Stock markets

Some soft commodity prices are surging, adding to consumer woes

Surging prices for soft commodities, from orange juice to live cattle, are complicating the inflation picture.  A host of agricultural…

Stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading: AstraZeneca, Paramount, Nike and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. AstraZeneca — Shares rose 1.4% after Jefferies upgraded the stock to…

Huawei stays silent on secretive 5G phone at high-profile product launch

BEIJING — Chinese telecommunications and smartphone giant Huawei didn’t reveal any details about its new phone or reported advanced chip…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Ford, Scholastic, Squarespace, Deere and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Ford — Shares popped about 2% in midday trading after a…