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Does Wal-Mart's Social Influence Outweigh Its Employment Practices?

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:00 -0400

Focus on positive screens to identify investments that will move social agendas forward.

Piper Jaffray Raises Price Target on Monsanto (MON)

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:39:45 -0400

Piper Jaffray reported on Monday that it has raised its price target on agricultural product company, Monsanto Company (MON). The firm has reiterated an “Overweight” rating on MON, and has raised its price target from $133 to $135. This price target suggests a 20% upside from the stock’s current price of $108.31. Analyst Michael E. [...]

UPDATE: Piper Jaffray Raises PT on Monsanto on Midwest Farm Tour

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:05:07 -0400

In a report published on Monday, Piper Jaffray analyst Michael E. Cox increased the price target on Monsanto (NYSE: MON) from $133 to $135 and maintained an Overweight rating.

In the report, Piper Jaffary noted that, "Our channel checks with growers and seed dealers is showing strong uptake of

Beware: Cotton May Be Heading for a Dip

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400

Although cotton prices are up 14% for 2013, five- and 10-year seasonal charts suggest the fluffy commodity is due for a dip in the coming weeks.

Beware: Cotton Heading For a Dip

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:24 -0400

While many traders primarily focus on resources like gold or oil, there are plenty of other opportunities in the commodity space. One such opportunity lies in cotton, which can be found in almost every textile product around the world; but as a soft commodity this constant demand does not always translate into consistent returns. The fluffy crop has enjoyed a strong start to 2013, but is well known for its large movements from day to day and for keeping investors on their toes [for more cotton news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

The T3 Morning Market Call: What Could Derail the Market's Historic Run?

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:20:00 -0400

This relentless move higher is now starting to frustrate even the bulls.

(CF) CF Industries Holdings Completes Canadian Fertilizers Limited Assets Buyout

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:29:52 -0400

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) announced that it has completed the purchase of the outstanding...

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Company That Sells Angelina Jolie’s Blood Test

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:18:43 -0400

Anderson’s New Railcar Paint Facility – Analyst Blog

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:15:01 -0400

Andersons has opened a new railcar paint facility in Maumee.

Black Swan Watch: Mexico's Super Volcano Could Be the Next Market Catalyst

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:32:00 -0400

Mexican authorities have raised the alert level for its massive "Popo" volcano. Investors ought to pay attention.

SYT, DuPont to Exchange Technologies – Analyst Blog

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:30:01 -0400

Syngenta recently entered into a strategic pact with DuPont to use each other's technologies.

Stock Market News for May 14, 2013 – Market News

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:36:01 -0400

Major indices finished mixed following better-than-expected retail sales data and discouraging economic reports from China

Monsanto Highlights Supreme Court Ruling Which Supports Breakthrough 21st Century Technologies

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:29:36 -0400

In a unanimous ruling delivered today, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed its support for protecting U.S. innovations that are a critical part of supporting the world's growing needs. The case, Bowman v. Monsanto (NYSE: MON), centered on the protection of intellectual property and its outcome was crucial for innovations that deliver benefits

Anderson???s Earnings and Sales Lag – Analyst Blog

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:14:01 -0400

The Andersons Inc. (ANDE) reported first-quarter 2013 earnings of 67 cents per share.

(MON) Monsanto – Bayer in Cross-Licensing Deal

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:49:36 -0400

Monsanto Company (MON), an agricultural services provider, recently entered into a contract with...

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(PMI) Stock Market News for May 2, 2013 – Market News

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:27:45 -0400

Mixed domestic reports along with discouraging economic data from China dragged the major indices...

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8 Dividend-Paying Stocks for Our Longer Lives

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:00:00 -0400

How can investors keep ahead of inflation?

CF Industries Completes CFL Assets Buyout – Analyst Blog

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:40:01 -0400

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. announced that it has completed the purchase of the outstanding interests it did not already own in Canadian Fertilizers Limited (CFL) for total cash consideration of roughly C$910 million (around $904 million).

