Live cattle futures posted Tuesday gains of 30 to 70 cents on Tuesday. There still have yet to be any deliveries against April futures with expiration on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to see any movement this week but closed last week with the South coming in at $212-213 and Northern trade up to $217-218. Feeder cattle futures extended the rally on Tuesday, with gains of $1.525 to $2.225. The CME ...
Live cattle futures posted Tuesday gains of 30 to 70 cents on Tuesday. There still have yet to be any deliveries against April futures with expiration on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to see any movement this week but closed last week with the South coming in at $212-213 and Northern trade up to $217-218. Feeder cattle futures extended the rally on Tuesday, with gains of $1.525 to $2.225. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $1.43 on April 28, with the average price at $295.14. USDA’s National Wholesale Boxed Beef report was mixed on Tuesday afternoon, as the Chc/Sel widened to $24.44. Choice boxes were $5.49 higher at $348.26/cwt, which is the highest for the product since the COVID spike, with Select down $1.30 to $323.82. Federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 120,000 head for Tuesday, with the weekly total at 224,000. That is 4,000 head below the week prior and down 11,342 head from the same week last year. Don’t Miss a Day: Apr 25 Live Cattle closed at $216.350, up $0.700, Jun 25 Live Cattle closed at $210.200, up $0.600, Aug 25 Live Cattle closed at $205.675, up $0.350, May 25 Feeder Cattle closed at $294.025, up $2.225, Aug 25 Feeder Cattle closed at $296.900, up $1.950, Sep 25 Feeder Cattle closed at $295.600, up $1.525, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The wheat complex failed to hold the Tuesday gains into the close. Chicago SRW futures were 2 to 3 cents lower on Tuesday. KC HRW futures saw steady to fractionally higher trade at Tuesday’s close. MPLS spring wheat closed the day with contracts 4 cent losses. The next 7 day forecast from NOAA shows 1-2 inches expected for much of SRW country, with very little seen for parts of the Southern Plains...
The wheat complex failed to hold the Tuesday gains into the close. Chicago SRW futures were 2 to 3 cents lower on Tuesday. KC HRW futures saw steady to fractionally higher trade at Tuesday’s close. MPLS spring wheat closed the day with contracts 4 cent losses. The next 7 day forecast from NOAA shows 1-2 inches expected for much of SRW country, with very little seen for parts of the Southern Plains, outside of eastern parts of KS. Don’t Miss a Day: USDA Export Sales data shows all wheat export commitments at 20.108 MMT, an 18% increase from the same week last year. That is 82% of the USDA estimate and slightly behind the 82% average pace. European Commission data shows 11.18 MMT of wheat exports since July 1 through January 4, a 0.17 MMT decline from the same point last year. Mar 26 CBOT Wheat closed at $5.10 1/2, down 2 cents, May 26 CBOT Wheat closed at $5.21 1/4, down 2 1/4 cents, Mar 26 KCBT Wheat closed at $5.21 1/2, up 3/4 cent, May 26 KCBT Wheat closed at $5.33 1/4, unch, Mar 26 MIAX Wheat closed at $5.67 1/4, down 4 cents, May 26 MIAX Wheat closed at $5.78 3/4, down 4 cents, More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Soybeans reverted lower from the midday gains, as contracts were down 5 to 7 cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 5 cents lower at $9.82 1/4. Soymeal futures were 20 cents to $1.30 higher at the close, with Soy Oil futures down 38 to 47 points. Reuters reported that China bought 10 cargoes of US soybeans this week for March to May shipments. USDA confirmed some of th...
Soybeans reverted lower from the midday gains, as contracts were down 5 to 7 cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 5 cents lower at $9.82 1/4. Soymeal futures were 20 cents to $1.30 higher at the close, with Soy Oil futures down 38 to 47 points. Reuters reported that China bought 10 cargoes of US soybeans this week for March to May shipments. USDA confirmed some of that this morning, with a 336,000 MT private export sale to China. USDA also corrected to the December 30 flash sale of 231,000 MT for unknown to 136,000 MT to China and 206,700 MT to unknown destinations. Don’t Miss a Day: Export Sales data shows the total soybean commitments at 27.698 MMT, a 31% decline yr/yr. That is just 51% of USDA’s projection, and is behind the 52% average pace. EU soybean imports have totaled 6.46 MMT from July 1 through January 4, lagging last year by 0.88 MMT according to European Commission data. Brazil soybean exports were tallied at 3.38 MMT in December, which was up 68.6% from the same month in 2024 and down 19.4% from November. Jan 26 Soybeans closed at $10.42, down 5 1/4 cents, Nearby Cash was $9.82 1/4, down 5 cents, Mar 26 Soybeans closed at $10.56 1/4, down 5 3/4 cents, May 26 Soybeans closed at $10.68, down 6 1/4 cents, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Lean hog futures rounded out the Tuesday session with contracts withing 17 cents of unchanged. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $86.89 on Tuesday afternoon, up $2.92 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $84.36 on November 29, down another 85 cents from the previous day. USDA’s FOB plant pork cutout value reported lower on Tuesday PM, down $3.05 a...
