September E-mini S&Ps (ESU14 +0.15%) this morning are up +0.10% on the prospects for a strong U.S. Jul durable goods orders report later this morning, while European stocks are up +0.18% on optimism a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine can be found.

We’ve all seen the headlines. If you believe the financial media, we’re in a bubble and it’s about to pop. 2014 is going to be 2008, 2001, and 1929 all over again.

Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM - Trend Report) is benefiting from the record high beef prices as more consumers switch to chicken.