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3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing
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Stratasys' J3 DentaJet multi-material 3D printer is building momentum with dental labs globally; Boston-based Advanced Dental Technologies adds J3 DentaJet printer to produce crown and bridge, removable, and implant models
Stratasys Ltd. (08/02)
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Flexographic Applications
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Infigo Web-to-Print becomes an official member of Flexo Technical Assn.; company hopes to share its strategic knowledge around utilizing web-to-print to automate order intake process, simplify customer journey
WhatTheyThink (08/03)
BOBST to showcase its Digital Master series, which will run live in All-in-One (hybrid) production mode, at Labelexpo Europe 2023 in Belgium; BOBST MASTER M6 opens up new opportunities in flexible packaging, IML and sleeves
WhatTheyThink (08/03)
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Graphic Design / Graphic Printing
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Labelexpo Global Series to host The Dieline Forum on Sept. 11-12, as part of Labelexpo Europe 2023 in Belgium; two-day conference will explore latest trends, innovations, sustainable advancements shaping future of packaging design
Féderation Internationale des Fabricants et Transformateurs d'Adhésifs et Thermocollants sur Papiers et Autres Supports (FINAT) (08/03)
Shiner Beer, Ball and Bakery Agency celebrate winning fourth annual Colored by INX Can Design Contest for design for Shiner Texhex Bruja's Brew IPA; the artful design with color that pops was created using Ball's Eyeris technology and INX's Color Catalog
WhatTheyThink (08/03)
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Ink / Inks
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Brother Industries announces that its recycled toner cartridge, TN-3512 RE, has received Blue Angel certification, a German environmental label; this is first time in world that recycled toner cartridge has received Blue Angel certification
Brother Industries Ltd. (08/03)
ACTEGA to showcase innovations designed for high-quality labels and packaging at Labelexpo Europe 2023 in Brussels, Sept. 11-14; products on display include haptic effect coating series, LED-UV coatings, white and metallic inks and more
ACTEGA DS GmbH (08/02)
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Print vs. Digital
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Judge recommends consumer class action lawsuit accusing Big Five publishers of colluding with Amazon to fix e-book prices should be dismissed, but finds that monopolization, attempted monopolization claims against Amazon should proceed
Publisher's Weekly (08/03)
Fujifilm to showcase analogue, digital print solutions at Labelexpo Europe 2023 in Belgium, Sept. 11-14, including its Jet Press FP790 digital flexible packaging inkjet press, Revoria PC1120 toner-based production press, single pass 42K Printbar System
Fujifilm Europe GmbH (08/01)
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Commercial Printing
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WhatTheyThink invites small commercial print business owners to participate in its Top 100 Shops Survey; respondents are then ranked according to annual revenues with results presented Aug. 23, at LunchNLearn webinar series
WhatTheyThink (08/03)
Franchise Services, which owns Sir Speedy, PIP, Signal Graphics, has joined PRINTING United Alliance, giving its nearly 200 franchise locations across US access to its premier member resources, programs, services
PRINTING United Alliance (08/03)
GPO welcomes Utah Tech University Library and Open Learning Services as new member of its Federal Depository Library Program; library will provide citizens in Saint George and surrounding area with no-cost access to Federal Government information
U.S. Government Publishing Office (08/03)
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Printing Technology
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Infosource, a global marketing intelligence, advisory company in printing industry, expands Production & Industrial services in North America; Infosource delivers advisory analyst services in EMEA region for large form
WhatTheyThink (08/03)
Konica Minolta is named to all six responsible investment indexes adopted by Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund, including FTSE Blossom Japan Index, FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index
Konica Minolta Holdings Inc. (08/03)
HL Printech to roll out its Everest UV CTP, Atlas thermal plates at PrintExpo 2023 in Chennai, Aug. 3-5, hopes to impart insights into functionality of its UV CTP and thermal plats
Print Week (India) (08/03)
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Publications & Books
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HarperCollins Publishers announces that its Jesus Calling brand has surpassed 45 million units sold; the 365-day devotional Jesus Calling has expanded to include children's devotionals, Bible storybooks, journals, seasonal books, Jesus Listens devotional
Targeted News Service (Press Releases) (08/03)
Freedom to Read Foundation welcomes preliminary injunction barring implementation of Arkansas Act 372, which would have allowed librarians, bookstore owners to be criminally prosecuted unless they removed books deemed unsuitable for youngest minors
States News Service (08/03)
2nd & Charles ranks No. 1 among Newsweek's list of America's Best Bookstores of 2023; companies on list were chosen via an independent study of more than 9,000 US customers who have shopped at the retailers in person in past three years
PR Newswire (08/03)
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Printing group
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Veteran mystery fiction editor Otto Penzler announces plans for new true crime-focused imprint, Crime Ink; imprint will publish four to six books in its first year, beginning in winter 2024 with Tom Wickersham serving as imprint editor
Publisher's Weekly (08/03)
Penguin Random House Publisher Services promotes Rachel Goldestein to executive VP, assuming day-to-day management, strategic development of the publisher's distribution arm, which services more than 50 publishers
Publisher's Weekly (08/03)
Nano Dimension successfully implements SAP as its new Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning system as part of its commitment to leverage cutting-edge technology to optimize its business operations, provide superior customer service
Nano Dimension Ltd. (08/03)
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Printing
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Offset Printing
