Dow tests 1000 mark as rally lifts stocks
The Dow Jones edged toward 1000 on a rally sparked by falling interest rates, trading moderately active with the index near 998.46 at 1 p.m. EST. Advances led declines 831 to 509 with 1,815 NYSE issues. IC Industries climbed after confirming an unfriendly takeover bid while Kennecott rose on news of a $1.77 billion merger.
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Chicago cash grain prices overview
Wheat No 2 hard red winter 72 4n. No 2 soft red winter 4.22 4n. Corn No 2 yellow 3.48 2n hopper 3.39 2n box. Oats No 2 heavy 2.35 2n. Soybeans No 2 yellow 7.38 r. No 2 yellow corn Tuesday quoted at 3.50 2n hopper 3.41 an box.
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Midwest Markets Poultry and Eggs Report from Des Moines and Iowa
In Des Moines the Federal State Market News Service notes market barely steady to weak for poultry with offerings rising and demand light to fair. Some flocks booked for mid April. prices vary by region. Iowa farm eggs show unchanged prices amid light demand and moderate to heavy supplies. Grade A large to small ranges 43-49c, 18-25c for small. Chicago prices hold with USDA bulk selling and eye prices steady for Grade A and AA, retail carton prices listed.
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UPI wire summaries from Webster City Cedar Rapids and Omaha show hogs higher with good demand and steady to higher cattle and calves. Prices advance for hogs 210 to 350 pounds and steers 1,000 to 1,350 pounds, with sows and lightweights varying by weight class. Thursday forecasts call hogs 3,500 and cattle 500.
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Midwest beef and pork prices show mixed shifts
Dressed meats in Des Moines report fair demand with beef mostly 1.00 higher. Steer and heifer prices vary by weight class from 80.00 to 93.00 per cwt. Pork items such as loins, hams, and bellies quote varied gains and steadiness across sizes with changes from 0 to 2.00 higher in several categories.
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