Stocks Rise Amid Iran Tension And Growth Signals
Stocks edged higher in volatile trade as investors weighed Iran tension against a stronger U S growth report. The Dow climbed 48.39 to 12 348.75 while Nasdaq inched up 0.78 to 2417.88 as advancers led decliners about 2 to 1 on the NYSE. Crude oil surpassed 66 a barrel on the Nymex.
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Government awards record telecom contract to AT&T Qwest Verizon
The federal government split the largest telecom contract among AT&T Qwest and Verizon for up to 48 billion over ten years, with winners sharing 525 million initially. The deal covers voice video data upgrades across dozens of agencies and includes Internet based systems wireless satellite services and upgraded infrastructure.
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Qwest Communications
Verizon
A.G. Edwards Reports Strong Q4 and Full Year Earnings
St. Louis based A.G. Edwards Inc. posted higher fourth quarter earnings of 109 million dollars or 1.44 per share on 865 million dollars in net revenues. For fiscal 2007 net earnings reached 331 million dollars or 4.34 per share on 3.1 billion dollars in net revenues.
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A.G. Edwards Inc
Cedar Rapids
Coralville
Retired Iowans asked to share postretirement activities
The Gazette seeks readers in Iowa who are retired or near retirement to describe how they fill their days. Share hobbies, volunteering, or other routines to help baby boomers stay engaged. Include name address and phone number for follow up. Mail to Marlene Lucas Cedar Rapids or email.
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Marlene Lucas
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Gas prices vary in Corridor survey
A recent survey shows gas prices in the Corridor area as of yesterday afternoon with a low noted at 2.35 dollars per gallon on Ist Avenue in Coralville.
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Culver Unveils 100 Million Iowa Power Fund Plan
Gov. Culver outlines a 100 million power fund to boost renewable energy with an initial 25 million, a citizen board, and a cabinet office. He seeks legislative action, flexible fund management, and open records compliance to advance wind ethanol and biodiesel development in Iowa.
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Chet Culver
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Clipper
Bowling St
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Power Fund
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Sata
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Fayette pharmacy honored for exemplary patient care
Scott Pharmacy in Fayette is one of five national recipients named by MemberHealth Inc for serving Medicare Part D beneficiaries, promoting generic drug use, and Counseling patients through the CCRx Medication Therapy Review program. Owner Jeff Scott notes extensive counseling by phone and a team approach to lowering costs.
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News Corresp
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Scott Pharmacy
Fayette
Scott
Iowa
Economy seen slow to grow through 2007 amid housing slump
The Commerce Department says GDP rose 2.5 percent in Q4 2006, up from 2.2 percent, but economists expect 2007 growth to stay around 2.0 to 2.5 percent. Analysts warn the housing downturn will curb spending and business investment, with Q4 housing investment plunging 19.8 percent—the largest drop in 15 years.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Stuart Hoffman
PNC Financial Services Group
United States
High tech toys raise rules for school and home
Parents face balancing guidance and consequences as students haul costly electronics to school and on trips. A Minnesota father recounts an iPod lost after a youth group retreat, enforcing earned replacement through allowance and chores while advising age appropriate rules.
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Christopher Goebel
Circle Pines
Minn
Goebel
Gary Foreman
Stretcher
Foreman
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