The performance of Associated British Foods' (ABF's) sugar division has disappointed City analysts, while its Primark business continues to shine. The UK bread market remained 'intensely competitive' with 'some pressure on margins', said ...
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Australia-based meat processing company Thomas Foods International has acquired Mondello Farms, a wholesaler of processed potatoes, for an undisclosed amount. McGrath Nicol, who was appointed as receiver after Heard Phillips was hired as ...
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Vimto manufacturer Nichols is poised for UK growth despite cutting its promotional strategy, according to City analyst Panmure Gordon. Nichols' strategy of reducing UK promotional activity appears to be paying off, said Panmure Gordon ...
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Epitaxial deposition and process equipment maker Veeco Instruments Inc of Plainview, NY, USA has reported selected financial metrics and business highlights for first-quarter 2013 (excluding revenue and earnings, due to the firm's ongoing ...
Epitaxial deposition and process equipment maker Veeco Instruments Inc of Plainview, NY, USA has reported selected financial metrics and business highlights for first-quarter 2013 (excluding revenue and earnings, due to the firm’s ...
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THE technology employment sector is expected to strengthen in the second quarter, with hiring experts forecasting a turnaround in the market. Hays senior regional director Peter Noblet said "positivity and growth" would return in Q2. ...
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According to the market outlook released by IREPAS, the global association of producers and exporters of long steel products, demand in the global long steel products market has not indicated the long-awaited increase yet, and is still at ...
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Despite stronger-than-expected growth during the fourth quarter, 2012 was still a miserable year for the semiconductor market and suppliers, with only eight out of the Top 25 chipmakers managing to eke out revenue growth—but nine ...
Analyst warns of 'overheating' as Japan rushes to install PV 19 Mar 2013 Country set to become second-largest PV market after China this year, says IMS Research. More than 5 GW of photovoltaic systems are set to be installed in Japan ...
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Supermarket chain Sainsbury has dodged the worst impact of the horsemeat scandal and posted better than expected financial results for its fourth quarter and year to March 16, driven mainly by non food items. Strong Sainsbury results ...
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The Japan solar market is set to grow by 120% in 2013 and install more than 5GW of new capacity, according to IMS Research. Benefiting from the world's most attractive solar incentive policy, Japan's solar market is currently booming, with ...
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Borealis reported Monday a 72% jump in fourth-quarter net profit to Eur100 million ($133 million) from Eur58 million a year earlier, but gave a downbeat view on the 2013 outlook for its European polyolefins business. Sales grew to ...
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US general retailer Walmart has increased its share of the toy market. According to The NPD Group data for the three-month period ending December 31st, 2012, Walmart "improved market share in toys and the Walmart entertainment ...
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Acquisitions and growth in markets outside the EU have helped dairy giant Arla Foods report higher annual sales and profits. The company said today (20 February) its consolidated net profit jumped by more than a third in 2012 to DKK1.9bn ...
Tags: M&A, Emerging Markets, 2012
Raysut Cement, the largest producer in Oman, has cccfor the year ended December 31, 2012, according to the company s initial results posted on the Muscat Securities Market. Net profit rose to from $38.8m (OMR 14.95m) in 2011 to $63.7m ...
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