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Pork Demand Stays Strong in First Half of 2013
2013-08-16 22:50:00| National Hog Farmer
By Joe Vansickle The total first half 2013 commercial slaughter at 54.651 million head vs. 54.765 million head last year or 114,000 head lower, is reflected in higher average first-half hog prices and also stronger year-over-year demand for pork products, says the Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook published today by USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). Average first half 2013 prices of 51-52% live equivalent hogs were $62.25/cwt., nearly 1% greater than average prices in the same period a year ago, the ERS report indicates. read more
Automakers Rushing to Build More Product to Meet Demand
2013-08-16 07:51:00| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Auto sales in the past year have exceeded expectations, but the industry hasnt even seen the tip of the iceberg and automakers are rushing to stay ahead of the curve, according to Karl Brauer, senior analyst at Kelley Blue Book. Overall, U.S. automakers plan to spend $434 million to boost vehicle production capacity, according to [...]The Article Automakers Rushing to Build More Product to Meet Demand appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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Lenovo earnings up 23% on smartphone, tablet demand
2013-08-15 08:51:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) Lenovo reported revenues of USD 8.8 billion for its fiscal first quarter to June, up 10 percent from a year earlier. Its home market China accounted for 42 percent of revenue, growing 5.6 percent to USD 3.7 billion on strong demand for smartphones. Gross profit increased 14 percent year-over-year to USD 1.2 billion, giving a gross margin of 13.6 percent. Pretax profit grew 16 percent to USD 215 million, and EPS was up 23 percent to USD 174 million. The company shipped 12.6 million computers in the quarter, making it market leader for the first time. Lenovo said it was also the first quarter when its shipments of smartphones and tablets combined surpassed those of PCs. Revenues from mobile devices increased 105 percent year-over-year USD 1.2 billion, representing 14 percent of group revenue. Growth was strongest in China, where smartphone shipments increased by 121 percent, making Lenovo the second-largest vendor in China.
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August 12, 2013 Demand Curve
2013-08-14 18:10:59| PortlandOnline
PDF Document, 105kbCategory: Seasonal supply planning
TOP NEWS: Suppliers Need to Step Up Production as Demand Surges
2013-08-14 09:00:47| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
While Americans are rushing back to the dealerships, they may find the vehicle they want in short supply, if the automotive suppliers cant kick it up a notch. More and more diesel models are coming into the marketplace in the 2014 model year, and consumers are giving them their mark of approval this year. The Ford Focus is the No. 1 seller worldwide, and Ford is covering any capacity issues by building them in plants around the world to meet growing customer demand.The Article TOP NEWS: Suppliers Need to Step Up Production as Demand Surges appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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