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• UnitedHealth’s stock jumps as earnings top estimates despite cyberattack costs

  16-07-2024 16:57 via rocketnews.com
  Shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc. climbed more than 5% Tuesday morning after the healthcare giant’s second-quarter earnings beat forecasts despite increasing medical and cyberattack-related costs and challenges in its Medicaid business.
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  [mwai_chat context=”Let’s have a discussion about this article:nnShares of UnitedHealth Group Inc. climbed more than 5% Tuesday morning after the healthcare giant’s second-quarter earnings
  
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• What Is a Take Profit Order and What Does TP Mean in Trading?

  17-09-2026 17:10 via litefinance.org
  
  A take-profit is an order that automatically closes a trade at a predetermined price to secure profits. For a long position, set it above the entry price; for a short position, set it below. Setting a take-profit is optional, but it helps close a trade quickly when you cannot do so manually. In this article, you will learn what TP means in trading, when to use it, and how to calculate the take-profit price.Major TakeawaysWhat is a Take-Profit order? A take-profit is a pending order used to
  
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• Forex IB Commissions Guide: How Introducing Brokers Get Paid

  17-09-2026 15:47 via litefinance.org
  
  Forex IB commissions are payments that introducing brokers receive for referring traders to a broker. IBs do not handle trade execution themselves but focus on connecting traders with brokerage firms. Forex introducing broker commissions can take various forms, including rebates, one-time fixed payments, and a percentage of the markup.For IBs, an affiliate program can be a source of passive or even primary income that can be pursued alongside trading. Meanwhile, referrals get cashback and free p
  
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• This High-Yield Construction Stock Just Raised Its Dividend by 40%

  17-09-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Argan Inc., a specialty construction firm serving the power-generation and industrial sectors, announced a 40% increase to its quarterly dividend, raising the payout from $0.50 to $0.70 per share. The new quarterly distribution translates to an annual rate of $2.80 per share and represents the company’s fourth straight year of dividend increases, following a 33% raise in September 2025. The payout is scheduled for October 30 to shareholders of record on October 22.
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• Salesforce issues revenue target of over $63 billion for fiscal 2030, beating estimates

  17-09-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Salesforce announced a fiscal 2030 revenue target exceeding $63 billion during its Dreamforce conference, surpassing consensus analyst expectations of $59.2 billion according to LSEG polling. The projection underscored the enterprise software company’s recovery after navigating significant market headwinds earlier in the year.
  The company had faced substantial pressure stemming from the “SaaSpocalypse” narrative that gained momentum beginning in 2025, when concerns emerged tha
  
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• Mysterious trader moves $122 million ahead of Fed’s 2 p.m. decision

  17-09-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  The Federal Reserve’s policy committee voted unanimously on September 16 to increase the federal funds target range by 25 basis points, marking its first rate hike since 2023. The central bank cited elevated inflation levels and stated the adjustment would facilitate a faster approach to its 2% inflation objective.
  The rate increase placed the Fed in direct opposition to President Donald Trump, who has publicly advocated for lower borrowing costs and stated earlier in the month that the U
  
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• Intel-Backed Altera Joins IPO Tsunami

  17-09-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Altera, a semiconductor manufacturer backed by Intel, filed confidentially for a US initial public offering with plans to debut as soon as later this year. The company is targeting $2 billion in IPO proceeds, positioning it as one of the largest recent debuts for an American semiconductor firm. Only Arm’s offering in 2023 and Cerebras’ May debut raised more capital among recent semiconductor IPOs.
  The company’s trajectory reflects a complex corporate history. Intel acquired Al
  
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• BOJ set to raise interest rates to 31-year high as inflation risks loom

  17-09-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  The Bank of Japan prepared to increase its policy interest rate to 1.25% from 1%, marking the highest level in over three decades and the first adjustment in three months. The move aligned the central bank with other major monetary authorities, including the European Central Bank and the anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve action, as officials worldwide grappled with lingering inflationary pressures stemming from surging energy costs.
  The rate increase would represent continued transition away fro
  
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• BoE Hawkish Pivot Could Decide Pound's Next Move. Forecast as of 17.09.2026

  17-09-2026 11:50 via litefinance.org
  
  The market is underestimating the likelihood of a repo rate hike at the Bank of England's meeting on September 17. A surprise move by the regulator could support the GBP/USD, allowing the pair to recover in the short term. However, political and fiscal risks could ultimately weigh heavily on the pound. Let's analyze the current situation and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways UK inflation has accelerated to 3.1%. The Bank of England may surprise the markets in September. The pound is not fac
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 17.09.2026

  17-09-2026 09:37 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 extended its short-term downtrend yesterday.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil is correcting lower, breaking through support A at 97.73–97.30. XAUUSD: Gold has reached all the previous sell targets. EURUSD: The euro has declined to the lo
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 17.09.2026

