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Soybeans and corn futures extended gains as escalating Middle East hostilities caused crude oil prices to jump, increasing the appeal and demand for biofuels.

Ørsted, the world's largest offshore wind developer, plans to reinstate dividends in 2026 after two years of losses and high costs, signaling a potential recovery.

Venezuela's oil reserves, the largest in the world, have failed to prevent the country's economic collapse due to technical, legal, and political decisions that have dismantled its oil industry over two decades.

Sweden, particularly Stockholm, is emerging as a hub for AI innovation with a high concentration of unicorns, rivaling Silicon Valley's success.

US soybean futures reached their highest level since 2023 following a Trump administration announcement on renewable fuel exemptions that exceeded expectations for biofuel demand.

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Robinhood's shares are experiencing a brutal weekly loss due to declines in bitcoin and AI-linked stocks, which are key areas of its business.

Wheat prices increased for the second consecutive session due to rising Black Sea tensions and deteriorating crop prospects, which may lead to supply chain disruptions and impact grain markets.

The US and China have reached an agreement where China will purchase at least $17 billion in agricultural products annually through 2028, a development that could positively impact US farm sectors and related stocks.

Better's new ChatGPT app aims to streamline the mortgage process by reducing it from weeks to 47 seconds, targeting major lenders Rocket and UWM.

The EU has named Azerbaijan as a key player in its post-Russia energy strategy, following Ukraine's first-ever natural gas imports from Azerbaijan in July 2025, aiming to diversify energy supply and enhance security.

India's largest oil and gas licensing round, OALP-X, has been extended for the fourth time, indicating a gap between the country's ambition and investor appetite.