Smithfield Foods turning from growth to paring debt
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WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia  - U.S. meat company Smithfield Foods Inc.'s  once ravenous appetite for growth may be abating as the company may now focus on paying down debt, according to comments made on Wednesday by its chief executive.
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Consumer goods company is facing its challenges and looking for a turnaround.
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The lawnmower company has a sharp quarter.
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U.S. pork producer Smithfield Foods  Inc.  said on Thursday that quarterly profits declined  because high feed prices hurt results in its hog production  unit.
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A look back at the telltale signs of one company's meteoric rise.
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Top U.S. hog and pork producer Smithfield Foods Inc.  reported lower-than-expected quarterly earnings on Thursday due to a weak market for fresh meat and higher hog production costs.
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Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced two acquisitions that continue to strategically align the company for growth in Europe.
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A quarter goes a long way toward pushing up shares.
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Restaurateur's shares shoot up on news of increased profitability.
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The firm is bringing its style of banking to new high-growth markets.
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Smithfield Foods Inc. , the largest U.S. pork company and a major beef producer, on Thursday reported lower quarterly earnings.
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The retailer grows up in the quarter but may disappoint in the next period.
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Strong pork sales drive Smithfield Foods' big quarter.
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U.S. hog and pork producer Smithfield Foods Inc.  said on Friday China has shown more interest in buying its pork, which probably was the reason the company's shares sped to a two-year high.
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Company has revised its financial forecasts for the current quarter.