What Cardboard Prices Tell Us About the State of the Economy

[ad_1] Cardboard prices are pointing to better times ahead.  Producers are lifting prices for the thick paper used to make delivery boxes for the first time since the Federal Reserve…

International Paper Could Unbox a Pleasant Surprise for Investors

[ad_1] Sustained gains in e-commerce—and a reduced inventory glut—should help the manufacturer. [ad_2] Source link

Stocks for the Short Run

[ad_1] “October: This is one of the peculiarly dangerous months to speculate in stocks. The others are July, January, September, April, November, May, March, June, December, August and February.” Copyright…

What’s Behind Train Derailments and Are They Happening More Often?

[ad_1] Recent train derailments, including one in a small Ohio town, have prompted officials to examine what is causing the accidents and whether they are happening more frequently.  Derailments rank…

Union Pacific Shares Jump on Hopes for New CEO

[ad_1] Major investor pushes for return of Hunter Harrison disciple to boost railroad’s operations and profits. [ad_2] Source link

From McDonald’s to Ralph Lauren, U.S. Companies Are Planning China Expansions

[ad_1] Large American companies are increasing their bets on China’s consumers in anticipation of a postpandemic rebound in the world’s second-biggest economy.  [ad_2] Source link

Natural-Gas Prices Plunge, and Drillers Dial Back

[ad_1] Markets Commodities Gas Markets Prices for the fuel have fallen by two-thirds since mid-December [ad_2] Source link

International Paper Strikes Deal to Divest Russian Pulp Business

[ad_1] Markets Russian partners in venture will pay more than $500 million to buy out the U.S. company [ad_2] Source link

Omnibus Bill Expands TikTok Ban on Government Smartphones

[ad_1] Tough measures targeting tech companies didn’t make the year-end spending legislation, after heavy lobbying by the industry. [ad_2] Source link