GOOD MORNING, Grains continue to weaken vs. the soy complex as the soyoil market remains higher on technical and fundamental merit. Traders continue to buy soyoil on tighter supplies, higher crude and canola, while selling meal. Argentina sells meal as they are under US prices, while stories about expanding ASF are troublesome. Inverses remain firm with US domestic cash values remaining strong. Trading ranges continue sideways as we await the Feb 9 WASDE report, and end of month March 1 stocks and Planting Intentions. The US is exporting a lot of corn despite competition from Argentina, but export sales today were light, which sent prices to a low end close. With net selling of an estimated...
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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.