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Soybeans Soften Late to Close with Fractional Gains
The soybean market is trading with 3 to 5 cent gains early on Friday, with strength out of the Juneteenth holiday break. Soybeans closed the Wednesday session with contracts fractionally higher. Preliminary open interest was up 6,070 contracts, as July was down 9,391 contracts, and November was up 11,509. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price is up 1/2 cents to $10.26 1/2. Soymeal futures were down 10 to 30 cents/ton. Soy Oil was down 2 to 11 points higher on Wednesday. July options expire today. The next week is looking for heavy rains from NE, the southeast corner or SD, MN, WI and parts of MI in the next week totaling from 1 to up to 5 inches in some parts. The Southern Plains, through MO and the Eastern Corn Belt is looking at little totals. Heat is expected to hit much of the Corn Belt, with the 5-10 day looking 7-15˚F in in the ECB. What We Know About Soybeans Sugar Futures Remain Bearish- Can the Sweet Commodity Rally? Get exclusive insights with the FREE Barchart Brief newsletter. Subscribe now for quick, incisive midday market analysis you won't find anywhere else. This morning's Export Sales report is expected to show between 0 and 400,000 MT of old crop soybeans in that week, with 0 to 200,000 MT for 2025/26. Soybean meal sales are seen at 150,000 to 450,000 MT, with 0 to 32,000 MT for bean oil. Chinese soybean imports in May totaled 12.11 MMT from Brazil, well above last years according to the country's customs data. Imports originating from the US were 11.7% higher yr/yr to 1.63 MMT. Jul 25 Soybeans closed at $10.74 3/4, up 3/4 cent, currently up 3 3/4 cents Nearby Cash was $10.26 1/2, up 1/2 cent, Aug 25 Soybeans closed at $10.76 3/4, up 1/2 cent, currently up 4 1/4 cents Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.68 1/4, up 1/2 cent, currently up 4 1/2 cents New Crop Cash was $10.14 1/4, up 1/2 cent, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on
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Corn Extending Gains on Friday Morning
Corn is trading with contracts 1 to 3 cents higher so far early on Friday. Futures posted gains across most contracts on Wednesday with contracts 2 to 6 cents higher, as nearby July was up 2 cents. Preliminary open interest dropped 10,155 contracts, with July down 34,737 and September up 18,455. July options expire today. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 1/4 cents at $4.08. The next week is looking for heavy rains from NE, the southeast corner or SD, MN, WI and parts of MI in the next week totaling from 1 to up to 5 inches in some parts. The Southern Plains, through MO and the Eastern Corn Belt is looking at little totals. Heat is expected to hit much of the Corn Belt, with the 5-10 day looking 7-15˚F in in the ECB. What We Know About Soybeans Sugar Futures Remain Bearish- Can the Sweet Commodity Rally? Get exclusive insights with the FREE Barchart Brief newsletter. Subscribe now for quick, incisive midday market analysis you won't find anywhere else. Wednesday's EIA report showed ethanol production dropping back by 11,000 barrels per day from the previous record to 1.109 million barrels per day. Ethanol stocks across the US were back up 386,000 barrels to 24.12 million barrels. Ethanol exports were up 12,000 barrels per day to 163,000 bpd, with refiner inputs of ethanol up 5,000 bpd to 910,000 bpd. Export Sales data will be out this morning, with traders looking for 600,000 MT to 1.2 MMT in corn bookings for 2024/25 in the week ending on June 12. New crop business is seen at 0-200,000 MT. Jul 25 Corn closed at $4.33 1/2, up 2 cents, currently up 1 1/2 cents Nearby Cash was $4.10 1/4, up 2 1/4 cents, Sep 25 Corn closed at $4.29, up 5 1/4 cents, currently up 2 1/4 cents Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.44, up 5 1/4 cents, currently up 2 1/2 cents New Crop Cash was $4.01 1/8, up 5 1/4 cents, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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3 Highly-Rated Dividend Stocks You've Probably Never Heard Of (But Should)
