Halliburton's Iraq oil contract grows with restart work
The no bid Halliburton KBR contract to extinguish Iraqi oil fires and restart oil production has risen to 76.7 million dollars with 24 million more added for restarting operations. Rep Waxman notes the expanded scope includes stopping fires, repairs, and logistics while the administration denies Cheney's influence.
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Stocks fall on Cisco results and profit taking
Wall Street slipped after Cisco Systems reported weak revenue, fueling profit taking. The Dow dropped 27.73 to 8560.63 while the Nasdaq fell 16.95 to 1506.76 and the S and P 500 slid 4.77 to 928.62 amid a recent earnings rally and cautious trading.
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Job worries slow down growth in consumer borrowing
In March, consumer credit rose by 930.8 million dollars at an annual rate of 0.6 percent, the smallest gain in four months, as job concerns kept shoppers cautious. Revolving debt climbed 3.9 percent while nonrevolving credit fell, with big-ticket purchases shrinking amid a weak economy and job market.
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Crude oil prices rise on surprise draw amid mixed data
NYMEX traders covered shorts after a weekly crude draw that fell short of expectations, leaving futures in a weeks-long range. DOE data showed stocks at 287.2 million barrels, with imports up to 9.856 million bpd, while API figures echoed a larger draw and weaker imports.
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