MarioGuti/iStock via Getty Images An FDA official on Thursday said that uniQure ( QURE ) is to blame for having to conduct a phase 3 trial for its Huntington's disease candidate AMT-130 "u niQure is the latest company to make a failed therapy for Huntington’s patients," the official, who requested anonymity, said in a call with reporters on Thursday, CNBC reported . "They likely acknowledge or und...
MarioGuti/iStock via Getty Images An FDA official on Thursday said that uniQure ( QURE ) is to blame for having to conduct a phase 3 trial for its Huntington's disease candidate AMT-130 "u niQure is the latest company to make a failed therapy for Huntington’s patients," the official, who requested anonymity, said in a call with reporters on Thursday, CNBC reported . "They likely acknowledge or understand at some deep level that their trial failed years ago, and instead of doing the right thing and running the correct clinical study, uniQure is performing a distorted or manipulated comparison in the mind of FDA." On March 2, the Dutch biopharma said that the agency requested it conduct a phase 3 trial to gain approval of AMT-130 as data from a phase 1/2 study was not sufficient to demonstrate effectiveness. That study compared the treatment to an external control. uniQure closed Thursday up ~18%. More on uniQure uniQure: Worst Case Scenario Becomes Reality uniQure: The Worst Case Scenario Just Got Official (Rating Downgrade) uniQure N.V. (QURE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript uniQure plummets as FDA calls for phase 3 trial for Huntington's asset AMT-130 UniQure outlines next steps for Huntington’s program as FDA recommends Phase III sham-controlled trial
Costco Wholesale reported solid quarterly results on Thursday, slightly beating analyst forecasts on the key lines. While we would have preferred to see stabilized renewal rates in its key region, the retailer's consistently strong sales momentum can't be ignored. Total revenue in its fiscal 2026 second quarter increased 9.2% year over year to $69.6 billion, topping Wall Street expectations of $69...
Costco Wholesale reported solid quarterly results on Thursday, slightly beating analyst forecasts on the key lines. While we would have preferred to see stabilized renewal rates in its key region, the retailer's consistently strong sales momentum can't be ignored. Total revenue in its fiscal 2026 second quarter increased 9.2% year over year to $69.6 billion, topping Wall Street expectations of $69.12 billion, according to estimates compiled by LSEG. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) in the 12 weeks ended Feb. 15 rose 13.9% from the year-ago period to $4.58, beating the consensus of $4.56, LSEG data showed. With the results being mostly in-line, the stock wasn't doing much in after-hours trading. Still, the start of 2026 has much kinder to Costco shareholders compared to the last six months of 2025, when shares registered their first back-to-back quarterly declines since 2022. For the year, the stock is up roughly 14%. COST 1Y mountain Costco's stock performance over the past 12 months. Bottom line So, can the stock keep its run going and reclaim its high from the middle of last year? That's the question we find ourselves asking Thursday night. On one hand, it's hard not to be impressed with the 6% to 7% comparable sales growth the wholesale retailer has consistently put up month after month, and now quarter after quarter. The solid growth in both traffic and ticket sales tells us that the company is gaining market share in the highly competitive retail landscape. However, the thorn in our sides has been membership renewal rates, which for many quarters now have drifted lower. This slow drip hasn't been an indictment on the value of a Costco membership, but rather a dynamic related to an influx of online sign-ups who probably don't see the full appeal of a membership because they don't go to the stores. The proof is in the comp sales growth. Still, Costco makes most of its money on membership fees, so if lower renewal rates create a slowdown in membership growth, it ...
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell on March 5, 2026 in New York City. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images Dow futures inched up Thursday night after U.S. equities extended their sell-off this week amid the war in Iran and spiking oil prices. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 103 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures gained 0.1%, and ...
