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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 2009
Page
7
Stocks fell across the board in Friday trading as Dubai related concerns spurred fears of a global economic slowdown. The Dow dropped 154.48 points to 10,309.92, the S P 500 slid 19.14 to 1,091.49, and the Nasdaq declined 37.61 to 2,188.44 with five decliners for every advance.
AEGON NV the Dutch insurer and parent of AEGON USA in Cedar Rapids completed the sale of 500 million dollars of senior unsecured notes on Friday. The notes issued at 99.74 dollars carry a 4.625 percent coupon and mature December 1, 2015. Proceeds will fund general corporate purposes including repaying short term debt.
Toyota Motor Corp plans a 20 percent cut in winter bonuses for 8,700 managers in Japan as it faces a large U S recall and losses for the year. The company will replace or repair gas pedals in 4 million vehicles and is the parent of Toyota Financial Services in Cedar Rapids.
Benchmark crude for January delivery fell 1.91 to settle at 76.05 on Nymex as investors weigh Dubai's debt problems extending to Europe Asia and the United States.
The average 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 4.78 percent in the week ending Wednesday, tying an April record, Freddie Mac said. The 15-year fixed averaged 4.32 percent with 0.6 percent in fees and points.
Nationwide crowds flood malls and stores on Black Friday with extended hours and deep discounts. Retailers report brisk early activity despite unemployment fears while economists warn real gains await sustained consumer spending. Coral Ridge Mall and Lindale Mall managers note heavy traffic and more vehicles.
Visa officials say debit cards surpassed credit cards last December, signaling a shift in consumer behavior. Bank-linked cards offer safety and spending control, while overdraft rules set for July 1 aim to curb high fees.
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