Stocks rally on late surge amid mixed data and oil pullback
Wall Street closed higher as the Dow rose 121.82 to 10,290.28 and the Nasdaq added 23.02 to 1,873.43. Banks and utilities led gains while oil prices eased. Alliant Energy sold assets to BP Canada Energy Marketing and NG Energy Trading, a unit of ISCO, was divested with undisclosed terms. The National Pork Producers Council urged ending Canadian subsidies. Target recalled 74,400 Leech electric scooters due to fire and shock hazards.
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Gas prices ease as summer demand wanes in Iowa
Iowa gasoline prices cooled after peaking early summer with unleaded regular plus ethanol dropping from 1.82 to 1.78 per gallon between mid July and mid August. Energy analyst cites ample supply outlook and softer crude trends as Labor Day driving approaches. Diesel also eased while heating fuels show mixed moves with natural gas dropping on cooler weather.
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Farm show contrasts big gear with small tractors
At the Farm Progress Show compact tractors appeal to acreage owners as AGCO regional manager Kent Senf notes. A 1525 Massey Ferguson compact tractor features ergonomic design and a Syncho Shuttle 33 horsepower loader backhoe, priced at 15000. Krause showcases the Dominator tillage system for fall soil prep, penetrating residue and loosening soil to improve air and moisture.
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Lenf
Krause
Hutchinson
Kan
D C Taylor launches OmegaSTARR program to grow
Cedar Rapids based D C Taylor Co unveils OmegaSTARR, a roof monitoring and maintenance program for commercial structures. The plan aims to extend roof life, reduce replacement costs, and add 40 to 60 staff over three to five years across Cedar Rapids and other offices in Atlanta Phoenix Chicago and Concord.
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Penford Talks Resume After Brief, Mixed Progress
In Cedar Rapids a new round of Penford Products Co bargaining ended quickly with no firm agreement. Local 100 G leaders praised some progress but called the session unproductive while Penford President Greg Keeley cited gains on several points and promised timely replies to the union’s objections.
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U.S. economy shows rough patch with tepid August sales
Reports indicate slowed productivity in Q2, weak retail traffic in August, and a rise in unemployment claims. Major discounters Wal Mart and Costco suffered while Neiman Marcus bucked the trend. Analysts cite high energy costs and Charley’s impact as shoppers grow cautious.
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