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell on March 5, 2026 in New York City. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images Dow futures inched up Thursday night after U.S. equities extended their sell-off this week amid the war in Iran and spiking oil prices. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 103 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures gained 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.1%. Major stock averages declined on Thursday as worries ensued about the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict. The Dow lost nearly 785 points, or 1.6%, putting the index on track for its second negative week in a row and its worst week since last October. The S&P 500 fell about 0.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite dipped nearly 0.3%. Eight of the 11 sectors were lower in the regular session, with industrials, materials and consumer staples each losing more than 2%. Caterpillar fell more than 3%, while United Airlines shed 5%. Oil prices surged as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill. West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures settled up 8.5% at $81.01, touching the highest level since 2024. Brent crude futures jumped almost 5%. Crude prices are headed for their biggest weekly percentage gain since March 2022. "Markets remain in risk‑off mode as worries grow about the duration of the conflict and potential disruptions to energy supply," Angelo Kourkafas, senior global investment strategist at Edward Jones, said. He said that the spike in U.S. oil prices is adding to inflation concerns that could put consumer spending under pressure. To be sure, Kourkafas added, "structural shifts have reduced U.S. vulnerability to oil shocks. Oil would likely need to remain above $100 for an extended period to meaningfully slow economic growth, in our view. The U.S. has been a net exporter of oil since 2019, and the economy is far less energy‑intensive than it once was." Friday brings traders a new market catalyst in the form of February's nonfarm p...
designer491/iStock via Getty Images By Jennifer Nash Initial jobless claims measure the number of people who file for unemployment for the first time in a given week. In the week ending February 28th, initial jobless claims were at a seasonally adjusted level of 213,000. This figure is unchanged from the previous week's figure and was lower than the forecast of 215,000. Here is the complete data s...
designer491/iStock via Getty Images By Jennifer Nash Initial jobless claims measure the number of people who file for unemployment for the first time in a given week. In the week ending February 28th, initial jobless claims were at a seasonally adjusted level of 213,000. This figure is unchanged from the previous week's figure and was lower than the forecast of 215,000. Here is the complete data series dating back to 1967. There is a good bit of volatility in this indicator, which is why the four-week moving average is a more useful number than the weekly data because it smooths short-term fluctuations to highlight the overall trend. The four-week moving average currently stands at 215,750, down 4,750 from the previous week. Outside of the COVID spike, initial unemployment claims have never been greater than 700,000 for a given week, making the chart above less useful for identifying trends. To address this, we've adjusted the y-axis on the chart below to provide a closer view of the data, minimizing the impact of the COVID surge. Notice the relationship between recessions and the rise in weekly unemployment claims. To no surprise, the 4-week moving average begins to rise at or before the start of a recession and peaks around its conclusion. In another attempt to eliminate the COVID spike, the chart below shows initial unemployment claims starting in October 2021. Initial Unemployment Claims: Not Seasonally Adjusted The headline unemployment insurance data - and the charts above - are seasonally adjusted. But what does the non-seasonally adjusted data look like? The chart below highlights its extreme volatility, as shown by the green dots. The four-week moving average helps reveal the recurring seasonal patterns, such as the regular spikes in January. Because of the extreme volatility of the non-adjusted weekly data, we can add a 52-week moving average to give a better sense of the secular trends. The chart below also has a linear regression through the data (red li...
TORONTO, 05 mars 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le FPI industriel Nexus (« Nexus » ou le « FPI ») (TSX : NXR.UN) a annoncé aujourd'hui ses résultats pour le quatrième trimestre et l'exercice clos le 31 décembre 2025. « 2025 a été une année de transformation pour Nexus, et je suis très satisfait des résultats », a déclaré Kelly Hanczyk, chef de la direction du FPI Industriel Nexus. « Nous avons maintenu ...
TORONTO, 05 mars 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le FPI industriel Nexus (« Nexus » ou le « FPI ») (TSX : NXR.UN) a annoncé aujourd'hui ses résultats pour le quatrième trimestre et l'exercice clos le 31 décembre 2025. « 2025 a été une année de transformation pour Nexus, et je suis très satisfait des résultats », a déclaré Kelly Hanczyk, chef de la direction du FPI Industriel Nexus. « Nous avons maintenu notre orientation à long terme, achevant notre transition stratégique pour devenir le seul FPI industriel axé sur le Canada, et avons mené à bien deux projets créateurs de valeur, ajoutant 440 000 pieds carrés de surface locative brute qui généreront un rendement sans effet de levier de 9,4 % sur les coûts de développement. Nous avons également acquis deux immeubles de grande qualité et bien situés à Montréal, qui ont initialement contribué à hauteur de 2,6 millions de dollars au bénéfice d'exploitation net annuel et qui présentent un potentiel de réévaluation significatif en 2028, ce qui se traduira par un taux de capitalisation stabilisé de 10,4 %. « Nous avons continué d'afficher d'excellents résultats en matière de location, réalisant une croissance du bénéfice d'exploitation net des immeubles industriels comparables de 2,6 % malgré les vacances imprévues de deux locataires liées à la LACC, et obtenant une augmentation moyenne de +60 % des loyers en vigueur et arrivant à échéance. « Les mesures que nous avons prises au cours des dernières années en matière de portefeuille ont créé une base solide sur laquelle nous pourrons nous appuyer en 2026, avec un bilan sain et une performance opérationnelle robuste qui ont permis une croissance à un chiffre dans la moyenne du BEN industriel des immeubles comparables, et un ratio de distribution normalisé inférieur à 100 % en moyenne sur l'ensemble de l'année. « Je suis très enthousiaste quant aux progrès que nous avons accomplis et je suis convaincu que notre stratégie continuera à porter ses fruits pour nos parties prenantes », a...
