Oil Company Tax Hike Should Not Be Painful
North American newspaper analysis argues Congress may target oil industry allowances rather than profits. Sidney Brown notes profits likely rise this quarter and into spring, aided by refinery bottlenecks and demand. FTC data show oil profits lag manufacturing, while economists expect limited public benefit from any excess profit tax.
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Alisace
New York
Congress
Sidney Brown
Financial & Commercial Chronicle
Brown
Federal Trade Commission
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Congressional
Delay Sought In Rules On Feedlot Pollution
AP reports USDA behind scenes push to delay EPA feedlot runoff rules targeting smaller operators while potential litigation seeks broader enforcement. ERS study estimates nationwide costs totaling hundreds of millions across dairy hog and cattle sectors, with 1977 timelines in flux and multi year compliance hoped for by farm groups.
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Washington
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Environmental Protection Agency
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Congress
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Economic Research Service
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Risk Adjusted Mutual Fund Performance Review Debuts
Loeb on Wall Street surveys mutual fund selection factors noting that past performance is not a reliable guide. Critics say performance figures ignore taxes and reinvested gains, inflating results. Computer directions Robert Levy's group in Silver Springs, MD, offers a risk adjusted review for institutions and brokers.
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Ygeral
Lowe
New York
Nana
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Market Up As Dow and AP average rise on embargo hopes
The stock market advanced last week with the Dow Jones closing at 855.99 on Friday, up from 35.67 the prior week. The Associated Press average climbed to 286.4, aided by investor optimism for an end to the Arab oil embargo and easing interest rates.
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Bank Debits Rise Across North Carolina Regions
NC bank activity shows January debits higher than last year with gains in Asheville Raleigh Durham Charlotte and Greensboro Winston-Salem High Point SMSAs. Regional leaders include Seven districts Rose's Stores and Crescent Ford staff moves. Bynum joins main NCNB office succeeding Pearce Jr. and local executives shift roles.
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Ncne Greensboro
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Federal Reserve Bank of
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