The Australian dollar moved slightly higher amid gains on US share markets. At 6.30am AEST the currency was trading at 102.49 US cents, up from 102.36 US cents at yesterday’s local close. The Australian dollar made modest gains ...
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Ezz Steel, the largest steelmaker in Egypt posted a net profit of EGP 8 million for 2012, slumping from EGP 202 million in a year ago. Meanwhile, Ezz Steel realized sales revenues of EGP19.8 million, rising by 6% year on year. Ezz Steel ...
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Shares pared an early rise as profit-taking emerged before the release of US non-farm payrolls data due overnight. Strong earnings results from Westpac and Macquarie Group, together with a jump in resources stocks initially boosted the ...
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The sharemarket pared an early rise as profit-taking emerged before the release of US non-farm payrolls data due overnight. Strong earnings results from Westpac and Macquarie Group, together with a jump in resources stocks, initially ...
The 500 intermittent-motion leak-resistant stretch overwrapper is designed for red meat, pork, poultry and produce, and features an open stainless steel frame and a wrap rate of up to 40 trays per minute. The 500im uses servo-driven ...
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The brand devised incorporates the whimsical hand-drawn 'Earthbaby' character and other illustrational elements, and the strapline "Totally pure, totly tasty". The products go onto the market this month. Create-a-Brand?creative director ...
In first quarter results published this morning (3 May), the group reported that revenues for the period rose by 4% year-on-year to €1.89bn, while EBITDA profit slipped 2% to €241m. Pre-tax profits, meanwhile, fell to €57m ...
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It is reported that Russian pipe making group Chelpipe announced the company had a great business of steel pipes business in 2012. However, the company expects to continue increasing its pipes business in 2013 in order to remain ...
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The new Miller Lite bottle is upgrading the light beer category with a sleek design that provides an innovative, contoured shape that is a modern interpretation of the brand's legendary long neck. The new bottle will only be available in ...
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General Mills released on April 30 its 2013 Global Responsibility Report, which outlines the company's progress and commitments in the areas of health, environment, sourcing, workplace and community engagement. "Through our products, we ...
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The range of three products comes from a Russian Kefir and was founded by Bowes, a former figure skater originating from Moscow. Bowes designed the bottles, which aim to “echo the digestive benefits and lightness of the natural dairy ...
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Readymade garment manufacturing units in Bangladesh reopened on May 2, 2013, after the Savar building collapse. “Yes, the garment factories have reopened today,” Mr. Atiqul Islam, president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers ...
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An estimated 34.1 million hectares of cotton are being harvested in 2012/13, 5% below the previous season; another 5% drop to 32.2 million hectares is forecast in 2013/14. Accordingly, global cotton production is estimated down 5% from 27.8 ...
The sharemarket has closed 0.7 per cent lower, with concerns about global economic growth pulling down resources stocks. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 36.2 points, or 0.7 per cent, at 5130.0 points. The broader All Ordinaries ...
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Shares were punished yesterday as investors worried about resources stocks being hit by global economic concerns, and the dollar was also sharply lower on the increased likelihood of an imminent cut in the official cash rate. The ...
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