Engineers working on communications technology were paid a a median salary of $135,087 last year, the highest in the profession, according to new IEEE-USA survey data. The lowest paid engineers, with a median salary of $107,820, ...
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Economic Times reported that condition for Indian steel players is worse when compared to their global peers. At a time when global steel prices are rising, prices domestically have remained flattish due to subdued demand and continuing ...
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In these tough economic times one popular product category has halted a decline in the UK toy market – the blind bag. These low value lines – such as LEGO Minifigures – are top sellers. The blind bag category is ...
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Economic Times reported that nickel prices rose by 0.40% to INR 980.40 per kg in futures trade on December 17h 2012 supported by rising demand at spot markets from alloy makers and a firming trend in base metals in the global markets. At ...
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Economic Times reported that taking positive cues from the global markets and a pick up in domestic demand,copper prices rose further by 0.30%to INR 448.25 per kg in futures trade on December 18,2012 At the Multi Commodity Exchange,copper ...
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Sales of Apple's iMac, the computer often credited with saving the company, have peaked and by the end of 2014 will account for approximately 2% of the firm's revenues, analysts now predict. The iMac, an all-in-one computer with roots ...
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HP’s layoff count has increased again as the company said, in a U.S. Security and Exchange filing it will eliminate 29,000 positions, 2,000 more than the previous figure. In May, HP announced plans to cut 27,000 employees by 2014, ...
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When economic times are hard there is always pressure on budgets in every area of business operations. Indeed justifying any spend at all has become subject to ever more intense scrutiny and in IT this has been reflected by vendors ...
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The mood among many of the 43,000 attendees at glasstec 2012 was positive,despite uncertainties surrounding the global economy and glass market.While the European and Chinese segments show signs of softening,many exhibitors reported ...
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Economic Times cited a top industry official as saying that the country is likely to import around 15 million tonnes of iron ore this financial year following the virtual halt of mining operations in different parts of the country. Mr ...
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Economic Times reported that the Centre has turned down Chhattisgarh's request to nominate three elected representatives from the Bastar region on the board of iron ore miner NMDC and spend 10% of its net profit on the local area ...
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Chiquita Brands International has swung to a first-half loss as a drop in sales and higher sourcing costs hit profits. In the six months to the end of June, the US produce giant booked a net loss of US$6m compared to earnings of $102m ...
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Bacon&Van Buskirk Glass Co.Inc.celebrates its 75th anniversary this fall under the direction of Rod Van Buskirk president and third generation owner. Rod's grandfather,Verne Van Buskirk,founded the Champaign,Ill.-based operation in ...
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Economic Times reported that Chattisgarh today invited TATA Motors to explore the possibilities in setting up a plant in the state. Mr Raman Singh CM of Chattisgarh on the sidelines of panIIT conference said that "I met Ravi Kant today. I ...
Economic Times reported that cement prices in November saw corrections in most of the regions with central, eastern and northern regions bearing most of the brunt. Hyderabad surprisingly was an exception to the fall in price. Cement ...
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