Should You Buy the Post-Earnings Dip in Target Stock?
Target stock slips on weaker-than-expected Q1 results and trimmed full-year guidance. Investors are recommended caution in buying the post-earnings dip in TGT shares.
How Is Moody’s U.S. Debt Downgrade Impacting Commodities Markets and for How Long?
The debt downgrade news is likely to wear off by the end of this week.
Previewing Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA
The USDA’s next Cattle on Feed report is out Friday. Charley Martinez, University of Tennessee ag economist says, “I’m always interested to see just where we are in terms of total numbers.” He tells Brownfield that recently released reports from the USDA have noted the indefinite suspension of live cattle...
Ethanol production rises as domestic supply dips
U.S. ethanol production had a week-to-week increase. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.036 million barrels per day, rising 43,000 from the previous as some plants wrapped up seasonal maintenance and moving 17,000 above a year ago. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says estimated...
John Deere to invest $20 billion in U.S. over next decade
John Deere plans to invest $20 billion in the U.S. over the next decade. Chief Financial Officer Josh Jepsen tells Brownfield the announcement reiterates the company’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing. “Our roots are in manufacturing here in the U.S. we’re 188 years old. And the vast majority of that in...
Shell Eggs: Daily North Carolina Eggs
RA_PY001 Raleigh, NC Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Federal-State Market News North Carolina Eggs ...
Heavy, Unusual Volume in Paramount Call Options - Investors Love PARA Stock
Today, heavy, unusual trading volume in long-dated Paramount Class B call options highlights investors' bullish views on PARA stock. Investors are anticipating the merger with Skydance to close, which should boost its FCF growth.
Midday cash livestock markets
Direct cash cattle trade activity remains relatively quiet through midday. Bids have surfaced in Nebraska at $229 live and $360 dressed. Asking prices haven’t been fully established. It wouldn’t be surprising to see packer inquiry start to pick up as the day progresses. Significant trade volume may hold out until...
Illinois wheat growers optimistic about ’25 crop
A small grains breeder at the University of Illinois says results from this year’s Illinois Wheat Association annual winter wheat tour are encouraging. “No news is good news. We didn’t really see anything out of the ordinary.” Dr. Jessica Rutkoski says despite weather challenges the tour of roughly 20 southern...
Hong Kong interested in American-made SAF
Interest in sustainable aviation fuel is soaring in Asia. Minnesota Soybean Growers executive director Joe Smentek recently traveled to Hong Kong as part of a USDA trade mission and says there were discussions about the carbon scores of SAF feedstocks. “Hong Kong is really interested in sustainable aviation fuel, so...