When it comes to dividend investing, selecting the right stock often means choosing the largest, most consistent, most secure, and most popular companies in their respective fields. I'm talking about the Coca-Colas and the Abbotts of the world - time-tested names that have the balance sheets, brand strength, and operational base to weather economic storms while still paying (and increasing) their dividends. However, more adventurous income investors might want to explore riskier stocks that are often overlooked. Smaller-cap companies, while not household names or industry leaders, may still offer consistent yields at more attractive levels. Such stocks, however, can be a hit or miss - unless you look for the best ones that meet the right criteria. 3 ETFs with Dividend Yields of 12% or Higher for Your Income Portfolio 3 Highly-Rated Dividend Stocks You've Probably Never Heard Of (But Should) Markets move fast. Keep up by reading our FREE midday Barchart Brief newsletter for exclusive charts, analysis, and headlines. So, today, let's explore the lesser-known, Wall-Street-approved dividend stocks in the market to find which ones offer consistent payouts and the best yields. With Barchart's Stock Screener tool, I added the following filters: Number of Analysts: 8 to 12. I'll limit the final list to stocks that Wall Street covers, but not excessively. The 8-12 range is best suited for that situation. Current Analyst Rating: 4.5 to 5 (Strong Buy). I want only the best of the best on this list to improve the chances of success. Dividend Payout Ratio: 25% to 60%. The dividend payout ratio is the portion of the company's earnings that is used to pay dividends. A range of 25% to 60% represents a reasonable balance between relatively high yields and sufficient funds to support business growth and improvement - something that long-term investors would appreciate. Market Cap: $3 billion to $10 billion. This filter limits my search to mid-cap companies, which are often ignored in top dividend stock lists. Annual Dividend Yield: 0.01% and above. With the filters in place, I ran the screen and got the following results: The screen yielded 13 companies. From there, I arranged the results in order from highest to lowest TTM dividend yield, then checked the top ones for dividend consistency. Thankfully, the top three had regular dividend payments, so I chose all of them to discuss today. I've featured Rithm Capital before in a 'highest-yielding dividend stock' analysis, and I'm happy to say that it retains that title. The REIT provides mortgage servicing, asset management, and originations in the US. Its subsidiaries include NewRez, Genesis Capital, Guardian Asset Management, GreenBard, and Sculptor, which round out its expansive investment platform across various businesses. Rithm Capital offers a stable quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share since 2021, which translates to a $1.00 annual rate and an 8.9% yield. Based on its 43.01% dividend payout ratio, the company has sufficient funds to continue paying dividends. RITM stock has an impressive 4.80 average analyst score, indicating a strong buy rating based on 10 individual analyst reviews. It's also trading well below its pre-pandemic price levels, which potentially offers significant growth if it fully recovers. Next on the list is Copa Holdings, a South American airline holding company that operates the Copa Airlines, AeroRepublica, and Wingo brands. The company offers around 375 daily scheduled flights to 32 countries across all of its businesses. It is one of the top airlines in Latin America, and its cheaper offerings through Wingo make it an attractive choice for budget-conscious travelers. According to its latest financials, Copa pays a $1.61 quarterly dividend, which translates to $6.44 per share per year, and translates to a high 6.02% yield. The company has a relatively safe payout ratio of 43.98% and one of the highest analyst scores I've recently seen - 4.91 based on 10 reviews - and an attractive high target price of $190, which represents an 83% potential upside. Last but not least is Nexstar Media Group, one of the largest local TV broadcast groups in the U.S.. The company has a TV station presence in almost all US states, and it also owns The CW Network, the fifth-largest broadcast network in the country and one of the most prolific networks in terms of scripted TV content for younger audiences. I'm willing to bet top dollar that practically everyone in the U.S. reading this has heard of or seen something from The CW. Nexstar Media Group pays $1.86 quarterly, which translates to a $7.44 annual rate and a decent 4.46% yield. NXST stock also maintains a strong buy rating with an average score of 4.75. While I firmly believe that income investors should have some of the top dividend stocks from the Dividend Kings and Aristocrats lists, like KO, ABT, JNJ, and PEP, there's no hard and fast rule against investing in smaller dividend stocks with attractive yields. That said, smaller-cap companies tend to be at a higher risk of experiencing significant price fluctuations. But, if you get lucky, you might just snag a high-yield dividend stock while it's on its way to mega-cap status. On the date of publication, Rick Orford did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Sign in to access your portfolio
