Dow climbs on jobs data as oil drop steadies markets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 146.85 points to 10,449.14, up 1.43 percent, on strong job creation data and falling oil prices. The Nasdaq gained 37.22 to 2,112.88, with advancers outnumbering decliners 3 to 1 on the NYSE.
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H R Block delays annual report and Q1 results
H R Block Inc says it will miss the SEC filing deadline to restate earnings for 2003 and 2004 and will delay first quarter results to September 1. The move shifts from an August 18 release and extends the filing window to July 29.
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Unemployment dips to 5 percent in June
The unemployment rate fell to 5 percent in June, the lowest since September 2001, while payrolls rose by 146000. Wall Street rallied as investors viewed the data as evidence of gradual labor market improvement.
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CAREERS Vacations Peek at Jobs Opportunity Program
The CAREERS Vacations program lets participants sample potential careers by trying out jobs. It offers hands on exposure, guidance, and short term work experiences to help individuals explore future pathways.
Grounded Nomads offers Vacation Vacations to dog day care learners
Toni Cory, a 49 year old Winfield resident, attends Vacation Vacations through Grounded Nomads at The Dog Zone in Cedar Rapids to study dog day care operations for 12 hours at $350. She will learn handling dogs, waste cleanup, and placement decisions as she plans a second career after Celestica closes. The program pairs with Dawn Walton, owner of The Dog Zone, which opened in 2002 and expanded in 2004.
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Iowa Interstate lands 32.7 million loan for rail upgrade
The Iowa Interstate Railroad receives a 32.7 million loan from the Federal Railroad Administration to rehabilitate 300 miles of track from Atlantic to Bureau Illinois. The project aims to support 286000 pound loads and 40 mph operations with bridge upgrades, five miles of new rail, 83 000 crossties and 200 000 tons ballast. Completion is planned for the end of 2006.
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SBA loans to Iowa firms soar in nine months
SBA data show Iowa firms secured 658 loans worth 142.6 million through June 30, surpassing all of fiscal 2004. 7(a) loans rise to 571 with 107.9 million so far, while 504 loans total 87 worth 34.7 million. National totals reach record levels in 7(a) and 504 programs.
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