Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) announced its decision to abandon a $46.5 billion hostile bid for Swiss competitor Syngenta AG (NYSE:SYT) this morning.
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August 26 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
John Paulson of Paulson & Co may start pushing Syngenta AG (ADR) (NYSE:SYT) to accept an acquisition offer by Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON), according to a report from Reuters.
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July 17 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
A study conducted earlier this summer by the University of Arizona discovered that five of the 13 major agricultural pests had developed resistance to genetically modified crops...
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September 23 - News - Comments
The recent September issue of Scientific American is stirring up a bit of controversy.
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September 19 - News - Comments
While Africa has long been intransigent in its stance against introducing genetically modified crops, cracks are forming in the opposition, and the world's leading biotechs -- ...
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September 16 - News - Comments
Shares of Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) have underperformed in the past three months, after the company announced it will drop all of its European Union requests for the approval...
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September 12 - News - Comments
As the Earth warms and humans help in transporting pests, their damaging effects on crops grows.
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September 10 - News - Comments
E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co (NYSE:DD) CEO Ellen Kullman affirmed, "We love all our investors," during a CNBC Squawk Box interview when asked about billionaire investor Nelson...
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August 23 - News - Comments
A comment that 'the world needs to double food production by 2050', followed up by 'historic rates of yield growth would lead to significant shortfalls', deserves to capture the...
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August 23 - News - Comments
It's been two months since Japan suspended U.S. wheat imports after an Oregon farmer found unapproved genetically modified wheat growing in his field.
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July 29 - News - Comments
Because there wasn't anywhere near as much coverage as there was for President Obama signing into law the so-called "Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) Protection Act" -- which prohibits...
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July 29 - News - Comments
Are the anti-GMO protests really going anywhere? Activist voices against genetically modified organisms might have pitched louder in recent months, but farmers don't seem to be...
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July 8 - News - Comments
While most people probably associate bees with their nettlesome sting, the insect is critical to sustaining life on earth, pollinating 80% of all flowering plants and some three...
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June 25 - News - Comments
Shares of energy crop developer Ceres Inc (NASDAQ:CERE) surged more than 100% from the opening bell Monday to early trading on Thursday.
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June 17 - News - Comments
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 - Comments
World population growth is putting an ever increasing stress on food producers. The situation is aggravated by irregular rain patterns and soil degradation.
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June 12 - News - Comments
The most hated company in the world right now isn't a member of Big Oil. It's not a shady Internet company or a bailed-out megabank.
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June 10 - News - Comments
They said it couldn't happen. It was all supposed to be locked up tight and under control.
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June 7 - News - Comments
Everyone must eat to survive. As the population grows and development increases, there is less land to cultivate the rising amount of food required to feed the population.
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June 6 - News - Comments
Last week, over 2 million protesters in 436 cities across 52 countries rallied against agricultural giant Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) and genetically modified crops.
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May 31 - News - Comments
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 - Comments
Chemicals giant E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co (NYSE:DD) recently reported first quarter earnings that reflected robust growth in its agricultural business of genetically modified...
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April 24 - News - Comments
The head of Harvard University's endowment recently told a Thomson Reuters sponsored conference that increased demand for food is an interesting investment theme.
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April 24 - News - Comments
Lindsay Corporation (NYSE:LNN) reported impressive second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, with record sales and increased margins leading to a 52% increase in earnings.
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March 31 - News - Comments
It’s been a matter of days since Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON)’s stock hit a new high.
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March 26 - News - Comments
Earlier this month, Whole Foods Market, Inc.
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March 24 - News - Comments
Not too long ago, I tagged this stock as one of the best picks for 2013 riding on stupendous numbers, solid guidance, and macro tailwinds.
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March 19 - News - Comments
Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) has always been one of the most controversial and intriguing stocks in the market.
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February 26 - News - Comments
Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) has always been one of the most controversial and intriguing stocks in the market.
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February 20 - News - Comments
After identifying the most popular stocks among hedge funds (see our top 10 here) according to their third quarter 13F filings, we have decided to break down the top ten stocks...
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November 30 - Hedge Funds - Comments
Excited about investment opportunities in the global agriculture industry? Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (NYSE:POT) is one way to play that thesis.
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October 28 - Stock Analysis - Comments
The fertilizers and agricultural chemicals industry consists of makers of agricultural fertilizers, pesticides, seeds, and lawn and garden products.
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October 9 - The Smart Set - Comments
Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) recently reported its preliminary financial results based on which we provide a unique peer-based analysis of the company.
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October 5 - Stock Analysis - Comments