New York Stocks Mixed As Indexes Show Varied Gains
United Press International reports closing 3 p.m. composite prices for NYSE shares with Abbott Labs, Aetna, Allied, Alcoa, Ampex and Dow components among movers. The table lists dozens of firms with last prices, percent changes and noted dividends across multiple markets, reflecting broad activity in mid afternoon trading.
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Nationwide trucking rate hike set for April 2
A nationwide rate increase is planned for April 2 as trucking groups refine new tariffs amid Teamsters wage talks. Middlewest and allied bureaus seek about 5.5 percent rises, with other regions proposing 5.7 to 7 percent. Federal projections hint at 13 to 15 percent first year under a three-year package, while Carter weighs deregulation concessions.
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Iowa hog market report from Des Moines
Livestock columnist notes moderate hog trade and demand in Des Moines with butchers mostly 50 cents lower and sows 50 cents to 1 dollar lower. Prices for No 1-2 200-230 lb butchers reach up to 240 lb at 48.50 to 49.50, 230-250 lb at 48.25 to 49.50, 250-270 lb 46.75 to 49.00, 270-300 lb 45.00 to 48.00, and No 1-3 300-600 lb sows 43.50 to 44.50.
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Stocks Reach Seven Week High on Energy Rally
New York stocks closed a winning week at seven week highs led by energy shares. The Dow rose to 852.82, up 5.80, while the NYSE index climbed to 56.55 and the S&P 500 reached 100.69. Oil stocks paced the rally sparked by news of a forthcoming Carter energy conference.
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Car Train Collision Ends Life Near Des Moines
A car rammed a moving Chicago and North Western freight train on the northeastern Des Moines edge, killing 35 year old James Luke Jones of Des Moines who was alone in the vehicle, according to the Polk County sheriff's office.
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Community Briefs Highlight Local Talks and Events
Recovery group for nervous and former mental patients meets Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Cherry Room of Peoples Church. Topics include Muscles and Mental Health. Sertoma speaker at noon Tuesday at the Elks Club. Additional talks at Bishop Cafeteria Monday at 9:30 a.m. Various local ads promote sales, events, and services across town including farms, bakeries, and nurseries.
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Wheat futures trading halted amid market corner concerns
Chicago Board of Trade suspended all wheat futures after a CFTC directive citing possible market cornering by speculators. March contracts showed over 11.8 million bushels held long while only 2 million were available for delivery, squeezing short positions and triggering a seller dominated market suspension.
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East Iowa grain prices mix gains on soybeans and corn
Cedar Rapids market shows soybean futures up 6/2c on March and 2c on April May crops with new crop steady. Yellow corn holds March April May while rising 1c for new crop. white corn steady. Prices to Cedar Rapids processors at 2 3oe m Friday. No.2 corn March 2.19 April 2.23 May 2.26 new 2.225. White corn 2.79 new 2.80. Soybeans March 7.20 April 7.25 May 7.25 new 46.68. Oats old 1.65. Pro Farmer Grain, Cedar Rapids.
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Egg supply tight as prices stay firm in Des Moines report
The Federal State Market News Service reports scarce live hen supplies in the U S west north central region with strong demand and favorable prices. Producers hold hens long and heavy bookings for April and some into May 1 reflect an undertone of firmness at farm level. Commercial flocks are too few to report.
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Des Moines Market Report Notes Mixed Beef Pork Trends
Beef prices held as trade remained slow with limited demand and packer activity. Pork markets showed light demand with varied loins and hams, while eggs and grains posted mixed quotes as Texas to Des Moines reports noted steady undertones and firm farm receipts.
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