Midday cash livestock markets
All is quiet so far in cash cattle country. A few bids have been renewed in parts of Kansas at $239 on a live basis. So far, they are below current asking prices of $240-plus in the South. Asking prices have not been established in the North. Significant trade volume...
USDA: China, Mexico, Japan drive weekly U.S. pork export sales
The USDA says China has purchased U.S. pork for two weeks in a row. Trade between the U.S. and China has declined sharply due to tariffs, but there have been negotiations recently, and China has raised import duties on pork from the European Union. Beef, corn, soybean, and wheat export...
Sugar Prices Slump to 4-Year Lows on Abundant Global Supplies
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.28 (-1.80%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is down -5.60 (-1.22%). Sugar prices extended Wednesday's selloff today, with NY sugar slumping to a 4.25-year nearest-futures low and London sugar sliding to a 4-year low. Ramped-up sugar...
Can Fannie Mae Stock Hit $20 in 2025?
Recent bullish analyst coverage and the Trump administration’s potential stake sale have reignited optimism around Fannie Mae, raising the question of whether FNMA stock can hit $20 in 2025.
Navigating the S&P 500 Rebalance: A Quarterly Market Ritual
Dive into the S&P 500 rebalance, its historical impact on individual stocks and the broader market, and the reasons why S&P 500 Equal Weight Index futures are becoming a compelling option for investors looking to manage risk.
GE Vernova Soars 90% YTD. Here’s Why GEV Stock’s Rally Isn’t Over.
GEV’s strong backlog growth, rising global demand, and multiple tailwinds from electrification and decarbonization will support future growth.
MoneyMasters Podcast 9/18/25: What's Really Powering the Rally in Stocks and Metals
In this episode of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, Sean Brodrick of Weiss Ratings and John Eade of Argus Research unpack today’s market drivers, record equities, gold’s strongest year since 1979, and ongoing Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
Cocoa Prices Pressured by Beneficial Rains in West Africa
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -145 (-1.96%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is down -84 (-1.65%). Cocoa prices dropped to 1-week lows today. Cocoa has been under pressure over the past three sessions as rain in West Africa has eased dry conditions that...
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Amazon Stock Prediction: Can AMZN Hit $305 in the Next 12 Months?
Amazon stock may be lagging the broader market this year, but its underlying business fundamentals remain strong.
Ohio State expands drought resources for farmers statewide
An ag weather and climate specialist says Ohio State University is expanding its efforts to provide drought resources for farmers across the state. Aaron Wilson says the College of Food Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has partnered with Ohio Farm Bureau and Nationwide Insurance through the Ag Tech Innovation Hub to...
Misc. Poultry: Weekly Poultry Slaughtered Under Federal Inspection (Thu)
NW_PY017 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 18, 2025 USDA Market News MISC. POULTRY: Weekly Poultry Slaughtered Under Federal Inspection (Thur) (Preliminary) (Released 12:00 PM Central Time) Week ending 13-Sep-2025 Young Light Heavy ...
Broiler/Fryer: Weekly Estimated US Fryer Slaughter/Fryer Availability Comparison
NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 18, 2025 USDA Market News BROILER/FRYER: Weekly Estimated U.S. Fryer Slaughter/Fryer Availability Comparison (Thur) Million head Million head Avg Week ending Slaughtered Available* ...