Dow climbs on earnings optimism and tech rebound
Wall Street rose as second-quarter earnings expectations spiked. Microsoft fueled gains with a possible $10 billion special dividend while Goldman Sachs boosted tech spending optimism. Dow up 146.58 to 9216.79. Nasdaq above 1700 for first time since May 2002. S&P 500 up 18.72 to 1004.42.
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Qwest Settles Fraud Suit for 3.75 Million in Arizona
Phoenix AP Qwest Communications will pay 3.75 million to Arizona and restitution to consumers to settle a fraud lawsuit. Denver based Qwest covers state costs and funds a consumer education program. The agreement bans cramming and requires written confirmations and new disclosures of wireless terms, with limits on transfers of consumer calls.
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Judge approves WorldCom 750 million settlement
Federal Judge Jed Rakoff approved a 750 million settlement between WorldCom and federal regulators, preserving 50,000 employees. The agreement increases the prior 500 million fine to punish past fraud while avoiding company liquidation. The deal includes an ethics pledge from the new CEO and continued court monitoring to prevent recurrence.
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Crude futures dip as Nigeria talks loom on oil operations
Crude futures on the Nymex edge lower amid optimism Nigeria strike talks may end without disrupting oil output. August front month prices fluctuated within a tight range while Nigerian officials prepare a meeting to resolve the weeklong strike over a June 20 fuel-price hike.
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