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Israel remains the Middle Eastern country most primed for U.S. exports and Rhode Island companies wanting to get in on overseas trading should seize any opportunity to do so, advises Atid EDI Ltd., a Jerusalem-based firm that specializes in market research and trade development for the Middle East region.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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Construction employment declined in 132 of 339 metro areas, – including the Providence-Fall River-Warwick area – rose in 158 out of 339 metro areas and stayed stagnant in 49 metro areas – including the New Bedford area – from February 2012 to February 2013, according to a report from the Associated General Contractors of America.
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By PBN Staff
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New U.S. home construction rose in February and building permits climbed to the highest level in almost five years, adding to signs of progress in the housing market that’s helping boost the economy.
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By Lorraine Woellert |
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Gasoline prices in the Ocean State dropped 1 cent this week in the third consecutive week of price declines, AAA Southern New England reported Monday.
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By PBN Staff
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Manufacturing grew less than forecast in March as orders and production cooled, highlighting the risk of a U.S. economic slowdown this quarter as federal budget cuts take effect.
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By Shobhana Chandra |
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Gasoline prices in the Ocean State dropped 1 cent this week in the fourth consecutive week of price declines, AAA Southern New England reported Monday.
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By PBN Staff
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Textron Inc. – parent of Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company and Textron Systems – posted net income of $119 million, or 41 cents per diluted share, during the first quarter, a very slight increase from the $118 million, or 40 cents per diluted share, it posted during the first quarter of 2012.
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By PBN Staff
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White Plains, N.Y.-based Handy & Harman Ltd.’s subsidiary Lucas-Milhaupt Inc. has acquired the assets of Wolverine Joining Technologies, the companies announced Monday.
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By PBN Staff
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Gasoline prices in the Ocean State fell 2 cents this week in the eighth consecutive week of price declines, AAA Southern New England reported Monday.
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By PBN Staff
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Wearable-technology-maker Kopin Corp. has acquired a majority stake e-MDT America, an expert in low-power analog/digital circuit designs, Kopin announced Monday.
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By PBN Staff
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