Bull market roars into 1994 amid global gains
As 1993 closes, Wall Street and markets worldwide reach new highs in stocks and bonds. Analysts expect steady growth with low inflation, though a future bear or a slow fund outflow remain possible. Commodity prices spike and gold rebounds while oil declines.
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Richard Hoey
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Thomas Medcalf
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Changes in assets for American investors in 1993
The article notes that the average investor's portfolio value is set by total assets held by Americans divided by the number of U S adults. It cites sources including Bank Rate Monitor Federal Reserve Investment Company Institute Lehman Bros Lipper Analytical Services Merrill Lynch Morgan Stanley S&P Hubert Stanger Co World Gold Council and MONEY magazine.
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Defense urged as mutual fund investors face 1994
Mutual fund managers warn of a tougher year with limited market gains and potential declines. John Neff of Windsor Fund predicts possible aggregate losses, while others advocate a disciplined approach, diversification, and steady investing. Growth supporters urge earnings growth plays amid cautious stock selection.
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Jeff Cardon
Wasatch Advisors Inc
Salt Lake City
Local Stocks Price Update Prompts Journal-World Call
A local stock notes line urges readers to dial a number for the latest quotes and to enter stock market updates. It mentions a forthcoming market wrapup in Saturday's Journal-World.
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Livestock market updates from Dodge City and Kansas City quotes
Ascot this morning reports mixed cattle feeds and quotes with hog and sow prices. Market notes show cattle futures and livestock rates across regions, noting interbank trade references and currency unit cautions for retail conversions.
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Federated moves to create largest U.S. retailer
Federated Department Stores Inc. plans a near half billion dollar move to acquire half of Prudential's secured Macy's claim as part of a bankruptcy reorganization. The Cincinnati company aims to take over R H Macy Co, a step that could form the nation's biggest retailer though approval is not assured.
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Federated Macy’s merger eyed as industry reshapes retail
Federated Department Stores and Macy’s discuss a possible merger uniting a range of brands including Bloomingdale's and Burdines under one umbrella. The deal faces creditor and court approval, with Federated paying 109.3 million cash and acquiring options on remaining claims. control and timing remain uncertain as Macy’s reorganization proceeds.
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Xerox X-Note portable copier debuts with battery power
Xerox introduces the X-Note a four pound egg carton sized copier that runs on rechargeable batteries and prints on plain paper with laser printer quality. It uses a film cartridge replacing toner. each cartridge lasts about 20 copies and three cartridges cost around $10.
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Market error duplicates prior week report
Transmission error caused Saturday market listings to repeat the previous week's data. Readers desiring the correct listings should contact the Journal-World business desk at 832-7165 for a corrected copy. The Journal-World regrets the error.
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Construction Outlays Rise for Seventh Straight Month
Washington AP reports construction spending rose 1.8 percent in November marking the seventh monthly gain. Total outlays reached 497.7 billion at an annual rate, with residential up 3.3 percent. Mortgage rates eased to 7.16 percent for 30-year fixed loans in November despite a prior 25-year low.
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