Brent crude oil remained near a 14-month low on Tuesday with geopolitical tension easing and investors worried about a supply glut. The commodity traded at $101.82 at 7:00 GMT as markets waited for U.S. …
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Brent Below $102 Ahead Of U.S. Data
SYDNEY (AP) — BHP Billiton, the world's biggest miner, said Tuesday it plans to split off some of its smaller assets into a separate company, as it posted a $13.8 billion annual profit.
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BHP plans asset split, posts $13.8 billion profit
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A larger-than-life Australian mining magnate turned lawmaker, Clive Palmer, was widely accused Tuesday of threatening Australia's relationship with its biggest trading partner through an extraordinary tirade against China.
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Aussie miner lawmaker criticized for China tirade
What are the key markets for Steel Dynamics? Steel Dynamics (STLD), like other steel companies like Arcelor Mittal (MT), United States Steel Corporation (X), and Nucor Corporation (NUE) supplies its…
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An investor’s guide to key operations of Steel Dynamics
According to the EIA, refineries cut their refinery inputs by 0.2 million barrels. They were operating at 91.6% capacity—0.8% lower than last week. Crude inventories are likely to increase in the coming …
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Why crude oil inventories and prices increased after the report
According to the EIA, refineries cut their refinery inputs by 0.2 million barrels. They were operating at 91.6% capacity—0.8% lower than last week. Crude inventories are likely to increase in the coming …
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Why crude oil inventories and prices increased after the report
As refineries enter into planned seasonal maintenance in the months ahead, crude inventories usually rise. This is because of the reduction in demand. Oil prices depend on inventory levels. However, they …
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Why crude oil inventory data is crucial for investors
According to the World Steel Association estimates, global steel use will increase by 3.1% to 1.53 billion metric tons in 2014. It will increase by another 3.3% in 2015 to reach 1.58 billion metric tons….
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Global scenario of steel and coal is affecting shipping industry
Brent crude oil began the week below $103 as oversupply worries continued to drive prices. The commodity traded at $102.55 at 8:15 GMT as investors watched supply concerns ease in Iraq and Libya increased …
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Brent Below $103 As Geopolitical Tension Eases
Just like the met coal business, volumes and realization per ton at the Alpha’s (ANR) thermal coal business were down—though less dramatically.
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Why weak rail connectivity affects Alpha’s steam coal business
According to management, producers have announced 20 million tons of production cuts globally. Some of these production cuts haven’t materialized yet, as some mines have yet to be idled or sell remaining …
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Assessing Alpha Natural Resources’ 2Q14 met coal business
According to management, producers have announced 20 million tons of production cuts globally. Some of these production cuts haven’t materialized yet, as some mines have yet to be idled or sell remaining …
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Assessing Alpha Natural Resources’ 2Q14 met coal business
Demand from China is slowing for multiple reasons. These include rising production in Australia and slowing economic growth. China imported 3.9 million tons of coal from the U.S. in Q1 2013.
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Why Alpha Natural Resources is battling a weak met coal market
Demand from China is slowing for multiple reasons. These include rising production in Australia and slowing economic growth. China imported 3.9 million tons of coal from the U.S. in Q1 2013.
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Why Alpha Natural Resources is battling a weak met coal market
TOKYO (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday, cheered by a rise on Wall Street and a sense that Ukraine tensions are easing, but trading was muted by holidays.
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Asia stocks mostly higher after US gains
With revenue of over $5 billion for fiscal 2013, Alpha Natural Resources (ANR) is the second-largest publicly traded coal producer (XME) in the U.S.
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Must-know overview: A guide to Alpha Natural Resources
Coffee machine maker Keurig Green Mountain Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) announced on Thursday that it is raising prices by as much as 9% on all its single-portion packs and other coffee products beginning November …
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Keurig Green Mountain Boosts Coffee Prices
The crude production has grown by almost 50% between 2008 and 2013. OCTG products sell at higher prices compared to other steel products and are a high margin business for steel companies.
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Must-know: The shale boom has energized steel companies
Keurig Green Mountain (NASDAQ: GMCR ) released a statement Thursday morning that said the company will raise the price of its K-Cup portion packs by up to nine percent beginning in early November. “This …
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Keurig Green Mountain Announces Coffee Price Increase
Brent crude oil retreated below $104 on Thursday as both supply and demand factors weighed on crude prices in an oversupplied market. The commodity traded at $103.80 at 6:20 GMT as investors waited for …
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Brent Prices Lower On Market Oversupply
