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March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25) Friday closed up +0.11 (+0.57%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25) closed up +1.29 (+0.24%). Sugar prices Friday rose slightly on some consolidation after this week’s sharp losses.  On Thursday, NY sugar posted a 3-month low, and London sugar posted a 4-month …

Valued at a market cap of $25.7 billion, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) is a media and entertainment company which creates and distributes a portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. The New York-based company’s brands and products include Discovery Channel, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, …

Valued at a market cap of almost $22.1 billion, W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) is an insurance holding company that operates as a commercial lines writer worldwide. The Greenwich, Connecticut-based company’s competitive advantage lies in its long-term strategy of decentralized operations, allowing each of its units to identify and respond …

Pasadena, California-based Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE) is a life science REIT that owns, operates, and develops collaborative life science mega campuses in AAA innovation cluster locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, Research Triangle, and New York City. Valued at a market cap …

Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) is a leading electric and natural gas utility serving millions of customers across eight states. With a market cap of $38.3 billion, Xcel Energy plays a crucial role in providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.  Companies valued at $10 …

Headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S. Valued at a market cap of $28.2 billion, Tractor Supply caters to the needs of farmers, ranchers, and rural homeowners by offering a wide array of products, including livestock feed, agricultural equipment, and home …

Riverwoods, Illinois-based Discover Financial Services (DFS) is a top financial services company specializing in direct banking and payment services. With a market cap of $42.5 billion, it plays a key role in the financial sector, offering a wide range of products, including credit cards, personal loans, and student loans.  Companies valued …

With a market cap of around $22 billion, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in high-value ingredients and solutions for the food and beverage, home and personal care, and health and wellness markets. Its diverse portfolio includes flavor compounds, specialty food ingredients, probiotics, enzymes, fragrances, and pharmaceutical …

Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR), headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a major real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in self-storage properties. Valued at a market cap of $30.2 billion, Extra Space Storage owns, operates, and manages hundreds of storage facilities across the U.S.  Companies valued at $10 billion or …

Lean hog futures closed out the Friday session with contracts anywhere from 75 cents to $2.30 higher. Feb hogs managed to squeeze out a nickel gain this week. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $76.95 on Friday afternoon, down $2.50 from the day prior.  The CME Lean Hog …