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A Mixed First Day Back: Monday’s IP Market Recap

A third consecutive poor monthly manufacturing report from the ISM gets September off to a rough start. More 

Smithfield Foods Misses on Weak Pork Demand

Smithfield Foods reported first-quarter earnings and revenue below Wall Street expectations, the second straight quarter in which it has missed estimates. More 

3 Food Stocks Growing Sturdy Dividends

Some food stocks are getting hit by the drought -- but not all of them. Here are three that are somewhat shielded, and also offer investors some protection. More 

Drought Is a Bad Recipe for Tyson and Rivals

Rising commodity costs are adding to already slack meat demand to create a tough environment for meat processors. But, in the long term ... More 

Markets Keep on Movin’ Up — Monday’s IP Market Recap

U.S. markets retained their momentum from last Friday thanks to a little bit of help from the tech sector and Europe. More 

4 Stocks to Buy for a Corn Trade

The surging price of corn has hammered the stocks of meat producers in the past month. This might signal an opportunity for those willing to handle the risk. More 

Europe Still Rules the Markets: Monday’s IP Market Recap

Concerns over Europe and a wait-and-see attitude regarding the G20 and Federal Reserve meetings this week kept markets mixed on the day in light trading. More