Industry
Michelin FY15 profit increases 19%
Michelin posted an increase of 19% in its earnings for the year 2015 helped by low raw material costs and its restructuring activities in Europe. The company also expects strong demand for its tires in 2016.
India exports drop for its 14th consecutive months
India's exports fell 13.6 percent from January a year ago and it has been dropping for 14 consecutive months, while imports contracted 11.01 percent. However, the Reserve Bank of India will not devalue its currency unlike China and Japan.
Gulfstream’s Next Available Production Slot For G650 Family In 2018
Gulfstream has introduced larger cabin containing personal jets, the G650 family which is capable of flying with 92% speed of sound. The aircraft, valuing $65 million is witnessing a huge demand. The aircraft manufacture is going to offer a probable delivery schedule of 2018 in the upcoming Singapore Autoshow.
Freeport-McMoRan to sell interest in Morenci to Sumitomo
Freeport-McMoRan has signed a definitive deal with Sumitomo in order to sell its 13% interest in Morenci for $1 billion cash. The company intends to utilize the transaction proceeds to repay its bank loans.