Nasdaq posts record point surge as tech rally leads
Nasdaq climbs 178.69 to 4446.25 in a volatile week surge driven by tech names like Qualcomm and JDS Uniphase, offset by weakness in financials. Dow slips 2.79 to 11111.48 as job data and Fed rate expectations shape volatility.
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Weirton Steel poised for victory in steel-dumping case
Weirton Steel Corp expects a summer ruling that could shield it for five years from unfair pricing after a Commerce Department move to impose temporary 95 percent duties on Japanese tin plate and tin free steel. The ITC will decide in August whether duties remain.
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Oregon Voters Consider Gas Tax Hike Amid High Prices
Oregon voters face a May 16 ballot on Measure 82 to raise the gas tax from 24 to 29 cents per gallon to fund road repairs and new highways. Supporters led by trucking and local governments argue for funding, while opponents cite already high prices and suggest a political headwind.
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