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New Month, Same Markets?
Peter MoosesWed Apr 30, 7:11PM CDT
As we approach the month of May, what will the markets look like ahead.

Crude Oil Crashes Through $60 Barrier in Relentless Selloff
Walsh TradingWed Apr 30, 7:02PM CDT
The June WTI (CLM25 ) contract settled at 58.21 (-2.21) [-3.66%] , high of 60.43, low of 57.91. Cash price is 60.48 (-1.57). Open interest for CLM25 is 290,180. CLM25 settled below its 5 day (61.31), below its 20 day (62.19), below its 50 day (65.74), below its 100 day...
From ‘Ideal Conditions’ to ‘Brought to a Halt’ — Corn Planting Across 6 States Either Pushed or Paused by April Weather
Successful FarmingWed Apr 30, 7:02PM CDT
From ‘Ideal Conditions’ to ‘Brought to a Halt’ — Corn Planting Across 6 States Either Pushed or Paused by April Weather

Seeking Big Yields? This ‘Strong Buy’ Energy Stock Pays 7.6%.
BarchartWed Apr 30, 6:30PM CDT
The resilient cash flows, consistent dividend growth, and a high forward yield of 7.6% make this energy stock a compelling income stock.

PepsiCo Stock Is Courting RFK Jr. Should You Buy PEP Stock Now for Its ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Plans?
BarchartWed Apr 30, 6:08PM CDT
As PepsiCo accelerates its dye-free transition, in line with the 'Make America Healthy Again' campaign, is PEP stock a buy?
Apple Processing Report - Yakima, WA
USDAWed Apr 30, 5:56PM CDT
YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of Wednesday April 30, 2025. Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News, Federal Market News Service, USDA Phone: (602) 557-0410 Email: YakimaSCMNDATA@usda.gov Website:...
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This ‘Strong Buy’ Stock Just Entered the AI Agent Race. Should You Buy Shares Now?
BarchartWed Apr 30, 5:27PM CDT
As CrowdStrike enhances its cybersecurity with AI, is it time to consider buying CRWD shares?
National Watermelon Report
USDAWed Apr 30, 5:18PM CDT
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Cattle Closes Lower To Round Out April
BarchartWed Apr 30, 5:17PM CDT
Live cattle futures closed the midweek session with contracts down 60 to $1.80. April futures expired today. Cash trade has yet to see much movement this week, with some $214-218 light business so far. The Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales on 40 of the 1,028 head...

Cattle Closes Lower To Round Out April
BarchartWed Apr 30, 5:17PM CDT
Live cattle futures closed the midweek session with contracts down 60 to $1.80. April futures expired today. Cash trade has yet to see much movement this week, with some $214-218 light business so far. The Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales on 40 of the 1,028 head...

Cotton Slip Lower on Wednesday
BarchartWed Apr 30, 5:17PM CDT
Cotton futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts backing off another 47 to 58 points. The outside markets were a pressure factor, with crude oil futures falling $2.23/barrel and the US dollar index up $0.417 to $99.435. The Tuesday online auction from The Seam showed sales of 854 bales at...

Cotton Slip Lower on Wednesday
BarchartWed Apr 30, 5:17PM CDT
Cotton futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts backing off another 47 to 58 points. The outside markets were a pressure factor, with crude oil futures falling $2.23/barrel and the US dollar index up $0.417 to $99.435. The Tuesday online auction from The Seam showed sales of 854 bales at...