Lafarge S.A.’s net profit jumped in the fourth quarter despite lower sales, thanks to strong demand from emerging markets and North America.
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First Quarter Looking Up
February 21, 2014 – Things continue to look up! FMI’s First Quarter Nonresidential Construction Index report shows a 7.5 point increase since the 2013 fourth quarter report, as well as a 6.8 point increase from Q1 2013. This is the highest NRCI score to date.
Read MoreMartin Marietta Reports Strong Fourth Quarter
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2013.
Read MoreProduction Volume Dips in Second Quarter
According to to the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) quarterly sample survey of aggregates producers, lower stone production characterized the second quarter of the year when compared to last year.
Read MoreTXI Reports Fourth Quarter, Yearly Results
Texas Industries Inc. (TXI) reported financial results for the quarter and year ended May 31, 2013. Net income for the quarter was $44.1 million or $1.52 per share. Net income included income net of tax from discontinued operations of $28.5 million or $.98 per share. Net income from discontinued operations included a pre-tax gain on the disposition of expanded shale…
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