Price declines continue for televisions
In “Philips Warns On TV Business As Price Pressures Remain“, the Wall Street Journal reports…
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Dr. Duru Price of soap and detergent going up in China
Reuters reports that Proctor & Gamble Company (PG) and Unliever (UL) are hiking the price…
Inflation cited as major factor in historic decline in UK standard of living
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) released a study on March 21 noting that the…
Inflation scheduling an autumn arrival in the U.S.?
Inflation may be scheduling an autumn arrival in the U.S. The New York Times reports…
Whirlpool will respond to inflationary pressures with its own price increases
It is almost commonplace now for companies to address inflationary issues in their earnings reports.…
Restaurant industry facing a squeeze from higher food prices
On Thursday, CNBC aired a segment on restaurant stocks, discussing the prospects for profits given…
This holiday season may get more expensive for the kids
Bloomberg reports that Wal-Mart “…raised prices on hundreds of toys this month..” While these price…
Now showing – higher prices at Netflix
Netflix (NFLX) is increasing the price it charges for its 1-DVD and 2-DVDs out at…
Inflation hidden in higher unit costs
Thanks to Tim Ianoco for posting a link to this article from Fortune: “Why your…
Inflation may loom as material costs pressure earnings
In “Business Earnings Climb Despite Rising Costs“, the WSJ reports that companies reporting third quarter…