  17-09-2026 09:36 via litefinance.org
  
  Dear readers,I've prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis.The prices are gradually rising in line with our forecasts.Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The price continues to rise in a bullish correction (B). Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 82,336.26. 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. Consider lo
  
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• US Dollar Rallies on Fed Hawkishness. Forecast as of 17.09.2026

  17-09-2026 08:14 via litefinance.org
  
  The start of a monetary tightening cycle—rather than a single rate hike—is not the only factor behind the decline in the EUR/USD. Kevin Warsh has also helped restore confidence in the US dollar and US Treasuries. Let's discuss these developments and build a trading plan.Major Takeaways The Fed has raised the federal funds rate for the first time since 2023. The market views this as the start of a cycle of monetary tightening. The central bank's decisive action has restored confidence
  
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• Corn Facing Early Turnaround Tuesday Weakness

  16-09-2026 23:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  Corn futures experienced a pullback on Tuesday, retreating 2 to 4½ cents after posting gains across multiple contracts on Monday. The September futures contract expired up 1¾ cents at $5.12, while the December 2026 contract closed at $5.33¼, up 3 cents but down 4¼ cents at the time of reporting. The nearby cash price settled at $4.87¼, reflecting a gain of 3¼ cents from the previous session.
  Monday’s trading saw positive momentum with open interes
  
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• U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve hits lowest level since 1982

  16-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve held 285.4 million barrels of crude oil as of the week ending September 4, representing the lowest stockpile level since November 1982, based on data released by the Energy Information Administration. The reserve declined by 1.2 million barrels from the previous week’s total of 286.6 million barrels. Over the past 12 months, the reserve has experienced a substantial decline of nearly 120 million barrels, or approximately 30%, from the 405.2 million bar
  
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• Soybeans Slipping Back as Ratings Remain Steady

  16-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Soybean futures trading activity reflected mixed momentum in recent sessions. Contracts moved lower during the current period, trading 4 to 5 cents down, following Monday’s gains when futures closed higher by 5 to 9 3/4 cents. Open interest expanded by 12,998 contracts, suggesting ongoing market engagement.
  The cmdtyView national average cash bean price rose 7 3/4 cents to $12.44 1/4. Related soybean products showed strength, with soybean meal futures up 40 cents closing at $3.40, and soy
  
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• J.B. Hunt stock plunges 13% after company warns third-quarter earnings will fall

  16-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Shares of J.B. Hunt declined sharply on Wednesday following guidance from the company’s chief financial officer that third-quarter earnings would drop compared with the prior quarter. At the Morgan Stanley Industrials conference, CFO Brad Delco attributed the expected decline to a range of labor-related expenses, including recruitment advertising, employee onboarding, training programs, and sign-on bonuses, which he said would add approximately $25 million in costs during the third quarte
  
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• Anthropic moving forward with $2 trillion IPO on Nasdaq

  16-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Anthropic is advancing with plans for an initial public offering on Nasdaq that could value the artificial intelligence company at $2 trillion, according to reporting from Bloomberg. The listing is expected to remain on track, with Nvidia reportedly considering a contribution of approximately $10 billion to the offering. Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan are serving as lead underwriters. The company filed regulatory paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission in June.
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• the-best-way-to-learn-forex-trading

  16-09-2026 15:06 via litefinance.org
  
  Trading education doesn't begin with the search for a one-size-fits-all strategy. It starts with understanding how the Forex market works and what drives exchange rates.The Forex market operates 24/5. It is the world's largest financial market, with daily trading volume exceeding $7 trillion. Forex traders buy and sell currency pairs: the euro against the US dollar, the British pound against the Japanese yen, the US dollar against the Swiss franc, and many others. Market participants range from
  
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• Morning Bid: A time to hike?

  16-09-2026 13:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  Financial markets are pricing in a quarter-percentage-point increase in the Federal Reserve’s benchmark rate to the 3.75%-4.00% range, marking the central bank’s first rate adjustment since 2023. The decision comes as policymakers navigate competing pressures from persistent inflation running above target, a low unemployment rate, and elevated oil prices stemming from Middle East supply disruptions.
  Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces a delicate balancing act between economic fundamentals a
  
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• US stocks slip after oil prices and the bond market crank up the pressure

  16-09-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  U.S. equity markets closed lower on Tuesday as multiple headwinds pressured investor confidence. The S&P 500 declined 0.4%, closing at 7,585.73. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 328 points, or 0.6%, to 52,093.11, while the Nasdaq composite dropped 0.8% to 25,981.57.
  The selloff was driven by rising borrowing costs and energy prices. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.00% from 4.97% the previous evening, marking the first sustained movement above that threshold since 2023. This ele
  
