Dow inches toward record as eight session rally continues
The Dow Jones rose 94.23 to 9320.98, edging near a new high. The S&P 500 gained 16.28 to 1241.77, Nasdaq climbed 1.50 to 2181.80 as year gains widen to 17.9 percent for the Dow and 28.0 percent for the S&P. Volume was light as traders pause for year-end holidays.
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GIV Sold to New York Company in Pharma Deal
Bland County firm General Injectibles & Vaccines in Bastian is being acquired by Henry Schein Inc of New York. The Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period expired, with completion expected soon. GIV, a 180-employee vaccine marketer, will remain an operating unit in Bastian, under New River Management through Biolop/Culture and related entities.
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BioClinical Concepts
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Tax changes promise relief as 1998 filings loom
Washington AP: With year end tax season near, the 1998 code highlights a $400 child credit for each son or daughter under 17, expanded education credits, and new electronic filing options. Middle income families gain breaks while AMT rules are tempered, and IRS pledges better service and e filing growth.
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