Stock market news — Monday, 21 September 2026
233 headlines. Of the 182 with a specific market target, 114 were positive, 38 negative and 30 neutral — overall mood leaning optimistic. Most mentioned: SPY, BTC, META.
Mood Index72Optimistic · about the index
Sentiment
114 positive30 neutral38 negative
Top stories
Nasdaq hits record high as chipmakers fuel stock gains
Investors discover their new favorite consumer AI play in Meta. Options volume is surging
Shares of the social media giant surged 12% Monday.
The hottest part of the AI trade could be turning into its biggest weakness
While stock investors celebrate booming demand for chips and servers, credit markets are flagging risky contracts and rising debt costs.
Bitcoin Tops $85,000 For First Time Since Late January
Bitcoin has surged above $85,000 this morning for the first time since late-January... The rally comes alongside advances in stocks and bonds, as falling oil prices and optimism ahead of a summit between US President Trump and China’s…
AMD joins $1 trillion market cap club on AI computing bets
AMD hits $1 trillion market cap for the first time as stock rides 5-day rally
AMD has had a monster 2026 with the stock up more than 180% so far.
Paramount reaches historic settlement with states, clearing way for WBD deal
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Sunshine Silver Mining boosts mineral rights position in Idaho by 60%
Sunshine is the largest mineral rights holder in the Silver Valley, the most prolific silver district in US history.
Meta announces AI shopping partnership with Spotify
Cattle Rally on Monday Following Bullish USDA Cattle on Feed Data
Live cattle futures closed the Monday session with contracts $3.87 to $5.95 higher. Cash trade has started out on the quieter side this week, with feedlots compiling showlists. Feeder cattle futures rallied on the day. Contracts didn’t…
Corn Bulls Flock Back in on Monday as Export Shipments Remain Strong
Corn futures saw money flow flock back in on Monday, with bulls adding back some risk ahead of the US/China meeting this week. Contracts were up 3 ¼ to 15 ½ cents at the close, led by the front months. The CmdtyView national average…
Cotton Rallies on Monday Ahead of Trump/Xi Meeting
Cotton futures saw gains of 110 to 247 points across the board on Monday, led by the front months. Crude oil was down $4.81 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index back up $0.255. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 65% of the…
Hogs Get a Bounce to Start the Week
Lean hog futures were up a nickel to $1.25 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was $80.35 in the Monday PM report, down $1.41 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another $1 on September 14 at $84.02. USDA’s pork…
Soybeans Rally on Monday Ahead of US/China Meeting This Week
Soybeans rallied back on Monday, with longs putting the risk right back on and closing 15 to 24 cents higher on the session. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 24 1/2 cents at $12.69 3/4. Soymeal futures rallied $5.60…
Wheat Bulls Post Monday Gains
The wheat complex posted strength on Monday, with all three exchanges higher as tensions in the Black Sea filed to cool off over the weekend. Chicago SRW saw gains of 5 ¾ to 12 ¾ cents across the board. KC HRW futures were up 4 to 10…
Nasdaq notches record-high close, AI optimism reignites and Treasury yields retreat
Hawkish Fed Comments Boost the Dollar
The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.20% on Monday. The dollar moved higher on Monday amid hawkish Fed comments. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee and St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said the Fed may have to hike interest…
Silver Lake sues Carl Icahn and hedge funds over Endeavor buyout
Eli Lilly CEO offers investors 3 more reasons to stick with the stock
Encouraging updates from Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks strengthen the bull case for the stock.
Meta's Muse AI agent downloads are surging. Here's how it compares to ChatGPT, Grok and Claude
Meta's Muse AI personal agent tool had 730,000 and 2.5 million downloads over the roughly five-day and thirteen-day time frames after its launch.