Stock Market News for May 2, 2013 – Market News

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:36:01 -0400

Mixed domestic reports along with discouraging economic data from China dragged the major indices into negative territory

Andersons Remains Neutral – Analyst Blog

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:40:01 -0400

On Apr 26, we maintained our Neutral recommendation on Andersons Inc.

Stock Market News for April 30, 2013 – Market News

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:36:01 -0400

Better-than-expected domestic data and encouraging international political developments propelled benchmarks into positive territory

(DOW) Dow Chemical Company – Monsanto in Corn Technology Pact

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:15:39 -0400

Dow AgroSciences LLC, a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (DOW), and Monsanto Company (MON)...

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Stocks Market News for April 26, 2013 – Market News

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:36:01 -0400

Robust earnings and a sharp drop in initial claims numbers lifted the major indices to a finish in the green

Commodities Earnings Preview: Good News for Oil, Bad News for Gold and Copper

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:25:00 -0400

Here are four important commodity stocks that are reporting earnings on Friday or Monday.

Syngenta’s 1Q13 Sales Rise – Analyst Blog

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:20:01 -0400

Last week, Switzerland based agricultural products company Syngenta reported improved sales for its first quarter of 2013.

Agriculture Gains Buoys DuPont in 1Q – Analyst Blog

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:08:01 -0400

DuPont beat expectations in the first quarter and its profit more than doubled on agriculture strength.

(MON) Monsanto and The Dow Chemical Company in Cross-License Deal

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:15:22 -0400

Monsanto Company (MON), an agricultural services provider, recently inked a cross-licensing...

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Mon, Bayer in Cross-Licensing Deal – Analyst Blog

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:20:01 -0400

Monsanto Company recently entered into a contract with Bayer CropScience, a wing of Bayer AG, related to the licensing of next-generation and enabling technologies.

Dow, Monsanto in Corn Technology Pact – Analyst Blog

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:50:01 -0400

Dow AgroSciences LLC, a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, and Monsanto Company have entered into an agreement to create next generation of advanced weed and insect control technology in corn.

Cosan Downgraded to Underperform – Analyst Blog

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:30:01 -0400

We recently downgraded Cosan Limited from Neutral to an Underperform recommendation.

Mon, Dow in Cross-License Deal – Analyst Blog

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:01 -0400

Monsanto Company recently inked a cross-licensing agreement with Dow AgroSciences LLC, in order to create a weed and insect control technology for corn.

Neutral on Monsanto – Analyst Blog

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:00:01 -0400

We reaffirmed our long-term Neutral recommendation on Monsanto Company on Apr 10, 2013, as risk reward remains fairly balanced for the stock at this juncture.

Likely Winners and Losers in Obama's 2014 Budget

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:21:41 -0400

President Barack Obama’s proposed $3.8 trillion budget is designed to cut the deficit by $600 billion over 10 years, after factoring in the negation of cuts already enacted under the sequester according to The Associated Press.

Depending on the framework of the final budget, some businesses will almost certainly see

Stock Market News for April 10, 2013 – Market News

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:36:01 -0400

Benchmarks finished in the green propelled by a modest rally in the materials and the energy sectors on Tuesday

These Are the 100 Highest-Paid CEOs in Business Today

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:30:51 -0400

The New York Times has published a list of the 100 highest-paid CEOS at U.S. public companies in 2012. Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) chief executive Larry Ellison is far and away the highest paid CEO on the list, as his $96.2 million in 2012 compensation dwarfs every other member

American Vanguard Invests $3.7M in TyraTech – Analyst Blog

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:04:01 -0400

American Vanguard has completed its equity investment in TyraTech.

UPDATE: Goldman Sachs Raises PT on Monsanto Company on 2Q13 EPS

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:09:57 -0400

In a report published Friday, Goldman Sachs analyst Robert Koort reiterated a Buy rating on Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON), and raised the price target from $116.00 to $122.00.