TORONTO, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexus Industrial REIT (the “REIT”) (TSX: NXR.UN) announced today its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. “2025 was a transformative year for Nexus, and I am very pleased with the results” said Kelly Hanczyk, CEO of Nexus Industrial REIT. We kept a long-term focus, completing our strategic transition to become the only scale, ...
TORONTO, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexus Industrial REIT (the “REIT”) (TSX: NXR.UN) announced today its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. “2025 was a transformative year for Nexus, and I am very pleased with the results” said Kelly Hanczyk, CEO of Nexus Industrial REIT. We kept a long-term focus, completing our strategic transition to become the only scale, Canada-focused industrial REIT, and completed two value-accretive projects, adding 440,000 square feet of GLA that will deliver an unlevered return of 9.4% on development costs. We also acquired two well-located, high-quality buildings in Montreal initially contributing $2.6 million in annual NOI with significant mark-to-market potential in 2028, leading to a stabilized cap rate of 10.4%. We continued to deliver strong leasing results, realizing industrial SPNOI growth of 2.6% despite unexpected CCAA-related vacancies of two tenants, and achieving an average increase over in-place and expiring rents of +60%. The moves we have made with the portfolio over the last several years have created a strong foundation for us to build on in 2026, with a healthy balance sheet and robust operating performance propelling mid-single digit industrial SPNOI growth, and a normalized payout ratio averaging below 100% on a full year basis. "I am very excited with the progress that we have made, and I am confident that our strategy will continue to be rewarding for our stakeholders” concluded Mr. Hanczyk. Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights: Net income was $30.6 million driven by NOI (1) of $33.0 million and fair value adjustments (gains) of $20.3 million, partially offset by finance expense and general and administrative expenses. of $33.0 million and fair value adjustments (gains) of $20.3 million, partially offset by finance expense and general and administrative expenses. NOI (1) increased 2.7% versus a year ago to $33.0 million primarily attributable to growth in Industrial Same Property NOI (...
Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Vistra (NYSE:VST) has agreed to acquire Lotus Infrastructure Partners, expanding its energy infrastructure footprint. The company also has a pending acquisition of Cogentrix Energy that would further grow its generation portfolio. Vistra recently signed long term nuclear power pu...
Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Vistra (NYSE:VST) has agreed to acquire Lotus Infrastructure Partners, expanding its energy infrastructure footprint. The company also has a pending acquisition of Cogentrix Energy that would further grow its generation portfolio. Vistra recently signed long term nuclear power purchase agreements with Amazon Web Services and Meta to supply clean electricity for data centers. Vistra, a major U.S. power producer and retailer, is reshaping its business mix through large scale acquisitions and new long term contracts with technology companies. By bringing Lotus Infrastructure Partners and Cogentrix Energy into the fold, VST is adding more generation assets that sit directly in the path of rising electricity use from data centers and electrification. For investors, that puts attention on the company’s asset base, counterparties, and contracted revenue profile. The nuclear power agreements with Amazon Web Services and Meta indicate interest from large technology companies in securing reliable, carbon free supply over long time frames. For VST, these deals mean greater exposure to data center demand and a higher share of output tied to long term commitments, which can shape how you evaluate the company’s risk, cash flow visibility, and role in the clean energy transition. Stay updated on the most important news stories for Vistra by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Vistra. NYSE:VST Earnings & Revenue Growth as at Mar 2026 We've flagged 2 risks for Vistra. See which could impact your investment. For Vistra, the Lotus and Cogentrix deals plus the long term nuclear PPAs with Amazon Web Services and Meta pull in the same direction: more scale in generation and more contracted demand from large, creditworthy customers. The acquisitions add roughly 8.1 gigawatts of mainly natural gas ...
