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Earlier today I saw that an old favorite of mine, Greif (GEF) had made the list of top % gainers on the NYSE.   Greif had a nice day trading today and closed at $68.92, up $2.80 or 4.23% on the day.  However, that 4.23% gain was not enough by the close to keep it on the list.  However, sin

A recent drop in the dollar has seen foreign producers opening U.S. factories at "near record pace." Barron's magazine says a somewhat unexpected result is a serious shortage in boxes and containers.<!--more-->

Shares of packaging stocks have not fared well in recent months due to burgeoning raw-material costs and more-expensive transportation. Now it seems the industry has already or will soon turn the corner -- prices are beginning to rise. Box companies also produce 36% of their sales overseas, making them a source of diversification in the event of an extended domestic slowdown.