Wall Street Gains as Oil Drops and Deals Liven Markets
Wall Street closed higher after an oil price dip and fresh deal activity boosted sentiment. Gap Inc. rose on reports it is weighing strategic options possibly including a sale. The Dow rose 25.48 to 12,423.49 while Nasdaq added 3.95 to 2,438.20. advancers outpaced decliners nearly 2 to 1. United Van Lines reports 2006 migration shifts with Iowa listed as balanced. North Carolina led inbound moves. Michigan and North Dakota led outbound transfers.
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Treasury bills rise in Monday auction and SEC settlement reached
The Treasury sold 17 billion in three month bills at 4.940 discount and 14 billion in six month bills at 4.920 discount. Prices for 10000 and 10000 face value were 9875.13 and 9751.27 respectively. A former Qwest finance chief Robin Szeliga reached a tentative settlement with the SEC in a civil fraud suit over an accounting scandal. details not disclosed and awaiting formal approval.
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Mediacom expands antenna program in retransmission dispute
Mediacom unveiled plans to expand its antenna distribution and appealed an adverse ruling as a retransmission dispute with Sinclair continues. Commisso says Sinclair rejects Mediacom’s offer to bind arbitration and seeks to force new payment standards. Antenna drop sites listed in Cedar Rapids and Marion. Mediacom offers free antenna kits to retain KGAN TV access while cables remain active.
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Dinners to You Offers Gourmet Home Meals in Cedar Rapids
Alex Hadjis of Eatering Kitchen launches Dinners to You delivering chef prepared dinners Monday to Thursday for four, with online menus and ahead ordering. Prices range from 31 to 45 dollars, including fresh bread with each order, expanding to desserts beer and wine.
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Eatering Kitchen
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Ine Wazette
Katering Kitchen
Cedar Rapids
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Make time for 07 tax planning
Tax planning for 2007 should start in January while people finish 2006 returns. Experts advise organizing records, deciding deductible items, and adjusting retirement plan contributions. Create filing systems, itemize where possible, consider 529 plans, and consult a tax adviser after filing 2006.
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Certified Public Accountant
North Carolina State University
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