Curve Ahead Market Strategies

Crop Progress Report
Commodities

140,000 United States producers and will visit 42,000 tracts of farm land to collect information. One of USDA’s largest survey efforts, the responses will provide the foundation for estimates in the upcoming growing year. With both data collection and data release taking place over a span of only four weeks, the results will be available beginning on June 29 in the Acreage and other reports. Farmers should watch for their survey and be sure to respond. Your information matters!

Mid Day Update
Options

The U.S. equity averages are on upswing once again. The tech sector continues to weigh heavily on the sector. 

Small-Cap Corner: Oil Services Surprise
Commodities

In our new feature, “Small-Cap Corner,” we’ll be taking a look at both popular names and hidden gems from the small-cap and micro-cap universes. Today, we’re starting with a micro-cap play from the oil services arena, a group dominated by large-caps such as Schlumberger (SLB [stock SLB]) and

Pandora Blares Triumphant Earnings
Stocks

Internet music sensation Pandora Media (P [stock P] has proven its fine-tuned worth with an excellent start to its 2013 fiscal year. With revenue growth of 58% in the past year, the online radio company has positioned itself for continued development and success in the coming months.

Breaking News - Weekly Jobless Claims
Stocks

Breaking News Weekly Jobless Claims Drop

After Market Close
Commodities

U.S. markets dropped more than 1% today as the euro fell off a cliff hitting a 2 year low until the afternoon when the euro regained its footing sending the U.S. dollar lower and equities higher.

Markets At Session Lows
Stocks

U.S. markets are at session lows with the S&P 500 nearing the 1300 market and the NASDAQ is extending its slide to yet another new session low to the 2800 mark.