Archive for the ‘Manufacturing’ Category

Dow and Kuwait Petro: Profit-Margin Play

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

The U.S. chemical giant hopes the joint venture will help it become a specialty player to avoid down-cycle margin squeezes

Original post by AnthonyK

An Uptick for Swatch on Tiffany Deal

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

The world’s leading watchmaker is no longer mass-market. Its alliance with the No. 1 name in jewelry ensures its place in the luxury lineup

Original post by AnthonyK

On-Time 787 Delivery? Dream On

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

Boeing’s cutting-edge Dreamliner announces daunting tech problems that will delay the plane’s launch for months

Original post by AnthonyK

Good News in Durable Goods

Sunday, August 26th, 2007

Even though August is likely to be weaker, the latest figures ensure a solid third-quarter factory sector performance

Original post by AnthonyK

Inflation: Above the Fed’s Comfort Zone

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

The Aug. 15 reports show that the core Consumer Price Index is up slightly while the manufacturing sector continues to hum along

Original post by AnthonyK

Alcoa: A Soft Launch for Earnings Season

Monday, July 9th, 2007

Last quarter, profits wowed Wall Street. Can Corporate America beat investors′ higher expectations this quarter?

Original post by AnthonyK

This Stock Makes Scents for Investors

Tuesday, June 26th, 2007

S&ampP says flavor and fragrance maker Sensient has good growth opportunities outside the U.S. and rates the shares strong buy

Original post by AnthonyK