October 30, 2019
“… Dogged by lower prices and tepid demand, U.S. wheat farmers are poised to plant the fewest acres of winter varieties in 110 years… …World supplies are so plentiful that futures for hard red winter wheat are down about 15%… Continue Reading…
October 21, 2019
“Among the reasons? Skyrocketing housing costs, pricey child care, the crowds and relentless traffic. Sometimes the local culture isn’t a fit or they want to be nearer to family. Unfortunately many workers would love to leave the cities behind but need to… Continue Reading…
September 30, 2019
“On Tuesday, the stock received a $100 price target from analysts at Morgan Stanley. That implies a robust rally of almost 50% from current levels. It would also require a move over the 2019 highs near $78, as well as… Continue Reading…
September 27, 2019
“The Federal Reserve Bank of New York added $110.1 billion to the financial system Thursday, using the market for repurchase agreements, or repo, to relieve funding pressure in money markets…” https://www.wsj.com/articles/fed-adds-110-1-billion-to-financial-system-in-latest-transaction-11569505632
August 28, 2019
“The leaders of Corporate America are cashing in their chips as doubts grow about the sustainability of the longest bull market in American history. Corporate insiders have sold an average of $600 million of stock per day in August, according to TrimTabs… Continue Reading…
August 20, 2019
“Stocks plunged Wednesday in the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s worst performance of 2019 after the bond market flashed a troubling signal about the U.S. economy. The Dow dropped 800.49 points or 3.05% to 2,5479.42, its worst percentage drop of the year and… Continue Reading…
June 20, 2019
“Stocks rose sharply on Thursday after the Federal Reserve hinted at possible interest rate cuts as soon as next month. The S&P 500 surged 0.9%, hitting a record high of 2,954.33 as the tech and energy sectors outperformed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 256 points… Continue Reading…
June 5, 2019
“Louisiana lawmakers want to redirect nearly $700 million in Gulf oil spill recovery money that had been earmarked for trust funds to instead finance roadwork, bridge upgrades and port improvements. The state is receiving yearly payments of $53.3 million through… Continue Reading…
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