Hershey has lifted its forecast for underlying earnings today (26 July) after managing to increase prices more than expected in the first half of 2012. The US confectioner said price increases had boosted margins and, with selling, ...
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Microsoft’s decision to increase the costs of volume licensing agreements demonstrates the power software suppliers wield over their customers. In May Microsoft announced that volume licensing will see between 7.5% and 33.5% price ...
The huge duties slapped onto China-made solar cells by the US Department of Commerce have been causing different effects in different economies. Some in the US solar market welcomes the duties and see them as a way to curb China-based ...
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Uncertainty causes solar firms to expand with caution Nuying Huang,Taipei;Jackie Chang,DIGITIMES[Thursday 24 May 2012]Europe and India are likely to conduct similar investigations as those carried out by the US against China-based solar ...
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Solar wafer firms inclined to follow solar cell firms to increase quotes Nuying Huang,Taipei;Jackie Chang,DIGITIMES[Wednesday 23 May 2012]Taiwan-based solar cell makers plan to increase prices as demand has been high.Solar wafer firms hope ...
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Stanley Black & Decker announced first quarter 2012 financial results. -- 1Q'12 Revenues Increased 12% To $2.7 Billion; Organic Revenues Up 3% -- 1Q'12 Diluted GAAP EPS, Including M&A Charges, Was $0.72 -- Excluding M&A Charges, 1Q'12 ...
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As production of sapphire wafers by China-based makers will gradually increase, prices for the product in the second quarter of 2012 are expected to remain at current levels, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Taiwan-based makers have ...
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As from March 1, 2012, BASF will increase prices in Europe, Middle East and Africa for resins and dispersions for the coatings, printing and packaging industries by 3 - 12 % as existing contracts allow. The price increase affects, but is ...
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Solar cell makers have wanted to increase prices but many firms lack order visibility. Hence, despite the consensus to increase quotes, fewer firms are taking action. The prices of solar products have dropped significantly in 2011. Solar ...
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How will decreased consumer spending and the onset of a housing crisis impact the adhesives and sealants market? The adhesives and sealants market has� not been immune to the challenging economic conditions over the past year. ...
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AkzoNobel Powder Coatings Europe West will increase prices between 8.5 and 19 percent. This rise is in response to continued shortages in raw material supplies and the associated increase in raw material costs. Gordon MacLeman, managing ...
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