NYSE delays hours expansion until millennium end
New York Stock Exchange chairman Richard Grasso announced the delay of trading hours expansion until at least next year. He cited priorities on Year 2000 readiness and decimalization of price reporting, with a public confidence check before any morning or evening hours are added. The NASD meanwhile plans a possible late-day extension on Nasdaq.
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New York Stock Exchange
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Grasso
National Association of Securities Dealers
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NASD
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
Retail report spurs blue chip rebound
Blue chip stocks closed higher as strong May sales from Wal-Mart and Gap lifted sentiment. The Dow rose 85.80 to 10,663.69 while Nasdaq lagged, with traders weighing Federal Reserve inflation worries against modest factory orders decline of 1.2 percent.
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National Association of Purchasing Managers
Factory orders fall 1.2 percent in April
Commerce data show April factory orders down 1.2 percent led by a slide in aircraft and transport goods, while transportation stripping would have risen 0.5 percent excluding that sector. Retailers report stronger May sales amid warm weather and shoppers buying clothing and patio items.
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Washington
Commerce Department
U.S
Big retailers post strong May sales across chains
Americans boosted May retail figures at the nation’s biggest chains with warm weather and strong economy fueling demand for sundresses patio furniture and beach towels. Wal-Mart led gains with 7.7 percent same store growth and 14.3 percent overall sales as confidence remained high despite Wall Street volatility.
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