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21 hours ago
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Cotton Futures Mixed on Friday, with New Crop Cautious
Cotton price action was mixed today. Nearby July was under pressure and posted the lowest close for the contract since April 7. The new crop months were staring at challenging US weather conditions and less inclined to discount prices. They were mostly up 3 to 7 points, with a thinly traded October contract up 94. WTI crude oil settled 14 cents lower at $75.00/barrel in the July futures contract but was 59 cents higher at $74.09 for August delivery amid Mideast concerns. The US dollar index was weaker, factoring in tariff and Middle East concerns. The September DX index futures settled 0.073 lower at 98.395. Weekly Export Sales data showed 83,198 RB of cotton sold in the week ending on June 12 for the 2024/25 marketing year. That was 38.25% above the previous week's USDA figure. Sales for 2025/26 totaled 274,891 RB, which was a marketing year high. Shipments for upland cotton were at 204,694 RB in that week, back down 13.36% from last week. Drought Conditions Are Setting In. How Much Higher Can Wheat Prices Go? Coffee Prices Sharply Lower as Global Supply Concerns Ease Cocoa Prices Plunge as Beneficial Rain in West Africa Boosts Crop Conditions Stop Missing Market Moves: Get the FREE Barchart Brief – your midday dose of stock movers, trending sectors, and actionable trade ideas, delivered right to your inbox. Sign Up Now! The Cotlook A Index was down 75 points on 6/19 at 77.75. ICE cotton stocks were UNCH on June 18, with a certified stocks level of 62,332 bales. USDA's Adjusted World Price (AWP) was up 1 point on Thursday at 54.03 cents/lb. and is effective through next Thursday. Jul 25 Cotton closed at 64.04, down 80 points, Dec 25 Cotton closed at 66.7, up 3 points, Mar 26 Cotton closed at 67.92, up 7 points On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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Soybean Complex Posts Some New Highs, But Closes Lower on Friday
The soybean market settled 5 ¼ to 7 ½ lower on Friday, after hitting the highest front month prices since mid-May early in the session. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 5 3/4 cents at $10.20 3/4. Soymeal futures settled 20 to 90 cents lower, giving up modest midday gains in favor of holding cash over the weekend. Soy Oil saw nearby July hit the highest price for the contract since 2023 this morning, but futures closed 30 to 37 points lower. July options expired in all three commodities. The weather outlook for next week has some heavy rains from NE, the southeast corner or SD, MN, WI and parts of MI totaling from 1 to up to 5 inches in some parts. The Southern Plains, through MO and the Eastern Corn Belt is looking at smaller totals. Coverage will not be uniform, however, with Omaha as an example looking at 20-40% odds on any given day. Unseasonable heat is expected to prevail over much of the Corn Belt, with the 5-10 day looking for 7-15˚F above average in the ECB. Daytime highs above 100 degrees F are seen this weekend in the Plains and WCB but will moderate by early next week. Drought Conditions Are Setting In. How Much Higher Can Wheat Prices Go? Coffee Prices Sharply Lower as Global Supply Concerns Ease Cocoa Prices Plunge as Beneficial Rain in West Africa Boosts Crop Conditions Get exclusive insights with the FREE Barchart Brief newsletter. Subscribe now for quick, incisive midday market analysis you won't find anywhere else. This morning's Export Sales report tallied soybean sales for 202/25 exceeding the 0 and 400,000 MT trade expectations, for old crop soybeans the week of 6/12 at 539,511 MT. That was a 14-week high and 8.3% above the same week in 2024. New crop sales were at 75,151 MT, in the middle of the 0 to 200,000 MT estimates and the highest in 5 weeks. Soybean meal sales for last week totaled 174,302 MT, with just 160,281 MT for the current marketing year and on the low side of the trade ideas at 150,000 to 450,000 MT. Soybean oil sales were a net negative 1,473 MT on deferrals and cancellations, weaker than trade estimates of 0 to 32,000 MT for bean oil. Chinese soybean imports in May totaled 12.11 MMT from Brazil, well above last year according to the country's customs data. Imports originating from the US were 11.7% higher yr/yr to 1.63 MMT. Jul 25 Soybeans closed at $10.68, down 6 3/4 cents, Nearby Cash was $10.20 3/4, down 5 3/4 cents, Aug 25 Soybeans closed at $10.71 1/2, down 5 1/4 cents, Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.60 3/4, down 7 1/2 cents, New Crop Cash was $10.07 1/4, down 7 1/4 cents, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
