Christmas slows market on eve of holiday trading
UPI reports a quiet pre Christmas session as the Dow edged up to 959.89 while 1,835 NYSE issues saw more declines than advances. Trading volume fell to about 19.5 million shares as investors pause. banks trimmed prime rates and some majors prepared yearend moves amid mixed prices across NYSE and Amex listings. The markets closed for Christmas with a lighter session and news of corporate activity including Warner purchasing Franklin Mint.
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Stocks Rally and Slide Amid Broad Market Chatter
A chaotic overview of New York stock quotes lists prices, percent changes, and trading activity for numerous companies on the New York Stock Exchange and related indices. The piece notes fluctuating values for Abbott Laboratories, Heinz, Texaco, IBM, Xerox, Lockheed, and others, reflecting a mixed market session with varied gains and losses across industries.
Midwest Markets Soybeans and Corn Edge Down on Wednesday
Soybeans fell 10 cents across December through March contracts on Cedar Rapids futures while corn dropped 4 cents on the same spread. White corn and oats held steady. price quotes show No 2 Corn, December at 2.34, January 2.35, February 2.37, March 2.39, white corn 5.00, soybeans 7.50 to 7.79 across December through March, oats 2.08.
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Iowa and Midwest Livestock and Commodity Market Roundup
Midwest hogs trade slow with light demand as butcher bids rise. No. 1-2 200-230 lb hogs at 42.50-45.50. Sows 300-600 lb 37.00-38.50. Omaha hogs higher on weights 200-270 lb 45.50-46.00. sows 300-450 lb steady to 50 higher. Cattle and calves: few choice near 925-1050 lb heifers 61.00-61.75. cows 42.00-44.50. Wheat and corn quotes listed. Webster City hogs 200-240 lb 44.25-44.50. Joliet cattle 1,200 head trade fair. hogs 1,000 head trade fair with higher 210-240 lb at 44.50-45.25. Midwest beet trade steady to up. pork trade very slow with 86.00 for 17-20 lb loins.
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Kenny Rogers Reflects On Being Labeled Sex Symbol
The 42 year old married country star Kenny Rogers jokes about his gray beard and pot belly while commenting on his status as a sex symbol. He weighs 220 pounds and recently drew attention for his public image.
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