Wall Street slides as strong dollar stalls rally
Stocks drop as the dollar strengthens after Russia signals the currency's lasting reserve role. The Dow falls 187.13 to 8,612.13, the S&P 500 down 22.49 to 923.72, and the Nasdaq declines 42.42 to 1,816.38.
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Gas prices rise for 48th straight day amid oil drop
Gas prices climbed for the 48th consecutive day, a record stretch since the 1970s, with pump prices up 0.6 cents to 2.669 a gallon. The rise comes as benchmark crude for July delivery fell 1.42 to 70.62 a barrel on the NYMEX.
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Casey's posts record profit despite economy
Casey's General Stores Inc reports a record fourth quarter and full year earnings despite the recession. Q4 net income rose to 15.6 million or 31 cents per share on 883 million in revenue, from 14.4 million or 28 cents and 1.2 billion revenue a year earlier. Full year net income 85.7 million or 1.69 per share on 4.7 billion in revenue, versus 84.9 million or 1.68 per share on 4.8 billion the prior year.
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Rates on 6 month Treasuries hit new low this year
The Treasury sold 30 billion in six month bills at a discount rate of 0.290 percent, down from 0.345 percent last week, the lowest since 2008. Three month bills traded at 0.160 percent with a price of 9 995.96 from 10 000. The 6 month bills priced at 9 985.34.
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Rockwell Collins completes 787 Dreamliner avionics fit
Rockwell Collins has installed the flight deck display crew alerting pilot controls and communications systems for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner. The company also integrated core network cabinet and data networks and served as systems integrator with on site Boeing involvement. Rockwell Collins participates on Boeing's 787 Partner Council and supports the program from Kent Service Center and facilities in Iowa Melbourne Florida and Irvine California. Boeing announced mid June the 787 advanced testing gauntlet with pilots simulating in flight scenarios and hoping for a first flight this quarter.
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Field of Dreams dairy sale draws global buyers in West Union
West Union hosts its fifth Field of Dreams dairy cow and genetics auction at the county fairgrounds drawing bidders from Texas Michigan Pennsylvania Ohio Mexico and Canada. The sale grossed about 1.2 million on 200 lots with an average 4437 per lot. A bidder from Germany paid 30000 for first choice of a female due in September.
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J and P Cycles Open House Grows to Two Days in Anamosa
More than 15 000 attendees expected for the 30th anniversary event at J and P Cycles in Anamosa with bike shows top manufacturers and appearances by Cory Ness Rick Fairless and Brian Klock. The June 27 28 schedule includes antique and vintage bikes and a silent auction for the National Motorcycle Museum.
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Roth 401(k) choice versus traditional tax breaks
The article explains Roth 401(k) options at work and outside accounts, noting 29 percent of workers have access at large to mid sized firms. It compares contribution limits, income rules, and the tradeoff between upfront tax breaks and future tax relief, with a blended strategy as example.
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