Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.4425/bushel, up $0.0175 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Wheat closed at $5.985/bushel, down $0.0125 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Soybeans closed at $12.0225/bushel, down $0.1175 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $318.6/short ton, up $0.6 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Soyoil closed at 63.53 cents/lb down 1.75 cents from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Live Cattle closed at $218/cwt down $0.15 from yesterday's close. Jan 27 Feeder Cattle closed at $325.725/cwt down $2.65 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 Lean Hogs closed at $57.55/cwt down $1.05 from yesterday's close. Dec 26 WTI Crude Oil closed at $88.58/barrel down $7.51 from yesterday's close. ...
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What You Need to Know Today: Corn broke sharply lower after overnight headlines that U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian officials would meet for peace talks on 10 and 11 November. Mexico made its second large purchase of U.S. corn in as many days, bringing total purchases this week to just over 2 MM...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.