Wall Street slips on Europe debt crisis fears
In New York markets, the Dow fell 131.46 points to 11823.48, the S&P 500 slid 13.91 to 1211.82, and the Nasdaq dropped 39.96 to 2539.31 amid doubts Europe will contain its debt crisis. Iowa City credit union closes campus offices as a five year UI contract ends this year with further branch relocations planned. Delta Air Lines predicts an $800 million profit this year and solid profit in 2012. Business Roundtable surveys show two thirds of large CEOs expect no hiring rise in six months, while about one third foresee expanding staff and equipment.
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Iowa ranked fourth in subsidies accountability study
The Iowa Fiscal Partnership with Good Jobs First rated Iowa fourth nationally with a B- for accountability of state economic development subsidies. Four programs were evaluated, led by high quality job creation. the Research Activities Credit drew criticism for cash refunds and high cost, scoring 10 of 125.
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Des Moines
Partial thaw for holiday parties signals modest corporate revival
Chicago firms trim budgets as five figure parties fade post recession. Wright of Blue Plate recalls grand ballrooms while Mayer Brown shifts to off site events and lighter fare. Olson keeps spouses in, framing celebrations as year end thanks to staff and partners.
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Computer repair costs rise with hard drive shortage in Iowa
The flood impact on Thailand seeded a global hard drive shortage raising repair costs in Iowa. Prices for 500 GB drives have more than doubled while larger drives remain scarce, forcing many to weigh repair versus replacement. Repairs now often cost 250 to 300 dollars, up from 175 to 200.
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Randy Hill
Rahm Inc
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R.J. Enders Computers
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