Chicago | Reuters -- Chicago Mercantile Exchange hog and cattle futures closed at their highest levels since November on Friday as short covering lifted the livestock markets, traders said.
Gains in the stock market supported livestock futures, analyst says
Live cattle futures have bounced a bit after sinking last week to a 14-month low
"I think we're still trying to hunt for a bottom": analyst
CME lean hogs hit lowest price since Nov. 28 contract low
Despite small U.S. herd, placement into feedlots have been above last year's levels
CME lean hog futures followed cattle contracts lower
Chicago lean hogs continue higher
Chicago lean hog futures also firm
Short covering also lifts CME hogs
February hogs touch contract low