Mixed Stocks End Quiet Year Start After Rally Pause
Stocks finished mixed as investors weighed higher rates and profits. Tech led declines with the Nasdaq down while the Dow gained. volume eased and several Iowa names moved modestly. Genencor announced an IPO while MCI WorldCom renamed to WorldCom.
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Conexant
National Computer Systems
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World gasoline price leaders in March 2000
A BizFacts snapshot identifies the highest priced gasoline markets worldwide in March 2000, listing countries and cities where pump prices reached the top per gallon. The data contrasts regional trends and highlights notable price disparities across major economies.
Weitz Company acquires Abell-Howe Construction in Cedar Rapids
The Weitz Company Inc. of Des Moines buys Abell-Howe Construction Inc. of Cedar Rapids, expanding into Eastern Iowa. Abell-Howe becomes Weitz Abell-Howe, 150 employees stay, and the new unit operates from 1114 Shaver Rd NE. Weitz Iowa aims to blend commercial and industrial strengths.
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Alliant Energy
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Iown
Alliant
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Cargill
General Mills
Weyerhaeuser
Weitz Co
Mississippi River
Single stock futures gain traction in Senate hearing
United States regulators and leaders of Chicago exchanges voiced support for approving futures contracts on individual stocks at a Senate hearing. If key regulatory issues clear, a congressional vote could come before the October adjournment, with the CFTC optimistic about the plan.
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Apple Computer Inc
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Justice Dept and FBI Launch Internet Fraud Center
The Justice Department and FBI unveiled the Internet Fraud Complaint Center to allow reports of online scams. Attorney General Janet Reno described it as a one stop shop for pursuing fraud schemes across federal, state, local, and international agencies.
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Iowa farmer plants deep to reach soil moisture
Dennis Wittetoe and his father finished planting 900 acres of corn and soybeans in rural Washington. They drill seeds deep to reach moisture, hope rain activates herbicides, and face flea beetle pressures and spraying costs. The Iowa Crops & Weather report notes rapid planting progress and drought stressed topsoil and subsoil conditions.
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