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U.S. manufacturing activity likely continued to grow in November as demand from overseas ramps up and customers restock bare shelves, although some fear rising joblessness could deflate recoveries in the industrial sector and broader economy.

H.J. Heinz Co. is determined to win back the fans it has lost to private labels.

H.J. Heinz Company wishes to issue the following update to its press release "H.J. Heinz Company to Participate in the 2009 Citi's Food Fest - 1st Annual Food Manufacturing Conference" issued on November 20, 2009: H.J. Heinz Company announces its participation in the 2009 Citi's Food Fest - 1st Annual Food Manufacturing Conference on Thursday, ...

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U.S. stock futures were a touch higher on Tuesday ahead of a bevy of economic data, though worries about bank capital and the outlook for the economy and interest rates limited the advance.

These days, it's not all about working hard. It's more about working hard and efficiently.

Shares expected to see active trade in Tuesday's session include Analog Devices, Brocade, Heinz, HP, Medtronic, Merck, Playboy, Warner Music and Zale.

During the economic boom many food and drink manufacturers have adopted a 'scattergun' approach to product development, guided by the belief that a large number of products will result in a few 'hits'. However, the economic downturn has caused a number of companies to take stock of their portfolios and many are now looking to clear out the deadwood ...

H.J. Heinz Co. says its business is thriving in emerging markets but the recession continued to drag down its U.S. and European sales during the second quarter as shoppers limited spending or chose lower-priced products.

The anticipation is over as the maker of ketchup and many more foods reports earnings and surprises analysts.

The telecommunications sector, the year's worst performer so far, has in recent days and weeks dented those losses.

U.S. stock market futures were broadly flat Tuesday, after third-quarter GDP growth was revised down, in line with expectations, with further data on house prices and consumer confidence still to come.

H. J. Heinz and Hormel Foods reported on Tuesday mixed quarterly results, but said they expected sales to rise in the coming months.

U.S. stocks were trading near breakeven Tuesday afternoon after the Federal Reserve said it expected the economy to keep rebounding from a deep recession, but cautioned that unemployment would likely remain high for the next two years.

Barnes & Noble Inc. /quotes/comstock/13*!bks /quotes/nls/bks said Tuesday that its second-quarter net loss widened to $24 million, or 43 cents a share, from a loss of $18 million, or 34 cents a share, in the year-ago period.

H.J. Heinz Co. stock on Monday hit a 52-week high of $43.44 - more than 40 percent above its low of $30.73, set on March 9. As Heinz shares have climbed, so has speculation on the iconic food purveyor's future.

H. J. Heinz Company F2Q10 Earnings Call November 24, 2009 8:30 am ET Executives Bill Johnson - Chairman and CEO Art Winkleblack - EVP and CFO Ed McMenamin - Senior VP Finance and Corporate Controller Analysts Terry Bivens - " JP Morgan Jonathan Feeney - " Janney Montgomery Scott Alexia Howard - " Sanford Bernstein Ed Aaron - " RBC Capital David ...

H.J. Heinz Co., like many food makers, has struggled during the recession with increased competition from lower-priced store brands.

Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:55am EST - Phones hang from a trading terminal on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, May 19, 2009.

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2009 file photo, Heinz Organic Tomato Ketchup bottles sit on the shelf of... FILE - In this Aug.