Wall Street rebounds on Johnson & Johnson gains
Strong earnings from Johnson & Johnson helped the market recover from a sharp drop. The Dow rose 65.16 points to 12,266.75 while the S P 500 gained 7.48 to 1,312.62 and the Nasdaq added 9.59 to 2,744.97. Frontier Natural Products earned silver LEED certification for plant renovations in Norway with LEED standards.
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GM CEO Notes Government Weighing GM Share Sale Factors
GM Chairman Dan Akerson said the U S government is weighing factors before selling its remaining GM stake. He cited stock drop from 39.48 to about 30, gas prices, Japan earthquake disruptions, and management turnover as issues. The government still owns about 26 percent and officials may consider selling more shares this summer.
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Taco Bell beef lawsuit dropped in Louisville case
An Alabama law firm dropped its class action over Taco Bell beef filling after changes to marketing and disclosure, while Taco Bell claimed victory and said the suit was voluntarily withdrawn. The Alabama firm Bea sley Allen based in Montgomery announced the dismissal.
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Iowa's March unemployment ticks up to 6.1 percent
Iowa's unemployment rate rose to 6.1 percent in March as jobless claims increased by about 1,000. Nonfarm employment gained 4,400 from February and total payrolls were 13,000 higher than in February 2010, with services and manufacturing showing notable gains.
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Resale and consignment shops expand amid recession pull
Resale and consignment shops grow from back alleys to prime locations as Savers Inc expands nationally. The Bellevue based chain aims for 290 stores and nearly 1 billion dollars in sales by 2011 after acquiring Unique Thrift LLC and opening Chicago area and Naperville locations.
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MobileDemand expands with new Hiawatha office move
Hiawatha based rugged tablet maker MobileDemand reports rapid growth in 2010 with revenue nearly tripling from 2009. CEO Matt Miller cites successful xTablet T7000 release and upcoming C1200 Convertible Tablet PC as drivers of expansion and new hires. The company moved headquarters to Tec Center at 1501 Boyson Square Dr Suite 101 to accommodate growth and may expand to the second floor.
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