10 Reads for Monday Morning

This is what my morning commuter train says: • Peter Navarro: “We will not soften our stance on China”: Trump’s longtime trade adviser discusses tariffs, interactions with the Chinese government, and a Supreme Court case that could shape Trump’s legacy. • U.S. prosecutors begin criminal inquiry into Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell: The chairman of […]
Predictions and choices for NFL Wild Card Weekend on Sunday and Monday

Sunday Jaguars +1.5 Bills The Bills are facing a challenging match, and Josh Allen might need to step up in ways we haven’t seen yet if they want to move past the wild-card round. It’s tough because Jacksonville looks like the stronger team right now, and they’re certainly playing better overall. They rank 6th in […]
Soybeans Rise by Double Digits on Monday

Soybean Market Update Soybean prices have shown an upward trend as traders returned from a quiet holiday period, with futures closing up by 15 to 18 cents. As of Friday evening, there were 401 additional deliveries scheduled for January soybeans. The national average cash bean price, according to cmdtyView, rose by 17 1/4 cents to […]
Soybeans Experience Monday Morning Surge

Soybean Prices on the Rise Soybean prices are seeing an upward trend, with futures climbing between 15 and 18 1/4 cents as traders return from a relatively quiet holiday period. On Friday evening, there were an additional 401 deliveries for January soybeans. The national average cash price for soybeans rose by 16 ¾ cents, reaching […]
NFL Black Monday: Which Head Coaches and General Managers Have Been Let Go?

NFL Black Monday Recap It’s that time again—Black Monday in the NFL has made its presence felt. The 2025 regular season is behind us, almost like a blur, and as playoff teams gear up for their shot at the Lombardi Trophy this weekend, some franchises are facing major changes. Speaking of changes, 18 franchises have […]
Odds for the Giants’ next coach: Current situation on Black Monday

Sadly, the Giants’ season has come to an end. While they managed to finish with two consecutive victories, fans hoping for the number one overall pick will be disappointed—it’s set at No. 5 in the upcoming NFL Draft. There’s a buzz around who will take over as head coach, and many believe the position will […]
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro scheduled for court appearance in New York on Monday

Maduro’s Arraignment Scheduled Amid Drug Charges Nicolas Maduro, the ousted Venezuelan leader facing serious drug trafficking and weapons charges, is set to be arraigned in a New York federal court on Monday. This comes on the heels of his recent detention by U.S. military personnel at the presidential palace in Venezuela. The formal announcement of […]
Gold and silver prices dropped on Monday following last week’s significant rise. Here’s the reason.

Important points CME Group’s move to adjust metals contracts has interrupted the recent surge in precious metals prices. New margin requirements mean traders must front more cash to speculate on metal prices. Gold and silver are still on track for their best annual returns since 1979. After a week of solid gains that pushed gold, […]
S&P 500 ends the day down on Monday as investors offload tech stocks before the year’s end: Live updates

Traders were busy on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on December 15, 2025. Stocks dipped on Monday following a significant rise in the S&P 500 last week, largely due to declines in technology stocks. The S&P 500 fell by 0.35%, ending the day at 6,905.74. The Nasdaq Composite dropped by 0.50%, closing […]
Ways to watch Rams-Falcons for free on Monday Night Football

Week 17 of the NFL season wraps up tonight with a Monday Night Football game featuring the Falcons and the Rams, a matchup that has generated quite a bit of buzz. Los Angeles has made it to the playoffs, but they’re out of the running for the division title after a weekend full of action. […]