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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 2003
Page
12
Citigroup and Bank of America beat earnings estimates fueling a strong market rally. The Dow rose 57.56 to 9177.15 and the Nasdaq climbed 20.89 to 1754.82 as advances outpaced declines about 9 to 5 on the NYSE amid late selling.
About one third of 1500 union members voted Sunday and the contract failed prompting mediation talks. Ron Brown says negotiations will continue to avert a strike as union and company officials seek settlement.
The Treasury sold 16 billion in three month bills at 0.880 percent, down from 0.890, and 18 billion in six month bills at 0.930 percent, down from 0.940. The discounted yields imply 0.895 percent and 0.950 percent returns for 10000 and 9953 dollar bills respectively. The Federal Reserve reported one year bill yields rising to 1.08 percent from 1.07 percent.
Government tests release results showing 17 of 52 sedans and pickups earning five stars for rollover resistance. The 2003 Toyota Tacoma earned two stars, while several models including Audi TT Buick LeSabre Chrysler Concorde Dodge Intrepid Ford Mustang and Mercedes E320 posted top five-star scores.
Boise Cascade Corp agrees to buy OfficeMax Inc for about 1.2 billion in cash and stock, creating a larger rival to Staples and Office Depot. OfficeMax operates stores in Cedar Rapids and several Iowa cities, while Boise Cascade plans 30 percent cash and 70 percent stock. Both boards approve. antitrust review expected but no major concerns cited.
The Gazette reports Iowa farm fields show steady progress with corn average height five feet and 85 percent good to excellent. Soybeans bloom 30 percent as rainfall totals rise. topsoil moisture remains adequate to surplus. Farmers at the Marengo fair note no widespread complaints about rain or crop conditions.
Fiserv Corp completes acquisition of the EDS CUIG unit for 218 million in cash. The buyer gains about 1 000 credit unions and roughly 115 million in annual processing revenue. CUIG employs 450 staff across Plano Huntersville Phoenix Madison Orlando Auburn Hills San Antonio and St Louis.
United Airlines mechanics voted 64 percent for the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association over the IAM in a 30 day ballot ending Monday. AMFA gains coverage for mechanics cleaners and fuelers at United, expanding its reach after previous failed attempts. The IAM urged concern over the airline’s bankruptcy while declining to name the winner in its member notice.
Interstate Bakeries Corp. reported a fiscal fourth quarter loss of 10 cents a share on revenue of 818 million dollars, with sales down 1.8 percent. The results include 3.5 million in restructuring charges and 8.4 million in self insurance reserve changes.
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