Stocks slip as tech gains fade on Monday
Wall Street closed lower with the Nasdaq down 62.54 to 3741.22 and the Dow off 39.22 as technology shares failed to sustain an early rally. U.S. Cellular rose while Genencor and Procter & Gamble fell, and housing data showed August sales up 9.3 percent to a 5.27 million annual pace amid steady mortgage rates.
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World leaders win victories on oil and euro
International finance chiefs reported modest gains as oil prices eased after coordinated efforts to curb costs and euro demand remained weak. Summers cited Clinton’s 30 million barrel reserve release while oil markets awaited OPEC talks and currency intervention expectations persisted.
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Growth of domestic partner health benefits across firms
A Human Rights Campaign study shows 3,572 employers including a large share of Fortune 500 companies now offer health insurance for employees' domestic partners. The rise reflects a shift toward standard benefits in corporate America and highlights automakers and top firms extending coverage to attract and retain talent.
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Weather and lodging slow harvest as storms, rot threaten yield
In Cedar County fields high winds Sept 11 and after lodged corn and rising propane costs push farmers to harvest quickly before losses rise. Corn lodging 32 percent none, 35 slight, 25 moderate, 8 heavy. soybean lodging 43 none, 39 light, 15 moderate, 3 heavy. Corn 21 percent harvested, soybeans 23 percent, mature corn 98 percent. Preharvest insecticide intervals may delay harvest. co op switched products mid schedule.
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Fuel food market to feature a drive through restaurant
The ND Express convenience store north of Iowa City will open Nov 1 with two restaurants under one roof. Customers order from gas pumps via a button and pick up at the store or drive‑through window. The 6,250 square foot Amoco store includes A W restaurant a food court and an in store bait shop.
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Clinton pushes to strengthen bankruptcy reform
President Clinton remains unsatisfied with a bipartisan bankruptcy bill urging deeper changes to help ordinary debtors. Gene Sperling says the latest draft fails to balance creditor debtor interests and lacks a strengthened abortion clinic funding provision. Sen Charles Grassley calls the administration’s critique outdated as lawmakers seek a compromise before year end. Senate leaders also float tying Violence Against Women Act funding to the package.
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