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• Soybeans Fading Back After Monday’s Rally

  23-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Soybean futures reversed course early in the week, declining 6 to 7 cents on Tuesday morning after a significant rally on Monday. The previous session had seen contract prices surge 15 to 24 cents higher as traders repositioned long positions. Open interest expanded by 3,122 contracts during Monday’s trading.
  The national average cash bean price climbed 24 1/2 cents to close at $12.69 3/4. Related commodities also posted gains, with soybean meal futures advancing $5.60 to $12 across front
  
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• Saudi Arabia Reportedly Restarts East-West Pipeline

  23-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Saudi Arabia resumed operations on its East-West Pipeline following a drone strike that had disabled the crucial conduit, according to Reuters. The nation indicated it may begin loading crude at its Yanbu terminal on the Red Sea later in the day, a development that influenced crude markets significantly.
  The pipeline serves as a critical alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz, which has faced disruptions from drone attacks, mines, and other maritime incidents. The facility transports approxi
  
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• Good News for S&P 500 Earnings: 86% of Companies Beat Expectations in 2026

  23-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Strong earnings performance characterized S&P 500 companies in 2026, according to a Bloomberg analysis revealing that 86% of firms beat analyst expectations. The widespread earnings beats reflect broader economic benefits from substantial capital expenditures in artificial intelligence infrastructure, including chip purchases and data center construction by major technology companies. This performance raised questions about market valuation, with some analysts viewing the results as evidenc
  
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• ‘Crypto winter is over,’ analyst says as bitcoin tops $86,000: Chart of the Day

  23-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Bitcoin held near $86,000 on Tuesday following a substantial rally spanning multiple sessions, as risk-on sentiment drove investment into cryptocurrencies coinciding with declining oil prices. The sharp move prompted analysts to characterize the downturn in digital assets as concluded, though observers cautioned that future price movement may not proceed without volatility.
  Fundstrat’s head of digital assets stated the breakout appeared credible and signaled an end to the crypto winter cy
  
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• NIKE (NKE)’s Dow Seat Hangs in the Balance as Share Price Slumps

  23-09-2026 13:07 via rocketnews.com
  
  Nike’s position in the Dow Jones Industrial Average has come under scrutiny as its share price deteriorated to approximately $36, giving the company the smallest weighting among the index’s 30 components at 0.4%. The athletic apparel manufacturer’s stock has gained only about 5% since being added to the Dow in 2013, while its market value has contracted roughly 80% over the past five years. Reuters reported that Nike is also set to depart the S&P 100 following 18 years of
  
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• McDonald’s Becomes a Dividend King: What its 50-Year Streak Means for Income Investors

  23-09-2026 13:07 via rocketnews.com
  
  McDonald’s Corporation achieved a 50-year consecutive dividend increase milestone, announcing a 4% raise in its quarterly dividend to $1.93 per share, equivalent to $7.72 annually. At prevailing share prices, this resulted in a yield of approximately 3.1%.
  The company’s extended dividend streak is supported by substantial cash generation capabilities. In 2025, McDonald’s produced $10.6 billion in operating cash flow and $7.2 billion in free cash flow, with the latter expanding
  
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• JPMorgan Raises its Dividend: A Look at Yield, Capital, and Shareholder Returns

  23-09-2026 13:07 via rocketnews.com
  
  JPMorgan Chase declared a quarterly dividend of $1.65 per share on September 15, marking a 10% increase from the previous $1.50 payout. The new dividend is scheduled to be paid on October 31 to shareholders of record as of October 6. At the annualized rate of $6.60 per share and based on the September 21 closing price of $352.04, the forward yield stands at approximately 1.9%.
  The dividend increase is supported by the bank’s substantial capital generation and financial strength. During th
  
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• Ingredion’s Latest Move Offers Income Investors Something to Consider

