Wall Street ends week with a late comeback
Wall Street closes a volatile week as investors ease concerns about banks and the economy. The Dow rises 66.74 to 13176.79, the S&P 500 gains 7.59 to 1458.74, and the Nasdaq adds 18.73 to 2637.24 amid mixed banking sector signals.
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Gas prices ease slightly as crude climbs on futures day
Gasoline averages drop 0.3 cent to 3.109 a gallon per AAA and OPIS data amid lingering doubt prices will rise 10 to 15 cents to catch up with surging crude. December crude adds 1.67 to 95.10, front month January up 1.77 to 93.84, while Iowa E 100 ethanol sits at 1.8873 a gallon in Thursday rack prices.
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FedEx trims forecast for quarter and year earnings
FedEx Corp. cut its quarterly and full year earnings outlook. The Memphis company now guides Q2 earnings of 1.45 to 1.55 per share versus a prior 1.60 to 1.75 range. For the year ending May, FedEx sees 6.40 to 6.70 per share, down from 6.70 to 7.10.
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US Airways Forecasts 1400 Late Flights Daily This Holiday
US Airways projects about 1,400 flights per day will depart late during the holiday season even if targets are met. The Tempe based carrier aims for 60 percent on time from roughly 3,500 daily flights, noting 53 percent on time in November last year.
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Gas price survey in the Corridor
A random yesterday afternoon survey reports gas prices across the Corridor rounded to the nearest cent. The notes indicate varying costs by station and grade with no single prevailing rate.
TMONE head aims for tenfold growth in teleservices band
TMONE chief John Fellows expects to expand the Iowa City company from about 150 employees to 1,500. He cites prior experience at RMH Teleservices and Bell Industries, plus private equity ties, as foundations for rapid scale amid a U.S. realignment toward lower cost teleservices hubs.
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Retail space aplenty in Cedar Rapids market
Third quarter Skogman Commercial Group figures show retail space for lease up 25 percent in six months with 81 spaces on the market in October ranging 1,250 to 3,000 square feet. Big box space like the former K’s Merchandise at 1120 Collins Rd NE is out, Rockwell Collins plans converting 105,600 square feet to offices for 300 engineers.
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Home Inventory Guide for Disaster Preparedness
Create a detailed home inventory to support insurance claims after a fire burglary or other loss. List all items with age brand model price purchase date and replacement cost. Photograph or videotape valuables and keep receipts and appraisals from organizations like the American Society of Appraisers.
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