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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 2009
Page
10
The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up to 9,543.52, a seventh straight daily gain, as markets closed higher on reports of stronger home sales and factory orders. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged into positive territory at 1,028.12 and 2,024.43 respectively.
The Commerce Department reports new home sales climbed 9.6 percent in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 433,000, up from 395,000 in June. Sales are over 30 percent above January's bottom but still about 70 percent below the four year peak.
U S durable goods orders rose nearly 5 percent in July, led by a transportation jump over 18 percent due to air craft demand. GM and Chrysler reopened plants post bankruptcy while Toyota recalls 95 700 vehicles in the United States for 2008 2010 Corolla and Scion xD models due to potential brake vacuum port freezing in cold weather.
The FDIC may slip into the red this year as bank failures soar and loan defaults rise. The agency considers higher fees or Treasury borrowing to bolster cash while awaiting the quarterly update on troubled banks, with 81 failures so far this year and Guaranty Bank costing about $3 billion.
A 10 000 square foot office project at 1815 First Ave SE in Cedar Rapids has signed its first major tenant, the dermatology practice of Donald B. Johnson and David L. Knutson occupying 5 000 square feet on the upper floor. They plan to move in late fall. An additional half floor could be leased to another prospective tenant. The project, developed by Ahmann Design of Hiawatha and built by Compass Construction, preserves materials from four demolished homes for historic preservation groups aiding flood recovery. Green Iowa AmeriCorps and the Iowa Historic Preservation Alliance reused foundation stones and building materials for community projects and flood recovery efforts.
Cedar Rapids editor confirms Xtreme Sports at 5070 Lindale Dr NE will shut Sunday after eight years citing a 40 percent holiday sales drop due to recession. Owner Shellie Moore notes declining customer loyalty and online competition as key factors. The closure affects local sponsorships and availability of parts for BMX and skate gear as the city’s flood damaged Riverside skate park reduces activity. Moore hopes a new skate park opens for local youth.
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