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GC Mays

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G C Mays currently covers agricultural chemicals companies, wheat, corn, and soybean markets as well as the global macro economy. He has more than 20 years equity research and trading experience. He is expert at financial statement and data analysis.

Recent Articles by GC Mays

Jun 22, 2014 by GC Mays

Market Data Paints Mixed Picture in Fertilizer Business

Fertilizer market data shows mixed results in potash and phosphate operations through the first two months of the second quarter for North American fertilizer producers

Jun 21, 2014 by GC Mays

Jack Frost Saves Compass Minerals' Salt Business as Fertilizer Sales Slump -- Now What?

An abnormally cold winter boosted the sales and earnings of Compass Minerals following two sub-par snow years. With the polar vortex now in the rearview mirror, where does the company go from here?

Jun 20, 2014 by GC Mays

Intrepid Potash Faces Greater Risk Than Its Larger Competitors

While being proficient in a firm’s core competency is an essential element of a successful business, successfully expanding a firm’s core abilities adds diversity that can reduce risk.

Jun 19, 2014 by GC Mays

High Soybean Production and Lower Prices Move Profits Down the Value Chain

The time may have come to take profits or even to consider shorting soybeans as persistently high futures prices created by the 2012/13 drought have caused producers to increase production to record levels.

Jun 17, 2014 by GC Mays

Why a Uralkali & Belaruskali Reunion May Not Lift Potash Prices

Will any reunion between Russian and Belarusian potash producers actually raise prices?

Jun 17, 2014 by GC Mays

Fertilizer and Food Companies Strengthen Core Businesses in Tough Environment

In the last eight months, Mosaic has bought businesses and brokered deals with both CF Industries, and Archer Daniels Midland in a way that should benefit each firm.

Nov 13, 2013 by GC Mays

CF Industries Earnings Show Weak Demand Spans Nitrogen & Potash Fertilizer

Even if corn acres planted drop to a still historically high 92 million, the opportunity to sell nitrogen will be strong. However, what price will maximize revenues and profits? Going forward, that is the question.

Nov 9, 2013 by GC Mays

Will Jack Frost Help Compass Minerals Offset Slumping Potash Sales?

Salt is Compass Minerals' main business, and after two mostly mild winters, the company is hoping that Jack Frost brings some snow with him this year.

Oct 29, 2013 by GC Mays

Mosaic Makes Phosphate Acquisition as Fertilizer Shake-Up Continues

Just when you think things are beginning to settle down in the fertilizer space, another transaction between the major producers shakes up the space again. Mosaic is purchasing the phosphate business of CF industries for $1.4 billion.

Oct 23, 2013 by GC Mays

Scotts Miracle-Gro Soars in 2013, but Where Is the Retail Revenue Growth?

Scotts Miracle-Gro soared in 2013, rising just under 30%, much to shareholders' satisfaction. What is curious about the stock's mysterious growth spurt is that revenues have been flat since the company's fiscal 2008 while earnings have been erratic with no discernible pattern.

Oct 14, 2013 by GC Mays

Monsanto Sprouts Rising Revenues, But Can It Germinate More Growth?

With corn and soybean prices trending lower, one concern on investors' minds is Monsanto's ability to execute its plan to expand profit margins through price increases.

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