Tepid Durable Goods Report Pressures Wall Street
U S factory orders for big ticket goods fell 1.4 percent in November, vs forecasts for a 0.8 percent rise, fueling investor caution about a slow economy. The Dow fell 45.18 to 8448.11 and the Nasdaq dropped 9.22 to 1372.47 as negative data weighed sentiment. Sixteen Case New Holland engineers at the Burlington plant face layoffs next month amid downturn and reduced R D funding. MidAmerican Energy Holding Co Chief Executive David Sokol named among top energy leaders in North America and Europe by Energy Market magazine. Atico International USA recalls 60 000 Christmas tea light candles for melting wicks and fire risk. instruction to stop use and return for refund. Consumer hotline 1 800 645 3867.
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Wall Street
Commerce Department
U.S
New York Stock Exchange
Case New Holland
Burlington
Steve van Zant
van Zant
MidAmerican Energy Holding Co
North America
Europe
David Sokol
Energy Market Magazine
Atico International USA Inc
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Survey shows hiring slowdown in Eastern Iowa first quarter 2003
Cambridge Staffing Services polled 147 employers across Linn Dubuque Iowa Johnson Jones and Scott counties. Only 32 percent plan to hire in Q1 2003 down from current quarter though up 1 percent and 13 percent from Q1 2002. Service jobs dominate with 77 percent of new Eastern Iowa positions.
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de Gazéla
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cambridge Staffing Services of
Linn
Dubuque
Johnson, Jones and
Scott Counties
Strip club to steakhouse in Marion reopens as Billi Bobs
William Scotty Scott, owner of Billi Bobs, transforms the former Fox Den in Marion into a 130-seat steakhouse with a PG rating. The former strip club site will feature no topless servers, a no kids menu policy, and plans for a large outdoor beer garden, jazz and blues. Scott, a Vietnam veteran from Springville, aims to attract adults while keeping the bar liquor license under the Linn County Barley Growers Association Inc.
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Cindy Hadish
Gareth Marion
New York
Marion
Fox den
BilliBobs
William
Scotty
Scott
Springville
Linn County Barley Growers Association Inc
Wayne
Neb
Iowa
Highway 151/13
Highway 13
Scotty"’ Scott
Shoppers Flock to Malls on Christmas Eve
Procrastinators crowded malls on Christmas Eve as retailers faced a weak holiday season. Consumers delayed purchases amid economic worries and fewer must-have items, with the week before Christmas contributing far less than prior years. Linda Jasper and Michelle Weasmer reflect mixed mood but press on for gifts.
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New York
Linda Jasper
Omaha
Neb
ShopKo
Michelle Weasmer
Mission
Kan
Target
C Britt Beemer
America
International Council of Shopping Centers
Shopping Center Association
WorldCom CFO Sullivan faces New York trial request
Federal prosecutors argue former WorldCom CFO Scott Sullivan can afford a New York trial, citing his $19 million 1997 compensation and $45.3 million from stock sales, plus a $15 million Boca Raton home and lavish construction. Sullivan seeks to move the case to Washington.
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WorldCom
N.Y
New York
WorldCom Inc
Scott Sullivan
Sullivan
United States
Boca Raton
Ernment
Airlines offer round trip tickets for under $200
Airlines push a 2003 fare sale with $198 round trips from Southwest United and American to lure travelers after Christmas. Competitors match in key markets, hoping to fill seats as the industry faces steep losses and post 9 11 bankruptcies. The drive aims to boost demand though carriers warn the industry remains financially weak.
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Chicago Tribune
Southwest Airlines
Southwest
United Airlines
American Airlines
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Penford Corp
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Deere Co
Qwest Commun
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