Stocks Rise As Oil Prices Climb Amid Confidence Dip
Wall Street closed a tough week with a small gain despite oil prices rising to a record near 47 and consumer confidence falling. The Dow gained 10.76 to 9,825.35, the S&P 500 added 1.57 to 1,064.80, and the Nasdaq rose 4.73 to 1,757.22 helped by Dell earnings. Investors remained cautious about inflation and growth with oil staying dominant in market sentiment.
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Trade deficit hits record high in June amid oil costs
The United States posted a record 55.82 billion trade deficit in June as the foreign oil bill surged, with exports down 4.3 percent to 92.82 billion and imports up 3.3 percent to a record 148.64 billion. Wholesale prices rose 0.1 percent in July, energy up 2.3 percent while food fell 1.6 percent, signaling a soft patch in the economy and potential inflation pressure.
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Southern States session set to plan year
Princeton's Southern States Cooperative will hold its annual membership meeting Thursday Aug 26 at 5 p.m. at 1047 Stafford Dr. Local and company operations plus the 2004 budget will be reported. Local board members will be elected, retiring members recognized. Nominees include J C Sutphin Ann Blevins and Steve Johnston.
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By Dennis Yena
Bluefield Daily Telegraph