By Ed Sullivan The latest economic data, on its surface, presents a stronger-than-expected economic picture. Headline GDP growth of 3% exceeded most expectations even in the context of slower consumer spending. Headline consumer confidence edged up, although the present situation index eased a bit. Inflation measured by the personal consumer expenditures came in at 2.8% year-over-year (Y-O-Y), a bit stronger…
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Carbon Upcycling Wins Keeling Curve Prize
Calgary-based Carbon Upcycling was one of 10 companies from around the globe to win the 2025 Keeling Curve Prize, part of the Global Warming Mitigation Project. Winners were awarded $50,000 to help scale their pioneering climate solutions.
Read MoreFortera, Graymont Enter Strategic Partnership
Fortera and Graymont signed a strategic partnership agreement to produce Fortera’s ReAct low-carbon cement, leveraging Graymont’s existing lime production operations and innovations in sustainable building materials.
Read MoreMartin Marietta Divests Midlothian Cement Plant
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Quikrete Holdings Inc. for the exchange of certain assets. Under the terms of the agreement, Martin Marietta will receive aggregates operations producing approximately 20 million tons annually in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, as well as $450 million of cash.
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