In this article Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Smoke rises from an Israeli strike targeting the southern suburbs on March 5, 2026 in Beirut, Lebanon. Daniel Carde | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were lower Friday, tracking Wall Street losses overnight, as the Iran conflict sends energy prices higher. Overnight, oil prices broke through the $80 per barrel mark, with Brent futur...
In this article Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Smoke rises from an Israeli strike targeting the southern suburbs on March 5, 2026 in Beirut, Lebanon. Daniel Carde | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were lower Friday, tracking Wall Street losses overnight, as the Iran conflict sends energy prices higher. Overnight, oil prices broke through the $80 per barrel mark, with Brent futures up 3.54% and last trading at $84.31. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude dipped 2% to trade at $79.38. More uncertainty was also seen on the global trade front after New York Attorney General Letitia James and the top prosecutors of 23 other states once again sued to block President Donald Trump 's global tariff regime. This comes after the U.S. Court of International Trade had ruled Thursday that companies were entitled to tariff refunds from Trump's duties that were struck down by the Supreme Court. South Korea's Kospi tumbled once again, falling 0.87%, after marking its best day since 2008 in the prior session. The small-cap Kosdaq, however, extended gains to rise 2.45%. Defense heavyweight LIG Nex1 was up almost 10%, and was one of the top Kospi gainers, after South Korean media reported its air defense systems were used to successfully intercept Iranian missiles launched at the United Arab Emirates. Japan's Nikkei 225 was 0.24% down, while the Topix saw a larger loss of 0.42%. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was down 1.09% in early trade, dragged by basic materials stocks. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index futures were at 25,037, lower than the HSI's last close of 25,321.34. Overnight in the U.S., all three major indexes fell, with the stock sell-off led by Boeing , Caterpillar and other names that stand to lose the most if the global economy slows. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.61%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.56%. The tech heavy Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.26%. —CNBC's Sean Conlon and Pia Singh contributed to this report. Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google a...
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orcl Oracle Stock ORCL Jumps 10% Pre-Earnings, but Can Buyers Outweigh AI Spending and Job Cuts? Oracle shares have rebounded sharply this week, but rising debt, legal scrutiny, and growing skepticism around the ambitious Stargate... Written by: Skerdian Meta • • 5 min read • Quick overview Oracle shares have rebounded approximately 10% this week, despite ongoing concerns about rising debt and leg...
orcl Oracle Stock ORCL Jumps 10% Pre-Earnings, but Can Buyers Outweigh AI Spending and Job Cuts? Oracle shares have rebounded sharply this week, but rising debt, legal scrutiny, and growing skepticism around the ambitious Stargate... Written by: Skerdian Meta • • 5 min read • Quick overview Oracle shares have rebounded approximately 10% this week, despite ongoing concerns about rising debt and legal scrutiny. The company plans to cut thousands of jobs and pause hiring in its cloud unit to manage costs associated with its AI infrastructure investments. Investor skepticism is growing around the Stargate AI project, which may not be as operationally developed as initially claimed. Despite strong revenue growth, Oracle's cash flow has weakened significantly due to heavy capital expenditures on data centers. Live ORCL Chart ORCL 0.0000 MARKETS TREND [[ORCL-graph]] Oracle shares have rebounded sharply this week, but rising debt, legal scrutiny, and growing skepticism around the ambitious Stargate AI project continue to cast a cautious shadow over the company’s long-term outlook. Oracle Shares Rebound After Weak Start to 2026 Oracle began 2026 under pressure as investor confidence weakened amid concerns about rising leverage, legal challenges, and the company’s aggressive artificial intelligence infrastructure investments. However, sentiment improved this week, with Oracle stock climbing roughly 10% as traders positioned ahead of the company’s upcoming fiscal third-quarter results. The rebound began on Monday despite broader weakness across the technology sector. By Thursday, Oracle shares were moving higher even as U.S. equity markets declined, suggesting that investors are increasingly focused on the company’s earnings outlook and AI-driven growth strategy. Still, the rally has done little to erase deeper concerns surrounding Oracle’s ambitious spending plans and the long-term economics of its artificial intelligence initiatives. Reports of Job Cuts Highlight Financial P...
