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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 2003
Page
14
Investors snapped up stocks Monday as lower prices drew buyers but caution lingered ahead of first quarter results. The Dow rose 147.69 to 8351.10 and the Nasdaq gained 26.10 to 1384.95 as advancers outpaced decliners 3 to 1 on light trading.
Henkel CEO Ulrich Lehner said at the Duesseldorf annual meeting that the offer of 65.80 dollars per Wella preferred share from Procter & Gamble, which agreed to acquire 77.6 percent of voting rights, is disappointing. P G spokesman Terry Loftus called the announced price fair and attractive.
The Treasury sold 15 billion in three month bills at 1.165 percent, up from 1.135 percent, and 15 billion in six month bills at 1.175 percent, up from 1.135 percent. The implied yields were 1.186 percent for three months and 1.202 percent for six months. The Fed cut shows one year yields up to 1.25 percent from 1.19.
WorldCom proposed a reorganization that would erase about 36 billion dollars of debt, give creditors control, rename the company to MCI, and move headquarters to Ashburn Virginia. The plan includes cash payments and stock, with emergence from Chapter 11 possible by September.
The Marion Hy-Vee at 3600 Highway 151 East will add a 6000 square foot health mart with natural products a drive up pharmacy window and expanded liquor and pharmacy departments. A permanent front canopy and larger parking area will be built by late June as part of the store’s updated look.
Great River Capital of Davenport will structure place and oversee the Iowa Fund of Funds with a $10 million initial commitment. Dresdner Bank funds $10 million and local investors provide about $500,000. Quad-City groups list multiple local banks and firms as investors across two development corps shaping the venture.
East Central Iowa crops show 52 percent of oat acreage planted while no corn has been planted as of Sunday. statewide progress lists 60 percent fertilized and 40 percent seed bed prepared, with moisture shortages drying southern districts.
The report notes precipitation affecting topsoil moisture with 70 percent rated very short to short in the Southeast district. Subsoil is very short to short at 79 percent, while subsoil moisture stands at 73 percent.
Many filers overwhelmed by the April deadline can obtain a four month extension by submitting Form 4868. It is an extension to file only. 90 percent of the tax owed must be paid to avoid penalties. Over 8.5 million are expected to file for the extension. The form can be filed by mail, phone, or electronically.
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