Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals

BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP), the world's largest mining company, could take a look at other U.S.-based oil firms if it decides against pursuing Anadarko Petroleum (NYSE: APC), the Sydney Morning Herald reported. The Daily Mail reported last week that BHP may offer up to $90 a share for Anadarko, the...

Potash Corp. (NYSE: POT) is trading higher today. At last check, POT is trading at $154.83, up 1.51% from yesterday's close.

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is trading higher today. At last check, MOS was trading at $76.26, up 0.57% from yesterday's close.

JP Morgan has published a research report on Agrium, Inc. (NYSE: AGU) and is raising 2011 estimates on the company. In the report, JP Morgan writes "Fertilizer fundamentals rest on very healthy crop pricing and excellent farmer economics as we approach the 2011 spring selling season. Harvest month...

Shares of American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) are trading up 7.9% at $9.12 per share during the Thursday afternoon trading session. The day's trading range for shares of American Vanguard Corporation has been between $8.42 and $9.17 per share. Analysts covering American Vanguard Corporation (...

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR (NYSE: SQM) hit an all-time high in today's trading. At last price check SQM was trading at $56.70.

Cusick's Corner Today's session was just like the last three, a slow grind to the upside. This move has been impressive in the Small Caps, IWM. These high beta stocks are the ones that typically show signs of growth and weakness before the Large Caps, and right now the RUT and IWN have been...

Shares of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. (NYSE: POT) are trading up 5.7% at $152.92 per share during the Wednesday afternoon trading session. The day's range for shares of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc has been between $145.20 and a 52-week high of $154.44 per share. The average price...

Shares of Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) are currently up 5.6% at $75.45 per share during Wednesday afternoon trading. Today's trading range for shares of Mosaic Company has been between $71.72 and a 52-week high of $75.70 per share. The consensus price target of analysts covering the company's stock...

Shares of Agrium Inc. (NYSE: AGU) are trading up 5.6% at $91.11 per share during the Wednesday afternoon trading session. The day's trading range for shares of Agrium Inc has been between $86.65 and a 52-week high of $91.15 per share. Analysts covering Agrium Inc stock give it a consensus price...

Cusick's Corner Today I want to talk a little about adding yield to your portfolio, specifically municipal bonds. Muni bonds are issued by state and local governments to finance everything from road projects to school construction. Munis, as they are often called, are often not subject to...

Shares of The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) have hit a new 52-week high on Wednesday. The stock is currently trading up 4.90% and is sitting at its highs for the day at $74.93. The 52-week high in the name is at $74.99. Year-to-date, MOS has risen a little more than 25%. The stock is trending above...

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is skyrocketing today, up 4.8%, gaining $3.44 to $74.88. Shares are moving on strong volume, as it's traded 3.3 million shares already today. The average daily volume is 4.3 million shares. The Mosaic Company engages in the production and marketing of concentrated...