Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is trading at 87.23 in the after hours. This is up 2.16 points from the close (2.54%).

Despite Monsanto's (NYSE: MON) strong performance in recent weeks, Piper Jaffray still sees several catalysts over the next 6-12 months to support further upside to the stock. Piper's upcoming visit to Monsanto's R&D labs will likely provide evidence of the long-term growth potential of the...

Following the first quarter of fiscal 2011 results on January 6, the analysts covering Monsanto Company (MON) remain positive on the stock based on the strong orders for soybean seeds and 9 biotechnology projects advancement in the company‘s R&D pipeline for fiscal 2011. Monsanto also posted...

Following the first quarter of fiscal 2011 results on January 6, the analysts covering Monsanto Company (MON) remain positive on the stock based on the strong orders for soybean seeds and 9 biotechnology projects advancement in the company‘s R&D pipeline for fiscal 2011. Monsanto also posted...

Sharesleuth.com posted a fascinating investigative piece, examining the murky world of Chinese reverse mergers. According to the article, a man named S. Paul Kelley and his partners have helped create a string of U.S.-listed Chinese companies, many of which have seen significant share price...

Correction: Trading Halted in Coinstar (NASDAQ: CSTR) not (COIN)

The Trade Deficit fell in November to $38.31 billion from $38.42 billion in October. The fall in the trade deficit is good news for the economy. The trade deficit was also smaller than the $41.0 billion consensus expectation. On a year-over-year basis, the total trade deficit was up 8.6% from $35....

The Trade Deficit fell in November to $38.31 billion from $38.42 billion in October. The fall in the trade deficit is good news for the economy. The trade deficit was also smaller than the $41.0 billion consensus expectation. On a year-over-year basis, the total trade deficit was up 8.6% from $35....

Cusick's Corner Money is flowing out of safety and into risk, out of Gold/Bonds and into Stocks. Many of you are responding to this latest trend with a No Duh! The sector that warrants some review is Finance, XLF. This sector is critical for measuring the strength of this overall market move....

Zacks' Voice of the People Highlights user inthemoneystocks: "Overbought Ag Stocks Stay Hot" from the People & Picks community. For more Voice of the People, visit http://at.zacks.com/?id=5851 Featured Post Overbought Ag Stocks Stay Hot Fear that food is becoming a rare luxury is sweeping the...

Zacks' Voice of the People Highlights user inthemoneystocks: "Overbought Ag Stocks Stay Hot" from the People & Picks community. For more Voice of the People, visit http://at.zacks.com/?id=5851 Featured Post Overbought Ag Stocks Stay Hot Fear that food is becoming a rare luxury is sweeping the...

American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD), today announced that it entered into a new $137 million senior secured credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Bank of the West. The facility consists of a revolving commitment of $75 million, and an initial term commitment of $62 million. Also...

Cusick's Corner The stars are aligned: the EU bond offerings have been solid; economic data here and abroad is solid too; fear of inflation is lower; liquidity ample -- all necessary ingredients for a roaring bull market. Now the key to trading in this environment is being nimble and trading the...

Airline stocks gained, with NYSE Arca Airline Index (XAL) gaining about 1.63%. The gainers in the list included United Continental Holdings (NYSE: UAL), Alaska Air (NYSE: ALK) and Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV). Shares of US Airways (NYSE: LCC) dropped about 1.5% after analysts at Soleil Securities...

We are seeing significant inflows into the fertilizer complex on Wednesday which is coinciding with very bullish activity in agricultural futures. Shares of Mosaic (NYSE: MOS) are leading the way, surging 4.79% to $79.76, a new 52-week high. Agrium (NYSE: AGU) is not far behind, jumping 4.34% to $...