U.S. factory output rose further last month, extending strong growth from February after harsh weather had caused production to tumble in January. Manufacturers produced more furniture, clothing, chemicals and aerospace products. The ...
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Warmer spring weather spurred continued consumer spending and activity this March. According to the National Retail Federation – the world's largest retail trade association – March retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas ...
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Corn planting is underway in the U.S. That's the good news. The bad news is as of mid-April, the pace remains painfully slow in most of the country, a veritable rerun of the start to planting season in 2013. While planting is actually ...
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Led by a 6% rise in single-family starts, nationwide housing production rose 2.8% above an upwardly revised February rate of 920,000 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 946,000 units in March, according to newly released figures from ...
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The Land Rover Discovery has carved an enviable reputation for itself - from deserts, jungles and barren peaks, where its extraordinary capabilities have seen it through the harshest terrains. From 2015 onwards, the Discovery nameplate ...
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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has named the recipients of the 2013 LEED for Homes Awards, recognizing projects, developers and homebuilders that have demonstrated outstanding leadership in residential green building. The award ...
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The figures will be available exclusively from MarvelStore.com and DisneyStore.com Marvel Select and the Disney Store are launching a series of exclusive Captain America: The Winter Soldier action figures. An alternative to the high end ...
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TBC Wholesale is expanding its Hifly consumer tire program with the addition of 14 sizes to the AT601 All-Terrain line and size LT215/85R16 to the HT601 Highway All-Season line. Twelve metric sizes in rim diameters ranging from 15 inches ...
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China's crude oil imports in March edged up 0.9% year on year to 23.25 million mt or an average 5.5 million b/d, according to preliminary data released Thursday by the General Administration of Customs. The imports were down 8.8% from ...
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has named the recipients of the 2013 LEED for Homes Awards, recognizing projects, developers and homebuilders that have demonstrated outstanding leadership in residential green building. The award ...
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Suek's coal sales dipped in the first quarter as a result of a weaker domestic market, although the fall was partially offset by increased international business, Russia's largest miner of the fossil fuel said Thursday. Suek's overall ...
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UK NBP wholesale gas prices eased Thursday morning while retaining some risk premium relating to tensions between Russia and Ukraine. At 11:00 London time, the within-day contract was valued at 51.20 pence/therm, down by 0.25 p/th, and ...
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The top natural gas analyst at Jefferies raised his 2014 gas price forecast 8% Thursday, citing a much higher than anticipated winter price in the first quarter and the end of coal's ability to keep gas prices range-bound. "The era of too ...
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March 20th marked the first day of spring on the calendar, and what time is better than now to bring in the new season? Here are some quick and easy ideas for your office to welcome spring into your work day. 1.?Spring Cleaning: Celebrate ...
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According to a report Thursday from the Lake Carriers' Association, ice formations, the likes of which have not been seen in decades, severely limited cargo movement in US-flag vessels on the Great Lakes in March.? Shipments of iron ore, ...
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