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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1990
Page
26
Rockwell International Corp reports a quarterly dividend hike to 2.11 per share on common stock and Class A stock, with the first payment on Sept 4 for record holders as of Aug 13. The board extends the stock repurchase program by 500 million, totaling 2 billion. Open-market repurchases continue.
Yields on seven year Treasury notes dropped to 8.57 percent at Wednesday's auction, the lowest since January, with an 8.50 percent coupon. The previous auction on April 11 posted 8.62 percent.
SEC Chairman Richard Breeden told a congressional committee that a regulatory overhaul is needed for the securities and banking industries. He outlined possible paths to reverse U.S. firms' declining market share but warned against change for its own sake. He noted a shift from seven of the world’s 25 largest banks being U.S.-based in 1970 to only one today, with many relocating headquarters to Japan.
Plastic Recycling Command Performance with locations in Lindale Mall Cedar Rapids and Old Capitol Center Iowa City announces Saturday July bottle donation for plastic hair care bottles. Each accepted bottle earns 15 percent off a retail purchase.
The Small Business Administration designated five more counties Cedar Rapids district office says are now eligible for economic disaster loans. Black Hawk Des Moines Henry Jefferson and Keokuk join twenty total counties. Businesses harmed by storms and flooding since May 18 may call 1 800 527 7735. deadline Feb 26. Deloitte & Touche says its international firm acquires Spicer and Oppenheim affiliate in Britain. adds about 160 million to annual billings, effective Aug 1.
Chicago maker Bodine Electric Co announces a new 51,200 square foot plant in Dubuque expected to open next year. The facility will create about 50 jobs and continues the company’s 85 year history of producing small electric and gear motors.
Coleman Co recalls about 30 000 Cookin Machine smoker cookers hoses over fire risk. Hoses may loosen from the valve connection after repeated use. Models built between November 1987 and March 1989. Consumers should stop using units and call Coleman at 1 800 835 3278 for a free replacement hose.
The Commerce Department charges Mexican firms with dumping cement into the U.S. market at less than fair value. If the ITC finds material harm to U.S. industry, duties could be imposed to raise import prices to parity with domestic levels.
Ford Motor Co. partners with Unocal to buy 1000 pre-1971 cars at 700 dollars each to be scrapped. Unocal had planned to take 7000 such vehicles at the same price. The program aims to reduce smog with high emissions, plus Ford offers participants an extra 700 dollars toward new low-emission Fords like Festiva Escort and Mercury Tracer.
Drake University professor Robert A. Kemp reports the Mid-America region shows very slow growth in the second quarter of 1990 with nine indicators pointing to a continued sideways slide into the third quarter. Despite slow trends, 78 percent of managers expect the national economy to be equal to or better than early 1990.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 41.83 points to 2932.67, closing near its June peak. Advancers led decliners by about 2 to 1 across NYSE stocks, with 971 up, 506 down and 521 unchanged in broad trading. Eastern Iowa linked stocks showed 22 gainers to 9 losers among 38 issues.
American Airlines announced a per ticket fee of 1 to 4 dollars at five airports LaGuardia Newark New Orleans Palm Beach and Southwest Florida to cover high airport charges. Spokesman Al Becker said the move will raise about 4 million dollars annually and take effect Sunday.
An appeals court upheld a verdict in Caterpillar Inc. favor in a suit by Highway Equipment Co. alleging illegal franchise termination. The 6th Circuit ruled Caterpillar could terminate without cause under the contract, noting Highway’s finances justified inventory and service reductions.
Equifax Inc of Atlanta and Telecredit Inc of Los Angeles say they are negotiating the terms of a definitive merger agreement. The parties reaffirm their joint announcement of June 21 and continue discussions.
The RTC and FDIC leaders outline a shift to closing troubled thrifts before failure, using a 90 day seizure rule and a buyer first approach to save taxpayers money. Separately, Edward T. McBirney III, former Sun Belt Savings president, is indicted in a $700 million real estate fraud case in Dallas.
United Banks of Colorado, the state’s largest, confirms merger talks with Minnesota’s Norwest Corp. Both sides say no agreement yet and it may not happen. United Banks stock rose on the news while Norwest fell, closing near 204 after a two day slide.
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