Stocks end mixed as investors eye budget agreement
Markets retreated from early gains with the Dow up 1.44 to 5097.97 as traders weighed a potential White House and Congress budget deal. GE rose 1 percent, United Fire & Casualty up, and midwest firms like Engineering Animation of Ames announced a public stock offering to fund expansion.
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Iowa State University
Congress Overturns Clinton Veto on Stockholder Fraud Suit Caps
Congress passes a bill overriding President Clinton to curb stockholder fraud suits. The measure eases defenses for companies, limits attorney fees, caps class action filings, and allows sanctions for frivolous filings, drawing praise from accounting firms and critics from consumer groups.
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Corn futures hit 11 year high on heat tied crop fears
Chicago Board of Trade futures rose as heat and drought threatened South American crops. March corn gained to 3.58 a bushel while January soybeans closed higher at 7.29 a bushel. Wheat also edged up to 5.01 a bushel with global demand remaining strong.
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Brazil
Dan Cekander
Fimat Futures USA
Chicago
European Union
Washington State Bank buyout rejected by local shareholders
More than 300 Washington County shareholders rejected ISB Financial Corp.’s plan to buy Washington State Bank in Washington Iowa. Keith Lazar said ownership remains appealing and the bank will stay pro community with current staff and leadership continuing under ISB terms. Richard Summerwill noted shareholders chose local ownership for reasons matching ISB’s interest in the bank.
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Ag Department accepts 42 percent of Iowa CAP bids
The Agriculture Department reported 1 728 of 4 066 Iowa CRP bids were approved, covering 78 224 acres. Accepted contracts pay an average 92.70 dollars per acre annually. This 13th sign-up favors land near water and aims for higher environmental value.
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Citicorp weighs moving HQ from New York City
Citicorp, the nation’s largest bank, weighs relocating its headquarters from New York after 183 years in the city. Chairman John Reed favors a technology hub like Silicon Valley or Boston, with no decision yet and other sites previously considered.
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Reed
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