  23-09-2026 13:07 via rocketnews.com
  
  Ingredion Incorporated boosted its quarterly dividend to $0.83 per share from $0.82, continuing an extended streak of annual dividend increases in the third quarter. At the prevailing share price range of $97–$104, the annualized payout of $3.32 per share translates to a yield of approximately 3.2%–3.4%.
  The company’s cash generation provides meaningful support for the dividend payment. In 2025, Ingredion generated $944 million in operating cash flow and distributed $211 milli
  
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• Fastly Inc. (FSLY) Jumps 15% Ahead of Tuesday’s Key Business Updates; Hedge Fund Conviction Weak

  23-09-2026 13:07 via rocketnews.com
  
  Fastly Inc. gained 14.92 percent on Monday, closing at $27.42 per share, as investors positioned ahead of the company’s Investor Day meeting scheduled for September 22. The stock advance reflected market optimism tied to recent comments from Anthropic’s Chief Executive Officer regarding AI development risks and the resulting potential for increased demand for security services.
  On the same trading day, Fastly announced the launch of new runtime control, firewall, and API Security ca
  
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• Bitcoin Is Down Just 1.2% for 2026 After Clearing $86,000. Can It End the Year Green?

  23-09-2026 13:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  Bitcoin was trading at $86,276 on September 22, positioning the cryptocurrency just 1.2% below its year-open price of $87,498. To close 2026 in positive territory, Bitcoin needs to finish above that opening level by December 31, leaving approximately $1,200 in gains required over the remaining 14 weeks of trading.
  The recent price action showed considerable volatility. Bitcoin had declined to $74,888 on September 15 before recovering substantially. This rebound was fueled by significant capital
  
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• Oil Rout and Trade Risks Leave Loonie Vulnerable. Forecast as of 23.09.2026

  23-09-2026 12:17 via litefinance.org
  
  Falling oil prices are weighing on the loonie, given Canada's status as a major oil-exporting economy. The trade war with the US is slowing Canadian economic growth and making the Bank of Canada more cautious about monetary policy. The BoC has little incentive to follow the Fed's lead, further supporting the USD/CAD. Let's examine these factors and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways Falling Brent crude prices are pressuring oil-exporting currencies. The trade war with the US is weighing on C
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 23.09.2026

  23-09-2026 09:27 via litefinance.org
  
  Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for US Crude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I have identified entry signals for intraday traders.The euro is falling, breaking through the Target Zone of 1.1459–1.1434.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil is attempting to break below the Target Zone of 89.02–87.71. XAUUSD: Gold continues its short-term downtrend. EURUSD: The euro is tryin
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 23.09.2026

  23-09-2026 08:40 via litefinance.org
  
  Dear readers,I've prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis.All three cryptocurrencies continue to rise within bullish impulses.Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The price continues to rise in a bullish correction (B). Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 88,096.74. XRPUSD: The asset continues to rise in impulse [C] of XX. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 1.694. ETHUSD: The rise in the fifth part of a bullish impulse continues. Co
  
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• French Debt Risks and Hawkish Fed Create Fresh Tailwind for US Dollar. Forecast as of 23.09.2026

  23-09-2026 08:28 via litefinance.org
  
  The EUR/USD pair's decline appears driven by bulls exiting the market amid concerns that the ECB could launch another round of quantitative easing to support the eurozone and France. With the euro under significant pressure, the dollar has had little to do to gain the upper hand. Let's examine the factors behind this move and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways Rising political risks are dragging down the EURUSD pair. The ECB may need to resort to QE to support the euro. The Fed intends to co
  
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• Weekly Economic Calendar for 28.09.2026–04.10.2026

  23-09-2026 02:00 via litefinance.org
  
  The coming week (September 28, 2026–October 4, 2026) will be a transitional period between months and quarters. Unexpected market movements related to large investors rebalancing their portfolios cannot be ruled out.At the same time, market participants will be assessing key macroeconomic data from the US, Germany, the Eurozone, the UK, Australia, Switzerland, China, and Japan, as well as the outcome of the RBA meeting.The main event will be Friday's release of US labor market data for Sep
  
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