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As of Nov. 21, 1997Quotations are based on prices reported in the market or obtained from su

OFFERS TO BUY* BUSED MACHINERY. Used machine tools to manufacture air/water heat exchangers

The country is just in super shape and aviation issues are doing even better.I know this bec

Are you terrified of technology? Does fear keep you from welcoming change and implementing new busin

For forward-looking United Parcel Service, the adage might read: ''If you build a hub, they will fil

RUSSIA MULLS BOOSTIN CASPIAN OIL TRANSPORTMOSCOW - Russia may boost the amount of Azeri Casp

Friday Nov. 21, 1997Prevailing sellers' posted prices at the close of business, representing

A senior European Commission official said Brussels not only intends to hit British Airways and Amer

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As a newsman I have to be careful not to bend my own theories to fit the facts. I learned my lesson

(1)SPOT PRICE INFLATION RATE, SMOOTHED, ANNUALIZED, Dec. 13, 1996 - Nov. 21, 1997 (a graph)*

California Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush sustained a ''significant defeat'' last week whe

Trucking between Helsinki and Moscow three years ago was like moving gold through the Wild West on a

The U.S. dollar was mixed Thursday, as the market showed no interest in the ballooning U.S. trade de

(1)SPOT PRICE INFLATION RATE, SMOOTHED, ANNUALIZED, Dec. 6, 1996 - Nov. 20, 1997 (a graph)*

Nov. 20, 1997Included are list prices of suppliers. Quotations do not necessarily represent

A week after Congress adjourned without passing an ocean shipping deregulation bill, the proposal is

U.S. officials have plans for a pipeline that would cross the Caspian Sea but bypass those shoreline

ONGOINGCalifornia Maritime Academy. Seminars on situational negotiating skills. Contact: Ray

New York Mercantile Exchange - Nov. 19, 1997Prev. Life of Contr. Open Open High Low

Thursday, Nov. 20, 1997Percentages Per Year INTERNATIONAL INTEREST RATESCanada

Nov. 20, 1997Baltic International Freight Futures Market Prev.Close High

931 (Nov. 20, 1997) Previous day - 935The Baltic Exchange in London on Tuesdays and Thursday

The Port of Charleston is launching a chassis pool that could collectively save ocean carriers $3.6

AMERICAN GENERAL CORP.Susan A. Jacobs has been promoted to deputy general counsel and corpor

Lloyd's of London, looking to increase its underwriting business, is considering changing its long-h

'Americans have the know-how and they can grow into a very big presence.'

Whether rich or poor, Russians, according to a new poll, don't believe in the American work ethic.

2 LONGSHORE UNIONSSTAGE STRIKE IN JAPANTOKYO - Japan's two leading longshoremen's unions wil

The New York foreign exchange rates below, provided by Reuter Money Service, are selling rates among

The U.S. merchandise trade deficit hit a near-record $18.1 billion in September, reflecting a growin

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PLANESATLANTIC COAST SERVICETO BE LAUNCHED NOV. 22JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Atlan

Stockholders of troubled railroad giant Union Pacific have filed a class-action lawsuit that accuses

Commercial QuantityAluminum ingots_ $1,500-$1,600 per ton lo

In the other Asia, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are all keen to join the Asia Pacific Economic Coop

The price of gold is going down, and that is having an enormous wealth effect around the globe.<

Brazil's risky strategy of defending its currency at all costs has been boosted by a partial approva

PLANESUS AIRWAYS TO BUYSHUTTLE OPERATIONARLINGTON, Va. - US Airways said it

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