Hogs Post Losses on Wednesday
Hogs Post Losses on Wednesday
Lean hog futures were weaker on Wednesday with contracts down 85 cents to $2.02 at the close. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $91.02 on Wednesday…
Wheat Closes Lower on Wednesday, Led by KC
Wheat Closes Lower on Wednesday, Led by KC
The wheat market saw losses across the three exchanges at the Wednesday close. Chicago SRW futures were down 1 to 2 cents in the front months on the day. Kansas City…
Corn Posts Front Month Gains as Ethanol Production Rebounds
Corn Posts Front Month Gains as Ethanol Production Rebounds
Corn futures posted mixed trade to close out the Wednesday session, as front months were up 1 to 3 ¼ cents and new crop December was down 2 ¾ cents.…
Cattle Rally Continues on Wednesday
Cattle Rally Continues on Wednesday
Live cattle futures continued to rally on Wednesday, with gains of $1.35 to $1.85 at the close. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. Last week was strong,…
Stocks Rally as Fed Chair Powell Says the US Economy Remains Strong
Stocks Rally as Fed Chair Powell Says the US Economy Remains Strong
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) Wednesday closed up +1.08%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.92%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.30%. March E-mini S&P futures…
Nat-Gas Prices Climb on the Outlook for Cooler US Temps to Persist
Nat-Gas Prices Climb on the Outlook for Cooler US Temps to Persist
April Nymex natural gas (NGJ25) on Wednesday closed up +0.195 (+4.81%).April nat-gas on Wednesday added to Tuesday's gains on forecasts for cooler weather in the US to persist, which would…
Is Halliburton Company Stock Underperforming the Dow?
Is Halliburton Company Stock Underperforming the Dow?
With a market cap of $21.7 billion, Halliburton Company (HAL) is a provider of products and services to the energy industry. The Houston, Texas-based company operates in two segments: Completion and Production, and…
Dollar Falls With T-note Yields
Dollar Falls With T-note Yields
The dollar index (DXY00) Tuesday fell by -0.14%. The dollar on Tuesday gave up early gains and fell to a 5-month low after T-note yields gave up an early advance…
Monolithic Power Systems Stock: Is MPWR Underperforming the Technology Sector?
Monolithic Power Systems Stock: Is MPWR Underperforming the Technology Sector?
With a market cap of $30.7 billion, Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) is a fabless global company, which provides semiconductor-based power electronic solutions. The Kirkland, Washington-based company designs, develops, markets, and sells…
Crude Prices Slip as Putin Agrees to Refrain From Energy Infrastructure Attacks
Crude Prices Slip as Putin Agrees to Refrain From Energy Infrastructure Attacks
April WTI crude oil (CLJ25) Tuesday closed down -0.68 (-1.01%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ25) closed down -0.0128 (-0.59%).Crude oil and gasoline prices Tuesday retreated from 2-week highs and settled…
Nat-Gas Prices Settle Higher on a Mixed Weather Forecast
Nat-Gas Prices Settle Higher on a Mixed Weather Forecast
April Nymex natural gas (NGJ25) on Tuesday closed up +0.034 (+0.85%).April nat-gas on Tuesday posted moderate gains on a mixed US weather forecast. Commercial forecaster Maxar Technologies said Tuesday that…
Is Verisk Analytics Stock Outperforming the Dow?
Is Verisk Analytics Stock Outperforming the Dow?
Valued at a market cap of $40.8 billion, Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) is a data, analytics, and technology provider serving clients in the insurance ecosystem. Headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, the…