Author Archive for Jason Miller
Eurozone Manufacturing slips while Asia is on a roll.
The manufacturing sector of Eurozone showed a sharp shrink in almost three years in April, while the data from Asia seems to be very impressive for the quarter. The numbers from the US manufacturing sector also showed a surprising rise in factory growth which left Eurozone as the weakest link in the economic chain with the austerity programs and fiscal crisis taking a toll.
Boeing’s deal with Embraer gives it an edge over Airbus
The president of Boeing Jim Allbaugh signed an agreement with Frederico Curado of Embraer after the annual meeting of a public-private partnership group that ties the two countries together. This deal clearly would increase the competitive pressure on Airbus.
Truth about Oil & Gas Prices and the Economy
Oil and gas prices have been going up, and the whole thing continues to take up an important piece of the spotlight. Because we know that the average gallon of gasoline is hovering around $4, it is considered that either some left-wing conspiracy must be promoting alternative energy or proofing that is enough to develop our own resources, according to the right wing claims.
USPS Will Have New Shipping, Marketing Tools
There have been new shipping and marketing offers for small businesses being rolled out by the U.S. Postal Service. This is indeed being looked upon as a key growth segment that the money-losing organization is targeting as part of its long-term plan to return to profitability.
Hochtief: One roof – all solutions
Hochtief Aktiengesellschaft is the eighth-largest provider of construction-related services in the world and market leader in Germany. It has more than 75,000 employees and a sales volume of EUR 23.28 billion in FY 2011. The company is represented in all the world’s major markets. 92 percent of this output was generated abroad.
Dish Network Add 22,000 Subscribers, Boost Profits by 24 Percent
Even though it seems like there is a long way for Dish Network to beat the race for being the number one satellite TV Company, Dish Network has still managed to add a remarkable lot of 22,000 subscribers to the viewing list.
Keystone XL Pipeline Project trashed by Obama Government.
The Obama Administration on Wednesday rejected plans for Keystone pipeline, a massive oil pipeline project, blaming that authorized deadlines forced on Obama administration by the Republicans left very little time to allow a fair review. Energy magazines fear that the Obama Administrations decision of denying permits to Keystone pipeline will ruin a key energy initiative, which would actually have created a flood of badly-needed U.S. jobs.
U.S. Sanctions Against Chinese Oil Traders Over Iran
U.S. imposed sanctions on China’s state-run Zhuhai Zhenrong Corp, along with two other firms, for trading refined oil products to Iran. The move took place just days after US Treasury secretary, Tim Geithner, made a trip to Beijing to press for Chinese support on Iran sanctions. This has definitely created a chaos among other oil traders in the industry. And not to forget, this has surely been the talk of the town for quite a few energy magazines around the globe.
Supply Chain Industry Predictions for 2012
The supply chain industry practitioners do not yet have the depth for creating a war for the supply chain talent. A supply chain industry leader will need flexibility and aggressiveness to respond to changing needs of the supply chain industry. The industry leaders are predicting ‘technology’ to play a vital role in the supply chain industry in 2012.
US Ends Ethanol Tax Break; Brazil Sees Opening
Corn-based fuels have been subsidized by the U.S Congress for more than three decades, ever since the Energy Tax Act of 1978. But, this week, when Congress adjourned for the winter recess, they didn’t renew the ethanol tax breaks for industry leaders.
Crude Oil Prices Drop Despite Projections of Stable Demand
Due to weak economic growth projections in the United States, slumping manufacturing activity in China, and continuing instability in Europe, oil prices dropped yesterday to under $97 a barrel. Crude oil prices are falling despite stronger demand from the U.S and China and a decrease in oil supplies in the U.S. Prices at the Pump [...]
The Indian Grand Prix; A formula for success
Following the processional race at recently developed Buddh International Circuit on Sunday, the participating teams have been quite gushy in praising the arrangements and the circuit at the Indian Grand Prix. The Circuits had a character of long straights and flowing terrain which made them fall in love with the track. Bernie Ecclestone, a well known British Business Magnate and the CEO of Formula 1 doubted on the completion of the circuit before arriving to India.
MF Global files for bankruptcy, US banks panic.
MF Global, a now-bankrupt brokerage firm has roots that go back more than two centuries to a London trading firm. Unlike other brokerage firms, MF Global is not in the business which revolves around buying and selling of stocks or into selling of European bonds. MF Global has been in the market for a long time and it primarily focused on assisting investors on placing bets on where stocks or bonds or commodity prices are headed by selling so-called futures contracts.
Occupy Wall Street Movement Moves Forward, Occupy George Bills Pave The Way
In a decade marked by revolutions and millions taking to the streets for some very basic needs, 2011 will be remembered as the year that saw it all: dictatorships defeated, regimes reigned in, political platforms taken over by the real people, and of course, the Occupy Wall Street movement. Occupy Wall Street is one of the most phenomenal revolutions to hit the streets in recent times; it is not a dictator or a military rule or a government bill the people are protesting this time: they’re not fighting against economic inequality and unfair distribution of wealth and resources.
Wall Street responds positively after a sharp increase in European stocks
After the European markets closing sharply high, the investors hope that the European Leaders will come to an agreement on a package with measures addressing the entire region’s debt crisis. They are meeting for a summit which is going to be held on the coming Wednesday. With DAX Germany rising to 3.6 percent, CAC France rising to 4.0 percent and FTSE MIB Italy rising 2.8 percent, it seems that the hope wave is catching speed.
iPhone 4S Sales Hit The Roof
Even as claims that the iPhone 4S is not much of a device do the rounds, facts and figures tell another story. The iPhone 4S was unveiled only a day before Apple inventor Steve Jobs passed away and most industry pundits said the phone felt the phone fell short of the expectations everyone has from [...]
EBay To Make Friends With Facebook
eBay Inc, one of the biggest online shopping websites, is ready to build a lasting friendship with social networking giant Facebook. A developer conference being organized later this week will bring the two pioneers together.
The World Remembers: A Visionary, A Mentor, A Genius, An Inventor
As the world comes to terms with the shocking and saddening news of Apple Inc., co-founder and legendary inventor Steve Job’s demise, tributes and homage’s to the great man pour in from all corners of the world.
Eastman Kodak moves towards bankruptcy, hires Jones Day.
Eastman Kodak Co’s move to hire law firm Jones Day triggers a speculative wave in the stock market that photography giant might look at the option of filing for bankruptcy, leading to a huge plunge in Kodak’s share prices.
