Cotton futures are up 5 to 7 points so far on Thursday’s midday. Crude oil futures are 50 cents per barrel higher at $56.44. The US dollar index is $0.143 higher to $98.145. Export Sales data showed 135,886 RB of cotton sold during the week of 11/27, a 4-week low. Shipments were a 3-week high at 122,094 RB. More News from Barchart Spec traders in cotton futures and options were trimming their net short position during the week ending on December 2 by 2,212 contracts. That took their net short to 59,78 ...

Welcome to Yahoo Finance's special coverage of the November CPI report. I'm Julie Hyman and we are getting the numbers for November. Now, year-over-year, inflation milder than expected, rising 2.7%.Economists on average have been looking for a 3.1% gain. Core CPI excluding volatile food and energy prices up 2.6% year-over-year versus the 3% that uh economists had been looking for on average. Now, we're not getting the month-over-month numbers.Remember, because of the government shutdown, um the government w ...

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Thursday the central bank has completed its technical and preparatory work on the digital euro and that it is now up to political institutions to act. The project, which aims to create a public digital means of payment, is under review by the European Council and the European Parliament. Her remarks came during the ECB’s final press conference of the year, where policymakers left the eurozone’s key interest rates unchanged. Lagarde reaffirmed the ECB ...

Greg, it's great to see you as always. >> Always a pleasure, >> man. I I could use all of the words this morning that I've been hearing.Confusing, murky, foggy. Take it with a grain of salt. That's those are some of the things I've heard to describe this morning's CPI report.What can we say about the report. What did it tell us. >> I call it a Swiss cheese report.It's full of holes. Uh we're missing a lot of data across the board. Um the main message in my opinion is the following.one, we have still a gradu ...

Key Takeaways UHS trades at a 9.62X forward P/E, below its five-year median and cheaper than major peers.UHS sees rising admissions and patient days, supporting revenue growth across segments.It has expanded margins, generated strong FCF and repurchased 36% of shares since 2019.Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) currently stands out as a compelling value play within the medical facilities space. The stock trades at a forward earnings multiple of 9.62X, below its five-year median of 11.70X and the industr ...

Key Takeaways DNN closed an $18M agreement, creating four joint ventures tied to Skyharbour's Russell Lake Uranium Project.Denison Mines will operate Wheeler North and Wheeler River Inliers under the new joint venture structure.DNN can earn up to 70% in Wheeler North and Getty East, boosting exploration plans near the Wheeler River.Denison Mines Corp. (DNN) announced that it closed the previously announced deal with Skyharbour Resources Ltd. to form four joint ventures involving Skyharbour's Russell Lake Ur ...

Key Takeaways SEE's 30-day go-shop period ended without a competing offer, triggering no-shop rules under the agreement. Sealed Air contacted 29 potential buyers, with six signing NDAs and reviewing confidential information. SEE shareholders will receive $42.15 per share in cash, and the deal is expected to close by mid-2026. Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) announced that its previously mentioned 30-day “go-shop” period in regard to being acquired by CD&R has expired. Sealed Air is now subject to "no-shop" rul ...

UAE – Mubasher: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Eni signed a landmark structured financing agreement with PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP). The deal aims at securing financing of up to $11 billion (AED 40.40 billion) to monetize Hail and Ghasha’s midstream future gas production, according to a press release. Located offshore Abu Dhabi, Hail and Ghasha is part of the larger Ghasha Concession, which is expected to produce 1.80 billion standard cubic feet per day (bscfd) ...

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Key Takeaways Everybody seemed to want, and to want to sell, more protein this year. Now Chipotle is carrying the torch into 2026. Understanding Same-Store Sales: Key Metrics for Retail Success Companies Are 'Sprinkling Protein Everywhere.' Here's What Coke Is Doing "For years, guests have used Chipotle's customizable offerings to build high protein and fiber-filled meals on their own," said Chipotle President Chris Brandt in a statement. "This curated menu brings that fan behavior to the forefront." Chipot ...