A recent announcement by Russian potash producer Uralkali that it is exiting from Belarusian Potash Company, or BPC, joint venture has caused a significant correction in fertilizer...
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August 7 - News
This series, brought to you by Yahoo! Finance, looks at which upgrades and downgrades make sense, and which ones investors should act on.
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August 5 - News
In August, mining giant BHP Billiton Limited (ADR) (NYSE:BHP) is expected to make a decision on whether to move forward with its potash project in Saskatchewan, Canada.
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August 2 - News
As an investor in the nitrogen fertilizer master limited partnership CVR Partners LP (NYSE:UAN), I was really hoping for the second quarter -- the strongest of the year for fertilizer...
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August 2 - News
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) will release its quarterly report next Tuesday, and the fertilizer company's stock has been volatile given some unusual weather patterns...
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August 1 - News
You may not know much about potash, a type of salt used primarily in fertilizers. You may not know about the potash cartels.
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August 1 - News
Although the Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE:POT) industry was pulverized yesterday after the world's biggest producer said it would no longer abide by limits on its output...
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August 1 - News
Investors love stocks that consistently beat the Street without getting ahead of their fundamentals and risking a meltdown.
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July 31 - News
So much for mitigating risk across a diverse business.
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July 29 - News
Exchange-traded funds offer a convenient way to invest in sectors or niches that interest you.
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July 29 - News
Exchange-traded funds offer a convenient way to invest in sectors or niches that interest you.
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July 24 - News
Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE:POT) will release its quarterly report on Thursday, and given the increasing importance of fertilizers to produce enough food to feed the...
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July 23 - News
Each year, the population of Earth grows by 75 million people. It will grow by 2 billion by 2050. All those people need to be fed somehow.
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July 19 - News
Record drought in the U.S.
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July 16 - News
Mosaic Co (NYSE:MOS)'s stock was holding up strong until May when a disappointing announcement from the company put a wrench in its growth.
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July 15 - News
Mosaic Co (NYSE:MOS) will release its quarterly report next Tuesday, but investors have already been nervous about demand for the company's fertilizer products.
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July 12 - News
In many industries, companies differentiate their products as a means to attract customers and justify higher prices.
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July 10 - News
According to the report on the 2013 outlook of the U.S. Agricultural sector published in February, the U.S.
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July 10 - News
Mosaic Co (NYSE:MOS) is one of the world’s leading producers of concentrated phosphate and potash (NYSE:POT) which are two key crop nutrients used in agriculture.
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July 9 - News
At this time last year, the U.S. was in the midst of the most severe and extensive drought to hit the country in the past 25 years.
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July 8 - Stock Analysis
Seed giant Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) reported its third-quarter earnings at the end of June.
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July 8 - News
Investors in the fertilizer industry have something serious to think about. One of the leading nutrient producers, Agrium Inc.
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July 8 - News
Investing in agriculture doesn't only allow investors to get in on increasing global food demand, it also helps recession-proof your portfolio.
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July 3 - News
The world population is expected to increase from 7 billion in 2012 to about 7.2 billion in 2014.
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June 27 - News
The world population is expected to increase from 7 billion in 2012 to about 7.2 billion in 2014.
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June 26 - News
Last week, rumors intensified regarding mining giant BHP Billiton Limited (ADR) (NYSE:BHP) and the firm’s prospective entry into the potash market.
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June 20 - News
Few things are as iconic as the American farmer.
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June 20 - News
As the demand for crops and meat increases worldwide, especially in BRIC countries, grain prices should remain strong, leading to a greater use of fertilizers and chemicals in...
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June 17 - News
Generally speaking, I believe that uncertainties in the market are one of the best creators of investment opportunities.
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June 12 - News
Around two years ago, Brazil declared its intention to wean itself off of fertilizer imports by 2020.
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June 12 - News
Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) exemplifies the increasing population, expanding food demand, and growing food production story.
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June 11 - News
Remember the 2012 droughts that ravaged a meaningful portion of the U.S.
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June 11 - News
The biggest new holdings are Virgin Media Inc. (NASDAQ:VMED) and Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ). Other new holdings of interest include Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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June 6 - Hedge Funds
Amid the boom in Latin America lately, Chile has produced substantial amounts of economic success.
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June 3 - News
When CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF)'s stock dropped like a rock in April, I strongly felt that it was nearing a reversal.
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June 3 - News
What do investors do when a couple of good sets of numbers are followed by a two equally distasteful reports? They are left confused.
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May 30 - News
Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE:POT) was in 23 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of the first quarter of 2013.
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May 29 - News
In the 21st century investor’s toolkit, there are many indicators investors can use to analyze stocks.
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May 24 - News
Investors tend to pigeon-hole themselves, with a tendency to focus exclusively on stocks domiciled in the United States.
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May 22 - News
Let's face it, as the market continues to plod higher, it's getting tougher to find interesting stocks to buy.
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May 21 - News
Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) has chalked up another one in the win column as it continues to wage its legal battle to protect its intellectual property rights.
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May 14 - News
To the average investor, there are dozens of indicators market participants can use to watch stocks. A duo of the most innovative are hedge fund and insider trading sentiment.
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May 9 - News
According to most market participants, hedge funds are viewed as slow, outdated investment tools of the past.
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May 8 - News
Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE:POT)’s first-quarter report was a pleasant surprise. Revenue as well as profits inched up on strong domestic demand for nutrients.
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May 5 - News
The bearishness surrounding resource companies is creating an unappreciated benefit for investors: rising dividend yields.
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May 3 - News
On Thursday, Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE:POT) will release its latest quarterly results.
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April 23 - News
Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) has been a busy bee lately.
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April 21 - News
Sometimes it pays to just pay attention to the boring things in life. Think health food. Think farming.
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April 2 - News
Dividends are the stock market's great safety net. No matter what turbulence the market may bring, cash in your pocket will always be in-style.
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March 28 - News
I find it very interesting that Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE:POT) is looking to acquire more potash production in Israel, not in its home base of Saskatchewan.
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March 26 - News
