Mar 21 Corn closed at $4.325/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close. Mar 21 Wheat closed at $6.175/bushel, up $0.13 from yesterday's close. Jan 21 Soybeans closed at $11.9125/bushel, down $0.0025 from yesterday's close. Dec 20 Soymeal closed at $398.3/short ton, up $3.4 from yesterday's close. Jan 21 Soyoil closed at 37.72 cents/lb down 0.62 cents from yesterday's close. Feb 21 Live Cattle closed at $113.95/cwt up $1.05 from yesterday's close. Jan 21 Feeder Cattle closed at $138.6/cwt up $0.775 from yesterday's close. Feb 21 Lean Hogs closed at $66.75/cwt down $0.375 from yesterday's close. Jan 21 WTI Crude Oil closed at $44.86/barrel up $1.8 from yesterday's close. ...
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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.