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Hogs Post Wednesday Gains
Lean hog futures posted 27 to 57 cent gains on Wednesday. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $81.26 on Wednesday afternoon, up $1.51 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $81.46 on January 20, up 6 cents from the previous day....
Cattle Rally on Wednesday
Live cattle closed out a rallying Wednesday session with gains of $2.25 to $3.00, as February spiked above $200 a new all-time high for the spot contract. Preliminary open interest was up 2,515 contracts across the board, with Feb the exceptions down 3,505 contracts. A few early cash sales have...
Soybeans Firm to Start Thursday
Soybeans are trading with contracts steady to 2 cents higher. They closed the Wednesday session with contracts down 9 to 12 cents in the nearbys and November just 3 cents lower. Preliminary open interest was down 4,827 contracts, with a bulk in the March. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean...
Soybeans Pull Back on Wednesday
Soybeans closed the Wednesday session with contracts down 9 to 12 cents in the nearbys and November just 3 cents lower. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 11 3/4 cents at $9.94 ¼. Soymeal futures were $3.90 to 4.80/ton higher on the session. Soy Oil were back...
Corn Retreat on Wednesday
Corn bulls were taking some money off the table on the wobble Wednesday session, as contracts were down 5 to 6 cents in the nearbys and new crop December ¼ cent lower. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was down 5 3/4 cents at $4.49 1/4. USDA reported...
Wheat Settles Mixed on Wednesday
The wheat complex closed mixed across the three exchanges on Wednesday. The Chicago SRW market was 4 to 5 cents lower on the day. KC HRW contracts were fractionally in the red in the nearbys on Wednesday. MPLS spring wheat futures were steady to 2 cents in the green. The...
Hogs Push Back Higher on Wednesday
Lean hog futures posted 27 to 57 cent gains on Wednesday. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $81.26 on Wednesday afternoon, up $1.51 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $81.46 on January 20, up 6 cents from the previous day....
Cattle Rallies to Close Above $200
Live cattle closed out a rallying Wednesday session with gains of $2.25 to $3.00, as February spiked above $200 a new all-time high for the spot contract. A few early cash sales have come in at $201 in the South, with some at $202, steady to $1 higher from last...
Nat-Gas Prices Rally on the Outlook for Colder US Temps
February Nymex natural gas (NGG25 ) on Wednesday closed up sharply by +0.204 (+5.43%). Feb nat-gas prices Wednesday recovered from a 1-1/2 week low and rallied sharply as updated weather forecasts turned much colder for the beginning of next month, which will boost heating demand for nat-gas. Forecaster Atmospheric G2...
S&P 500 Posts a Record High on Tech Strength and AI Optimism
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.33%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are up +0.55%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Nat-Gas Prices Rally on the Outlook for Colder US Temps
February Nymex natural gas (NGG25 ) on Wednesday closed up sharply by +0.204 (+5.43%). Feb nat-gas prices Wednesday recovered from a 1-1/2 week low and rallied sharply as updated weather forecasts turned much colder for the beginning of next month, which will boost heating demand for nat-gas. Forecaster Atmospheric G2...
Super Micro Computer: Margin Expansion Potential Ahead
Super Micro Computer has various catalysts that could support such an expansion, with NVIDIA’s Blackwell chip availability as a leading one. Learn more on SMCI stock here.
Apples Is Falling Behind In Smartphone Market Share And This Is Concerning
Financial writer warns of significant headwinds for Apple Inc., including declining iPhone shipments in China and underinvestment in AI. Click for more on AAPL.
Dow Movers: NKE, UNH
In early trading on Thursday, shares of UnitedHealth Group topped the list of the day's best performing Dow Jones Industrial Average components, trading up 1.3%. Year to date, UnitedHealth Group registers a 4.1% gain. And the worst performing Dow component thus far on the day
Corn Sneaking Back Higher on Thursday Morning
The corn market is trading with fractional to 1 cent gains to start Thursday trade. Corn bulls were taking some money off the table on the wobble Wednesday session, as contracts were down 5 to 6 cents in the nearbys and new crop December ¼ cent lower. Preliminary open interest...
Dodge & Cox Income Fund Q4 2024 Shareholder Letter
U.S. Treasury yields surged in the fourth quarter, driven by stronger-than-expected U.S. economic activity and concerns regarding the outlook for the federal deficit and inflation.
HomeTrust Bancshares (HTBI) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
HomeTrust Bancshares (HTBI) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 12.16% and 3.72%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Grifols falls as Spanish regulator mulls sanctions against directors
Grifols (GRFS) stock traded lower on Thursday amid reports that the Spanish market regulator proposed sanctions against several company directors. Read more here.
Grifols falls as Spanish regulator mulls sanctions against directors
Grifols (GRFS) stock traded lower on Thursday amid reports that the Spanish market regulator proposed sanctions against several company directors. Read more here.
Union Pacific: Q4 Net Income Climbs 7%
Major freight rail system operator Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) reported mixed fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings on Thursday, Jan. 23. The company reported EPS of $2.91, surpassing the market's consensus estimate of $2.79. However, revenue for the quarter came in slightly un
Insiders Pile Into Holdings of CNRG ETF
A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF (CNRG) shows an impressive 23.2% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months. Arcosa Inc (Symbol: ACA), which makes up 2.94% of the SPDR S&P
Earnings Preview: OneWater Marine (ONEW) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline
OneWater Marine (ONEW) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Malibu Boats (MBUU) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?
Malibu Boats (MBUU) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
LPL Financial (LPLA) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Analysts Estimate Mobileye Global (MBLY) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
Mobileye (MBLY) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Comcast (CMCSA) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Comcast (CMCSA) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Tractor Supply (TSCO) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy?
Tractor Supply (TSCO) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
KLA (KLAC) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
KLA (KLAC) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Ex-Div Reminder for USA Compression Partners (USAC)
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 1/27/25, USA Compression Partners LP (Symbol: USAC) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.525, payable on 2/7/25. As a percentage of USAC's recent stock price of $25.75, this dividend works ou
Compared to Estimates, Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
The headline numbers for Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Here's Why S&P 500 ETFs Are Soaring: Trump, Earnings & Economy
The S&P 500 has hit a new all-time high thanks to deregulation hopes in the Trump era, a resilient economy, easing inflation and an upbeat start to the earnings season.
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