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U.S. Industrial Production Slipped 0.2% in September
by Joseph Lazzaro on Oct.18, 2010, under Towing
It’s the first decline since June 2009. Still, despite the dip, the nation’s industrial sector remains in an uptrend, and a weaker dollar may further boost international sales of key U.S. companies in the months ahead.
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U.S. Industrial Production Slipped 0.2% in September originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:30:00.
BHP, Rio Scrap Plans to Form World’s Biggest Iron Ore Exporter
by Hugh Collins on Oct.18, 2010, under Towing
BHP Billiton (BHP) and Rio Tinto (RIO) gave up on plans to form the world’s biggest iron-ore exporter, citing regulatory requirements.
Regulators in Asia and Europe wanted the companies to implement changes, including asset sales, that the companies could not accept, Bloomberg News said. The regulators were worried that the deal would limit competition.
BHP and Rio, the world’s…
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BHP, Rio Scrap Plans to Form World’s Biggest Iron Ore Exporter originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:00:00.
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The Most Profitable Industries for the Next Three Years
by Matthew Scott on Oct.10, 2010, under Towing
IBISWorld Research has uncovered five industries that managed to stay extremely profitable during 2010 — and these industries are their picks to be the most profitable for the next three years. Investors could boost their portfolios by focusing on them.
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The Most Profitable Industries for the Next Three Years originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 10 Oct 2010 06:00:00.
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Could Peruvian Politics Shake Mining, Oil and Gas Investments?
by Emily Schmall on Oct.05, 2010, under Towing
Political upsets in Peruvian regional elections could indicate a national shift to the left — and some business leaders worry that could discourage foreign investment in the country, which has rich natural resources such as oil, gas and gold.
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Could Peruvian Politics Shake Mining, Oil and Gas Investments? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:00:00.
Industrial Production Rises for the 14th Straight Month
by Joseph Lazzaro on Sep.15, 2010, under Towing
Factories continue to show signs of sustainable economic growth, as industrial production rose 0.2% in August.
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Industrial Production Rises for the 14th Straight Month originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:00:00.
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