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• Dell Seeks $4 Billion as AI Boom Fuels Growth and Debt Management

  16-09-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Dell Technologies announced plans to raise roughly $4 billion through an investment-grade bond offering structured across four tranches with maturities spanning three to ten years. The company intends to use the proceeds primarily to refinance its 4.9% notes maturing in October 2026, with the final amount contingent on investor reception.
  The timing of the offering reflects Dell’s strengthened financial position amid surging demand for AI infrastructure. The company had lifted its fiscal-
  
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• Corporate Tax Payments Plunge 25% Even as Profits Boom

  16-09-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Corporate tax receipts have declined significantly even as company profits reach historic levels, according to data released by the Congressional Budget Office. Over the first 11 months of the fiscal year, tax payments from corporations dropped by $96 billion, falling from $390 billion in the same period during fiscal 2025 to $294 billion currently. The CBO attributed much of this decline to tax provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that was passed in 2025.
  Technology companies
  
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• Borr Drilling to sell 51% stake in Perfomex to Mexican partner

  16-09-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Borr Drilling announced the execution of definitive agreements to divest its controlling equity interest in Perfomex, a Mexican well services joint venture, to its local partners Perforaciones Estratégicas e Integrales Mexicana and Perforaciones Estratégicas e Integrales Mexicana II.
  The transaction will result in Borr’s complete exit from the venture, with the local partner assuming full ownership and operational control of the Galar, Gersemi, and Njord jack-up rigs current
  
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• Japan Ends Era of Ultra-Loose Policy. Forecast as of 16.09.2026

  16-09-2026 12:00 via litefinance.org
  
  The BoJ's September rate hike marks an extraordinary shift in monetary policy. Japan hasn't embarked on such a rapid tightening cycle since 1990. Back then, Japan was viewed as a major economic threat to the United States. Now, the country has clearly moved away from its previous ultra-loose monetary policy framework. Let's examine what this shift means for the Japanese yen and develop a trading plan for the USD/JPY.Major Takeaways The Bank of Japan intends to raise interest rates. The BoJ'
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 16.09.2026

  16-09-2026 09:29 via litefinance.org
  
  Dear readers,I've prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis.Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The price continues to rise in a bullish correction (B). Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 82,336.26. 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. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 2,663.34.Elliott Wave An
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 16.09.2026

  16-09-2026 09:17 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 suggest entry signals for intraday traders.Oil prices continued to rise yesterday.Major Takeaways USCrude: After surpassing the September 11th high, oil prices entered a downward correction. XAUUSD: Gold is rebounding from the Gold Zone of 4,286–4,276. EURUSD: The euro is trading near this week's
  
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• US Dollar Faces Fed Test as Treasury Yields Surge. Forecast as of 16.09.2026

  16-09-2026 08:18 via litefinance.org
  
  The EUR/USD has been declining amid rising Treasury yields. However, the Fed's hawkish stance could limit further gains in Treasury yields while providing additional support for the US dollar. Let's analyze this situation and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways The Fed can bring yields back below 5%. The US dollar will strengthen if the Fed surprises the market. The greenback could break the correlation. A sustained move above 1.1555 will offer a buying opportunity on the EUR/USD.Daily Fundam
  
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• Weekly Economic Calendar for 21.09.2026–27.09.2026

  16-09-2026 02:00 via litefinance.org
  
  The past week was marked by heightened volatility as three of the world's major central banks, the Fed, the Bank of Japan, and the Bank of England, held policy meetings. The Fed's interest rate decision was the week's key event. Next week (21.09.2026–27.09.2026), investors will focus on major economic data releases from Germany, the eurozone, the US, the UK, and Australia, while also assessing the outcomes of the Swiss National Bank and People's Bank of China meetings. Meanwhile, developme
  
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• Wheat Showing Mixed Early Trade on Monday

  15-09-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Wheat futures displayed mixed trading activity across the three major exchanges on Monday. Chicago SRW wheat contracts experienced declines ranging from 8¼ to 16¼ cents, with December contracts down 6½ cents for the week. Kansas City HRW futures showed weakness, with contracts trading 10 to 20¼ cents lower, and December contracts declining 8¾ cents since the previous Friday. Minneapolis spring wheat faced pressure with contracts down 12½ to 20¼ c
  
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• Soybeans Holding Steady on Monday Morning

  15-09-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Soybean futures traded with mixed activity, as front-month contracts experienced declines across the board. September contracts closed at $12.80 1/4, down 35 3/4 cents, while November futures settled at $12.96 1/2, also down 35 3/4 cents. January contracts declined 35 1/4 cents to close at $13.12. The cmdtyView national average cash bean price fell 36 cents to $12.38 1/2. Long liquidation activity was recorded at 10,972 contracts, contributing to downward price pressure.
  The U.S. Department of
  
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