The CBOT bounced higher heading into the long, holiday weekend, but trading volume was anemic as many traders apparently decided to head home for a four-day weekend. Corn, wheat, and the soy complex all traded higher for the day but did little to change their major chart directions. Funds were cautious net buyers but were mostly adjusting positions ahead of the long weekend. Note that when trading resumes Monday night, there will be four full trading days before USDA issues its September WASDE report, so pre-report positioning will likely dominate next week’s trade. Brokerage StoneX released its latest customer survey of the U.S.2022 corn and soybean production. The firm lowered its assessment of the U.S. corn yield to 173.2 BP...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
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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.