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Italy-based Graphicscalve invests in Komori System 38 rotary press to continue to develop and grow the business; company uses digital printers, cutting plotters, sheet and web offset printers, small format sheet digital printers, finishing equipment
Komori Europe (08/03)
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UV Printing / UV Inks
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Roland DG's TrueVIS MG Series UV printer/cutters now support one pass multilayer printing, which allows for three layers of ink to be printed simultaneously; existing MG-300, MG-640 users can add this function free of charge by upgrading firmware
Roland DG Corp. (08/03)
Mumbai-based Inndus Cards & Gifts adds Monotech System's PixelGlow digital UV and foiling system, a drop-on-demand inkjet multi-pass engine capable of producing spot UV and CMYK+white+violet to add special embellishing effects to digitally printed output
Print Week (India) (08/02)
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Digital Printing
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UK-based digital printer Dyer & Son triples finishing speed with installation of Duplo DBM-350 bookletmaker
Industry Intelligence Inc. (08/03)
Global Graphics Software appoints Lawrence Geere as OEM sales manager, EMEA; Geere will work closely with company's OEM customers to enable them to maximize potential of digital inkjet market
Global Graphics Software Ltd. (08/02)
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Package Printing
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INX awards Shiner Beer, Ball Corporation and the Bakery Agency as winners of the fourth annual Colored by INX Can Design Contest
INX International Ink Co. (08/02)
Canpack uses its eight-color can decorator in its new facility in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, to refresh can design for Teatulia Organic Teas; Canpack's partnership with full-service packaging company Gamer Packaging allowed for no minimum order volumes
Can-Pack S.A. (CANPACK) (08/02)
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Large / Wide-Format / Poster-Sized
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Fiberboard maker Xanita introduces Xanita Aspect, a paper-based board designed exclusively for wide format printing industry; Aspect Print made from over 90% PCR paper, while Aspect Kraft is made from 100% PCR paper, contains no harmful chemicals or VOCs
WhatTheyThink (08/03)
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Printing Equipment & Machinery
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Riverside Print & Signs uses ReTac Smooth 150 polymeric PVC film from Drytac to produce a series of colorful wall graphics for Great Pretenders’ new space in New York City; graphics printed on Mimaki JV100-160
WhatTheyThink (08/02)
Sheridan Pennsylvania installs second Komori Lithrone GX840P+C eight-unit perfecting press with LED curing, automated make-ready features, Artificial Intelligence software, advanced ink management software integration
WhatTheyThink (08/02)
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Flexographic Applications
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FTA announces CPC Awareness Campaign to educate consumer product companies, brand owners on technical aspects of flexographic printing while increasing engagement with the association and its membership through participation in in-person events
WhatTheyThink (08/02)
eProductivity Software to showcase its latest innovations for packaging industry, including labels, flexible packaging, at Labelexpo Europe 2023 in Belgium, Sept. 11-14, will also demonstrate integration between its Packaging Suite and HP Indigo PrintOS
eProductivity Software (08/02)
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Publishing
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Books & Bookselling
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Law in Hungary requires bookstores to segregate and package books containing LGBTQ+ content in closed wrapping to avoid hefty fines; bookstores are struggling to determine which books fall under the ban and require closed packaging
MarketLine (08/03)
Jamie Lee Curtis to publish new children's book, 'Just One More Sleep' with Penguin Young Readers; book scheduled for publication in January 2024 explains to children why waiting can be wonderful
Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGAA (08/02)
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Coupons / Inserts
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Pet Supplies Plus to host first-ever dog adoption event on August 3 at Detroit Lions training camp with all adoption fees covered; Purina Pro Plan to cover all costs and distribute coupons, while attendees can participate in giveaways
PR Newswire (08/02)
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Labels
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Food & Beverage Labeling
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Frito-Lay announces US recall of less than 7.000 bags of Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips because of undeclared soy and wheat
CE Noticias Financieras (Latin America) (08/02)
Alkaline Water announces expansion of its production capacity in New York via a new co-packing partnership with A1 Beverages, which owns and operates a bottling and labeling facility in Halcott
Business Wire (08/02)
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Medical Labels / Instruction Inserts
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CCL Industries acquires Germany-based pharmaceutical label business Faubel & Co. Nachfolger; company specializes in pharmaceutical clinical trials with manufacturing facility in Melsungen, Germany, sales offices in US, China
CCL Industries Inc. (08/01)
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Labels, Tags & Pressure-Sensitives
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Global fashion and recycling industries demand unified digital QR code labels for clothing to advance a circular economy; QR codes would reduce labeling waste, eliminate up to 343,000 MT of emissions from industry supply chains
PR Web (08/03)
Colorado passes two bills to increase composting in a state that only composts 6% of its organics; SB23-191 aims to jumpstart state's composting infrastructure, while SB23-253 sets strict labeling requirements on compostable products, certifications
Waste360 (08/03)
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Labels, Displays & ID Technologies
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CCL Industries acquires entire intellectual property suite of California-based Imprint Energy for US$27M; company developed proprietary technology for ultrathin, non-hazardous, non-toxic printed batteries for IoT devices, sensors, wearables
CCL Industries Inc. (08/02)
Bimbo Bakeries USA minimizes waste by improving its forecasts by 30% with Zebra Technologies' antuit.ai Predictive Ordering for Direct Store Delivery solution; Bimbo engages Zebra tech to maintain balance between product freshness, availability
