DTN Buys Progressive Farmer Magazine From Time Inc
DTN acquires Progressive Farmer magazine from Time Inc to expand beyond agricultural information. The publication has 600,000 subscribers and a total readership of 3.4 million, mainly in the South and Midwest. DTN is a private Omaha based firm delivering market data and weather to over 120,000 subscribers.
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Mercantile Exchange posts record volume in year amid takeover bid
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange reports a 28 percent rise to 1.3 billion contracts in 2023 as double-digit gains persist for a seventh year. December volume climbs 44 percent to 5.4 million contracts daily, with December foreign exchange setting a monthly record of 621,000 contracts and $77 billion daily value.
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Treasury Bill Rates Mixed as Auctions Reveal Higher Three Month Yield
Three month Treasury bills rose to 4.930 percent at auction while six month bills held at 4.900 percent. The government sold 17 billion of three month bills and 14 billion of six month bills with prices showing discounts to face value. Market facilities closed for a national day of mourning for Gerald Ford, delaying release of the one year bill report and postponing trading.
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Gas price survey in the Corridor last afternoon
A random survey records gas prices in the Corridor as of yesterday afternoon with figures rounded to the nearest cent. The report notes variation across stations, reflecting local market differences and regional pricing dynamics.
Cedar Rapids Exhibition Center sale to Marion firm ends era
The Cedar Rapids Exhibition Center at 4500 Wilson Ave SW sold for about 2.4 million to Dygert Peck Co of Marion. The privately owned facility, with a large auditorium and parking, is rezoned for light industrial use and may be repurposed for distribution and light assembly.
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NAI
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J. Lloyd International
Security Coverage grows as Cedar Rapids firm expands services
Security Coverage, a two year old Cedar Rapids company, reports strong growth in 2006 with increased revenue and a rising subscriber base. The firm sells automated security services for homes and small businesses, including virus and spyware protection, Windows updates, pop up blocking, and drive maintenance. CEO Robert O'Dell notes partner agreements, a U.S. Bank marketing deal, and hiring across IT roles as the company targets Tier II and III ISPs.
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Regional growth slows in Mid-America survey
The Mid-America Business Conditions Index fell to 53 in December the lowest since 2002 signaling slower regional growth into 2007. Inflation pressures cooled to the lowest since July 2005 and prices paid dropped to 68.3. Iowa posted a 40.4 index as manufacturing jobs rose about 1.7 percent in 2006.
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No magic budget formula for 2007 spending
Financial adviser Brian Jones notes there is no secret budget formula. Track spending for two months to understand income use, then adjust. Duane Emmet warns against relying on rough estimates and overcommitting debt. Power Pay suggests housing max 35 percent of take home pay, a guideline often unrealistic in high cost areas.
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