WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. manufacturing output declined in August for the first time in seven months, reflecting a sharp fall in production at auto plants that was due mainly to seasonal adjustment problems. Output at manufacturing ...
Micro businesses are missing out on the growth opportunities that other small to medium-sized (SME) businesses are leveraging, thanks to the development of a business plan. An increasing number of SME owners realise the value of a ...
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Aptly named and a clever use of an oxymoron. Just the title of our new found favourite wall coverings decorating the Punk Club sets the tone for the intriguing style of self proclaimed Artisigner (artist and designer) Deborah Bowness. ...
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In the first eight months of the current year, Turkey's steel exports totaled 11.8 million mt, down 5.6 percent year on year, while the value of these exports decreased by 4.3 percent year on year to $9 billion, according to the data ...
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Worn by actress Christina Hendricks at the Emmy Awards, this ring by designer Neil Lane features a 50-carat garnet set in 18-karat gold with diamonds. Click through this slideshow to see the best in celebrity jewelry from the MTV VMAs and ...
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Long held assumptions about the direction and dynamics of the iron ore market have been severely tested in 2014. After hitting a high of $158.90 in February, the industry was jolted on March 10, when iron ore suffered the worst one-day ...
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Baker Hughes reported that for the week ending August 22 the US rig count decreased by 17 to 1,896, following a five-rig increase the week before. The rig count is still up by 120 from 1,776 rigs during the same week a year ago. The gas rig ...
Since the last few days, due to a rise in liquidity, cotton trade in the Brazilian market has started moving at a slightly faster pace, although only small lots are being traded. This scenario is strengthening cotton prices in the ...
GfK’s UK Consumer Confidence Index has decreased three points this month to -2, and all five measures used to calculate the Index Score saw decreases this month. Nick Moon, MD of social research at GfK, comments: “No sooner ...
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Brazil's plan to auction 3.5GW of PV capacity through 2018 comes as welcome news for the global solar industry as the ambitious plan is expected to catalyze solar growth in Latin America, according to IHS. The Brazilian Electricity ...
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Lead times and pricing trends are expected to remain stable in the interconnect, passive and electromechanical (IP&E) component market, according to Avnet Electronics Marketing’s Market and Technology Trends report. However, Avnet ...
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With his celebrated decision to return to play for his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James has moved a step ahead of Michael Jordan to become America's favorite sports star, according to The Harris Poll. In the similar poll last ...
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The Spanish stainless steel producer Acerinox S.A. has reported a net profit of €76.1 million in the first half of the current year, increasing by 373 percent compared to the same period of 2013, while its net sales came to €2.17 ...
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Price falls were most evident in China last quarter, according to latest LED bulb retail price reports by LEDinside, a research division of TrendForce. Globally, the 40W equiv. LED bulbs Average Selling Price (ASP) grew incrementally by 0.9 ...
Following cylindrical cells price and volume usage declines, supply and demand for the technology is expected to remain flat in the second quarter of 2014, due to lowered supply coupled with slight demand increases. Additionally, ...
Tags: cylindrical cells, Lithium cell, battery