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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 2009
Page
16
Wall Street advances with the Dow up 104.21 to 8848.15 and the S&P 500 at 951.13 aided by CIT financing that shields it from bankruptcy. Nasdaq gains 22.68 as strong earnings and positive economic signals lift sentiment. World steel output drops 21.3 percent in H1 2009 while China leads in production.
Wyeth stockholders overwhelmingly back the 68 billion acquisition by Pfizer, sealing a deal that vaults Pfizer to the top of the global drug industry. Wyeth adds multibillion dollar products and expertise in biologics vaccines and animal health to Pfizer’s portfolio.
Hasbro Inc reports second quarter profit above estimates due to robust sales of Transformers toys. Summer movie tie-ins boost demand as consumer spending cools, with titles like Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and the forthcoming G I Joe: The Rise of the Cobra driving growth.
A bankruptcy judge approved the $8.5 million sale of Agriprocessors Inc to SHF Industries, formed by Hershey Friedman and Daniel Hirsch, ending months of plant uncertainty. The Postville kosher slaughterhouse will continue producing meat under new ownership, with about 100 workers remaining on site. SHF also acquired assets in New York and Florida, tied to the loans.
Retailers tailor discounts to individual stores to match local demand and inventory. Banana Republic marks skirt prices differently in New York and SoHo, contributing to steady margins through May while overall sales dip. Other chains like Wal Mart and Home Depot expand similar strategies as analysts note potential for higher profits amid a weak economy.
The CIT Group Inc board agreed to a rescue loan from key bondholders to extend breathing room and avoid immediate bankruptcy. The deal, potentially totaling about 3 billion, aims to restructure debt ahead of an August 1 billion payment and amid a liquidity squeeze.
The Conference Board reports a 0.7 percent rise in its leading indicators index for June, the third monthly gain, with May and April revisions, strong six month growth, and analyst views that a recovery could begin this autumn despite uncertainty about the path ahead.
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