Lean hog futures rounded out the Tuesday session with contracts withing 17 cents of unchanged. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $86.89 on Tuesday afternoon, up $2.92 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $84.36 on November 29, down another 85 cents from the previous day. USDA’s FOB plant pork cutout value reported lower on Tuesday PM, down $3.05 at $89.61 per cwt. The loin and picnic primals were the only reported higher, with the belly leading the way to the downside, $14.59 lower. USDA estimated Tuesday’s FI hog slaughter at 487,000 head, taking the weekly total to 976,000 head. That was down 2,000 head from last week but up 2,706 head from the same week last year. Dec 24 Hogs closed at $83.250, up $0.025, Feb 25 Hogs closed at $87.850, down $0.100 Apr 25 Hogs closed at $92.325, down $0.150, More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Corn futures failed to hold onto the midday gains on Tuesday, with contracts fractionally to 2 cents in the red. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 1 3/4 cents at $4.08 ½. Total export sales commitments are now at 50.538 MMT, which is now 30% larger than the same period last year. That is 62% of USDA’s estimate for the full marketing year and is ahead of the 60% average pace. Don...
Corn futures failed to hold onto the midday gains on Tuesday, with contracts fractionally to 2 cents in the red. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 1 3/4 cents at $4.08 ½. Total export sales commitments are now at 50.538 MMT, which is now 30% larger than the same period last year. That is 62% of USDA’s estimate for the full marketing year and is ahead of the 60% average pace. Don’t Miss a Day: EIA data will be out on Monday, with some looking for steady to slightly lower ethanol output in the week ending last Friday. Brazil’s trade ministry showed corn exports during December at 6.128 MMT, which was a 43.6% increase from the last year and up 21.75% from November. Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.44, down 1/2 cent, Nearby Cash was $4.05 1/4, down 1/2 cent, May 26 Corn closed at $4.51 1/4, down 3/4 cent, Jul 26 Corn closed at $4.57, down 1 1/4 cents, More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Key Points The Vanguard Growth ETF and Invesco QQQ Trust are great growth index ETFs. The Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF is a nice AI-focused fund that also gives investors exposure to International AI stocks. The Ark Innovation ETF is a solid but volatile option for investors looking for an actively managed growth ETF. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Index Funds - Vangua...
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Almost four years after historic floods swept through northern NSW, Lismore continues to recover, with Keen Street's cinema reopening just before Christmas. The refurbished building was long awaited by locals, as residents travelled to nearby towns like Kyogle, Byron Bay or Ballina to get their film fix. Lismore Cinemas' general manager Tammi Sloane says that it has been 'challenging' for Lismore ...
Almost four years after historic floods swept through northern NSW, Lismore continues to recover, with Keen Street's cinema reopening just before Christmas. The refurbished building was long awaited by locals, as residents travelled to nearby towns like Kyogle, Byron Bay or Ballina to get their film fix. Lismore Cinemas' general manager Tammi Sloane says that it has been 'challenging' for Lismore without an entertainment venue, especially for young people ‘Stripped to our bare bones’: three years on from the floods, Lismore’s housing crisis is worse than ever Continue reading...
Key Points Pivoting to higher-margin healthcare and small and medium-sized business deliveries should improve profitability. UPS' technology investments will improve productivity over the long term. There's near-term risk around its earnings, and UPS may need to increase debt to pay its dividend. 10 stocks we like better than United Parcel Service › The two package delivery giants continue to comp...
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The company is a powerhouse in its sector, and has weathered numerous challenges recently. This is the time of year when market professionals and investors alike pore over lists of top analyst stock picks. One big company that appeared in such a lineup was UnitedHealth (UNH +2.03%), and in the process, its shares received a price target boost. That helped lift the stock by 2% on Tuesday. A healthy...
The company is a powerhouse in its sector, and has weathered numerous challenges recently. This is the time of year when market professionals and investors alike pore over lists of top analyst stock picks. One big company that appeared in such a lineup was UnitedHealth (UNH +2.03%), and in the process, its shares received a price target boost. That helped lift the stock by 2% on Tuesday. A healthy adjustment The UnitedHealth bull in this case is Bernstein SocGen's Lance Wilkes. Tuesday morning before market open, he raised his fair value assessment of the company to $444 per share, up slightly from his preceding $440. In doing so, he maintained his outperform (read: buy) recommendation on the health insurer. He also flagged it as a top pick for 2026. According to reports, Wilkes is counting on UnitedHealth to continue its recovery this year and follow this up with improvements over the next few years at least. He believes it will be able to slightly surpass its trailing 10% annual revenue growth with a 12% improvement in 2026. Generally speaking, the analyst feels that Medicaid-focused insurers, such as UnitedHealth, will be good plays in the coming months, although with more potential upside in the second half of the year. Expand NYSE : UNH UnitedHealth Group Today's Change ( 2.03 %) $ 6.95 Current Price $ 348.97 Key Data Points Market Cap $310B Day's Range $ 345.12 - $ 352.61 52wk Range $ 234.60 - $ 606.36 Volume 9.4M Avg Vol 7.5M Dividend Yield 2.55 % Solvable problems Despite its struggles over the past year or so, UnitedHealth remains a powerhouse in the health insurance space. I also think that the expiration of Obamacare subsidies won't stick, as it's politically damaging to lawmakers, and their restoration (at least to some extent) will make the company's stock that much more attractive. It's a solid investment in its sector.