In January this year, China exported 248,114 mt of stainless flat steel, up 19 percent compared to 208,340 mt in December and up 70 percent year on year. The growth is mainly attributed to the strong demand from Asian markets as well as low ...
Tags: Stainless Steel, Mineral
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.31 per share, payable Tuesday, April 15, 2014, to shareholders of ...
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The Board of Directors of The Cato Corporation declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 24, 2014 to shareholders of record on March 10, 2014. The $0.30 dividend, or $1.20 on an ...
Fuel ethanol traders have swamped the freight market with inquiries for westbound transatlantic rates as multi-year low prices in Rotterdam have prompted interest in exports to Brazil, where stocks could fall to razor-thin levels before the ...
Tags: Ethanol Exports, Chemicals
A group of U.S. hardwood plywood producers is seeking a judicial review of the International Trade Commission's decision not to pursue an antidumping case against Chinese hardwood plywood producers, which the U.S. companies say are selling ...
Tags: Plywood, Furniture, Construction
In its fiscal year 2013 sustainability report, Ikea Group is reporting positive developments in renewable energy, use of certified wood and sustainable cotton, and charitable contributions. The report outlines the company's progress ...
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The first hay harvest of 2014 is months away in most parts of the country. But an extended and apparently deepening drought throughout the far West – which has helped keep hay prices high – has many hay growers there on edge ...
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Cost control and the changing face of competition from natural gas emerged as major themes facing the coal industry as the CoalTrans USA conference wrapped up Friday in Miami. While long-term forecasts for US coal production split between ...
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The National Cotton Council (NCC) is urging Representatives to vote for the Farm Bill Conference Report when the House considers it on January 29. NCC Chairman Jimmy Dodson said the U.S. cotton industry appreciates the Agriculture ...
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has increased the amount of the regular quarterly dividend payment to $0.31 per share, an increase of 19.2% from the preceding quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 ...
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced it is rescinding an administrative review of three manufacturers of uncovered innerspring units produced in China. The companies are Tai Wa Hong, Macau Commercial and Goldon ...
Image courtesy of Wikimedia. German supermarket chain ALDI is setting its sights on Western Australia, and is inviting local suppliers to learn more about the opportunity of working with ALDI Australia. ALDI Australia is holding a ...
Tags: ALDI, ALDI Australia, Smarter Shopping approach, supermarket chain
When it comes to finding the right stone machinery service, a client is required to consider a number of things that are likely to help them come up with the best. These are not the kind of things that can just be sought anyhow considering ...
The Cato Corporation reported sales for the five weeks ended January 4, 2014 of $100.1 million, a 3% decrease from sales of $103.3 million for the five weeks ended December 29, 2012. Same-store sales for the month decreased 4%. Sales for ...
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As spending on gadgets flattens in a world obsessed with smartphones and tablets, the Consumer Electronics Show here hopes to be a launch pad for a new must-have device. From drones and smart cars to remote-controlled door locks and ...
Tags: Consumer Electronics Show, Internet of Things, Las Vegas, smartphones