Wall Street slides as Dow dives amid global fears
A global economic dread swept markets with the Dow Jones down sharply and the S P 500 and Nasdaq also off. Mid WestOne Financial Group announced a stock repurchase plan, while Megabus expands Omaha service with new Iowa routes and free seats promotion.
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Van Meter Industrial Renames to Van Meter Inc
Van Meter Industrial of Cedar Rapids changes its name to Van Meter Inc to reflect its 100 percent employee owned structure and growth into construction utility and energy sectors. Strategic Growth Officer Mike Gassmann notes continued service to the industrial market with a commodities team to optimize inventory and pricing.
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Online privacy struggles spur calls for control of digital identities
San Jose Mercury News reports rising privacy concerns as data breaches and invasive tracking push residents to reclaim digital identity. Nan Lee notes long backdated addresses on U S Identify and questions faster secure removal. Experts say deleting public data is hard while blocking tracking may be easier.
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Protecting Your Privacy Online Tips and Resources
Advice on safeguarding privacy online. It covers checking sites for data gathered about you, blocking online marketers, and using strong distinct passwords. Emphasizes cautious photo tagging, setting social profiles to Friends Only, and regularly reviewing browser and account privacy settings. Also recommends PrivacyChoice.org and FTC resources for identity theft and security guidance.
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GM Posts Higher Second Quarter Profit on Strong US Sales
GM reports second quarter profit of 2.52 billion dollars or 1.54 a share, up from 1.33 billion last year, on an 11 percent rise in U.S. sales and 19 percent revenue to 39.4 billion. The Cruze led June sales and Silverado remained second, with higher prices adding about 1 billion earnings before interest and taxes.
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Retailers report solid Sales gains for July
Retailers report solid July sales gains as discounts and hot weather drew shoppers to air conditioned stores. Some chains warn the upturn may fade into the fall as cooler weather and higher gas prices threaten demand. Analysts expect mixed back to school results with varied store performance and forecasts for August spending.
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