Wall Street Grips Gains On Drop in Treasury Yields
A Treasury yield pullback lifted stocks as investors bet the Fed will halt rate hikes soon. Goldman Sachs posted record revenues and higher profits, helping push the Dow to near five year highs while the Nasdaq climbed. The Dow gained 75.32 to 11,151.34 and the Nasdaq rose 28.87 to 2,295.90 with advancers ahead of decliners by nearly 3 to 1.
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Canada approves Whirlpool Maytag merger plan
Canada’s Competition Bureau approves Whirlpool’s 1.79 billion bid for Maytag. Whirlpool plans to acquire the Newton based company. US DOJ sought extension. deal not to close before March 30.
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Union Pacific Raises Q1 and Full-Year Earnings Outlook
Union Pacific Corp, the nation’s largest railroad, boosted its first quarter earnings forecast due to strong demand for commodity products. It now expects commodity revenue to rise 17 percent year over year and earnings per share of $1.00 to $1.10. Full-year guidance increased to $4.80 to $5.00 per share.
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Gasoline futures jump as refinery snag boosts prices
Gasoline futures surged nearly 7 percent Tuesday after a large refinery snag, signaling higher pump prices ahead. Analysts warn retail prices could top 2.50 to 2.60 per gallon nationally, with the Energy Department noting unleaded gas at an average 2.37 last week, a high since November.
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Infinity Contact Plans Expansion in Cedar Rapids
Infinity Contact plans a new 24 000 square foot headquarters at Second City Square in Cedar Rapids adding 50 employees this year. The move features 140 seating, on site client offices, a fully automated conference room and ballpark tech lobby. The firm shifts from cold calls to marketing services and driver retention programs for trucking firms as it scales its growth model.
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Do-it-yourself divorce grows with online help
Do-it-yourself divorces cut costs and time as couples split assets and file papers online. Experts note a trend upward, with main savings being attorney fees and a shorter process, though rules vary by state and complexity can still require legal input.
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Divorce Filing Guide for Iowa Counties
Linn and Johnson county residents may file for dissolution by submitting the appropriate forms and paying a 100 dollar filing fee. No attorney is required, but all parties must follow the same legal procedures, with divorce forms and kits available from listed sources.
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Record 2005 US current account deficit hits 804.9 billion
The Commerce Department reports a 2005 current account deficit of 804.9 billion rising 20.4 percent from 2004 668.1 billion and marking a record 6.4 percent of GDP. The fourth quarter deficit reached 224.9 billion up 21.3 percent from Q3.
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U.S. Current Account Deficit Reported at 4.9 Billion
The Department of Commerce reports the current account includes a trade income and investment deficit of 4.9 billion dollars for the period. This figure highlights income and investment outflows exceeding inflows, reflecting national economic activity and external financial interactions.
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Closed-end funds offer yields and risks for investors
Closed-end funds provide income and access to less liquid assets with fixed share counts and intraday pricing. They trade like stocks, can discount or premium to NAV, and may suit experienced investors seeking income, though not a buy and hold substitute.
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