How to Profit From Soaring Food Demand

If you’ve been to a supermarket lately, you’ve probably noticed that food prices are soaring. And that spells an opportunity for investors. Asset-management expert John Stephenson offers tips for small investors aiming to tap i…

Deere Reports Quarterly Earnings of $1.07 Per Share

Deere & Co. (DE) reported earnings of $1.07 per share for the quarter ended Oct. 31, compared with a loss of 53 cents per share a year ago.

The earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 included charges worth 76 cents per share related to th…