TREASURIES-Bond prices ease, tackle 200-day average

March 26th, 2012

TOKYO, March 26 | Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:36am EDT TOKYO, March 26 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasuries eased slightly in Asia on Monday as resistance at the 200-day moving average triggered profit-taking and blocked their week-old rally for now, although concerns about Europe’s debt problems and global growth are supporting the market. * The 10-year [...]
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TEXT-Fitch affirms Caterpillar India at ‘Fitch AAA(ind)’; outlook stable

March 20th, 2012

Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:32am EDT March 20 – Fitch Ratings has affirmed Caterpillar India Private Limited’s (CIPL) National Long-Term rating at ‘Fitch AAA(ind)’. The Outlook is Stable. The agency has also affirmed CIPL’s INR4,538m working capital limits at ‘Fitch AAA(ind)’/’Fitch A1+(ind)’. The working capital limits are fully interchangeable between fund-based and non-fund based limits. [...]
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UPDATE 2-Deutsche Boerse to sue EU over veto of NYSE deal

March 20th, 2012

Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:17pm EDT * D.Boerse says to appeal to European court in Luxembourg * D.Boerse seeking to recoup costs-source By John McCrank and Jonathan Gould NEW YORK/FRANKFURT, MARCH 19 – Deutsche Boerse AG plans to sue the European Commission for blocking i ts $ 9 billion merger wi th NY SE Euronext, [...]
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UPDATE 1-Russia’s Uralkali sees 2012 potash output down

March 13th, 2012

Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:02am EDT * Sales director sees FY output 10.5 mln t vs 10.8 mln t in ’11 * Q1 volumes off about 40 pct year on year * Uralkali hopes to raise potash prices in new contracts By Alfred Kueppers MOSCOW, March 13 (Reuters) – Russia’s Uralkali , the world’s second [...]
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State of the Supply Chain #RILAchat Recap: with Brian Gibson, James Cooke & Casey Chroust

March 9th, 2012

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State of the Supply Chain Live #RILAchat Recap: with Brian Gibson, James Cooke & Casey Chroust

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) in partnership with Auburn University and with sponsorship from Accenture, released the third annual State of The Retail Supply Chain Report today. The report findings reveal a heightened urgency by retailers and supply chain management (SCM) executives

  1. [HOST] (Q1):
    What was the most surprising takeaway from the report? 
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    A1 After a very trying downturn, the current level of enthusiasm and confidence among retail SCM executives was refreshing. #RILAchat
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    A1a) Despite the media focus on nearshoring, retailers will still see a large proportion of goods coming from the Far East. #RILAchat
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    A1b) There is still a great deal of uncertainty regarding the best methods for multichannel integration and shipment processing. #RILAchat
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    A1c) Good point on the counterfeit issue. That will be an important topic for the 4th Annual Study. #RILAchat
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    That particpants expect more revenue growth in 2012 #RILAchat
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    That there wasn’t more on #counterfeit items in the risk section. Answer to question Q1 #RILAchat
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    In response to @CHRobinsonInc, we agree counterfeiting problems continue to grow and present risk to brand integrity #RILAchat
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    It was not cited as a major concern for SCM execs though for this year #RILAchat
  10. [HOST] (Q2): What is the biggest economic concern facing SCM executives?  
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    A2a The cost of compliance with transportation regulation is an ongoing challenge. #RILAchat #RILAchat
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    A2b) The expenses related to maintaining a large labor force, particularly in food distribution, is a key issue for SCM execs. #RILAchat
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    A2 Jobs and the recovering economy is still a major concern as is rising fuel costs. #RILAchat #RILAchat
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    A2b The expenses related to maintaining a large labor force, particularly in distribution, is a key issue for SCM execs.#RILAchat #RILAchat
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    A2b especially the shifting state of the NLRB #RILAchat
  16. [HOST] (Q3): Where is the strategic focus for SCM executives for 2012? 
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    A3 Multichannel fulfillment is capturing a great deal of the executives’ attention and time. #RILAchat
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    A3a) An improving economy allows SCM executives to ease off the pure cost cutting strategy and focus on supporting revenue growth. #RILAchat
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    A3b) Many retailers are trying to find that strategic balance between consumer service and cost control #RILAchat
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    A3c) From a strategic investment standpoint, SCM executives are moving forward with technology projects and process improvements #RILAchat
  21. [HOST] (Q4): What is driving multichannel retailing? 
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    A4 Consumer Demand for the convenience of shopping through multiple channels #RILAchat #RILAchat
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    A4a This includes, traditional channels, mobile, tablets and online #RILAchat
  24. [HOST] (Q5): What would you say to folks who call it a passing trend? 

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Exxon restarts FCC at Beaumont, Texas refinery

March 8th, 2012

HOUSTON, March 8 | Thu Mar 8, 2012 11:50am EST HOUSTON, March 8 (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp completed the restart of the 117,700-barrels-per-day gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracking unit at its 344,500-bpd Beaumont, Texas refinery by Thursday, a company spokeswoman said. The unit was shut for unplanned repairs in mid-February. Initially, Exxon expected to return [...]
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GM says Peugeot just one step in Opel fix

March 6th, 2012

Tue Mar 6, 2012 5:39am EST * Exec says Peugeot alliance is extra tool in Europe toolkit * Declines to say what will come next in the plan * Says working to improve profitability of European business * Won’t say how much GM expects to lose in Europe in 2012 * Says possible Europe mkt [...]
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UPDATE 1-BP reaches deal with plaintiffs over Gulf of Mexico spill

March 3rd, 2012

Fri Mar 2, 2012 11:32pm EST By Andrew Longstreth NEW YORK, March 2 (Reuters) – BP PLC has reached an agreement with counsel for plaintiffs suing over the massive 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, according to a court order on Friday, but the company still faces claims by the U.S. government and drilling partners. [...]
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