Brazilian company to buy No 4 US beef processor
National Beef Packing Co. of Kansas City agreed to be acquired by JBS S A of Brazil in a 560 million dollar cash and stock deal. JBS will pay about 465 million in cash and 95 million in JBS shares, with debt assumed. Tim Klein to become president and COO of the combined operation.
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Commodities slide on Chicago markets and local price quotes
Commodity futures on the Chicago Board of Trade fell with Wheat May at 10 875, Corn March at 5 43, Oats March at 4 165, Soybeans May at 15 1075. Live cattle February 91 20, Feeder cattle March 10165, Lean hogs April 56 85, Pork bellies March 83 40. Local elevator quotes show Wheat 11 15 to Milo 5 05 and Soybeans 13 96. Nonferrous metals quote Copper 3 9893, Gold 963 90, Silver 19 738.
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Boeing questions Air Force tanker contract decision
Boeing criticized the Air Force for awarding a 40 billion tanker contract to Northrop Grumman and EADS after basing its bid on a medium-size, lower risk, lower life cycle cost aircraft. Boeing questioned risk judgments and signaled possible appeal while lawmakers prepared hearings.
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House
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Brian
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Senate
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Armed Services Committee
Affinity cards offer charity support with caveats
Consumer Reports outlines how affinity credit cards donate a small percentage to nonprofits with every purchase but warns of high interest rates and fees. Donors gain little tax relief and funds may go to administration. cardholders should assess issuer profit and consider other donation options.
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