In the report, Koort noted, “MON reported 2Q13 EPS of $2.73 vs. our/Street estimates of $2.57/$2.56 and raised FY2013 EPS guidance

Market Wrap-Up for Apr.4 (BBY, TM, MON, DLR, VNO, GLD, more)

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:02:41 -0400

The markets were hoping to ride on the Japanese markets’ rally today, following the Bank of Japan announcement of its aggressive deflation-fighting plans. Essentially, the Japanese government is borrowing a page from Ben Bernanke’s playbook, hoping for some printing press magic similar to what we’ve seen here in America. However, the weakness over in Europe’s [...]

Monsanto Beats Wall Street Earnings Estimates

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:50:00 -0400

Largely due to an increase in the sale of genetically modified corn seeds, the company's sales increased 15% to $5.47 billion.

Company News for April 4, 2013 – Corporate Summary

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:36:01 -0400

Companies in the News are: GPN,MON,CAG,AYI

Monsanto Numbers Boosted at Citigroup and Piper Jaffray (MON)

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:14:25 -0400

The price target and earnings estimates were increased on agricultural products maker Monsanto Company (MON) on Thursday by analysts at Citigroup and Piper Jaffray. The analysts at Citigroup say that soybeans should help Monsanto drive growth starting in 2014. Also, the company’s accelerated share buyback program should be a catalyst for growth. As such, the [...]

Monsanto (MON) Beats Wall Street Earnings Estimates

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:00:55 -0400

When it comes to agribusiness stocks, there is perhaps no name bigger than Monsanto Company (MON) – the world’s leading producer of the herbicide glyphosate and the second biggest producer of genetically engineered seeds. Headquartered in St. Louis, the firm has grown into an over $55 billion company, with operations spanning across the U.S., Europe, Africa, Brazil, Asia-Pacific, Argentina, Canada and Mexico [for more agricultural news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

Monsanto Beats Estimates in 2Q13 – Analyst Blog

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:06:01 -0400

Monsanto Company reported strong results for fiscal second quarter 2013 with earnings of $2.73 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.55 by 7.1%.

Monsanto Up on Strong Second Quarter Earnings, Guidance Weak

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:55:07 -0400

Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) is up on Wednesday after posting a strong second quarter.

The St. Louis-based firm's EPS grew nearly 20 percent year-over-year to $2.73, easily topping the Wall Street consensus of $2.58.

Second quarter revenue climbed 15 percent to $5.47 billion, surpassing analysts' expectations of $5.27

Stock Market News for April 3, 2013 – Market News

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:36:01 -0400

Encouraging factory orders data and strong domestic auto sales boosted investor confidence on Tuesday

Stock Upgrades: Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Set to Head North

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:25:00 -0400

Wall Street ratings agencies set the tone for today's stock market.

U.S. stocks mostly slide after ADP jobs data

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:53:37 -0400

U.S. stocks on Wednesday mostly fell from the prior day’s all-time closing highs, with payrolls-processing company ADP’s monthly tally of private hiring below consensus estimates.

Monsanto Q2 Profit Climbs 22%, Tops Estimates; Boosts 2013 EPS View (MON)

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:42:21 -0400

Before the bell on Wednesday, agricultural products maker Monsanto Company (MON) reported a 22% rise in profit in the second quarter, helped by a substantial rise in sales. Adjusted net income and revenue topped analysts’ expectations. The St. Louis-based company posted a second quarter net income of $1.48 billion, or $2.74 per share, up 22% [...]

Tesla stock expected to be under close scrutiny

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:30:06 -0400

Tesla shares are likely to be one of the most closely watched stocks on Wednesday after the electric car company announced a new leasing plan for its Model S.

Earnings Scheduled For April 3, 2013

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:47:20 -0400

Acuity Brands (NYSE: AYI) is expected to report its Q2 earnings at $0.62 per share on revenue of $468.51 million.

Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) is projected to report its Q2 earnings at $2.58 per share on revenue of $5.29 billion.

ConAgra Foods (NYSE: CAG) is estimated