Monsanto Company Posts Solid Earnings, Reaffirms Push For Syngenta AG (ADR)

Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) posted a strong fiscal third quarter yesterday driven by improved sales of corn seeds and a new partnership with a consumer garden and lawn company. However, even though earnings surpassed analysts' expectations, Monsanto's shares were battered throughout the trading session on Wednesday, plunging 5.71% through market's close.