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Boeing workers reject their latest contract offer, extending strike at three Midwest plants​

Another contract proposal has been rejected by Boeing workers who now have been on strike for nearly six weeks from three Midwest plants where military aircraft and weapons are developed.

The vote on Friday refusing the latest proposal sends the workers back to the picket lines, according to the union representing the 3,200 striking workers who build fighter jets, weapons systems and the U.S. Navy’s first carrier-based unmanned aircraft. Fifty-seven percent of members voted against the proposal, the union said.

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Nasdaq closes at record high, S&P 500 notches winning week as Fed decision looms​

The Nasdaq Composite notched a perfect week of closing highs on Friday as investors took signs of weakening jobs and tame inflation to mean the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates next week.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq closed 0.44% higher to settle at 22,141.10, led by a surge in Tesla shares. The broad market S&P 500 hovered around the flatline, down just 0.05% to finish at 6,584.29. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 273.78 points, or 0.59%, to close at 45,834.22. Having each closed at record levels Thursday, with the Dow finishing above 46,000 for the first time, the three major averages rounded out the weekly period with gains.

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USDA Reports and More Cattle Chaos With Eric Relph​

Sep 12, 2025
Eric Relph from CommStock Investments delivers a full breakdown of today’s agricultural markets, covering everything from cash cattle trade to grain markets and livestock trends.

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41% of container transport is empty - Splash247

New analysis from Danish liner consultancy Sea-Intelligence shows the growing percentage of empty containers moving around the world. Experts at Sea-Intelligence have calculated the share of empties relative to full containers, based on teu-miles, and found out that currently 41% of container...
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How Chinese Luckin Is Taking On Starbucks In the U.S.​

Sep 15, 2025 #CNBC
Luckin Coffee, the chain that quickly overtook Starbucks in China, has opened its first U.S. locations in New York City. While the company, founded in 2017, is expected to expand rapidly, it has already lived through a major fraud scandal and bankruptcy in its home market. So now the question is: can it pose a real risk to major domestic coffeehouse chains like Starbucks? Watch the video to learn about how Luckin Coffee is taking on the U.S.

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S&P 500 closes above 6,600 for the first time after Trump’s positive comments on China trade talks, gain in Tesla: Live updates​

Stocks rose Monday after President Donald Trump said that U.S.-China trade negotiations were going well. Investors also braced for a key Federal Reserve meeting this week.

The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% to 6,615.28, marking its first close above 6,600. The Nasdaq Composite also advanced to a new all-time high, rising 0.9% to 22,348.75. The Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a small gain, gaining 49.23 points, or 0.1%, 45,883.45.

Top U.S. and Chinese officials for a second day discussed tariff rates and a deadline for the sale of Chinese-owned social media TikTok. In a Truth Social post, Trump said the meeting between officials had been positive and that a deal “was also reached on a ‘certain’ company that young people in our Country very much wanted to save,” potentially referring to TikTok. The U.S. will go ahead on its TikTok ban if China does give up its demands for reduced tariffs and tech restrictions, Reuters reported on Monday, citing a a senior U.S. official with knowledge of negotiations.

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S&P 500 futures tick higher after benchmark closed above 6,600; Fed meeting to begin: Live updates​

S&P 500 futures rose Tuesday after a record-setting session for the benchmark index, while traders awaited the beginning of the latest Federal Reserve meeting.

Futures tied to the S&P 500 traded 0.2% higher, while Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.3%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 19 points, or 0.04%.

The S&P 500 closed above 6,600 for the first time on Monday, while the Nasdaq Composite also raced to an all-time high.

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Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Markets Watch Fed As US, UK Seal $42B Tech Deal​

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  • Microsoft, Nvidia, and Google pledge $42B in UK investments under the US-UK 'Tech Prosperity Deal,' focusing on AI, quantum, and nuclear advancements.
  • Workday (WDAY) surges over 5.5% premarket after Elliott Investment Management reveals a $2B stake, citing confidence in WDAY's long-term strategy.
  • The House passes a measure giving President Trump expanded tariff powers until March 2026, despite initial GOP opposition and ongoing court challenges.
  • Traders await the Federal Reserve's key monetary policy decision, with major stock index futures largely unchanged ahead of the announcement.
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Weekly scrap market report

Copper Prices Stay Strong: What This Means for Scrap Sellers in September 2025​

Check Scrap Prices: https://iScrapApp.com/ - Join us as we break down the latest trends in the scrap metal market — with copper leading the conversation this week. From steady copper values to slipping steel and a bump in catalytic converter prices, here's what scrappers need to know to make smarter moves right now.
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Dow closes up 250 points, S&P 500 inches lower after Fed delivers widely expected rate cut: Live updates​

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher and the S&P 500 was little changed after a volatile day of trading as the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark rate as expected on Wednesday. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell tempered enthusiasm a bit by signaling the move was not the start of a long rate-lowering cycle.

The broad-market index settled down 0.1% at 6,600.35, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.3% to 22,261.33. The Dow finished up 260.42 points, or 0.6%, at 46,018.32, after earlier hitting an all-time high.

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