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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 2006
Page
18
The Dow Jones industrials dropped 104.14 to 10,993.41 as home sales and consumer confidence slipped and manufacturing showed weakness. An upgrade to fourth quarter GDP raised fears of higher interest rates, with investor Jack Ablin noting a one two punch for the market. The Nasdaq fell 25.79 to 2,281.39.
H J Heinz Co reports fiscal Q3 earnings down 24 percent to 116.6 million dollars or 35 cents per share as restructuring and divestitures weigh on results. Revenue rises 6 percent to 2.19 billion dollars while chairman William Johnson cites progress toward overhead reduction and steadier growth in core brands.
Analysts predict the January to March quarter will see a 4.5 percent annual growth, with 2006 expected to match solid though slower expansion. The Commerce Department reported a 1.6 percent October to December rate, and existing home sales fell 2.8 percent in January. In the Midwest, sales declined 7.7 percent, with a median price of $167,000, up 12.1 percent from January 2005.
MediaNews and Gannett are pursuing a joint bid for Knight Ridder as a March 9 deadline nears. McClatchy also prepares a bid for the San Jose based newspaper group, the nation’s second largest. A decision on sale is expected in mid March.
Susan Jatz owner of ZJ Farm north of Solon opens the farm to the public with a 10 part on farm event series. The opening 1 to 5 p m Sunday invites visitors to see lambs and early seeding in the greenhouse. The farm runs a CSA supporting 140 families last year aiming for 150 this year. Kelsey Heeringa will be education director assisting a Prairie Burn Summer Solstice Party Tomato Extravaganza and Harvest events. Visitors can reach the farm at 5025 120th St or by calling 319 624 3052.
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Several sites list travel insurance plans and benefits for cancellations due to business or military duty. Experts note most policies exclude voluntary cancellations and pre existing medical condition exclusions. Coverage often includes trip delays and baggage protection, but usually not itinerary changes by cruise lines.
The FAA predicts a 45 percent rise in passengers from 738.6 million in 2005 to 1.07 billion in 2017 as airlines swap jumbo jets for regional models. Fares will be lower but planes busier with longer delays, especially on crowded routes. Domestic fares may rise this summer due to reduced schedules from bankruptcies, then fall in the fall as competition widens. Cargo and small planes will increase as well.
Currency trading once limited to the wealthy is now accessible to individuals through mutual funds and ETFs. Funds like Rydex Strengthening Dollar and Weakening Dollar, plus the Euro Currency Trust, let regular investors speculate on the dollar with minimums around 1000 dollars, though experts warn the products are speculative and costly for average portfolios.
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