Sauer-Danfoss to buy Thrige Electric low-voltage motor unit
Sauer-Danfoss Inc. said it will acquire Thrige Electric’s low-voltage motor business to diversify into alternate power sources. The deal, expected to close next year, involves Thrige in Odense Denmark and Schabmuller in Berching Germany. Thrige employs about 450 people with annual sales around $50 million. Shares in Sauer-Danfoss fell 15 cents to $7.85 on the NYSE.
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Hallmark to provide flowers for Salt Lake Olympic Games
Hallmark Cards Inc. will be the official floral provider for the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. The Kansas City based company plans to deliver more than 2500 bouquets and 50000 single stem roses and will market souvenir arrangements to fans. Jan Marley says the partnership reflects Olympic values of celebration support and joy.
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Banks bid to buy Enron trading business
Citigroup and UBS plan rival bids to acquire Enron’s trading operations in Houston as bankruptcy court bids approach. The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times cite sources noting Enron’s trading unit, once a major earnings driver, has deteriorated amid financial uncertainty. JPMorgan Chase may submit a bid later.
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Chef Franco's blends Italian dining with car showroom charm
Shoppers at William L. Morris Chevrolet can sample Chianti and bite parmigiana while cars gleam in a dim showroom. A full kitchen story began after the 1994 Northridge quake, when owner Chappy Morris Sr. planned a grand new operation near the lot. Chef Franco Onorato joined, turning the space into a nightlife dining twist that draws patrons from distant cities.
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Investors take profits as Dow slides under 10000
Wall Street declined as investors booked gains after a rally and awaited the Federal Reserve move. The Dow dropped 128.01 to 9921.45, marking a third straight loss, with broader indicators down. Analysts called the pullback a pause after a long advance and expected volatility to continue.
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Wall Street Nears Year End as Dow Reaches 10921.45
The Dow Jones industrial average closed at 10921.45 on Monday, with traders watching third quarter warnings and the Fed meeting for signs of a possible rate cut. Compaq dropped to 9.70 after HP merger opposition emerged, while Home Depot and American Express fell amid economic concerns. GE slid to 36.80 as earnings optimism waned. The Nasdaq gained around 40 percent since September's low, underscoring mixed momentum ahead of year end.
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Fed expected to cut rates again amid recession signals
The Federal Reserve, amid a recession and rapid job losses, is widely expected to approve another rate cut today. Analysts foresee a quarter-point reduction signaling a slowdown in easing after a year of aggressive cuts, with unemployment rising to 5.7 percent and 800,000 jobs shed over two months.
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Local Market Quotation Snapshot and Livestock Report
Monday quotations from Ottawa and nearby elevators show wheat corn milo and soybeans prices with varied NA entries. St Joseph Missouri livestock market notes steady to lower prices for slaughter steers and heifers with mixed cow and bull activity and limited price trend data. Nonferrous metal and precious metal quotes from New York list gold silver and platinum ranges.
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