Technology stocks lead Wall Street lower on Friday
The Nasdaq fell 38.63 points to 1920.15, down 6.4 percent for the week, as tech shares slid despite ChevronTexaco and Procter & Gamble posting strong earnings. Dow and S P 500 also slipped while blue chips held steadier amid fears of higher interest rates.
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Grand opening planned for Blue Lagoon Tanning & Consignment
Bluefield’s new Blue Lagoon Tanning & Consignment opens today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1120 Bluefield Ave opposite Golden Oldies Cafe. Debbie Hood offers brand name clothing, two tanning beds, and walk in access with no booth wait. Kick's Country provides music. prizes include antique pepper grinder, free tanning session, and free lotion.
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Consumer Spending Rises 0.4 Percent in March
Americans increased spending by 0.4 percent in March, with income rising 0.4 percent. The gain supports solid 4.2 percent GDP for the January-March quarter, though stocks fell on rate hike fears. durable goods up 0.4 while nondurables rise 0.8 and services 0.2.
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Money. Riggs Bank faces sanctions and resignations
Riggs Bank, under federal probe for anti money laundering violations linked to large cash transactions involving Saudi diplomats, retrenches abroad as the head of its parent company resigns from the board. Regulators may levy about 25 million dollars in civil fines, the largest such penalty for a financial institution, while scrutiny extends to Saudi transfers connected to the Sept. 11 era and requests from Sen. Grassley to review those dealings.
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