US-based agri-processing company Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is close to complete the acquisition of Australia's largest grain exporter after GrainCorp accepted its A$2.8bn ($2.95bn) takeover bid. Under the terms of the deal, ADM agreed ...
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THE sharemarket drifted in patchy trade to close marginally lower yesterday, rounding out an otherwise positive week that was characterised by improving sentiment towards the resources sector. BHP Billiton rose 2.8 per cent and Rio Tinto ...
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The sharemarket has closed slightly lower despite commodity stocks staging a comeback. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 4.9 points, or 0.1 per cent, at 5097.5 points. The broader All Ordinaries index was down 1.5 points, or 0.03 ...
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The stockmarket has opened slightly higher, boosted by stronger mining stocks on the back of improved prices for commodities. At 10.31am AEST the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 17.6 points, or 0.34 per cent, at 5120.0 points. The ...
A sports car (sports car or sport car) is a small, usually two seat, two door automobile designed for spirited performance and nimble handling. Sports cars may be spartan or luxurious but high maneuverability and minimum weight are ...
The sports car traces its roots to early 20th century touring cars and roadsters. These raced in early rallys, such as the Herkomer Cup, Prinz Heinrich Fahrt, and Monte Carlo. Though the term would not be coined until after World War One, ...
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Art Van Furniture has identified the first five Chicago stores it will open this year and also said it will open a store in Gaylord, Mich., later in the year and close a store in Onaway, Mich. The expansion into Gaylord in northern ...
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Idemitsu Kosan and Mitsui to sign a basic agreement to commence study on Alpha Olefins production in the United States Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. have signed a basic agreement to commence studies through the ...
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Art Van Furniture has opened its seventh Art Van PureSleep store here and says it has four more on the way this spring, including its first outside Michigan in Toledo, Ohio. The 4,200-square-foot store here in a strip center at 44975 ...
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When Capital was approached by regular clients Universal and Soho House to put together a system for the Universal Music BRIT Awards party hosted by Bacardi and Soho House, they knew it was going to be a night to remember. "The event took ...
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Northern Ireland crisp maker Tayto is investing GBP6m (US$1.7m) in expanding its operations in the country through the creation of news jobs. The snacks firm is committing the money to additional salaries over the next five years as part ...
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Singapore agribusiness giant Wilmar International has formed a joint venture with peer Noble Group to produce palm oil and its by-products in Indonesia. The companies said Wilmar's subsidiary Newbloom will hold a 53.74% equity stake in ...
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CA South Korean power utility was active in the spot Australian market Friday, and was close to purchasing at least one Q2-loading Capesize cargo of high ash thermal coal at a price equivalent to $74/mt FOB Newcastle on a 5,500 kcal/kg NAR ...
Peterborough-based production supplier Pearce Hire has recently demonstrated their significant capabilities in the touring sector. The company provided a three-truss lighting rig and technician for the latest Jools Holland UK winter tour. ...
Agri-giant Archer Daniels Midland has booked a jump in first-half net earnings, as lower one-off costs and higher sales boosted the bottom line. Net earnings in the six months to 31 December rose to US$692m, up from $440m in the ...
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