Key Economic Reports and Bond Issuances This Week
The schedule highlights Februarys CPI from the Labor Department, a federal budget deficit update from the Treasury, and February trade balance data from the Commerce Department. Deregulation talks open in Washington, with stockholder elections in Chicago and local engineering society events in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. Major new public and corporate bond issues include Treasuries totaling $3.75 billion and various notes and debentures across sectors, with several state and municipal issuances detailed.
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Labor Department
Treasury Department
Commerce Department
Dar
Salomon Brothers
United Press International
U.S
U.S. Treasury
Smallest ingots lure firms with Gold in Card promo
The price of gold has dropped from a high of 850 dollars per ounce, prompting promotions. Superior Gold Co. of Brookfield Wisconsin makes Gold in Card a laminated plastic card containing the world’s smallest gold ingot. Each 4 by 2 inch ingot weighs one grain and holds about 80 cents of gold at current prices. The cards are sold mainly to businesses as premiums.
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Superior Gold Co
Brookfield
Wis
Morita Led Sony from Quiet Start to Global Electronics Giant
Akio Morita recalls turning down a first big U.S. order and building Sony into a world player. From repairing radios in a Tokyo store to creating markets with the Walkman, Morita’s leadership pushed Sony to $4.2 billion in sales and 35,000 employees. He notes Sony’s motto We do what others don't and stresses global mindset, crisis resilience, and Japan's export-driven growth.
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Perrest Tokyo
Akio Morita
Sony
Morita
Sony Corp
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Tokyo
America
U.S
Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corp
Electronics
Masaru Ibuka
Japan
Trend toward older workers rises in US firms
USC researchers found executives and workers are increasingly hired from older age groups as companies face a sluggish economy. The study notes that 55 once a ceiling is softening, with even entry-level roles and skilled positions drawing older hires.
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Los Angeles
University of Southern California
Pauline Robinson
Robinson
USC
Andrus Gerontology Center
House Select Committee On Aging
Andrus Center
Cutting phone bills for business in a changing telecom market
The article outlines over 30 ways for businesses to reduce costs as AT&T breakup looms. It highlights direct dialing, off peak calls, evaluating independent networks, and options like foreign exchange lines. Emphasizes monitoring fees, flexible terms, and ongoing evaluation to avoid overcharges and capture savings.
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At&t
Theodore Maynard
National Utility Service Inc
Britain
United States
Telex
WATS
MCI
ITT
Sprint
New York
Los Angeles
Maynard
NUS
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Depository Institutions
Washington
Commerce Clearing House
Chicago
C.R
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Engineering Society
Sheraton Inn
Bryan McGroarty
American Institute of Industrial Engineers
Stouffer's
Five Seasons Hotel
Ed Sauter
Iowa Solar Energy Association
Sung Soon Stultz
Bond Calen
John Deere Credit Co
Fluor Corp
Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro
Pennzoil Co
Transcontinental Gas P.&l
Appalachian Power
Philadelphia Electric Co
General Telephone Company Southeast
Independent Urban Development Agency
Calif
California
Orange County
New Mexico
Hawaii
Fort Worth
Texas
H.F.A
New York State Energy Research and Deverment Authority
Greater
Chicago Metro Sanitation District
Ill
Bastrop
Richard Bill
San Diego
South Carolina
West Germany
Great Britain
France
Spain
F.X. Line
Western Union
Southern Pacific Sprint
Sylvia Porter
Oversal Press Syndicate
Arran
Nd Righter Co
Vai
Judd
United Feature Syndicate
Therxage
Tom
Tom Underwood
Rack
Judd Scrabbl
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Seichow and Righter Co
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