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egg

[eg] / ɛg /


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Cal-Maine stock tumbled after hours on Friday following a report the Justice Department is preparing to file a civil antitrust lawsuit against major egg producers.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

However, the Journal said that the Justice Department has been looking into egg prices since early last year, and that some agency officials observed that prices started falling after the investigation became known.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The lack of cases has allowed egg companies to rebuild their flocks, sending egg prices plummeting for consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The egg industry has long argued that volatility is typical in agricultural markets and rising prices were a response to reduced supply from the bird flu epidemic and higher production costs.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Junior looked so proud, I’d have thought he laid that egg himself.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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