Stocks Inch Ahead as Bond Schedule Leaves Traders Cautious
The Dow rose 9.86 to 4693.32 while volume slid to 276.04 million on the NYSE as investors hesitated amid a busy U.S. Treasury borrowing week. The NYSE composite gained 0.63 to 300.54, S&P 500 up 1.09 to 560.03, Nasdaq 4.13 higher at 995.22, AMEX up 0.66 to 524.86. Analyst Alfred Goldman called it a dull day and questioned momentum.
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Corning Inc
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Eastman Kodak
Emerson Electric
Ethyl Corp
Exxon Corp
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FMC Corp
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Nike, Inc
Norfolk Southern
Occidental Pete
ONE Valley Bank
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Philip Morris Cos
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Reebok Int'l
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Four Seasons restaurant rises in College Plaza Center
NATASA Inc plans a two level family style eatery in Bluefield Virginia capable of seating 175 on the main floor with carry out and an elevator accessed second level banquet space. The project aims to fulfill local dining needs with a unique Eastern style building expected to open before Christmas.
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College Plaza
Four Seasons
Natasa, Inc
Ray Frey
Natasa
Cecile Barrett
Dave Shields
Groundbreaking for Wardell Industrial Park shell building in Richlands
RICHLANDS VA Tazewell County officials broke ground on a new 20 000 square foot shell building at Wardell Industrial Park built by Compton Construction. The project aims to attract traditional businesses, with possible expansion to 30 000 square feet and space for 90 parking spots. Local officials, including Senator Jack Reasor and VCEDA Director Charles Yates, highlighted ongoing growth despite population losses and noted planned improvements like a four lane highway to Russell County and the Claypool Hill Airport.
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Tazewell County
Wardell
Compton Construction Company
Ber
County
Christy Parker
Nelson
Claypool Hill
Russell County
Jack Reasor
D-Bluefield
VCEDA
Charles Yates
Andy Chafin
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Union, SBC reach wage pact with 11 percent raise
SBC Corp and a Communications Workers of America local announced a three year contract granting an average 11 percent wage hike, a new security clause to relocate laid off workers, and reduced health benefit contributions. The deal covers SBCs 40,000 employees across Texas and neighboring states as talks spread among the regional Bell groups.
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SBC Corp
Bell
SEC
Vic Crawley
Communications Workers of America
CWA
Jeffrey Miller
Southwestern Bell
SBC
Texas
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas
Company
Bell Atlantic
Pacific Telesis
Ameritech
BellSouth
Miller
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