Martha Stewart on trial over ImClone stock sale
Prosecutor says Stewart and broker Bacanovic plotted to hide a stock sale tied to ImClone and left a trail of evidence. He called their pretext a phony after-the-fact cover story as jurors prepare to deliberate.
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Stocks rise on ISM data boosting growth hopes
The Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S P 500 climbed after ISM data showed February manufacturing expanding, hinting at stronger future growth. Analysts noted improving employment signals, with the Dow up 0.9 percent to 10,678.14 and Nasdaq up 1.4 percent as Intel and AMD moved in mixed fashion.
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Consumers boost spending signals steady economic recovery
U S spending rose 0.4 percent in January while December posted a revised 0.5 percent gain. ISM factory activity expanded to 61.4 in February as construction slipped 9.3 percent amid severe winter weather, with disposable income up 0.8 percent. Analysts cite tax cuts and federal pay raises as spending supports, while consumer confidence and job growth remain concerns.
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Oil prices near $37 a barrel highest in a year
Oil futures climbed toward 37 dollars a barrel on Monday the strongest since March 2003 as low supplies and high gasoline costs pressure prices. Unleaded futures rose to 4.147 a gallon with analysts predicting retail pump prices to rise further for a couple weeks before easing toward Memorial Day.
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