funding models. Pastor Mark Johnson collaborated with District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Lilian Gallo Seagren to create this transformative gathering focused on church financial stewardship. The…
Virginia Tech has announced the recipients of its December Aspire! Awards, a monthly recognition program that celebrates members of the university community who demonstrate exceptional character through their daily actions and service. The awards, which honor individuals across faculty, staff, and student categories, were presented to acknowledge outstanding contributions that…
President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit China from March 31 to April 2, marking his second trip to the country and his first since returning to office. According to The Diplomat, preparations for the Trump-Xi summit continue despite recent tensions surrounding U.S. military operations and ongoing trade disputes between…
The stock market opened higher on Friday as investors digested the latest inflation data and positioned themselves ahead of the weekend. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all traded in positive territory during morning sessions, with major tech stocks and energy shares among the key movers…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is intensifying efforts to expand agricultural export opportunities through a comprehensive portfolio of market development programs and strategic initiatives. During a recent panel session, Michelle Bekkering, Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the USDA, outlined how the department is mapping global…
JPMorganChase has expanded its community outreach in Detroit with the appointment of Anthony Miller as the city’s newest Chase Community Manager, joining existing managers Gail Taylor and Annette Washington. Miller brings over a decade of banking experience to the role, which focuses on delivering financial health education and building partnerships…
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization has announced a significant enforcement action against National Bank Financial Inc. following a settlement hearing held on March 3, 2026. The hearing panel considered a settlement agreement between CIRO Enforcement Staff and National Bank Financial under the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules. The Toronto-based…
Every, an all-in-one back-office platform for growing businesses, has launched a suite of AI-powered agents designed to automate financial, bookkeeping, and human resources operations. The company introduced its AI CFO, AI Bookkeeper, and AI CHRO, which work autonomously to handle administrative tasks that typically consume significant time and resources for…
DICK’S Sporting Goods’ in-house content studio, Cookie Jar & A Dream Studios, announced on March 13, 2026, that its documentary film “Summer of ’94” will make its premiere at the SXSW Film & TV Festival. The documentary chronicles the underdog story of the 1994 U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team and…
The Virginia Tech Hokies saw their NCAA Tournament hopes take a significant hit following a heartbreaking 95-89 overtime loss to Wake Forest in the ACC Tournament first round on Tuesday night. Entering the tournament among the “first four out” in ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi’s projections, the Hokies needed a strong…
With just days remaining until Selection Sunday and March Madness, conference tournaments across the country have reached a critical juncture. The ACC tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina has taken center stage as teams battle for championship glory and valuable NCAA tournament seeding ahead of the big dance. Duke, the nation’s…