Live cattle futures edged out higher on Thursday, with contracts up 10 to 20 cents in the front months, with deferreds 32 to 92 cents higher. Cash trade has yet to be reported so far this week. Thursday morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,224 head, with bids at $238. Feeder cattle futures were down $1 to $1.75 on the day, as strength in the corn market added some ...
Live cattle futures edged out higher on Thursday, with contracts up 10 to 20 cents in the front months, with deferreds 32 to 92 cents higher. Cash trade has yet to be reported so far this week. Thursday morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,224 head, with bids at $238. Feeder cattle futures were down $1 to $1.75 on the day, as strength in the corn market added some pressure. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down another 34 cents to $368.59 on March 4. The weekly Export Sales report from USDA showed a total of just 11,163 MT of beef sold in the week ending on February 26, a calendar year low. Japan was the top buyer of 3,300 MT, with 2,300 MT sold to South Korea. Shipments were up to 14,914 MT in that week, which was the second largest for 2026.The largest destination was South Korea at 5,000 MT, with 3,700 MT to Japan. Don’t Miss a Day: Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Thursday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread narrowing to $6.28. Choice boxes were down $1.68 to $386.89, while Select was $0.26 higher to $380.61. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Thursday at 111,000 head, with the week to date total at 433,000 head. That is 6,000 head above the previous week but 34,756 head shy of the same week last year. Apr 26 Live Cattle closed at $238.525, up $0.175, Jun 26 Live Cattle closed at $235.275, up $0.100, Aug 26 Live Cattle closed at $233.400, up $0.175, Mar 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $362.600, down $1.325, Apr 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $359.000, down $1.750, May 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $355.525, down $1.475, 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.
The wheat complex posted digit gains across the three exchanges on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were up 12 to 16 cents at the close. KC HRW futures were 13 to 20 cents in the green on the day. MPLS spring wheat was 6 ½ to 10 1/2 cents higher on the session. A rallying crude oil market likely added to some spillover support. Export Sales data from Thursday morning showed just 203,100 MT of wheat s...
The wheat complex posted digit gains across the three exchanges on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were up 12 to 16 cents at the close. KC HRW futures were 13 to 20 cents in the green on the day. MPLS spring wheat was 6 ½ to 10 1/2 cents higher on the session. A rallying crude oil market likely added to some spillover support. Export Sales data from Thursday morning showed just 203,100 MT of wheat sold in the week ending on 2/26. Mexico was the top buyer of 74,500 MT, with 72,000 MT sold to Indonesia. That was down 16.41% from last week and 40.04% below the same week last year. New crop business was at 55,000 MT, all to Thailand. Don’t Miss a Day: Statistics Canada planting intentions data from this morning showed a total of 26.74 million acres of wheat expected this spring, slightly above estimates. Spring wheat was tallied at 18.78 million acres, slightly below 2025. Mar 26 CBOT Wheat closed at $5.82 3/4, up 16 cents, May 26 CBOT Wheat closed at $5.83 3/4, up 15 1/2 cents, Mar 26 KCBT Wheat closed at $5.85 1/4, up 20 cents, May 26 KCBT Wheat closed at $5.92 1/2, up 20 cents, Mar 26 MIAX Wheat closed at $6.08, up 9 1/4 cents, May 26 MIAX Wheat closed at $6.20 1/2, up 10 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.
Cotton futures rounded out Thursday with missed trade as most contracts were down 18 to 4 points higher and soon to expire March up 87 points. Thursday. Crude oil was up $4.23 on the day to $78.89. The US dollar index was back up $0.300 at $99.030. USDA Export Sales data from this morning showed 150,362 RB of old crop cotton sold in the week ending on 2/26, which was down 40.62% from last week and...
Cotton futures rounded out Thursday with missed trade as most contracts were down 18 to 4 points higher and soon to expire March up 87 points. Thursday. Crude oil was up $4.23 on the day to $78.89. The US dollar index was back up $0.300 at $99.030. USDA Export Sales data from this morning showed 150,362 RB of old crop cotton sold in the week ending on 2/26, which was down 40.62% from last week and 9.9% below the same week last year. Vietnam was the top buyer of 50,800 RB, with 27,900 RB to Pakistan. There was an additional 54,636 RB sold for new crop. Export shipments were tallied at 282,155 RB, which was 46.19% larger than the week prior and 5.46% above the same week last year. That was a marketing year high, as 94,600 RB was headed to Vietnam, with 39,800 RB to Pakistan. Don’t Miss a Day: The Seam showed sales of 3,625 bales sold on 3/4, averaging 61.37 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was down 45 points on Tuesday at 74.50 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged on March 3 with the certified stocks level at 129,302 bales. The Adjusted World Price was trimmed by 40 points on Thursday to 51.44 cents/lb. Mar 26 Cotton closed at 63.03, up 87 points, May 26 Cotton closed at 64.04, down 12 points, Jul 26 Cotton closed at 66, down 10 points 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 were higher on Thursday led by the bean oil market, as the raw beans were up 3 to 9 ¾ cents at the close, led by the nearbys. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 9 3/4 cents at $11.05 1/2. Soymeal futures were 50 cents to $2.40 lower on the day, with Soy Oil futures 67 to 223 points higher in the front months. Crude oil couldn’t hold above the $80 level but were still up...
