Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of investing in safe-haven assets and undervalued dividend-paying consumer staples stocks during periods of market volatility and geopolitical tension [1][2]. Group 1: Investment Strategy - Safe-haven assets like gold, silver, and U.S. Treasuries are recommended for hedging risks, although their effectiveness may vary [1]. - Consumer staples and utilities are considered safe investments due to their inelastic demand and established history of returning capital to shareholders [2]. Group 2: Selected Companies - **United Breweries Co. (CCU)**: - Benzinga Edge Value Score of 98.14, with a current dividend yield of 2.8% and a dividend payout ratio (DPR) of 58.9% [4]. - The stock trades at 16 times earnings and 0.85 times sales, showing positive price action [4]. - CCU shares have increased over 11% recently, with bullish indicators such as a Golden Cross and favorable MACD signals [7]. - **NuSkin Enterprises Inc. (NUS)**: - Benzinga Edge Value Score of 86.96, with a market cap of $540 million and a dividend yield of 2.08% [8]. - The company reduced its dividend payout from $0.39 to $0.06, but the current payout allows for future increases [8]. - NUS shares have risen 15% at the start of the year, indicating bullish momentum [11]. - **Cresud SACIF y A (CRESY)**: - Benzinga Edge Value Score of 93.82, with a dividend yield of over 5% and a DPR of 23.4% [12]. - The company operates in agriculture and real estate, providing diversification during geopolitical tensions [12]. - CRESY shares have formed a Golden Cross, with the 50-day SMA acting as support [15]. - **Weis Markets Inc. (WMK)**: - Benzinga Edge Value Score of 89.87, with a market cap of $1.68 billion and a dividend yield of 2% [16]. - The DPR is 35.79%, allowing potential for future dividend increases [16]. - WMK shares have shown bullish signals, with a breakout above the 50-day SMA and an RSI indicating upward momentum [18]. - **Calavo Growers Inc. (CVGW)**: - Benzinga Edge Value Score of 80.91, with a dividend yield of 3.09% and a DPR of 72% [19]. - The company operates in the fresh produce sector, which is less affected by tariffs [19]. - CVGW shares have surged nearly 20% recently, breaking above key moving averages [21].

Financial Performance - Net Revenue decreased by 37% from R$457.208 million to R$286.644 million[34] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 62% from R$169.357 million to R$64.349 million[34] - Net Income decreased from a profit of R$97.457 million to a loss of R$64.275 million[34] - Revenues from Operations decreased by 7% from R$325.296 thousand to R$302.969 thousand[34] Commodity and Input Prices - Soybean prices increased by 2%[17] - Corn prices increased by 17%[17] - Cotton prices decreased by 14%[17] - Cattle Raising prices increased by 43%[17] - Ethanol prices increased by 20%[17] - Sugarcane prices decreased by 21%[17] - Average price of KCL BRASIL increased by 11%[18] - Average price of MAP BRASIL increased by 13%[18] - Average price of UREIA US GOLF increased by 8%[18] Planting Status - 34% of planting was completed as of November 10th[29]

Group 1 - The article discusses the sugarcane harvest in Lanxi, Zhejiang, highlighting the agricultural practices and the significance of this crop for the local economy [1][2][3] Group 2 - The harvest is expected to contribute positively to the region's agricultural output, reflecting the effectiveness of local farming techniques [1][2][3] - The article emphasizes the importance of sugarcane as a cash crop, which supports farmers' livelihoods and boosts local economic development [1][2][3]

Financial Performance (9M25) - Net revenue reached R$870.5 million[13], a 57% increase compared to the previous year[26] - Adjusted EBITDA was R$195.3 million[13], with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 22%[26] - Net income amounted to R$76.7 million[13], a significant turnaround from the previous year's net loss[26] Production and Sales (24/25 Harvest) - Soybean production is estimated at 251,788 tons[19], but projected to be 216,111 tons[19], a 14% decrease[19] - Corn production is estimated at 42,033 tons[19], and projected to be 47,527 tons[19], a 13% increase[19] - Cotton production is estimated at 31,170 tons[19], but projected to be 20,553 tons[19], a 34% decrease[19] Commodity and Input Prices - Soybean prices decreased by 2% from June 2024 to April 2025[15] - Corn prices increased by 31% from June 2024 to April 2025[15] - Cattle raising prices increased by 46% from June 2024 to April 2025[15] - The price of KCL fertilizer for the 25/26 harvest is projected at USD 635 per ton[17], a 24% increase compared to Mar-24[17] Hedging - 20% of the 24/25 soybean harvest and 22% of the 25/26 harvest are hedged for commodity prices[25] - 72% of the 24/25 corn harvest and 83% of the 25/26 harvest are hedged for commodity prices[25] - 39% of the 24/25 ethanol harvest is hedged for commodity prices[25] - 71% of the 24/25 cotton harvest is hedged for commodity prices and 47% is hedged for exchange rates[25] Indebtedness - Total indebtedness is R$884.98 million[36], a 30% increase compared to June 30, 2024[36] - Adjusted net debt is R$779.403 million[36], a 65% increase compared to June 30, 2024[36]

Company Overview - CRESUD has been investing in real assets for over 30 years[2] - The company manages 865,600 hectares through CRESUD, BrasilAgro & Subsidiaries, with 71% owned, 14% leased, and 15% under long-term concessions[11] - CRESUD's agribusiness strategy focuses on farming activity, farmland real estate, and agricultural commercial services[15] Farmland Portfolio and Production - The company's farmland portfolio has evolved since 1994, expanding from Argentina to the region[8] - The planted surface has increased at a CAGR of +10.3%[19] - Grain production in the region has increased at a CAGR of +14.8%[21] Farmland Real Estate - Farmland prices in Argentina have seen significant appreciation[28] - Farmland prices in Brazil have also seen significant appreciation[31] - CRESUD's stake in farmland real estate is 51.2%[34] Agricultural Commercial Services - The company complements traditional farming with services, trading, and AgTech[36] - Traded tons evolution & market share has increased over the years[39] - EBT Evolution reached USD 28.2 million in 2021-2022[41] Financial Performance and Capital Management - Agribusiness Adjusted EBITDA has evolved across farming, farmland sales, and services segments[50] - Stand-alone debt has decreased by -23.4% to USD 323 million in IIQ 25[53] - The company approved a dividend on October 28th, 2024, with a dividend yield of ~7%[58] - Shares repurchase programs were conducted from November to December 2024, with 4,522,623 ordinary shares repurchased for ARS 6,498 million (~USD 6.4 million), representing ~0.75% of Social Capital[60]