New York Stocks and Market Summary From UPI Data
Selected composite prices as of 10 30 a m from UPI show numerous stocks with varied moves across major markets. Nationwide and NYSE composites include notable names such as Pfizer, Texaco, IBM, and Polaroid with prices and percent changes, alongside dividend and exchange notes.
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United Press International
Williams
Xerox
Zale Cp
Zoyre Corp
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Amex
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Cedar Rapids hog and sheep market prices Thursday
Cedar Rapids hog market slid 500 to $1 lower for butchers and packers across weight classes from 400 lbs to over 550 lbs. Bulk country and plant delivered butchers 200 to 230 lbs sold at $37.00-$37.50. Packing sows 400-550 lbs brought $30.00-$30.50 and sows over 550 lbs $29.50. Sheep prices rose about $1 with shorn lambs $62.00-$64.00 and wool lambs $60.00-$42.00. Buying hours are 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Mon-Fri.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa hog market drifts lower as demand stays light
Livestock note reports slow hog trade with buyers reluctant to cut prices. Butchers down 1.00 to 1.50, some 2.00 softer than mid week, sows steady to firm. No. 1-2 200-230 lb hogs mostly 37.00-38.00, heavier hogs 32.50-36.50, sow quotes 29.00-31.00. Grain prices rise for soybeans and mix for corn. Cedar Rapids processor bids listed for December through new crop contracts.
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Des Moines
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Cedar Rapids
Market News Brief from Des Moines on Eggs and Beef Trade
U.S. west north central reports show eggs in markets with adequate holiday supplies and mixed prices for Grade A eggs. Beef and pork trades move slowly with light demand. steers steady or higher in some ranges, pork loins and hams show declines in several weights. overall undertone uneasy amid irregular supplies.
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Des Moines
Federal State Market News Service
UPI
Midwest
General Mills reports record quarterly and half-year sales
General Mills posted its highest second quarter and first half sales and earnings in history. Second quarter sales rose 10.1 percent to 1.2 billion with earnings up 21.5 percent to 61.7 million and earnings per share up 20.8 percent to 1.22. For the six months ending November 25, sales increased 8.8 percent to 2.1 billion, net earnings 11.2 percent higher to 104.5 million and earnings per share 10.7 percent higher to 2.07. Excluding English snacks travel and Kimberly apparel units, half-year sales would be up 14 percent.
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Kimberly Women’s
MorAmerica names five new officers
MorAmerica Financial Corp. announced five officer appointments at its annual meeting at the American Building. New officers include Richard Myers and George L. Leh nertz, Michael L. Green, Arthur A. Greve, Robert W. Kubik, Larry Kellerhals, and Kenneth Kocher. Robert E. Johnson remains president and other officers and directors were re elected. Service awards honored Melvin Struthers Jr. and Roger Larson for 20 years, with several others recognized for 15 and 10 years. Also noted is a 1974 Leivin coal mine explosion in northern France killing 41 men.
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MorAmerica Financial Corp
Richard Myers
George L. Lehnertz
Michael L. Green
Arthur A. Greve
Robert W. Kubik
LeaseAmerica
Larry Kellerhals
MorAmerica Mortgage
Kenneth Kocher
Morris Plan Co
Iowa
Peter F. Bezanson
Robert E. Johnson
Jerry S. Maples
John J. Bryant Sr
Robert McGannon
Melvin Struthers Jr
Irene B. Kenecny
James M. Allen
R.B. Bezanson
Randall P. Bezanson
John J. Bryant
Kenneth L. Hastie
Frank T. Nye
Allan C. Peremsky
H.A. Schimberg
B.D. Silliman
Roger Larson
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Two Chamber Groups Elect 1980 Officers
Two Chamber of Commerce bureaus have elected officers for 1980. Norman Schroeder of Armstrong's was named chairman of the Central Retail Merchants bureau with Nancy Neill Little Fair of Inner Space Inc. as vice chairman. Norman Popenhagen, Linn County safety director, becomes Fire Prevention Committee chairman, succeeding Lee Shay, while Roger Gordon of Square D Co. is elected vice chairman. The groups run cooperative retail programs and sponsor safety initiatives including Fire Prevention Week and Junior Fire Marshal.
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Armstrong’s
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Nancy Neill Littlefair
Inner Space Inc
Norman Popenhagen
Linn County
Lee Shay
Roger Gordon
Square D Co
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Gold hits new peaks in Europe as dollar weakens
Gold climbs to record levels across European markets with London fixing at 508.75 and Paris reaching 523.96 an ounce amid a weak dollar and geopolitical tensions. Prices rose from pre holiday levels as Zurich and Tokyo also showed gains and oil prices stayed firm.
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Stocks Dip as Negative News Persist Renews Market Tension
New York stocks drift lower amid rising Near East tensions. Dow edged down to 837.71 by midafternoon, NYSE index eased to 61.81, and market breadth favored declines 763 to 550. Gold and silver miners moved mixed while Sterling Drug and American International saw notable activity.
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