Japanese auto makers ready for richer lineups after quotas lift
Detroit observers predict Japanese shipments will diversify beyond small cars toward European style, luxurious models and new models. Mitsubishis, Toyotas, and Nissans eye higher profit cars like Cosmo, Soarer, Camry, and Cres sida, while a 15 percent shipment rise is anticipated.
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Major retailers report mixed February sales for fiscal year
AP summarises February results from Sears Roebuck Kmart and J.C. Penney with gains of 2.4 14 and 4.1 percent respectively while Montgomery Ward declines 2 percent Retail leaders cite slow start and warmer weather as factors and warn first quarter profits will be lower than a year ago Despite strong gains in home appliances Sears notes year-on-year price inflation at 1 percent and January to February merchandise demand from wider lines Woman and men’s fashion items spur sales at Penney with infants wear bedding and accessories performing well
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Office Paper Chase Gains Ground In U S Recycling
A guide outlines establishing an office paper recycling program tied to National Paper Week at the Waldorf Astoria. It urges creating a market, involving employees, separating paper at desks, avoiding contaminants, and publicizing results to turn recycling into a profitable routine for businesses and government offices.
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Bond market absorbs money supply spurt
New York notes that the bond market absorbed a $3.6 billion surge in the nations money supply, more than forecast and pushing M1 to $572.7 billion for the week ended Feb 25. Economists said the reading surprised on the high side, with forecasters predicting $1.5 billion. The Fed aims for 4 to 7 percent annual growth, and the figure exceeded its upper target, leaving markets wary ahead of the March 26 policy meeting.
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Marine Midland opens Atlanta commercial office
Marine Midland Bank has opened a dedicated commercial finance regional office in Atlanta to serve middle market manufacturing firms and distributors. The unit will offer leveraged buyout financing and secured working capital loans as part of the bank’s asset based financing push in the Southeast.
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