Markets wrestle with strong economy and weak stock gains
Analysts dispute how rising growth and job gains align with the stock market's softer performance. Fed restraint seen as preventive, while corporate health improves as dividend increases rise to a 13 year pace. Investors fear inflation flareups and economic slowdowns despite policymakers' optimism.
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Midland and Dodge City Market Roundup
Latest changes show Midland Elevator prices for commodities: Wheat 3.25, corn 2.27, soybeans 6.16, and mile 3.62. Dodge City feedlot sales are sluggish with few slaughter steer or heifer trades to test prices. Demand is light, inquiries good. Early Friday sales confirmed 500 slaughter steers and 700 slaughter heifers. last week 81,800 head sold, with 15,800 head about 19 percent previously contracted. Slaughter steers ranged 1150 to 1250 lb with around 62.00, dairy cross at 60.00. Slaughter heifers described as mixed select and choice.
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Commodity Rates From Commerce Bank Update
Commerce Bank of Kansas City reports interbank commodity rates at 8 a.m. today for 1050 to 1100 pounds valued around 62.00. Retail currency unit values may differ. For details call Commerce Bank at (800) 892-7100.
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Local Stocks and Market Update Notice
Local stocks update prompts readers to dial a number for quotes and hints at a full market wrapup in Saturday Journal-World. The notice emphasizes local interest stock figures with a call to action and the upcoming extended coverage.
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Sprint and EDS launch Real Solutions consulting push
Sprint Corp with Electronic Data Systems plans management consulting and simplified long distance offers to win mid sized business customers. The Real Solutions campaign uses TV ads and seminars in several cities, offering flat rate pricing, bill analysis software, and usage credits toward services like temporary help and training. Kansas City based Sprint ranks third in the U.S. long distance market behind AT and MCI.
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College loan terms expand to 30 years for more access
Government moves to extend loan repayment to 30 years to boost access to higher education and reduce defaults. Direct lending will replace some private lending, cutting fees as Sallie Mae maintains operations in Lawrence. The program will deploy at 104 schools this fall, with Kansas University considering future participation.
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Three Big Eight Schools in New Direct Student Loan Plan
The federal direct loan program for 1994 95 includes Iowa State Colorado and Oklahoma State with 104 participants. Kansas State Missouri and Nebraska will join 95 96. KU and Oklahoma University undecided. Options include 10 to 30 year fixed payments, income based plans, or variable rates.
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Portable 500 numbers come to U S phone system
New York AP reports managers of the North American numbering plan will assign 500 numbers to firms like AT&T Sprint MCI GTE McCaw Cellular for sale this fall. The idea lets users keep one number across home office and car with call forwarding and auto routing evolving to direct delivery via location. Prices are not yet set.
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