International Business News - Suppliers http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Shares of building materials suppliers fell Monday after release of a government report showing a larger-than-expected drop in construction during October. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081201/sector-snap-building-materials-suppliers-sliding.htm Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:51:51 EST Shares of office supply retailers fell Tuesday after an analyst downgraded shares of Staples Inc. saying its sales to small businesses will likely decline as the economy deteriorates. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081125/sector-snap-office-supply-retailers-fall.htm Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:02:18 EST Among the premarket stories for Monday, Nov. 24, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--The prospect of a government bailout for automakers could rally shares, an analyst said Sunday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081124/premarket-roundup-auto-suppliers-williams-sonoma.htm Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:27:47 EST The prospect of a government bailout for automakers could rally shares, an analyst said Sunday. KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst Brett Hoselton said even though lawmakers did not approve an immediate rescue of the imperiled auto industry, he was encouraged by the request from Congressional Democrats that the automakers return in December with a plan to return to viability. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081124/ahead-of-the-bell-auto-supplier-shares-may-rally.htm Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:44:55 EST Among the sector activity stories for Tuesday, Nov. 18, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Shares of auto suppliers mostly fell Tuesday as hopes began to fade that Congress would approve a financial bailout for the automotive industry. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081118/sector-roundup-auto-suppliers-gaming-equipment.htm Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:09:59 EST Shares of auto suppliers mostly fell Tuesday as hopes began to fade that Congress would approve a financial bailout for the automotive industry. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson told Congress that the administration remains firmly opposed to using the government's $700 billion financial bailout fund for a $25 billion rescue package for the Detroit-based automakers, regardless of how badly they need the help. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081118/secotr-snap-auto-suppliers-fall-on-bailout-woes.htm Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:26:43 EST The financial woes of U.S. automakers have grabbed Washington's attention, but similar problems at auto suppliers have the potential to set off a cataclysmic chain of events in the industry if key parts makers run out of cash and fail. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081116/experts-supplier-woes-put-auto-industry-in-danger.htm Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:21:16 EST Standard & Poor's cut its ratings on two auto parts suppliers and warned several others could be next, citing the steep downturn in the auto industry. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081113/s-p-cuts-2-parts-suppliers-warns-on-13-others.htm Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:39:54 EST A trio of major U.S. auto suppliers announced big third-quarter losses on Thursday, blaming steep drops in U.S. and European vehicle production. Executives for the companies said they're bracing for those declines to continue into next year. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081030/visteon-trw-and-lear-all-report-big-3q-losses.htm Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:37:45 EDT Steep drops in vehicle production both at home and abroad, along with the ongoing turmoil in the financial markets, are expected to push many auto suppliers to third-quarter losses and prompt more jobs cuts and plant closings as the companies struggle to survive. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081029/auto-suppliers-expected-to-post-rough-3q-results.htm Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:20:21 EDT Goldman Sachs cut its earnings estimates and price targets for the nation's three largest office supply chains on Tuesday, saying the trio will face "severe pressure" amid the country's escalating economic downturn. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081028/ahead-of-the-bell-office-suppliers-under-pressure.htm Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:25:51 EDT Shares of the nation's three largest office supply chains sank Thursday, a day after an analyst lowered earnings estimates for the trio because of the nation's economic woes. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081023/sector-snap-office-suppliers-fall-after-price-cut.htm Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:36:24 EDT A Deutsche Bank North America analyst cut some gaming equipment companies' price targets Tuesday, citing the global financial crisis. On Monday the Dow fell below 10,000 for the first time in four years as credit market turmoil intensified. Wall Street looked to recover a day later as Australia's central bank cut interest rates by the largest amount since 1992, which reignited hopes that others including the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank might follow. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/ahead-of-the-bell-some-gaming-price-targets-cut.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:47:08 EDT Among the sector activity stories for Monday, Oct. 6, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Shares of automotive suppliers plunged Monday, along with the broader market, amid a worldwide sell off that sent the Dow Jones industrial average down more than 500 points and below 10,000 for the first time in four years. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081006/sector-roundup-auto-suppliers-homebuilders.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:19:25 EDT Shares of automotive suppliers plunged Monday, along with the broader market, amid a worldwide sell off that sent the Dow Jones industrial average down more than 500 points and below 10,000 for the first time in four years. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081006/sector-snap-auto-suppliers-fall-with-markets.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:53:08 EDT Shares of the nation's three largest office supply chains tumbled Monday after analysts lowered earnings estimates because of economic headwinds. Shares of Office Depot Inc. and Staples Inc. both hit 52-week lows during trading, amid broader market declines driven by concerns that the U.S.-backed bailout effort won't stop a global credit crisis. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081006/office-suppliers-slip-on-economic-woes.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:10:24 EDT Goldman Sachs says "soft" industrial production and employment trends will likely affect the nation's three largest office supply chains as the nation's economy continues to sour. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081006/ahead-of-the-bell-office-retailers-feel-pressure.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:20:32 EDT Shares of auto suppliers, along with the bulk of the market, gave back much of their early gains Friday, after the House voted to approve the government's $700 billion financial rescue plan. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081003/auto-suppliers-give-up-gains-after-house-vote.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:57:21 EDT Shares of office suppliers sank amid broader market declines Thursday during a roller coaster trading week as investors worried about a possible recession. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081002/office-suppliers-fall-on-economic-concerns.htm Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:10:24 EDT Shares of the nation's largest office supply chains fell during the third quarter, despite the typical back-to-school sales rush, as consumers spent less money on discretionary items. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080930/office-suppliers-see-shares-drop-during-3q.htm Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:43:45 EDT