Storms cause United Fire losses in second quarter
Cedar Rapids insurer United Fire & Casualty Co posts a 17.9 million second quarter loss as storms and six EF5 tornadoes rattle the Midwest. Revenue climbs 22.8 percent to 181.8 million. catastrophe losses total 34.9 million.CEO Randy Ramlo notes unusual storm activity and 2011’s high tornado death toll.
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Gridlock Over Debt Limit Weighs on Stocks
Stocks closed lower as lawmakers stalled over the debt limit. The Dow fell 92 points to 12 501, the S&P 500 dropped 5 to 1 332, and the Nasdaq slipped 3 to 2 840 as investors faced uncertainty.
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Sanctuary Spa founder builds five star service at The Sanctuary Spa
Cindi Schamberger left a St. Luke's Spa role to open The Sanctuary Spa in 2009 at 290 Blairs Ferry Rd NE Suite 300. She aims for proactive, attentive care with 20 employees, 40 daily clients, and offerings from facials to waterless pedicures noted by Day Spa Magazine.
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Market figures show 6‑month bills and bonds data
Traders report prices for 6 month bills and 30 year T bonds with a drop of 91.50 and yields around 14.27 percent. Crude oil quotes at a rise of 39 cents to 9.50 and gold up to 616.60 while silver trades at 40.69.
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