Funds and names diverge in mutual fund investing
An examination of Fidelity blue chip funds shows name contrasts with holdings, including Ford, Texas Instruments, Whirlpool, Deere alongside Hornbeck Offshore, Informix and Mirage Resorts. Manager Michael Gordon shifts to small and mid cap stocks, challenging the traditional blue chip image.
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Morningstar Mutual Funds Advisory Service
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Capital Preservation Funds
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Stocks of Local Interest Update Notice
Local stock quotes guidance directs calling Seana at 865-5000 and entering 9100 for local stocks and 6730 for the market update. A complete market wrapup is promised in Saturday’s Journal-World.
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Local markets and commodity prices update
This morning Midland Elevator reports grain prices: Wheat 3.47, corn 2.67, milo 4.29, soybeans 6.53. Kansas feedlot sales show slow trade with steady slaughter steer and heifer prices, 800 steer and 1,000 heifer sales confirmed for Thursday, week to date 70,200 head with 15,300 previously contracted. Slaughter steers 1100-1200 lb around 77.00, some 1200 lb at 76.00-76.50. heifers 1000-1075 lb around 77.00. New York metals and precious metals prices listed: aluminum 57.9c, copper around 0.92 and 0.8680, lead 34c, zinc 4418.49 per lb, tin 3.63, gold 383.90, silver 5.446 per oz, mercury 180 per 76 lb flask, platinum about 407.30-418 per oz. Rates reflect interbank trades as of 8 am today from Commerce Bank of Kansas City. call 800-892-7100 for more.
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Kansas City
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Commerce Bank
Teamster officials weigh talks during trucking strike
Washington AP reports Teamster leaders consider resuming negotiations as a nationwide strike by up to 75,000 drivers, dock workers and mechanics disrupts shipments. President Ron Carey summoned the trucking industry negotiating committee to decide whether to call off the walkout at 18 of 22 targeted companies while four others showed no contact.
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Consolidated Freightways
Woburn
Mass
Panies
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Dillon's plans expansion of Sixth Street store in Lawrence
Dillon's Stores Inc. seeks city approval to add a 2728 square foot expansion at the southeast corner of its 3000 W Sixth Street Lawrence location. Spokesman Ken Keefer cites space needs and store reorganization. Hy-Vee and Hy-Vee's local store opening schedule are noted as competitive context. Target may open a prototype combination store later.
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Clinton Parkway
Kasold Avenue
Chariton
Hy-Vee Stores Inc
Ruth Mitchell
Hy-Vee
Mitchell
Target Stores Inc
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Boeing 777 debut marks bold bet for future planes
Boeing engineers push a multibillion dollar bet on the 777 as the first model unveils at a factory event. Analysts foresee airlines needing about 12,000 new planes worth $815 billion by 2010, with the 777 accounting for a large share of future sales amid 16 customers ordering 147 jets and options for 108 more.
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Boeing Co
Boeing
Easter sales lift retailers march gains
Consumers feeling secure about the economy and their finances spent freely for Easter, boosting March sales for the nation’s largest retailers. Automakers reported strong March results, supporting evidence of an economy powered by consumer demand. Easter’s earlier timing than 1993 helped the March numbers look stronger, though health signs in retail remain. Salomon Brothers index rose 11.1 percent, beating expectations after a 6.4 percent February gain.
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Burnham Securities Inc
Salomon Brothers Retail Index
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