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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 2007
Page
11
Wall Street wobbled then steadied as the Federal Reserve signaled inflation remains high but indicated rates will stay unchanged. The Dow gained 63.80 to 13,362.87 while the Nasdaq rose 4.59 to 2,576.34, with advancers beating decliners about 7 to 4 on the New York Stock Exchange.
Dutch insurer AEGON NV reports first quarter net profit of 658 million dollars, down from 799 million a year earlier as Netherlands income falls after a one time gain. UK and Poland strong sales offset weaker Dutch performance.
Senator Chuck Grassley says Newton will receive over 263000 dollars in federal funds from the US Department of Labor to aid workers affected by the Maytag plant closure. The grant funds career development services including skills assessments and counseling as Whirlpool completes the Maytag buyout and closes the Newton facilities.
The EPX-50 image generator from Rockwell Collins was selected for the Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer program. L-3 Communications Link Simulation and Training is the prime contractor. The system is a transportable virtual training setup enabling realistic high intensity aviation mission rehearsals and arms training.
Expansion ING plans to hire 130 people in Des Moines as it fills vacancies and staffs a securities management business. The Dutch insurer moves much of the brokerage operation of ING Advisors Network from El Segundo, California to Des Moines, creating 70 jobs and bringing the Des Moines staff to about 1,100.
A random survey of gas prices in the Corridor captures yesterday afternoon’s averages with prices rounded up to the nearest cent. Local stations vary, reflecting small fluctuations across brands and locations.
Hiawatha Day School, owned by Blayne and Christa Fielder, signs as a major tenant in Boyson Square with 71 slots for ages weeks to pre school. The 4,000-square-foot facility opens Sept 4 at Boyson Road and North 18th Avenue, amid new office development and other tenants.
Janet Borneim reports that many employers refuse to give detailed references to avoid defamation lawsuits. MER Solutions executive says the no comment stance protects all but frustrates recruiters. Kings Material uses agencies to screen hires while relying on safety laws to share limited work history.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left the federal funds rate at 5.25 percent for the seventh straight meeting. The central bank signaled a slower economy and did not hint at rapid policy changes, with analysts projecting a possible quarter-point cut later in the year. The prime rate remains at 8.25 percent, while growth eased in early 2007.
Money stocks have had a remarkable run with the Dow setting records and the S&P 500 near a new high. The article reviews fund categories from large cap to mid cap and small cap, noting returns, volatility, and long term performance, and suggests diversification across nations and sectors. It points readers to Morningstar for fund searches.
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