Corn Bulls Putting Risk Back at Monday’s Midday
Corn futures are seeing the money flow come back in on Monday, with contracts up 14 to 15 cents so far at midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 15 cents at $4.97 1/4. USDA’s FGIS tallied corn export shipments at…
Cocoa Prices Supported by Forecasts for Dry Weather in the Ivory Coast
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +24 (+0.45%) on Monday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed up +27 (+0.69%). Cocoa prices recovered from 8-week lows on Monday and settled higher as short-covering was spurred by…
Stocks Settle Sharply Higher as Crude Prices Plunge and Chipmakers Soar
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up by +1.49% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.71%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.83%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) rose…
Cocoa Prices Rebound on Forecasts for Dry Weather in the Ivory Coast
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +24 (+0.45%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is up +22 (+0.58%). Cocoa prices recovered from 8-week lows today and moved higher as short-covering emerged on forecasts for dry weather…
Hundreds of flights into Newark, New York, Philadelphia disrupted after Verizon fiber line cut
An FAA equipment problem snarled air travel at Newark Liberty International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport Monday.
New U.S. Sanctions Law Threatens India’s Huge Russian Oil Trade
India’s imports of cheaper Russian crude oil have come under scrutiny in recent days after U.S. lawmakers passed a new sanctions bill against Russia’s energy sector. The “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026,” which…
Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts best day since early August: Live updates
The three major averages jumped to start the week's trading, catching a tailwind from a rally in AI-related stocks, as well as lower yields and oil prices.
Sugar Prices Recover on Brazilian Real Strength
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.16 (+0.92%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is up +1.20 (+0.24%). Sugar prices recovered from 3.5-week lows today and moved higher after a rally in the Brazilian real…
Coffee Prices Retreat as Global Supply Situation Improves
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down -4.10 (-1.46%) on Monday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed down -59 (-1.74%). Coffee prices retreated on Monday and dropped to 3-month lows. Coffee prices have been under…
Texas Gov. Abbott orders data center permit halt weeks after issuing moratorium
Data centers have been a flash point in the 2026 midterm elections, including Abbott's bid for reelection against Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa.
Stocks Supported by Lower Crude Prices and Bond Yields
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.61% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.33%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +0.70%, and…
Rothschild & Co Initiates Coverage of Nebius Group N.V. at Sell
Fintel reports that on September 21, 2026, Rothschild & Co initiated coverage of Nebius Group N.V. (NASDAQGS:NBIS) (BMV:NBIS N) with a Sell recommendation.This initiation from Rothschild & Co represents a distinct outlook compared to…
Lockheed wins US Army missile contract worth up to $1.2 billion
Stocks and Bonds Climb as Slumping Crude Prices Ease Inflation Risks
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.93% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.39%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.97%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +1.00%, and…
Fortune Minerals gets water licence and land use permit for NICO mine in Northwest Territories
NICO deposit contains 12% of global bismuth reserves and 1.1 million in-situ ounces of gold.
Meta’s stock is enjoying its best month in 13 years thanks to the company’s hot new AI assistant
Muse is gaining popularity and helping convince investors that Meta’s AI bets are paying off.
Global Refinery Crunch Pushes Diesel Prices to New Records
U.S. diesel prices broke another record last week, topping $6.50 per gallon. In Europe, fuel prices are soaring, and shortages are looming over already struggling economies. There is simply not enough refining capacity in the world to…
Iambic Therapeutics files for IPO to fund cancer drugs
AT&T’s stock looks like the smartest bet in the wireless sector, analyst says
An analyst at BNP has taken a positive view of AT&T’s stock, writing that investors should have “little to quibble with on the mobile side.”
US awards $99 million for geothermal drilling, technology projects
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Bitcoin hits an 8-month high — and sends a clear message about risk appetite right now
The lack of clarity around crypto’s regulatory framework hasn’t stopped bitcoin from surging, as investors haven’t abandoned hopes for clearer U.S. rules.
Stock boom is fueling a ‘retirement party,’ economists say — what it means for workers
Stocks have surged, and economists said the resulting "wealth effect" has led older workers to retire at a faster clip.
