The expected activity in the food sector is based on lowered commodity costs and increased economic growth in the U.S. Most financial analysts see an opportunity for more mergers and acquisitions.The recently announced megamerger between Heinz and Kraft may open the floodgates to capitalizing food companies. Food stocks have been on a roll since the announcement and are up generally as a category over the past month and year-to-date. Most financial analysts see the sector as ripe for more merger and acquisition activity.Indeed, the process of the Heinz Company over the past few years gives a hint into what might occur in a broader context. Heinz was taken private in 2013 by Warren Buffett and 3G, the private equity firm founded by Brazilian...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
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