Nokia to cut 900 to 1,000 jobs in networks unit
Nokia Oyj says its networks infrastructure division will shed 900 to 1,000 positions as it trims costs. The networks unit employs about 23,000 worldwide. Analysts say the layoffs align with 3G rollout delays into mid-2002 and follow an earlier profit warning.
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Wheat quality up in Kansas as No 1 grades rise
Agricultural officials report 69 percent of 720 samples across 28 counties graded as No 1 wheat, with 29 percent as No 2 and only 2 percent No 3 or lower. Average test weight stands at 60.5 pounds per bushel, above last year and near the 10 year average, amid widespread harvest completion across Kansas.
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Microsoft Antitrust Ruling Spurs Tech Led Stock Rally
Stocks closed higher as investors pivoted to view lower Fed rates as ongoing support and Microsoft winning a key antitrust ruling. Dow up 131.37 to 10566.21, S&P 500 +15.13 to 1226.20, Nasdaq +50.72 to 2125.46, with Oracle and PMC-Sierra among tech gainers and GE edging higher on Honeywell sale hopes.
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Jobless claims fall for third straight week in June
Labor Department data show initial unemployment insurance claims dropping by 16 000 to 388 000 for the week ending June 23 marking the lowest level since early May. Four week moving average also slid to 416 000 as the economy shows tentative improvement amid ongoing layoffs and a Federal Reserve rate cut.
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Chiropractic Experience grows with natural care in Lawrence
The Chiropractic Experience operated by Mark Howarter at 2449 Iowa Suite R offers family oriented natural chiropractic care aimed at removing vertebral subluxations and boosting health. With two employees and 1.5 years in business, Howarter envisions rapid growth and national expansion while serving all ages including newborns.
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Quoted Prices and USDA Rates From Thursday Market Report
The report lists livestock quotations including barrows and gilts with price drops, lean content figures and weights, plus boar values. It also shows local elevator prices for corn milo and soybeans at Ottawa, Edgerton, Overbrook, Midland, and North Lawrence, with wheat and grain prices. Additional notes cover USDA loan deficiency payments for corn oats soybeans and Milo, and nonferrous metal prices in New York with gold silver platinum rates.
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