Dow Drops Over 200 Points On Grim Japan Outlook
The Dow industrials fell about 207 points to 8627, its lowest finish since March, amid a grim view of Japan's recovery that roiled world markets. The Nikkei slid 1.3 percent, Hong Kong and Bangkok indices near 6 percent, while European shares also declined. 3M led Dow losers as profits sagged from Asia weakness and exchange rates. The dollar climbed, lowering yen and lifting U.S. bond demand to record lows.
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AEP power line path sparks debate in Southwest Virginia
In Roanoke, AEP defends a 132 mile transmission line from Oceana West Virginia to Roanoke outskirts to ensure reliable regional power. Critics warn of lower property values, reduced Virginia coal demand and job shifts. AEP cites $39 million yearly tax and employment gains but notes many Virginia benefits depend on independent power producers.
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Strike talks backdrop two GM strikes as convention nears
UAW talks in Flint press on amid looming union convention in Las Vegas and GM two week shutdown set to begin June 29. About 9,200 workers at Flint plants idle 63,000 more at 16 assembly and 66 parts plants across North America. union leaders face convention duties while contending with reduced holiday pay and vacation time implications.
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Ethyl Corp
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Food Lion Inc
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Gillette CO
Glaxo Holdings
Goodyear Tire
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Humana Corp
IBM Corp
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Lowe's CO
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Nike, Inc
Norfolk Southern
Occidental Pete
ONE Valley Bank
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Phila, Electric
Philip Morris Cos
Phillips Petroleum
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Burlington
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Potomac Elec
PWR
Praxair, Inc
Pulaski Furniture
Reebok Int'l
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Reynolds Metals
Rite Aid Corp
RJR Nabisco Hldg
Rockwell Int'l
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