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    Live Cattle Futures Up The Limit

    Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 2:10pm

    Wednesday's USDA Cattle slaughter was 111,000 head versus a year ago at 117,000 head. Live Cattle futures erased all of Tuesday's losses and were up the daily limit of 3.00 points. August Live Cattle last traded at 151.07, up 3.00 and October Cattle last traded at 153.70, up 3.00. CME Livestock...

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    Live Cattle Sharply Higher

    Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 11:27am

    Live Cattle futures are trading sharply higher on Wednesday erasing much of Tuesday's sharp decline. August Cattle is trading at 149.77, up 1.62 and October Cattle is trading at 152.55, up 1.85. Chatter about possible wide trading ranges and pre-holiday choppy trading is making the rounds.

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    Live Cattle Little Higher

    Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 9:17am

    Live Cattle futures are trading a little higher Wednesday morning after Tuesday's sharp decline. August Cattle is trading at 148.82, up 0.77 and October Cattle is trading at 151.42, up 0.72. Chatter about possible wide trading ranges and pre-holiday choppy trading is making the rounds. Market talk...

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    Cattle Sharply Lower; Hogs Sharply Higher

    Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 2:19pm

    Tuesday's USDA Cattle slaughter was 114,000 head versus a year ago at 116,000 head. Live Cattle future traded choppy and weak, erasing Monday's gains. August Live Cattle was trading 147.85, down 1.82 and October Cattle was trading at 150.77, down 1.52. Tuesday's USDA Hog slaughter was 425,000 head...

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    Live Cattle Sharply Lower

    Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 12:43pm

    Live Cattle futures are trading sharply lower at mid-session on Tuesday. August Cattle is trading at 148.07, down 1.80 and October Cattle is trading at 150.52, down 1.77. Trading is expected to remain very choppy. Market chatter about month end positioning is making the rounds. Chatter about less...

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    Live Cattle Little Changed

    Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 9:10am

    Live Cattle futures are trading steady a little higher Tuesday morning. August Cattle is trading at 150.02, up 0.17 and October Cattle is trading at 152.35, up 0.05. Trading is expected to be choppy with possible wide ranges. Market chatter about firm to steady cash has been supportive. Market...

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    Live Cattle Futures Higher

    Monday, June 29, 2015 - 2:28pm

    Monday's USDA Cattle slaughter was 113,000 head versus a year ago at 118,000 head. Live Cattle futures traded choppy and higher on Monday. August Live Cattle was trading 149.90, up 1.37 and October Cattle was trading at 152.27, up 1.27.

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    Live Cattle Higher

    Monday, June 29, 2015 - 12:18pm

    Live Cattle futures are trading higher Monday after a steady open. August Cattle is trading at 149.82, up 1.30 and October Cattle is trading at 152.20, up 1.20. Trading is expected to be choppy with possible wide ranges. Market chatter about month end positioning is making the rounds. Market talk...

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    Live Cattle Little Changed

    Monday, June 29, 2015 - 10:37am

    Live Cattle futures are trading range-bound Monday morning. August Cattle is trading at 148.50, down 0.07 and October Cattle is trading at 150.82, down 0.17. Market chatter about less holiday demand due to recent weather concerns for portions of the country is making the rounds. Trading is expected...

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    Live Cattle Futures Little Changed

    Friday, June 26, 2015 - 2:10pm

    Friday's USDA Cattle slaughter was 111,000 head versus a year ago at 117,000 head. Live Cattle futures traded mostly range-bound and choppy on Friday. August Live Cattle was trading 148.62, up 0.05 and October Cattle was trading at 151.00, down 0.10.

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    Live Cattle Little Changed

    Friday, June 26, 2015 - 9:24am

    Live Cattle futures are trading range-bound Friday morning after Thursday's decline. August Cattle is trading at 148.62, up 0.05 and October Cattle is trading at 150.95, down 0.15. On Thursday, the USDA reported that weekly Beef exports were 11,500 tons. Trading is expected to remain choppy.

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    Live Cattle Sharply Lower

    Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 2:56pm

    Thursday's USDA Cattle slaughter was 112,000 head versus a year ago at 115,000 head. Live Cattle futures traded sharply lower on Thursday. Trading was choppy and some recovery in prices was seen near the end of the trading session. August Live Cattle was trading 148.62, down 1.70 and October Cattle...

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    Live Cattle Little Lower

    Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 9:22am

    Live Cattle futures are trading lower during early trading Thursday morning. August Cattle is trading at 149.55, down 0.77. October Cattle is trading at 151.90, down 1.10. Market chatter about retailers pulling back from booking supplies for the Fourth of July holiday is making the rounds.

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    Live Cattle Lower

    Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 2:18pm

    Wednesday's USDA Cattle slaughter was 104,000 head versus a year ago at 117,000 head. Live Cattle futures moved down on Wednesday. Trading was choppy and weak near the end of the trading session. At last check August Live Cattle was trading at 150.27 and October Cattle was trading at 152.80, down...

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    Live Cattle Extends Losses

    Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 12:41pm

    Live Cattle futures have moved down during a choppy and weak trading session on Wednesday. August Cattle is trading at 150.67, down 1.15. October Cattle is trading at 153.20, down 1.20. Market chatter about high beef prices amidst higher levels of pork and poultry production is making the rounds.

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