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Live Cattle Feb '24 (LEG24)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rallies into the Weekend

Live cattle futures closed with contracts 27 cents to $2 higher at the close, as April was up $5.57 for the week. Cash trade saw some light trade at $246 in the South early this week with some northern action near $250 this morning. Feeder cattle futures posted gains of $1.62 to $2.32 at the Friday close, with April $1.25 higher on the week. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $2.57 to $366.67 on April 9. 

CFTC data from this afternoon showed managed money at a net long of 133,265 contracts in live cattle futures and options as of April 7, a 9,523 contract increase on the week. Specs in Feeder cattle futures and options added just 91 contracts to their net long to 20,202 contracts.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Friday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel still at an inverted 44 cents. Choice boxes were down 19 cents to $380.90, while Select was 23 cents lower at $381.34. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter this week at 512,000 head. That... Read more

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Grains pressured while beans and cattle break higher

Higher fuel costs threaten consumer demand

Cattle behind barn fence by dusanpetkovic via Istock
Live Cattle Futures Makes New All-time high

Cattle markets end week strong

Farmer in the field by Greagory Hayes via Unsplash
Soybeans Analysis & Targets

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.

ZSK26 : 1175-6s (+0.90%)
Pig in a pen by AlexRaths via iStock
Hogs Close Mostly Lower on Friday

Lean hog futures posted losses of 37 to 60 cent losses in most contracts on Friday, as April was an exception, up a nickel. June was down 75 cents on the...

HEK26 : 95.525s (-0.39%)
HEJ26 : 90.725s (+0.06%)
HEM26 : 103.725s (-0.38%)
Brown and white cow with ear tag by Clara Bastian via iStock
Cattle Rallies into the Weekend

Live cattle futures closed with contracts 27 cents to $2 higher at the close, as April was up $5.57 for the week. Cash trade saw some light trade at $246...

LEQ26 : 244.750s (+0.58%)
LEM26 : 249.200s (+0.81%)
LEJ26 : 251.775s (+0.80%)
GFK26 : 372.350s (+0.52%)
GFJ26 : 374.150s (+0.44%)
GFQ26 : 372.450s (+0.63%)
Wheat, corn, & soybeans by Alf Ribeiro via Shutterstock
That’s a Wrap for Grain and Livestock Markets!

Here’s a look at how things shook out to round out the week, including a look at fund positioning and seasonal tendencies for grain and livestock markets...

While the Stock Market Was Rallying, Palantir Stock Sold Off. Should You Buy the Dip in PLTR?

Shares of the Alex Karp-led company nosedived by more than 14% on the ceasefire news.

NVDA : 188.63 (+2.57%)
PLTR : 128.06 (-1.86%)
Dear IBM Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for April 22

IBM is approaching earnings with tempered expectations as short-term pressures weigh on sentiment, while underlying momentum remains steady.

IBM : 230.76 (-2.71%)
Earnings Preview: What to Expect From PPG Industries’ Report

PPG Industries is poised to release its first-quarter earnings by the end of this month, and analysts are anticipating a marginal decline in profits.

PPG : 110.33 (+0.57%)
$SPX : 6,816.89 (-0.11%)
XLB : 51.96 (+0.56%)
Realty Income Earnings Preview: What to Expect

Realty Income is gearing up to report its first-quarter earnings, and analysts are projecting a single-digit increase in FFO.

$SPX : 6,816.89 (-0.11%)
XLRE : 42.82 (+0.21%)
O : 63.75 (+0.87%)
Coca-Cola’s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

The Coca-Cola Company is set to report its fiscal first-quarter results by the end of this month, and analysts are anticipating a low double-digit growth...

KO : 77.47 (-0.91%)
$SPX : 6,816.89 (-0.11%)
XLP : 82.37 (-1.29%)
Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Clorox’s Report

The Clorox Company is set to report its third-quarter results shortly, and analysts are forecasting a modest, single-digit increase in earnings.

$SPX : 6,816.89 (-0.11%)
XLP : 82.37 (-1.29%)
CLX : 105.28 (-2.17%)
Here's What to Expect From The Williams Companies’ Next Earnings Report

The Williams Companies is all ready to release its FY2026 Q1 earnings shortly, and analysts are expecting its earnings to rise in the single digits.

XLE : 56.94 (-0.68%)
$SPX : 6,816.89 (-0.11%)
WMB : 72.74 (-0.11%)
ConocoPhillips vs. EOG: 1 of These Energy Stocks Is Cheaper and Pays You More. Which One?

ConocoPhillips and EOG are both winning energy stocks, but one stands out on scale while the other looks cheaper and stronger for income.

COP : 122.55 (-0.75%)
EOG : 136.19 (-0.29%)
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