The Latest: Dems call for probe into Whitefish contract

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WASHINGTON –  The Latest on questions surrounding a $300 million contract for Puerto Rico’s power grid (all times local): Continue Reading Below 12:25 p.m. Congressional Democrats are asking the inspector general at the Department of Homeland Security to investigate a $300 million no-bid contract awarded to a tiny Montana company […]

Embraer Expects Headwinds for 2018

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Aircraft manufacturers have enjoyed huge demand lately, as a prosperous airline industry has been able to direct investment into improving aircraft fleets and finding more efficient ways to operate. That has been a boon for Brazilian manufacturer Embraer (NYSE: ERJ), which has positioned itself to capture business from its airline […]

Grains mixed, livestock lower

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CHICAGO –  Grain futures were mixed Friday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Continue Reading Below Wheat for Dec. delivery was off 3.20 cents at $4.2840 a bushel; Dec corn fell .60 cent 3.4960 a bushel; December oats gained 2.40 cents at $2.65 a bushel while Nov. […]

Record Revenue, Profit Lift National Instruments

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Engineers and scientists need sophisticated equipment in order to do experiments and make advances in their respective fields, and for a long time, National Instruments (NASDAQ: NATI) has provided those professionals with the hardware and software they need in order to get their jobs done. For a long time, difficult […]

Proto Labs Manufactures Another Good Quarter; Stock Pops

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Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB) released solid third-quarter 2017 earnings before the market opened on Thursday. The quick-turn, contract manufacturer of prototypes and low-volume production parts posted revenue growth of 12.7% year over year, while adjusted earnings per share rose nearly 10%.  Continue Reading Below The market rallied on the results, sending Proto […]