Corteva Inc is a global agricultural company that specializes in providing farmers with innovative solutions to enhance crop yield and improve farming practices. The company focuses on the research, development, and distribution of seeds, crop protection products, and digital agriculture services. With a commitment to sustainability and transforming the agricultural landscape, Corteva aims to empower farmers by offering advanced technologies that help them manage their crops more effectively and sustainably. Through a combination of cutting-edge science and deep industry expertise, Corteva strives to create a more productive and resilient agricultural system that can meet the growing food demand worldwide. Read More
PALM BEACH, Fla., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - Drones are being utilized in many markets and one of the ones that is expected to continue to rise is the agriculture drones market. The need to boost agricultural productivity and the labor shortage drive the agriculture drones market growth. Traditional farming faces labor shortages, increasing the demand for advanced agriculture technologies that enhance productivity and minimize manual labor. For instance, the USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture revealed a loss of 141,733 farms in the US from 2017 to 2022, highlighting the urgent need for solutions to improve efficiency and promote sustainable farming practices. According to a report from MarketsAndMarkets the global agriculture drones market which grew to from USD 2.01 billion in 2024 is expected to reach a CAGR of 32.0% during the forecast period (2029). The report said: “Partnerships and the introduction of new products will present profitable prospects for industry participants in the coming five years. Favorable government policies, subsidies, and regulations coupled with increasing investments by market players drive the usage of digital agriculture tools like drones. The US FAA's exemptions for the use of agriculture drones are anticipated to hold several opportunities for the market. Favorable government policies, subsidies, and regulations coupled with increasing investments by market players to drive the usage of digital agriculture tools like drones are acting as drivers for the agriculture drone market. Public-private partnerships create innovation in developing tailored solutions to known problems, especially in agriculture, which receives research and development funding from government initiatives. Extension education and training are also brought about, which educates the farmer concerning the capabilities of the drones thus making the farmer able to utilize the tools appropriately.” Active Companies in the drone industry today include ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA), Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA), Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT), Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI), AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS).
The agriculture operations space stands to gain from ongoing innovation and the growing demand for health-focused products. Given the favorable environment, here are 4 stocks in the industry to keep an eye on.
As we await the opening of the US market on Wednesday, let's delve into the pre-market session and discover the S&P500 top gainers and losers shaping the early market sentiment.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets before the opening bell on Wednesday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's pre-market session.
It's a mixed session on Wall Street, with major indices struggling for direction as investors hold their breath ahead of a key jobs report set for Friday morning. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 edged up 0.3%, while the Dow Jones slipped 0.1% and small caps held steady.
As the US market prepares to open on Wednesday, let's get an early glimpse into the pre-market session and identify the S&P500 stocks leading the pack in terms of gains and losses.
Wall Street rose on Wednesday, with all major equity indices advancing as investors assessed the latest batch of corporate earnings and drew optimism from positive labor market data.
