The CBOT started the day weaker, but end-users stepped up in the corn market and created enough strength to force a higher close. As such, the corn market looks like it may have formed near-term lows and the odds of sideways trade are increasing. Soybeans attempted to follow the corn market higher but weaker soyoil and soymeal values eroded crush margins and forced the market lower. Wheat futures sagged once again with little bullish news to support the market. Funds were on both sides of the corn market Wednesday and are thought to have been net sellers of some 10,000 contracts. Funds sold 11,000 contracts of wheat and around 5,000 contracts of soybeans. Funds were net sellers of both soyoil and soymeal, selling 4,000-5,000 contract...
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.