SPREADS March crush trades to 1.01c/bu while oilshare trades sideways at 36.43%. Corn spreads are slightly weaker with July/Dec trading out to 2 3/4c from 2 1/4c. July/Nov beans trades into 3 1/2c from 4 3/4c. March/May meal trades from $4.00 to $4.20. March wheat/corn trades from 1.63 3/4c up to 1.68 1/4c. PALM OIL Down 4 ringgits. The Malaysian palm oil board is expected to show production more than offset a slowdown in exports with stocks tightening by 8.5%, the lowest level since Nov. 2017. There is some activity on the cash side, with both India and China stepping up to cover a bit. India is still buying January shipments, with China also buying a cargo. NEWS Stocks down 23 pts...
From WPI Consulting
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.