Latam Airlines rating upgraded by S&P on strong performance
Abundant Supplies and Brazil Rains Weigh on Coffee Prices
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -4.35 (-1.55%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is down -64 (-1.88%). Coffee prices are sharply lower today, with arabica dropping to a 3-month low. Coffee prices have been under…
Crude Prices Sink on Larger Flows of Oil Through the Strait of Hormuz
October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is down -4.78 (-4.77%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is down -0.0319 (-0.90%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today, with crude dropping to a 1.5-week low. Crude prices are…
Dollar Gains and Gold Falls on Hawkish Fed Comments
The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.16% today. The dollar is moving higher today on hawkish comments from Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee, who said the Fed may have to hike interest rates further to restore price stability.…
UK’s Burnham to announce new AI defence partnership with US
Soybean Bulls Bouncing Higher on Monday Morning
Soybeans are trading with Monday morning gains of 9 to 11 cents. Futures were down 9 to 17 cents across the board on Friday, as November held on for a 7 cent gain for the week. Open interest was down 10,591 contracts, mainly in the…
Critics say California got too little in deal to let Paramount buy Warner Bros
Mexico stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC up 0.25%
Boeing wins defense contracts worth $41.5m for aircraft support
Raymond James hires several senior investment bankers from Jefferies, sources say
Stocks had a great day on the surface. But something alarming occurred not seen since 1999
The market just posted major gains, but the latest performance is not as strong as it may seem.
As the S&P 500 nears a new record high, there are signs of weakness below the surface
About 60% of the stocks in the S&P 500 are down more than 20% from their all-time highs.
Cotton Rallying at Monday’s Midday
Cotton futures are trading with contracts 212 to 272 points higher across most nearbys. Crude oil is down $4.53 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index back up $0.175. China’s President Xi will be in the US this week to meet…
Soybean Bulls Rallying on Monday Ahead of US/China Meeting
Soybeans rallying back on Monday, as risk is being put back on after the weekend with gains of 21 to 23 1/4 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 23 1/4 cents at $12.68 1/4. Soymeal futures are rallying $8 to $10,…
These beaten-down stocks could bounce back in January, if history is any guide
Tax-loss selling is likely to lead these 20 stocks to become artificially depressed in the fourth quarter — and therefore good bets to bounce back in the new year
What is the White House press pool and why does it matter?
Trump's media ban on three news outlets could limit the public's visibility into the president's actions.
Improved Crude Flows Through the Strait of Hormuz Sink Oil Prices
October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed down -4.52 (-4.51%) on Monday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed down -0.0577 (-1.64%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Monday, with crude sinking to a 1.5-week low. Crude…
Brazilian Real Strength Spurs Short Covering in Sugar
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.12 (+0.69%) on Monday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed down -1.30 (-0.26%). Sugar prices fell to 3.5-week lows on Monday but recovered and settled mixed. Short…
Nat-Gas Prices Weaken as European Gas Prices Plunge
October Nymex natural gas (NGV26 ) on Monday closed down -0.076 (-2.61%). Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 1-week low on Monday and settled lower on negative carryover from a -7% plunge in European nat-gas prices to a 2-week low. Losses in…
Cattle Rallying on Monday Following Bullish USDA Data
Live cattle futures are $3.82 to $4.87 higher at midday. Cash trade was reported at $350-355 dressed in the North with a few $222-223 live sales. Some weekend sales were rumored at $225. Feeder cattle futures are rallying $3.20 to…
‘She says it’s just money’: My friend pays for everything. I should be grateful, but I can’t stand her anymore.
“On each of these weekends away, she’s probably spending $500.”
The Energy Transition Has a Speed Advantage That Cost Models Miss
Power technologies are usually compared by asking how much their electricity costs. That is no longer enough. Electricity demand is accelerating, driven by data centers, electrification, new factories and cooling. The International…