Soybeans were higher on Thursday led by the bean oil market, as the raw beans were up 3 to 9 ¾ cents at the close, led by the nearbys. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 9 3/4 cents at $11.05 1/2. Soymeal futures were 50 cents to $2.40 lower on the day, with Soy Oil futures 67 to 223 points higher in the front months. Crude oil couldn’t hold above the $80 level but were still up $4.23 on the day. Ahead of the Trump/Xi meeting later in March, Secretary Bessent has indicated he looking for China to expand puschases of US soybeans, accord to a WSJ article. Don’t Miss a Day: The weekly Export Sales report from USDA showed 383,492 MT of soybeans sold in the week of 2/26. That was down 5.8% from the previous week, but 31.11% above the same week last year. China was the buyer of 153,100 MT, with 133,000 MT switched from unknown, as 133,000 MT was sold to the Netherlands and 110,400 MT to Egypt. Soybean meal sales were pegged at 255,760 MT, sneaking into the range of 200,000-550,000 MT estimates. Bean oil sales were tallied at 7,662 MT, which was in the middle of the estimates ranging from net reductions of 20,000 MT to net sales of 26,000 MT. Brazil’s soybean crop is estimated at 183.1 MMT according to AgroConsult, up 0.85 MMT from their previous number. February exports out of Brazil were tallied at 7.113 MMT, more than triple January and 10.66% above Feb 2025. Soybeans in Argentina are estimated at 30% good/excellent according to the Buenos Aires Grains Exchange, up just 1 percentage point from last week. Statistics Canada released planting intentions data for 2026 this morning, with canola estimated at 21.84 million acres, well shy of estimates of 22.3 million acres coming in. That was still up 1% from the same total last year. Soybean acres are seen at 5.89 million acres, up 108,000 acres from a year ago. Mar 26 Soybeans closed at $11.63 3/4, up 9 1/4 cents, Nearby Cash was $11.05 1/2, up 9 3/4 cents, May 26 Soybeans closed at $11.79 1/4, up 9 3/4 ce...
Corn futures closed out Thursday trade with most contracts 6 to 9 ¾ cents higher. Some deferred contracts were steady to 4 ¾ cents in the green. Excellent Export Salse data and a crude oil market rallying $4.23 provided some support. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 9 1/2 cents to $4.12 3/4. Export Sales data for the week of February 26 from this morning showed 2.02 MMT in old...
Corn futures closed out Thursday trade with most contracts 6 to 9 ¾ cents higher. Some deferred contracts were steady to 4 ¾ cents in the green. Excellent Export Salse data and a crude oil market rallying $4.23 provided some support. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 9 1/2 cents to $4.12 3/4. Export Sales data for the week of February 26 from this morning showed 2.02 MMT in old crop corn sales. That was nearly triple the previous week and more than double the same week last year. South Korea was the top buyer of 530,300 MT, with 225,000 MT sold to Colombia, and 224,700 MT to Mexico. New crop business was tallied at 154,000 MT, all to Japan. Don’t Miss a Day: Brazil trade data was released this morning, with February corn exports at 1.55 MMT, up 9.34% from last year but well below the January total. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange estimates the Argentina early corn crop at 7.2% harvested, with the crop estimate still at 57 MMT. Statistics Canada acreage intentions for this year showed corn acres at 3.846 million acres, up 1.7% from a year ago if realized. Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.41 1/2, up 9 3/4 cents, Nearby Cash was $4.12 3/4, up 9 1/2 cents, May 26 Corn closed at $4.53 1/2, up 9 3/4 cents, Jul 26 Corn closed at $4.62 3/4, up 9 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.