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The continuous struggle which the tobacco industry faces with organizations that garner anti-smoking sentiment is becoming something of a routine these days. It has left them in hot waters on many occasions In fact for the last five decades it is safe to suggest the tobacco industry is in decline.

Recent developments will add further misery to this already deteriorating industry. Both the governments of Australia and England are seriously considering forcing tobacco companies to sell their products (Cigarettes) in plain packing. This will help in a reduction in the number of new people who smoke especially children. This may be good news for the social groups who advocate stricter laws against the tobacco industry but for the industry this will lead to definite reductions in its long term revenue. This will deprive the companies in the tobacco industry of a vital tool in the shape of marketing. Tobacco companies are well aware of the importance of packing in order to attract new people to smoking. If these laws are successfully materialized, tobacco industry will have to operate with virtually zero marketing; operating successfully under such conditions is a mammoth task in its own right.

United Technologies Corporation is one of the leading companies in researches, develops, and manufactures high-technology products in numerous areas, including aircraft engines, helicopters, HVAC, fuel cells, elevators and escalators, fire and security, building systems, and industrial products, among others. The company is the expansion of previously established company named United Aircraft. In its large span of time in the industry, the company has managed to acquire many top companies and has worked for a lot of companies which also include Boeing Company. United Technologies Corporation has joined hands with Boeing on previous number of occasions as well.

This time, the company is looking forward to design and build engine housings for Boeing 787-10. The project is planned for later years but all the agreement has been done in order to pursue it appropriately.

The company has said that “A division of United Technologies stock Corporation will design and build the external engine coverings for the 787-10 Dreamliner. The new aircraft will be assembled in North Charleston, starting in 2017.” Due to its massive size, the operations will be carried out in North Charleston rather than Everett. This will be the newest and the longest version of the Dreamliner jet which will be designed by United Technologies Corporation.

The company wants “UTC Aerospace Systems' aero structures business supplies more than 20 other parts for the expanding Dreamliner fleet, including nacelles, inlets, thrust reversers, fan cowls and exhaust systems,” to be prepared for this Dreamliner jet. Furthermore, there will be new coverings designed for GE Aviation GEnx and Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines as well.

The executive of the company, Marc Duvall says “After being part of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner journey from concept to production for the past 10 years, we're gratified Boeing has selected us to continue the next leg with them.” Hence the company is content with the quality of United Technologies Corporations therefore they have extended their partnership for more years now.

The air freight and logistics industry is engaged in the provision of services which includes the delivery of packages, products and mails for either commercial or domestic purposes. The industry began as the provider of postal services alone but has now expanded to include the scope of international trade within its operations. Due to its indispensable role as the stimulator of trade all over the globe, it is a growing and profitable industry.

At the beginning of 2014, the volume of the goods traded through transportation was not very encouraging. However by March, the markets of the industry had increased by 5.3% when compared to markets at the same time the previous year. During this time, the capacity of the Air Freights and Logistics industry increased by 3.4% as well. Therefore, the significant improvement in the financial outlook when compared to March 2013, is a healthy sign for the industry. The growing markets in both developed and developing countries are indicating expansion of the industry. Along with the vital role that the emerging developing economies are playing in the growth of the industry, economic conditions in Europe and USA are also providing a favorable heads up to the industry. Export orders are rising in these economies which translates in to greater demand for the Air Freights and Logistics industry.

It is also argued that the industry needs to improve its value proposition if it is to attract more investment and growth. There is a possibility for the industry to maximize its efficiency and reduce its shipping time by a total of 48 hours. This time saving can be made possible with the utilization of modern infrastructural facilities and procedures to handle air cargo. The industry is currently underperforming as shipping time today is nearly the same as what it was forty years ago even though technological advancement today has surpassed the 40 year prior period by a huge margin. There is now an increasing pressure on the industry to develop new innovative procedures to quicken the pace at which deliveries are made worldwide. Adopting such measures are imperative to sustain the progress of the industry.

The Air Freights and logistic industry comprises of a few dominant firms that compete with each other for greater revenue and market share. The leading companies in the industry are FedEx, UPS and DHL. The highest stock price from amongst these three major firms is commanded by FedEx which stands at $138.2. Further stock market analysis of the industry has also revealed the most active firms in the industry in terms of dollar volume of stocks traded. The company which ranks number one in this list is FedEx. The second place is that of UPS (United Parcel Service) and the third place is occupied by Expeditors INTL. In order to obtain further useful and credible information about the industry and the firms operating within it, please visit the sit Bidnessetc.com. Moreover it is complement by Airline industry such as American Airline stock.

Understanding the two terms individually, ground freight refers to transportation of parcels and cargos through land from the point of origin to the destination point. Logistics on the other hand includes the management and control of the resources or goods being transported in order to ensure safe, quick and timely deliveries to the final consumer. If not to the final consumer, as it may not be possible due to water bodies or large distances, trucks or trains make deliveries to air or sea ports where the bulk is then transported. Ground freight shipping requires an average transit time of three to 10 days, depending on the pickup and delivery locations The main reason it has gained dominance over air or ship transport is affordability and easy transportation particularly in developing countries where the infrastructure may not be fully developed.

FedEx, the leading name in ground freight logistics has decided on a price change for FedEx ground offerings. Over the last three years FedEx Ground has improved transit times for more than half of the shipping lanes they serve, from one city to another. This has led to sooner delivery of parcels, improved customer satisfaction and has allowed it to gain a leading edge over others. Also to improve its credit position, FedEx ground services collect money at the time of delivery, providing service to customers without extending the credit period and keeping its cash flow position smooth. However, it was experiencing difficulties when it had to align payments between all three segments of FedEx express. Thus it introduced dimensional weight pricing on shipment of 3 feet ounce or more which is defined as “a common industry practice that sets the transportation price based on package volume–the amount of space a package occupies in relation to its actual weight.” Thus it organizes the operation for FedEx express. 

The companies in competition with each other in the ground and freight logistics under NEC and those quoted on the stock exchange include a list of 21 companies among which is Union Pacific Corporation. Union Pacific Corporation (UPC) owns transportation companies. Its principal operating company, Union Pacific Railroad Company, links 23 states in the western 66% of the country. It has the highest annual revenue recorded of 21,963.00 with a price to earning ratio set at 19.54 and annual net income of 4,388.00. The next in line is C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. with an annual revenue of 12,752.08, price to earnings ratio set at 22.21 and annual net income of 415.90. With these two companies tied up in bottle neck competition, the latter has a higher P/E ratio which attracts investment from the potential shareholders, though its annual revenue is lower but its shares are worth a higher resale value at the stock market. For more information on financial trends among the best competing with each other, visit Bidnessetc.com.

Consumer Staples are important because they represent stable demand year in year out and consumers look forward to their consistent performance to fulfill their basic needs.

Recognizing the importance that the consumer staples possess for investors and consumers alike Bidness Etc runs a dedicated section for the sector containing an in depth analysis of sector specific information

All the major companies like Wal-Mart, Procter and Gamble stock, Unilever, Colgate Palmolive, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola Company, are extensively covered for all the hot latest news pertaining to the sector at large such as news relating to regulations in the sector as well as company specific news.

Additionally, they cover thorough fundamental analysis of the companies in the consumer staples sector through our “Investment 411” reports which display all key performance metrics and the specific company’s’ performance relative to stock indices, industry standards and competitors’ performance. We also cover analysts’ expectations about the future performance of the company.

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The Consumer Staples section at Bidness Etc is by far the most comprehensive and well-presented data hub for financial information for companies in the sector.