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Blake Chen covers business and economic development for HERE Greenwood, tracking manufacturing and industrial announcements across the Lakelands region. His reporting follows Greenwood County commercial activity, supplier-chain shifts affecting the area and small-business news across town.
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A new Detpak packaging plant in Spartanburg tightens South Carolina's role in food-service supply chains. For Greenwood — with its own diversified manufacturing base — the announcement extends\u2026
Global financial markets reacted sharply on Monday, July 20, as renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities led to significant increases in oil prices and government bond yields. Brent crude, a key\u2026
Global financial markets opened cautiously this week, with investors closely monitoring a confluence of factors including oil prices, international trade developments, and upcoming corporate earnings reports. This sentiment\u2026
Global financial markets opened with a cautious tone on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as investors closely monitored a confluence of factors including oil prices, international trade dynamics, and\u2026
SK Hynix, a major South Korean semiconductor manufacturer, recently completed a significant U.S. American Depositary Receipt (ADR) sale, raising approximately $26.5 billion. The ADRs were priced at $149\u2026
Holtec Nuclear, a company focused on nuclear power solutions, recently filed registration paperwork for a proposed initial public offering, a move that has drawn attention within financial markets\u2026
SK Hynix, a major player in the global semiconductor industry, recently made its U.S. market debut through a significant American depositary receipt (ADR) offering. The move has been\u2026
Delta Air Lines has reported record revenue, a development that coincides with ongoing discussions about higher airfares and fuel costs shaping the current summer travel season. The financial\u2026
SK Hynix, a prominent chipmaker, recently made its U.S. market debut, an event that has been closely watched by technology investors and industry analysts. The high-profile offering underscores\u2026
Delta Air Lines has reported robust revenue figures, buoyed by higher airfares, even as rising fuel costs cut into the company's overall profit. The financial update points to\u2026
The second-quarter earnings season is now underway, with financial markets and analysts turning their attention to the performance of major corporations, particularly banks. Key areas of focus for\u2026
Meta, the social media giant, has asserted in a recent court filing that states involved in ongoing youth-safety litigation are seeking penalties that could amount to as much\u2026