Markets Rise As Fed Signals Slower Inflation Pressures
Blue chip stocks gained after the Federal Reserve kept rates, with technology mixed as profits fears ease. Dow up 59.34 to 11,139.15, Nasdaq +5.06 to 3,958.21, NYSE volume 1.01B, 23 of Eastern Iowa stocks rose while four were unchanged. Genencor reported Q2 net income of 2.9M on revenue of 79.7M. Nike forms women's division led by Clare Hamill amid growing U S and international demand for women's sports products. Penguin Putnam partners with Lightning Source to digitalize catalogs. Marshalltown Newspaper to buy Moser Enterprises including Reinbeck Courier and Gladbrook Northern Sun.
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Phil Knight
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Marion Jones
Marshalltown Newspaper Inc
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Reinbeck Courier
Gladbrook Northern Sun
RGB Printing Co
Leroy
Gregg Moser
Mike Schlesinger
Marshalltown
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Tama News-Herald
Toledo Chronicle
Tracr Star-Clipper
Dysart
Schlesinger
Ogden Newspapers
Fort Dodge Messenger
Webster City
Daily Freeman Journal
Estherville
Fed keeps rates steady as economy shows moderation
The Federal Reserve held rates for a seventh time amid stronger productivity and a moderating economy. Officials signaled a cautious stance with a more upbeat outlook, sparking debate on whether a final rate hike might occur after the November elections.
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Mitsubishi admits deliberate defect cover ups dating back to 1977
Mitsubishi Motors acknowledged in government filings that workers and managers kept defect complaints in a secret file to avoid recalls. The disclosures come with eight defects affecting 88 000 vehicles and broader recalls, as rivals regain trust amid a 34 percent stake sale to DaimlerChrysler.
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Tatsuro Nakagami
Oil and gas prices drop as hurricane threat ends
Prices for crude oil and natural gas declined after Hurricane Debby diverted away from major energy facilities. The downturn followed API data showing lower oil, gas, and heating oil stocks, while September crude and natural gas futures fell on the New York Merc.
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Debby
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U.S
New York Mercantile Exchange
St. Croix
Caribbean
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New York
Gillette sells stationery division to Newell Rubbermaid
Gillette Co. agrees to sell most of its stationery products including Paper Mate Parker and Waterman brands to Newell Rubbermaid of Freeport Illinois. The deal lets Gillette focus on grooming products batteries and oral care while noting the sale covers a substantial portion of its stationery business.
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Freeport
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Iowa City
Cedar Rapids doll crafts shop inmate closes after 15 years
The Quilting Bee in Cedar Rapids, a 15 year doll craft retailer at 224 Second St. SE, has closed citing Internet shopping and a sagging doll craft market. Owner Beverly Thornton said customers now buy online and postages negate any savings. She pivots to cooking with Specialties of the House and lists contact details.
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Second St. SE
Stephen King fans fund online serial amid piracy fears
Portland readers sending extra cash to cover freeloaders for Stephen King’s online novel The Plant. Amazon processes payments and says many readers pay the $1 ask, with 76 percent contributing. future installments may be longer and costlier, while a possible bonus for loyal readers is discussed.
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Stephen King
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