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Soybeans Mixed at Midday

Soybeans Mixed at Midday

The soybean market is trading with mixed action on Wednesday as most nearbys are up 1 to 3 cents and new crop Nov down a penny. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 1 1/2 at $9.43. Soymeal futures are back down 40 cents/ton on the day, with Soy Oil futures 38 …

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Cattle Collapse on Wednesday

Cattle Collapse on Wednesday

Live cattle futures posted losses of $1.50 to $2.30 in the front months on the day. Cash trade has yet to be reported this week. This morning’s Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,108 head offered, with bids of $190-195. Feeder cattle futures were down $2.25 …

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Cencora’s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Cencora’s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Cencora, Inc. (COR), headquartered in Pennsylvania, is a global pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution leader offering innovative healthcare solutions and services. With a market cap of $45.2 billion, customer-centric strategies, and sustainable practices, Cencora plays a pivotal role in advancing healthcare access and outcomes worldwide. Catering to a diverse range of healthcare …

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Aflac’s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Aflac’s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Aflac Incorporated (AFL), headquartered in Columbus, Georgia, is a leading provider of supplemental insurance solutions, offering a broad range of financial protection products to individuals and businesses. With a market cap of $56.6 billion, Aflac operates primarily in the U.S. and Japan, providing insurance policies that help cover expenses not covered …

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Weyerhaeuser’s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Weyerhaeuser’s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Valued at a market cap of $20.4 billion, Weyerhaeuser Company (WY) is one of the largest private owners of timberlands globally, with approximately 11 million acres in the U.S. and additional lands managed in Canada. The Seattle, Washington-based company operates sustainably across timber, real estate, and manufacturing, offering products like lumber, …

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Colder US Weather Forecasts Boost Nat-Gas Prices

Colder US Weather Forecasts Boost Nat-Gas Prices

February Nymex natural gas (NGG25) on Wednesday closed up by +0.202 (+5.86%). Feb nat-gas prices rallied sharply Wednesday after updated weather forecasts called for colder US temperatures, which will boost heating demand for nat-gas.  Forecaster Maxar Technologies said Wednesday that Jan 18-22 temperatures will run colder than previously expected for …

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Soybeans Slip into Wednesday’s Close

Soybeans Slip into Wednesday’s Close

The soybean market fell into the close on Wednesday, as contracts were down 1 to 6 ½ cents at the final bell. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 2 1/2 at $9.39. Soymeal futures were back down $2.20 to $3.20/ton on the day, with Soy Oil futures 24 to 39 points …

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Stocks Recover as Bond Yields Fall Back

Stocks Recover as Bond Yields Fall Back

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) Wednesday closed up +0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.04%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25) are up +0.13%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH25) are up +0.02%.  Stocks on Wednesday posted modest gains.  Stocks recovered …

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