Monsanto shifts focus to biotech seeds amid Roundup drift
Monsanto plans to reveal first quarter results to show how its biotech seed business is performing in international markets as generic Roundup competition weighs on profits. Alcoa leads the Dow with its fourth quarter report, offering a gauge of broader economic health for investors.
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Federal Reserve reports November consumer credit use trend
The Federal Reserve releases data on American consumer credit excluding mortgages. It notes a surge to about 14.2 billion dollars in October and economists expect a 26 percent decline in November.
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Markets Report: Treasury Yield Steady at 1.90 Percent
Markets roundup notes the 10 year Treasury yield steady at 1.90 percent with implications for consumer loan rates. Crude oil price at 1,000 barrels per day and yesterday’s activity shows sales of 511,030 with open interest at 1,476,202,5431.00.
Miller back on top as top US stock fund via Legg Mason Opport unity
Famed manager Bill Miller returns to prominence with Legg Mason Capital Management Opportunity fund up 40 percent last year after a 2011 downturn. His flagship Value Trust faltered and he exited that $2 billion fund in April, while homebuilders and Pulte Group fueled the rebound as Miller argues a virtuous cycle lifts the economy and stocks.
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Lowe's shares fall after analyst cuts rating to Sell
Laura Champine at Canaccord trims Lowe's rating to Sell from Hold, citing insufficient store and sales improvements. Mooresville NC retailer reviews product lines and stores, but Champine says changes remain insufficient to lift performance.
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Permian Basin Stock Portfolio Vusaireu Oil States PPL
Stock brief notes activity in oil and energy stocks, listing Permian Basin outfits and firms such as Oil States International PPL Corp and PepsiCo among holdings, with rough movement cues and market mentions. Neutral tone reflects a compact daily notice of portfolio components and tie-ins to commodity sectors.
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