Wall Street Slight Gain Amid Iraq War Optimism And UPS Revamp
Wall Street rose modestly as Bush forecast victory in Iraq boosting bargains after weekend declines. UPS unveiled a new logo and branding shifting to a brown and gold shield with the slogan Synchronizing the World of Commerce. WorldCom sought two extra months to file assets data in a large bankruptcy case. Bob Mullally to discuss The Cost of Ethics at a Professional Women's Network event. cost and registration details listed.
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Wind project to cap rate increases at least until 2010
MidAmerican Energy plans a 323 million Iowa wind farm of 310 megawatts with 180 to 200 turbines to be online by 2004 and complete by 2006. The pact freezes base electric rates through 2010 and adds about 1,640 megawatts of new generation, boosting Iowa's renewable output while placing the state as a Midwest wind leader.
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Shamrock Construction sold to River Products preserves Coralville unit
Shamrock Construction Co of Coralville, a 32 year old asphalt paving firm, has been bought by River Products Company Inc of Iowa City. The unit will keep operating as Shamrock Construction Company LLC with Frank Scotty Scott as general manager. The sale keeps Shamrock’s six person workforce and seasonal hires, and River Products, an 83 year old limestone quarry and aggregate distributor, plans no major changes.
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U.S. consumer confidence hits near decade low in March
The Conference Board says the consumer confidence index fell to 62.5 in March from 4.8 in February, the lowest since October 1983, amid fears over the economy and Iraq. Real estate data show existing home sales down 4.3 percent, weather delaying buyers but still a strong monthly showing.
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IRS free tax program tops 2 million users in first year
The Internal Revenue Service reports over 2 million people used its free filing program this tax season, surpassing the year one goal. The initiative promotes electronic filing via participating private software providers and aims to boost electronic returns nationwide.
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DHL to Acquire Airborne for 1.05 Billion in Push on U.S. Market
Deutsche Post’s DHL Express to buy Airborne Inc for 1.05 billion dollars as it seeks to strengthen challenge to FedEx and United Parcel Service. Airborne shares jump while Deutsche Post stock dips amid regulatory review and past European approvals.
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