Metals upsets, offsets, and onsets in 2007: What are the smart plays on price? |
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Appliance demand flat: Industry undergoing major segment shifts2007 U.S. appliance shipments are forecast to grow only 1 percent because of a sluggish housing market. Shifts in channel preferences; successful market penetration by offshore brands; a strong demand for high-priced, innovative white goods; and the Maytag/Whirlpool merger are changing the industry's landscape.
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