Columbia Real Estate Update as of 02-24-2012
Here is the latest Columbia SC News and Business Report as of 02-24-2012. For real estate information visit our web site.
TODAY'S HEADLINES | FEB. 24, 2012
Duke Energy moving ahead to buy stake in V.C. Summer
At a University of South Carolina forum on clean energy, Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers indicated Thursday that Duke Energy believes multiple utilities participating in new nuclear construction will be the norm rather than the exception in the future.
Ports authority reports lower operating earnings
The S.C. State Ports Authority reported that operating earnings fell 45% year-over-year because of increased gate expenses and the move of two cranes across the harbor. Year-over-year revenues, however, increased 6.5% to $75.3 million.
Fluor Corp. reports 66% spike in 2011 earnings
Net income attributable to Fluor for 2011 reached $594 million, or $3.40 per diluted share, the engineering and construction company reported Wednesday. Fluor finished the year with its consolidated backlog at a record high, the company said.
Advance America may close foreign offices
The Spartanburg-based payday lender, which is being acquired by a company in Mexico City, said Wednesday it may cease operating in Canada and the U.K. by the end of the year.
Registration still open for TDL Summit in March
The second annual event in Columbia seeks to connect leaders in transportation, distribution and logistics industries to learn the latest trends and the state’s economic development plans.
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Job of the Week
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