Mar 8, 2011 | Business News, Economics
The following links show the trend line of pulp futures from CME Group* Chart of Softwood Pulp Futures from CME Group are here Chart of Hardwood Pulp Futures from CME Group are here * About CME Group As the world’s leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, CME...
Mar 8, 2011 | Business Impact, Business News, Economics
Memphis, TN (March 3, 2011) – Verso Paper Corp. (NYSE: VRS) reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010. Results for the periods ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 include: Net sales increased 7.0% to $407.7 million in the...
Feb 17, 2011 | Business Impact, Business News, Economics
By Craig Torres and Hugh Son The Federal Reserve ordered the 19 largest U.S. banks to test their capital levels against a scenario of renewed recession with unemployment rising above 11 percent, said two people with knowledge of the review. The banks stress-tested the...
Feb 9, 2011 | Business Impact, Business News, Economics, Maine Legislation, Maine Regulations, PLC Members in the News
AUGUSTA, Maine — Two Aroostook County legislators [Representative John Martin (D-Eagle Lake) and Senator Troy Jackson (D-Allagash)] are criticizing a decision to postpone proceedings against logging contractors accused of violating foreign labor laws until after the...
Jan 6, 2011 | American Loggers Council, Economics
ALC President – Matt Jensen As I am writing this month’s article, the 112th Congress is being sworn in and attempting to prioritize their agenda, focused on jobs and the economy while trying to reduce the federal deficit. What that means to us as rural resource...
Nov 23, 2010 | Business Impact, Business News, Economics, Industry News, News, PLC Members in the News
Mary Adams: Mary’s lifelong efforts to control taxes and retain local control began when she led the successful referendum which repealed Maine’s state property tax. From Garland, her volunteer activities include serving a term as an appointee of Governor James B....