Zebra Technologies Corp. (08/02)
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Marketing/Media
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Marketing & Advertising
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Walmart rolling out a new ad strategy that leans into third-party ads placed in the self-checkout aisle and TV aisles; company will use screens in self-checkout areas and TV aisles, and radio ads over its in-store audio network
Supermarket News (08/03)
Conagra Brands' Slim Jim brand announces partnership with World Wrestling Entertainment that will begin with Slim Jim serving as the Presenting Sponsor of a match at WWE's SummerSlam event on Aug. 5 in Detroit
Business Wire (08/03)
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Online Media & Digital Apps
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Fashion Index offers simple method for fashion brands to connect with US packaging, trim suppliers; with a no-cost account, users can search suppliers by country, and platform features dozens of US suppliers, many of which prioritize sustainability
Digital Journal (08/03)
Case Paper marks its 80th anniversary with launch of new website, featuring complete portfolio of products, spotlights on each of its seven locations, paper calculators, sustainability commitments, career opportunities, Paper Trail Blog
WhatTheyThink (08/03)
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Stock
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Latest: Aug, 03 2023
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Latest Value |
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Agfa-Gevaert (AGFB) :EBR
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2.32
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2.38
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-2.52%
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-33.90%
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Avery Dennison (AVY)
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185.16
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185.15
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0.01%
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-4.12%
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Barnes & Noble (BKS)
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6.49
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6.49
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0.00%
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0.00%
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Deluxe (DLX)
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19.88
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18.61
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6.82%
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-21.67%
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Ennis (EBF)
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21.91
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21.84
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0.32%
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0.46%
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Gannett (GCI)
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3.11
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2.75
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13.09%
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-3.12%
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HDD) :ETR
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1.42
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1.44
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-1.39%
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0.64%
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Hewlett Packard (HPQ)
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32.70
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32.50
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0.62%
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-0.79%
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Koenig & Bauer AG (SKB) :ETR
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16.10
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17.16
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-6.18%
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15.83%
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Konica Minolta Holdings Inc. (4902) :TYO
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462.50
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474.40
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-2.51%
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-3.65%
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Meredith (MDP)
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59.07
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59.07
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0.00%
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0.00%
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New York Times (NYT)
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40.06
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40.56
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-1.23%
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30.02%
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Pitney Bowes (PBI)
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3.42
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3.80
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-10.00%
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4.59%
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Quad/Graphics (QUAD)
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5.36
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5.18
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3.47%
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60.00%
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Rr Donnelley & Sons (RRD)
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10.84
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10.84
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0.00%
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0.00%
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Transcontinental Inc. (TCL.A.CA)
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12.89
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13.06
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-1.30%
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-20.87%
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Tribune Publishing (TPUB)
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13.96
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13.96
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0.00%
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0.00%
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