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How Is Extra Space Storage's Stock Performance Compared to Other REIT Stocks?
Barchart1 hour ago
Although Extra Space Storage has lagged behind its REIT peers over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock's future performance.
Discover Financial Stock: Is DFS Outperforming the Financial Sector?
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Discover Financial recently outperformed the broader financial sector, and Wall Street analysts are moderately bullish about the stock’s prospects.
Is Tractor Supply Stock Outperforming the Dow?
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Tractor Supply has outperformed the Dow Industrial this year, and Wall Street analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the stock's future trajectory.
Is Xcel Energy Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?
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Xcel Energy has recently lagged behind the Nasdaq Composite, though Wall Street analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook on the stock's future performance.
House passes a funding bill, averts shutdown
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Dec 20, 8:44PM CST
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill to keep the government open, provide financial aid to farmers, and extend the farm bill for one year. The bill, passed late Friday afternoon, would keep the federal government funded into March. This was the third version of the bill this...
3 Highly-Rated Dividend Stocks To Buy on the Dip
BarchartFri Dec 20, 6:00PM CST
Discover 3 top income stocks with low payout ratios, strong buy ratings, and long-term growth potential.
Wisconsin Farmers Union alters position on manure digesters
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Dec 20, 5:00PM CST
Wisconsin’s Farmers Union delegates made changes to their policy regarding anaerobic digesters for manure. Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden tells Brownfield delegates were able to settle on some policy language. “We got some language put back in (the policy book) that was taken out to make sure that...
Tough decisions facing farmers in 2025
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Dec 20, 4:12PM CST
A pair of Illinois farmers say the ag economy means some tough decisions in 2025. Tom Hieronymus, who farms in DeWitt County, tells Brownfield, “The cost of inputs these days, and this last couple of years the commodity prices have really kind of taken a nosedive, and the costs are...
A look ahead at the 2025 Topeka Farm Show
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Dec 20, 4:12PM CST
The 36th annual Topeka Farm Show is scheduled for January 7-9 at the Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka, Kansas, featuring 600 exhibitor booths, demonstrations and much more. AUDIO: Dan Slowinski, Topeka Farm Show Director The post A look ahead at the 2025 Topeka Farm Show appeared first on Brownfield...
Messy end to Michigan lame duck
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Dec 20, 3:56PM CST
A handful of bills that could have benefited the state’s food and ag industry died Thursday after Michigan House lawmakers abruptly ended their session. Fourth-generation farmer and state senator Kevin Daley called the 29-hour-long session in his chamber an embarrassment. “I’ve got so much respect for this seat and being...
Michigan potato industry speaks in favor of checkoff increase
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Dec 20, 3:56PM CST
Michigan potato growers and processors voiced support for an increased assessment during this week’s public hearing with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Michigan Potato Industry Commission board member Travis Horkey grows fresh potatoes in Monroe County and was one of many growers to speak in favor of...
Cotton Comes Back to Close with Friday Gains
BarchartFri Dec 20, 3:47PM CST
Cotton futures closed out Friday with contracts 11 to 18 points higher, as March cotton was down 121 points this week. The outside markets are positive factors on Friday, with the US dollar index back down 592 points and crude oil back up 13 cents/barrel. Cotton Ginnings data was updated...
Corn Rallies on Friday
BarchartFri Dec 20, 3:47PM CST
Corn futures closed out the Friday session on a high note, as futures rallied o close out the week. Contracts were up anywhere from a penny to 5 ½ cents. March finished the week with a 4 ¼ cent gain. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was up...
Hogs Rally on Friday with Fresh Hogs & Pigs Data Due Monday
BarchartFri Dec 20, 3:47PM CST
Lean hog futures closed out the Friday session with contracts anywhere from 75 cents to $2.30 higher. Feb hogs managed to squeeze out a nickel gain this week. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $76.95 on Friday afternoon, down $2.50 from the day prior. The CME...
Cattle Corrects Higher as CoF Data Comes in Neutral
BarchartFri Dec 20, 3:47PM CST
Live cattle futures posted Friday gains of 62 cents to $1.85, as Feb was down $3.625 on the week. A few cattle have exchanged hands this week at $195-195.50 in the North, steady from last week, with light Southern action at $191. Feeder cattle futures were back up $1.07 to...