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NORANDA EXPANDINGCOPPER, ZINC OPERATIONSTORONTO - Noranda Inc., Canada's largest natural res

Commercial QuantityAluminum ingots_ $1,300-$1,500 per ton lo

Ecuador is on the verge of a major effort to privatize its state-owned enterprises.As the fi

As of Oct. 24, 1996Quotations are based on prices reported in the market or obtained from su

RUSSIA'S REVENUE WOESCAUSE IMF TO DELAY LOANMOSCOW - Russia failed to reach a deal with the

Bangladesh, one of the poorest countries in the world, is counting on foreign investment to boost gr

''We're going to sit on the porch and watch the big dogs fight it out.''

The Knight-Ridder Commodity Research Bureau's future price index closed Wednesday at 244.11 off 0.81

Oct. 24, 1996Included are list prices of suppliers. Quotations do not necessarily represent

North Korea's preparation for a possible missile test has set off security alarms from Washington an

International Petroleum ExchangeOct. 24, 1996 Brent Crude Oil - (Dollars Per Barrel)

Oct. 24, 1996No. 4/ No. 6/ No. 6/1% 1% 0.5%Buckley 32

Oct. 24, 1996RESELLER RACK Unleaded Mid- Premium-Unle

A push by Japanese business and the ruling Liberal-Democratic Party to lift a ban on holding compani

Demand for cargo space on airplanes traversing the Atlantic is taking off as Americans and Europeans

President Clinton has made U.S. trade policy more responsive than ever to environmental concerns, so

The Clinton administration Thursday warned of an ''amazing implosion of the railroad industry'' from

South Korea will complete a long transition from developing to industrialized nation today when it b

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That discarded cup from the yogurt you had for lunch today has a future - as a railroad tie.

SHIPSVLCC QUARTERLY RATESBEST IN FIVE YEARSLONDON - Very-large crude carriers in the

Fourth-quarter airline industry earnings are expected to face continuing pressure from fuel prices t

NEWPORT NEWS YARDDELAYS TANKER DELIVERYNEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Newport News Shipbuilding has del

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Thursday, Oct. 24, 1996(Percentages Per Year) INTERNATIONAL INTEREST RATESCanada

MENLO LOGISTICS INC.David Foster was named director of business development for the electron

1238 (Oct. 24, 1996) Previous day - 1221The Baltic International Freight Futures Market in L

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

A 52-member business panel representing the United States and 17 other countries has recommended ini

The U.S. dollar fell slightly Thursday as the Bundesbank declined to lower its interest rates.

(1)SPOT PRICE INFLATION RATE, SMOOTHED, ANNUALIZED, Oct. 27, '95 - Oct. 24, '96 (a graph)* A

Oct. 24, 1996Baltic International Freight Futures Market Prev.Close High Low

GLOSSARYAR: American Tanker RateCchedule RevisedRS: American Tanker Rate Schedule

Spain's state-owned shipbuilding group warned ''drastic'' action is needed to salvage a government-f

The European Parliament, angered by Turkey's human rights record, voted Thursday to block hundreds o

Although their industry is poised for growth, four top contract logistics executives are cautioning

Wednesday Oct. 23, 1996Prevailing sellers' posted prices at the close of business, represent

The next round of privatization will encompass the two pension plans operated by the government, giv

Leap year can be counted when calculating whether a $25,000 death-insurance benefit must be paid und

Several associations representing independent agents plan to switch tactics and support bank sales o