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Live Cattle Jun '20 (LEM20)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Look to Wednesday After Tuesday Losses

Live cattle futures posted $1.52 to $2.52 losses on Tuesday. Open interest slipped back 1,458 contracts on Tuesday. Early cash trade this week has been quiet with a few light sales of $246 floating around in KS, but not enough for a trend. Feeder cattle futures were $2.20 to $2.55 lower at the close. OI suggested new selling interest, rising 1,253 contracts. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down $1.32 to $374.37 on April 20. The OKC feeder cattle auction had 5,867 head sold with feeders steady to $2-4 lower. 

The Tuesday update from APHIS on the New World Screwworm showed active cases in Mexico at 1,395. There were 102 active cases in the bordering state of Tamaulipas, with 5 reported in Nuevo Leon.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Tuesday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel at $1.02 premium for select. Choice boxes were up $2.62 to $386.18, while Select was $3.59 higher at $387.20. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter at 111,000 head for Tuesda... Read more

Brown and white cow with ear tag by Clara Bastian via iStock
Dear Cattle Futures Traders, Mark Your Calendars for June 5

Consider buying a put option on June live cattle futures.

Pig grazing in a field by Santiago Gonzalez via Pixabay
Hog Bulls Look to Extend Gains to Wednesday

Lean hog futures saw a Tuesday recovery after gapping higher, with contracts up 12 cents to $1.47 at the close. Open interest was down 1,633 contracts....

Close up of brown and white cow by Derek Sewell via Pixabay
Cattle Look to Wednesday After Tuesday Losses

Live cattle futures posted $1.52 to $2.52 losses on Tuesday. Open interest slipped back 1,458 contracts on Tuesday. Early cash trade this week has been...

Veterinarian standing next to a pig pen by dusanpetkovic via iStock
Hogs Rally on Tuesday

Lean hog futures saw a Tuesday recovery after gapping higher, with contracts up 12 cents to $1.47 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported...

Brown cow in field by Alexa via Pixabay
Cattle Extends Losses to Tuesday

Live cattle futures posted $1.52 to $2.52 losses on Tuesday. Early cash trade this week has been quiet with a few light sales of $246 floating around in...

Brown and white cow by Frans Ruiter via Unsplash
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

We could see a lower trade across the board tomorrow. Risk Off Environment

Coffee Prices Surge on Global Supply Risks

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up +12.50 (+4.33%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +100 (+2.89%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today,...

Bloom Energy Just Scored a Major Win With the Trump Admin. Is BE Stock a Buy?

The Trump administration's decision to preserve federal hydrogen hub funding removes a major regulatory overhang and validates Bloom Energy's long-term...

Apple Q2 Earnings Preview: Is AAPL Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Apple will report Q2 earnings on April 30. Apple’s Q2 will reflect strong demand for its hardware and services.

Crude Oil Prices Climb as Global Oil Supplies Disrupted

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is up +2.55 (+2.84%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is up +0.0882 (+2.82%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply...

Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Fox Corporation's Report

Fox Corporation is gearing up to release its third-quarter results soon, and analysts are expecting a single-digit decline in the company’s bottom-line...

Why Stifel Analysts Are Watching Intel Stock Closely Before April 23

Stifel analysts raised Intel’s stock price target ahead of its Q1 earnings.

Can Ternus Come Up with the New Story That Apple Stock Badly Needs

Apple will get a new CEO when John Ternus takes over the position later this year. Will he have the story that can help AAPL stock gain some momentum?

The Iran War Has Made Oil Prices a Moving Target. That’s Why This ETF and Option Combination Makes Sense.

This options trading strategy lets you profit no matter where oil prices head next.

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