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Hurricanes lead to $120 million impact on Disney theme park operations
Fox Weather41 minutes ago
ORLANDO – Disney has revealed that the 2024 hurricane season caused a loss of approximately $120 million due to reduced theme park attendance and the temporary shutdown of some operations, according to the company’s quarterly financial report.During an earnings call on Wednesday, The Walt Disney Company reported domestic theme park...
Superfog could impact travel to the Super Bowl in New Orleans
Fox WeatherThu Feb 6, 8:16PM CST
Fast FactsNEW ORLEANS - The FOX Forecast Center is warning that a combination of weather ingredients will lead to reduced visibility and potentially even "superfog" across southeastern Louisiana during the coming nights, including on Super Bowl Sunday in New Orleans.A mixture of warm temperatures, humid air and smoke from a...
This Dividend Stock Says It’s ‘Prepared’ for Trump’s Tariffs. Is It a Buy Now?
BarchartThu Feb 6, 6:30PM CST
With a dividend yield of 3.51% and solid financials, Tyson Foods may be an attractive buy for investors seeking income and growth.
Watch: Florida deputies rescue unconscious man as his boat spun in circles
Fox WeatherThu Feb 6, 5:52PM CST
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Rescue teams in Florida were called to Lake Dias on Tuesday after receiving a distressing call about a boat spinning in circles.Florida rescue teams both in the air and on water were able to locate the boat quickly and made note of an unconscious man on...
Cotton Holds Steady on Thursday
BarchartThu Feb 6, 5:13PM CST
Cotton futures posted marginally mixed trade on Thursday, with nearby March down a point and other contracts up 2 to 3 points. The outside markets were pressure factors, as crude oil futures were down $0.51/barrel. The US dollar index was up 0.113 on the day. Export Sales data from USDA...
Hogs Firmer on Thursday
BarchartThu Feb 6, 5:13PM CST
Lean hog futures were firm to 20 cents higher in the front months on Thursday. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $86.23 on Thursday afternoon, down 48 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $84.60 on February 4, up 52...
Cattle Collapses on Thursday
BarchartThu Feb 6, 5:13PM CST
Live cattle futures posted losses of $2.90 to $4.525 on Thursday. Cash trade has trickled in at $208 in the North so far, down $2-4 from last week. Southern sales are coming in at $206, down $2 from the week prior. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from...
Wheat Bulls Pull Out Double Digit Gains on Thursday
BarchartThu Feb 6, 5:13PM CST
Wheat futures posted gains across the three exchanges on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were up 14 to 16 cents in the nearbys to close out the day. KC HRW futures were 15 to 16 cents higher in the front months on the session. MPLS spring wheat was 9 to 10...
Soybeans Push Higher on Thursday
BarchartThu Feb 6, 5:13PM CST
The soybean market posted 3 to 4 cents across most front months on Thursday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 3 1/2 cents at $9.99 3/4. Soymeal futures were down $1.40 to $2/ton, with Soy Oil futures 31 points higher. This morning in his senate confirmation hearing,...
Corn Holds Gains into the Close
BarchartThu Feb 6, 5:13PM CST
The corn market faded off the early session weakness, with contracts up 1 to 3 cents on Thursday. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is back up 2 ¼ cents at $4.61 1/2. Export Sales data totaled corn bookings for 2024/25 at 1.477 MMT, on the high end...
Cattle futures drop on direct cash pressure
Brownfield Ag NewsThu Feb 6, 3:56PM CST
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were sharply lower, pressured by this week’s direct business and some signs the strength in wholesale beef might be waning for now. April live was down $4.52 at $196.77 and June was $4.07 lower at $191.82. March feeders were $5.42 lower at $265.30...
This Penny Stock Just Doubled on Clinical Trial Results. Analysts Think It Can Surge 266% From Here.
BarchartThu Feb 6, 3:50PM CST
Investors could consider this penny stock after its COVID-19 antibody breakthrough sent shares soaring, and analysts see massive triple-digit gains ahead.
Mandatory country of origin labeling reintroduced
Brownfield Ag NewsThu Feb 6, 3:40PM CST
Bipartisan legislation has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate to reinstate country of origin labeling for beef. Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota, bill co-sponsor, called on Ag Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins to find a World Trade Organization-compliant labeling solution for beef during her recent confirmation hearing. “The system...
The timing of the rain will matter this year
Brownfield Ag NewsThu Feb 6, 3:40PM CST
With a La Niña in place, precipitation could be sparse throughout much of the Corn Belt. CattleFax meteorologist Matt Makens tells Brownfield, “Whether it be early May, mid-May, late may, early June, whenever you need that water, it’s got to be well timed because odds are against a super wet...
Elon Musk Is Killing Tesla’s Europe Business. Should You Sell TSLA Stock or Buy the Dip?
BarchartThu Feb 6, 3:34PM CST
As political controversy swirls around Elon Musk, Tesla’s European troubles mount. So, is it time to sell this stock, or is it a golden buying opportunity?