Martha Stewart juror dishonesty may not grant new trial
Legal experts said Martha Stewart likely will not win a new trial over juror Chappell Hartridge falsely withholding a 1997 arrest for assault and theft from a Little League group. They noted Stewart must prove the juror’s background affected deliberations to overturn the verdict.
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States sue to block Arch Triton coal deal
Attorneys general from Kansas Missouri and four other states filed suit in Washington DC to stop Arch Coal Inc the planed 364 million purchase of Triton Coal Co The action follows the FTC pledge to challenge the merger citing antitrust concerns The states host large coal plants including Westar Energy Lawrence Energy Center
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Lawrence
Black Stands by Outlook On Tax Software Revenue
H R Black Inc reports fewer clients at its retail offices but expects to meet revenue goals due to higher use of its tax preparation software. The company reaffirmed full year earnings per share guidance of 3.65 to 3.85 based on results projected through tax season.
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H&r Black Inc
Pier 1 profits tumble on weak holiday sales
Pier 1 Imports Inc reports fiscal fourth quarter net income of 48.3 million dollars, 53 cents per share, down from 54.0 million dollars, 57 cents, as holiday sales underperform. Fort Worth based retailer notes weaker demand during the season and cites sales shortfall in the period ending February 28.
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Factory growth fuels job outlook in March index rise
The ISM manufacturing index reached 62.5 in March, up from 61.4 in February, surpassing forecasts of 59.5 and signaling continued expansion. Analysts cite strong new orders and rising backlogs as evidence of a healthier job market and ongoing production to meet demand, with Midwest readings also strong at 69.7 from 64.2.
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Wells Fargo & Co
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A.G. Edwards & Sons
St. Louis
Midwest
Creighton University
Mid-America
Jim Knudsen
Seinfeld Stars in Online American Express Webisode
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld appears with Superman in a five minute online advertainment film for American Express directed by Barry Levinson. The webisode shows Seinfeld and the superhero dining, wiring a DVD player, and attending a Broadway show, with American Express only briefly appearing.
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American Express
Barry Levinson
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New York
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Dow Jones drops longtime components for health care and finance
The Dow Jones industrial average will remove AT&T International Paper Eastman Kodak and three other long-time members and replace them on April 8 with AIG Pfizer and Verizon. Officials say the shift reflects a trend toward financial and health care sectors as basic materials weaken. Kodak declined to link the move to performance, noting index membership does not affect management.
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International Paper
Eastman Kodak
U.S
AIG
Verizon
Pfizer
John Prestbo
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Wall Street Journal
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Kodak
Jim Raphalian
Schwab Soundview Capital Markets
Gerard Meuchner
Grain and livestock futures rise on Chicago exchanges
On Thursday Chicago Board of Trade futures climbed with May wheat at 4.10 and a half, corn at 3.25 and three quarter, oats at 1.78 and three quarters, and soybeans at 10.29 and a half. Cattle and hogs at the Mercantile Exchange showed mixed moves, May cattle steady, feeder cattle down, lean hogs lower, pork bellies higher. Local market quotes from Ottawa, Edgerton and other elevators show wheat around 3.91, corn near 3.01, soybeans about 10.05 to 10.10, with milo varying by location. Nonferrous metal prices in New York reflected modest gains in gold, silver, and platinum futures.
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