Episodes

  • Motive's IPO: Fleet Software's Growing Impact

    Motive's IPO: Fleet Software's Growing Impact
    Dec 26 2025
    Motive, a leading fleet telematics company, is set to go public on the NYSE, offering AI-powered tools for fleet tracking, driver safety, compliance, equipment monitoring, and spending management. Despite industry downturn, Motives tech has become essential for carriers to stay competitive, backed by strong investor confidence and a recent court victory against Samsara. This IPO reflects the growing influence of fleet software in trucking, driven by investors, regulators, and industries beyond carriers, as the U.S. IPO market gains momentum in 2025.

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    2 mins
  • Shipping Rates Surge, Red Sea Reopening Looms

    Shipping Rates Surge, Red Sea Reopening Looms
    Dec 26 2025
    East Coast shipping rates fluctuate, with a three percent dip followed by a swift three hundred dollar increase per forty-foot equivalent unit. Asia to North Europe and Mediterranean lanes see significant rate hikes, surpassing two thousand seven hundred and three thousand eight hundred fifty dollars respectively. Lunar New Year and Red Sea diversions contribute to the surge. Tighter carrier capacity and growing demand are cited as key factors, while potential Red Sea reopening could cause short-term market disruption but long-term pressure on prices.

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    1 min
  • Grains Futures Edge Higher on Chicago Board of Trade

    Grains Futures Edge Higher on Chicago Board of Trade
    Dec 26 2025
    Grains futures opened higher on the Chicago Board of Trade, with corn, soybeans, wheat, and soybean meal all gaining ground. Corn closed at $535.25, up $1.25, while soybeans settled at $1066.50, up $3.25. Wheat finished at $452.75, up $1.75, and soybean meal reached $307.40, up $2.70. Traders kept volumes light, with corns estimated sales dropping significantly compared to midweek. Open interest dropped for corn but rose for wheat. Soy oil dipped slightly, with estimated sales of 14,327. Soybeans volume also decreased sharply. The market reflects a steady feeling out the day ahead of weekend news.

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    2 mins
  • Oil Prices Slide on NYMEX

    Oil Prices Slide on NYMEX
    Dec 26 2025
    Oil prices take a dip on NYMEX, with Light Sweet Crude for February delivery settling at $57.86 per barrel, down $0.49 from yesterday. Nearby months also saw drops, with March and April contracts falling by $0.53 and $0.55 respectively. Volumes are lighter today, with estimated volume at 128,630 contracts. Open interest totals 1,902,055 contracts, down 32,562 from yesterday. This pullback comes after holiday trading, and well watch if momentum holds as the session unfolds.

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    2 mins
  • Soybean Futures Rise in Early Trading

    Soybean Futures Rise in Early Trading
    Dec 26 2025
    Soybean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade are off to a strong start on Friday, December 26th, with January contracts gaining 3.25 cents to 1666.50 per bushel. March futures led the charge, rising 3.5 cents to 1880 per bushel. Traders are watching these modest gains closely due to lighter post-holiday volume, which could indicate cautious sentiment. Open interest dipped by 5,587 contracts, with front months like January and March seeing the most action. Despite the drop in volume, soybeans are holding firm, setting the stage for a potentially steady week ahead.

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  • Copper Futures Surge on COMEX

    Copper Futures Surge on COMEX
    Dec 26 2025
    Copper futures prices surged on the COMEX exchange, with December contracts gaining up to 24 cents per pound. The March contract hit a new high, driven by optimism in construction and manufacturing sectors. Trading volume spiked, but open interest dipped slightly, suggesting profit-taking. Copper looks bullish heading into 2026.

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  • Global Exchange Rates: A Quick Pulse

    Global Exchange Rates: A Quick Pulse
    Dec 26 2025
    Global currency markets open with steady rates, impacting everything from travel to imports. The euro and pound hold strong, while the yen remains stable. Emerging markets see volatility, with Turkeys new lira under pressure. These rates set the tone for New York markets as they kick off the day.

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  • Cotton Futures Surge in Early Trading

    Cotton Futures Surge in Early Trading
    Dec 26 2025
    Cotton futures surge in early trading, with March contract hitting $64.72 per pound, up from $64.40. May and July contracts also rise, while December contracts reach $68.29. Volumes pick up, with open interest at 300,717 contracts. Market feels bullish, with focus on weather and global demand.

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