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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2005
Page
16
The Nasdaq climbs 9.72 to 2,004.15 and the Dow advances 79.59 to 10,331.88 as investors react to Treasury pressure on China's currency system. Advancers outpace decliners about 2 to 1 on the NYSE with volume near 1.94 billion.
The Bush administration urged Beijing to overhaul its currency system, warning that continued pegging of the yuan to the dollar could meet the statute's criteria for currency manipulation. The Treasury report stops short of naming China as violating the law but stresses potential sanctions if trends persist.
Deere & Co. reports a 27 percent rise in second quarter profit to 604 million dollars as strong farm and construction equipment sales lift US and Canada revenue by 13 percent and 11 percent elsewhere. Per share earnings climb to 2.43 from 1.88.
Toyota Motor Corp. will produce a gasoline electric hybrid Camry at its Georgetown plant in Kentucky, starting in late 2006. The move marks Toyota's first North American hybrid manufacturing, aided by Kentucky tax legislation favorable to carmakers. California and Canada also pursued the project.
Heartland EPS of Washington Iowa will join ACH Foam Technologies in a three way merger that also includes Advance Foam Plastics and Contour Products. ACH, headquartered in Denver, aims to accelerate growth by combining three firms with distinct geographic markets. The combined companies produce block and shape molded EPS products for construction packaging and original equipment manufacturers.
Fareway Stores Inc plans a 22 million project at its Boone facility adding 250000 square feet of refrigerated cooler space. The work will create 17 new jobs with an average wage of 15.48 dollars and qualify for sales tax refunds and a 5 percent investment tax credit, with benefits up to 1.2 million dollars. Iowa Department of Economic Development Director Mike Blouin cited the plan.
Caribou Coffee will open a 3,200 square foot store with a drive up window at Coral Valley Market on 25th Avenue this fall. The Minneapolis chain, a major gourmet coffee brand with hundreds of shops in 13 states, will join Bochner Chocolates and an unnamed cell phone business in the building.
Toyota Motor Corp recalls 774,856 U S vehicles including 2001 04 Tacoma 2001 02 4Runner and 2002 04 Tundra Sequoia due to ball joint surface scratches risking wear. Six cases in the suspension confirmed none injuries. Canada Japan Australia to follow with free fix for owners starting July.
Van G. Miller & Associates plans a 50 000 square foot expansion in Sunny Side Heights to house its Homelink division and add 140 jobs. Initial work starts in June with city approval, financed by a 378 000 city contribution and a 50 percent five year tax rebate, plus state grants for roads and RISE funds.
An expert said Morgan Stanley can pay 1.8 billion in punitive damages to Ron Perelman after he won 604.3 million in compensatory damages over Sunbeam deal deception. Jurors to decide amount, with a Florida limit of 1.8 billion, while Morgan Stanley plans to appeal.
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