Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.295/bushel, up $0.0625 from yesterday's close. Dec 25 Wheat closed at $5.34/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close. Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.4975/bushel, up $0.07 from yesterday's close. Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $286.1/short ton, up $0.4 from yesterday's close. Dec 25 Soyoil closed at 53.2 cents/lb up 0.94 cents from yesterday's close. Oct 25 Live Cattle closed at $233.45/cwt down $1.15 from yesterday's close. Oct 25 Feeder Cattle closed at $354.3/cwt down $0.2 from yesterday's close. Oct 25 Lean Hogs closed at $97.375/cwt down $0.15 from yesterday's close. Oct 25 WTI Crude Oil closed at $64.55/barrel up $1.25 from yesterday's close. ...
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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.