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How curbing Congress’ stock-trading took a partisan turn

Lawmakers expect to vote next week on a proposal to curb stock-trading by members of Congress, an effort months in the making that many Republicans are hoping to point to as they return home to their districts in August.  Democrats are lining up in opposition as they try to shore…

Roll Call · Jul 16

Corn Extending Strength to Thursday AM Trade

Corn price action is up 2 to 3 cents so far on Thursday morning. Futures posted gains of 5 to 9 cents across the board at the close on Wednesday, getting spillover support from near limit gains in wheat. Open interest was up 7,799 contracts on Wednesday, suggesting new buying....

Barchart · Jul 16

Soybeans Posting Early Thursday Gains

Soybeans are trading with Thursday morning gains or 3 to 5 cents. Futures were up 7 ½ to 11 cents at the Wednesday close. Open interest data suggested modest new buying interest, rising 3,344 contracts. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 8 3/4 cents $11.55 1/2. Soymeal...

Barchart · Jul 16

Supreme Court justices emphasize need for security funding

Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett pitched increased security funding for the Supreme Court next year at a pair of rare congressional hearings for sitting justices Tuesday that covered issues ranging from emergency cases to judicial ethics. Kagan and Barrett focused most of their testimony on increased security concerns…

Roll Call · Jul 14

Guns N' Roses launch fundraising campaign in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Fans at every show on Guns N' Roses' North American tour will be able to donate money and be entered into a grand prize draw

Metal Hammer · Jul 13

Corn Fades into Monday’s Close, as Crop Ratings Improve

Corn futures slipped into the Monday close as contracts were mostly 1 ½ to 2 ¾ cents higher. July was down ¼ cent. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price as 1 1/2 cents higher at $4.10. The weekly Crop Progress report showed 16% of the US corn crop silking...

Barchart · Jul 13

Soybeans Hold onto Monday Gains at the Close

Soybeans closed with Monday gains of 4 to 5 ½ vents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up a nickel at $11.50 3/4. Soymeal futures were down $3.20 to $6.30, with Soy Oil futures 148 to 236 points higher. USDA reported a private export sale of 136,000 MT...

Barchart · Jul 13

Soybeans Posting Monday Rally

Soybeans are trading with midday gains of 7 to 11 ½ cents so far. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 9 1/2 cents at $11.54 1/4. Soymeal futures are down $2.30, with Soy Oil futures 248 to 300 points higher. There were 45 deliveries issued against July...

Barchart · Jul 13

Corn Holding Higher at Monday’s Midday

Corn futures are holding onto the overnight gains at Monday’s midday, with contracts up 4 to 5 cents so far. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 4 cents higher at $4.12 1/2. Updated forecasts from the NOAA 7-day QPF shows little to no precipitation for an area ranging...

Barchart · Jul 13

Corn Bulls Getting a Headstart with Monday Morning Rally

Corn futures are trading with 5 to 7 cent gains so far on Monday. Bulls found their footing on Friday following friendlier than expected USDA data. Contracts were up 2 ½ to 10 ¼ cents across the board, led by the front months. September was 16 ½ cents higher last...

Barchart · Jul 13