Potash Corp (NYSE:POT) saw unusually large options trading activity on Friday. Stock traders purchased 12,583 put options on the company, Analyst Ratings News reports. This is an increase of 127% compared to the average daily volume of 5,540 put options. Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE:POT) stock opened at $33.47 in last trading session, and closed at $33.59, trading in the range of $33.44 – $33.89. The stock showed a positive weekly performance of 7.25%.
HSBC upgraded shares of The Mosaic (NYSE:MOS) from an underweight rating to a neutral rating in a research note released on Thursday morning, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. Mosaic Co (NYSE:MOS) shares closed at $46.45 on last trade day, by gaining 0.52%. Stock 52 week range is $39.75 – $64.65. Company’s market capitalization is $19.79 billion.
On Jan 15, 2014, we retained our Neutral recommendation on Monsanto Company Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON). While we see bright prospects for the company based on its inorganic growth, we cannot overlook the huge research and development (R&D) expenditure Monsanto has to undertake. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), Monsanto currently has a market capitalization of $59.4 billion. Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) stock advanced 2.28% and finished the last session at $110.75. The EPS of the stock remained 4.62. Company’s market capitalization is $58.13 billion.
Agrium Inc. (USA) (NYSE:AGU) Chief Financial Officer has been appointed to replace Mr. Gearheard as Executive Vice President and President of Retail. Agrium Inc. (USA) (NYSE:AGU) stock opened at $87.04 in last trading session and closed at $87.15. The 52 week range of the stock is $77.19 – $114.92 and the day range was $86.95 – $87.87.