EXPLAINED: 17 - The Real Truth

Hogs Mixed at Midday

Lean hog futures are down 17 cents in the nearby February contract, with others up as much as 50 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $84.38 on Thursday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 79 cents on Jan 27 at $85.22. USDA’s Export Sales...

Barchart · Jan 29

Concerns Over AI Spending Weigh on Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.69%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -1.10%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jan 29

Cattle Trading with Wednesday Gains

Live cattle futures are up 70 to 95 cents in the front months on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with a few $236 bids showing up on Wednesday. It found its footing last week at $233 to $236.50 live and $370 dressed. Feeder cattle...

Barchart · Jan 28

Cattle Slipping Back Lower on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are 22 to 55 cents lower in the front months on Tuesday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. It found its footing last week at $233 to $236.50 live and $370 dressed. Feeder cattle futures are slipping back 40 to 50 cents in...

Barchart · Jan 27

Broader Market Rallies on Tech Strength and Solid Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.47%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.84%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.87%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.48%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jan 27

These 3 Stocks Just Saw Major Insider Moves—Time to Be Bullish or Bearish?

After a remarkable run in 2025, and a great start to 2026, Micron just got an insider buy. Two other big-name stocks are seeing insider activity as well.

MarketBeat · Jan 27

Hogs Mostly Higher on Monday

Lean hog futures are trading with 50 to 70 cent gains on Monday, with nearby Feb up 7 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported this morning on no volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 55 cents on Jan 22 at $83.62. Monthly Cold Storage...

Barchart · Jan 26

Cattle Posting Monday Midday Strength

Live cattle futures are posting 50 to 70 cent gains in the nearbys at midday. Cash trade found its footing on Friday at $233 to $236.50 live and $370 dressed. Feeder cattle futures are showing $1.50 to $1.75 front month gains on Monday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down...

Barchart · Jan 26

Stocks See Support Ahead of Heavy Earnings Week and FOMC Meeting

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.07%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.35%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jan 26

Cattle Rallying Ahead of Cattle on Feed Report as Cash Drives Strength

Live cattle futures are up $1.70 to $2.42 so far on Friday. Cash trade has seen a few cattle exchange hands at $233-234 live, with $365 dressed. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales on 494 the 1,228 head at $234-236.50 and $365 dressed. Feeder cattle futures are...

Barchart · Jan 23