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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 2003
Page
16
Markets rallied with the Nasdaq closing near 22 month highs and the Dow gaining 57.34 points as manufacturing and construction data impressed. Analysts cite dynamite figures and a continued rally since March while noting potential near term pullback.
The Environmental Protection Agency approved YieldGard Plus, a corn variety engineered to resist root worm and European corn borer, reducing farmer costs by about $2 billion annually. Monsanto secured marketing rights, with sales to start next year.
The Treasury sold 17 billion in three month bills at 0.940 percent discount, unchanged, plus 17 billion in six month bills at 1.025 percent, up from 1.020 percent. The implied yields are 0.960 percent and 1.047 percent for $10,000 bills selling at $9,976.20 and $9,948.20 respectively.
At a Senate hearing, lawmakers fault the SEC for failing to curb after hours and improprieties in mutual fund trading. SEC official Stephen Cutler pledged aggressive action, citing widespread abuses and a quarter of top brokerages aiding illegal trading. NY AG Spitzer warned the restitution bill could exceed $50 billion in management fees and investor payback.
ISM manufacturing index rose to 57 in October from 53.7 in September marking a four month gain and the strongest reading since January 2000. Commerce data show September construction spending at a record pace with private housing builders posting a 1.4 percent rise to a record $471.4 billion.
Purchasing here is a look at the Purchasing Managers' Index tracking overall business activity of more than 350 industrial companies. The report gauges expansion or contraction across manufacturing sectors and signals trends in demand, production, and employment.
Consumers can learn energy saving tips and sign up for programs at the 2003 Energy Efficiency Fair in Cedar Rapids. The free event runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Westdale Mall with Alliant Energy MidAmerican Energy and the city as sponsors.
Iowa reports 91 percent of corn harvested and soybeans already finished as winter nears. East Central District shows 88 percent done with Linn and Johnson counties in the mix. Rain and snow with varying precipitation affected soil moisture and topsoil levels across the state this past week. Contact: Marlene Lucas.
Rabobank International signs a definitive agreement to buy Ag Services of America for 8.50 a share in cash, about 47 million, with a 39 percent premium to the Friday close. The deal awaits shareholder and regulatory approval and is expected to close by December 31.
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