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Brazilian Real Strength Spurs Short Covering in Sugar

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.33 (+2.43%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +7.40 (+1.73%). Sugar prices extended this week's rally today, with NY sugar posting a 1-week high and London sugar posting a 2-week high. Brazilian real strength (^USDBRL...

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Palantir Aims to Protect the U.S. Food Supply. Is Its $300M USDA Deal Important for PLTR Stock?

Palantir just landed a $300 million USDA deal to secure America's food supply. Here's what the contract means for PLTR stock and the company's government growth story.

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Florida Officials Document 31 Horrific Sloth Deaths After Viruses Spread Through Packed Unheated Sloth World in Orlando

Florida's wildlife agency reports 31 sloth deaths in an unlicensed Orlando warehouse, highlighting regulatory gaps and sparking public outrage over animal welfare.

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Hogs Look to Friday Trade

Lean hog futures rounded out the Thursday trade with contracts 20 to 82 cents higher. Open interest was up 2,602 contracts, suggesting modest new buying. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday afternoon due to thinner volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 54 cents on...

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Hogs Extend Rebound on Thursday

Lean hog futures rounded out the Thursday trade with contracts 20 to 82 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday afternoon due to thinner volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 54 cents on April 21 at $91.05. Weekly Export Sales data showed a...

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Surging Crude Oil Prices Support Sugar

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.03 (+0.22%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +3.80 (+0.90%). Sugar prices moved higher on Thursday, with London sugar posting a 2-week high. Strength in crude oil prices (CLM26 ) is supportive of sugar,...

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Hogs Trading with Gains on Thursday

Lean hog futures are up 15 to 60 cents in the front months on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 54 cents on April 21 at $91.05. Weekly Export Sales data showed a total of just 16,127...

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Sugar Prices Push Higher on Strength in Crude Oil and the Brazilian Real

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.04 (+0.29%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +3.80 (+0.90%). Sugar prices are climbing today, with London sugar posting a 2-week high. Strength in crude oil prices (CLM26 ) is supportive of sugar today, with...

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Hogs Look to Thursday After Mixed Wednesday

Lean hog futures were down 35 to 57 cents in the front months on Wednesday, with other contracts up 40 cents to $1.10. Open interest was down 662 contracts on Wednesday, suggesting a rotation of ownership. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.27 on Wednesday afternoon, down 38...

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Hogs Close Mixed on Wednesday

Lean hog futures were down 35 to 57 cents in the front months on Wednesday, with other contracts up 40 cents to $1.10. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.27 on Wednesday afternoon, down 38 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up...

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Corn Holds on for Midweek Gains

Corn futures closed the Wednesday session with front months fractionally to 1 ¼ cents higher and some deferreds steady to fractionally lower. May options expire on Friday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 3/4 cents at $4.18 1/4. USDA reported another private sale of 2025/26 corn to...

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Palantir Stock Pops on USDA Deal. Should You Buy PLTR Stock Here?

Palantir stock inched higher on a $300 million USDA deal. But valuation concerns and insider selling suggest investors should consider trimming exposure to PLTR shares at current levels.

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Soaring Crude Oil Prices Support Sugar Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.14 (+1.04%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +1.70 (+0.40%). Sugar prices settled higher on Wednesday, with London sugar posting a 1.5-week high. Short covering emerged in sugar futures on Wednesday as crude oil...

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Beef is becoming a luxury as prices stay at record highs. They likely won't come down anytime soon

Beef prices could increase as much as 18.3% this year due to high demand and higher production costs.

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Hog Posting Mixed Trade on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are trading with mixed action on Wednesday, with contracts down 40 cents to 55 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $89.83 on Wednesday morning, down $1.90 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 14 cents on April 20...

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Corn Posting Midday Gains on Wednesday

Corn futures are up 3 to 4 cents so far on Wednesday. May options expire on Friday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 3 1/4 cents at $4.21 3/4. USDA reported a private sales of 2025/26 corn to unknown destinations this morning, totaling 130,000 MT. Weekly EIA...

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Crude Oil Strength Prompts Short Covering in Sugar Futures

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.07 (+0.52%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +1.20 (+0.28%). Sugar prices are moving higher today, with London sugar posting a 1.5-week high. Short covering emerged in sugar futures today as crude oil prices (CLM26...

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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. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.65 on Tuesday afternoon, up 52 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index...

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I planted these 7 flowers in April and my backyard is already a hummingbird magnet

What's better than sunshine in your yard? A yard that's visited by vibrant, miniature hummingbirds filling up on nectar and zipping around with grace. Here's the 7 flowers you'll want to plant this spring to increase your chances of attracting hummingbirds to your yard.

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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 at $92.65 on Tuesday afternoon, up 52 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 14 cents on April...

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Corn Close with Gains on Tuesday

Corn futures closed the Tuesday trade with contracts 1 ½ to 3 cents higher on the session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/4 cents at $4.18 1/2. USDA reported two private sales of 2025/26 corn this morning one of 100,000 MT to Colombia and another...

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NY Sugar Prices Consolidate Above a 5.5-Year Low

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.04 (-0.30%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +4.40 (+1.05%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with London sugar posting a 1-week high. Sugar prices have been under pressure for the past three weeks,...

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Corn Back to Higher Midday Trade

Corn futures are trading with 2 to 3 cent gains at the midday portion of the Tuesday session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 1/4 cents at $4.18 1/2. USDA reported two private sales of 2025/26 corn this morning one of 100,000 MT to Colombia and...

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Hogs Rallying Back on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are up 72 cents to $1.45 in the front months on Tuesday after gapping higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.73 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 14 cents on April 17 at $90.37. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from...

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Sugar Prices Gain on the Outlook for Smaller Brazil Sugar Output

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.01 (+0.07%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +4.90 (+1.17%). Sugar prices are higher today, with London sugar posting a 1-week high on the outlook for smaller Brazil sugar output. The USDA today forecast Brazil's...

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