material
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“More dollars chasing a fixed supply of labor and materials in the near term pushes up prices.”
American competitors produce as much as 1,000 pounds of soil per body, taking into account the wood chips, water and other materials used in natural organic reduction.
But in the shorter run, tariffs have boosted many companies’ costs on materials sourced abroad, pushing firms that buy foreign parts to raise prices or scramble for supplies.
Laminated teak is an engineered solution in which plantation-grown teak, that would normally be rejected for high-end decking, is thinly sliced and glued together to form a strong, stable material.
From BBC
Experts recommend diversifying portfolios with value stocks, small-caps, and dividend growers, such as those in materials and healthcare, for income and stability.
From Barron's
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