Market bull run endures despite timing risks
A long bull market defies bearish forecasts from a decade ago as the Dow nears 5,000. Experts cite falling rates, growth, and shifting investor psychology driven by baby boomers seeking retirement funds. While dividends lag and tech wobbles appear, buy-and-hold mutual funds draw buyers and suggest remaining invested is safer.
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Dow
Smith Barney
Alan Shaw
Lehman Brothers
Allen Sinai
Tony Riley
A. Gary Shilling & Company
Springfield
N.J
Standard & Poor
Washington
Rise of Web search firms reshapes online landscape
The World Wide Web fuels rise of private firms like Lycos Open Text Web Crawler and Yahoo as key players in indexing advertising and services. Experts say value lies in products built on technology and growth of internet usage, with potential for corporate data applications.
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Lycos
Open Text
Web Crawler
Yahoo
Brian Pinkerton
America Online Inc
America Online
CompuServe
Prodigy
Architext
Excite
Open Text Corp
Joe Kraus
Tim Bray
Pets sitters cater to owners who treat animals as family
Lawrence area pet sitters like Jamison and the Klingenbergs say clients treat pets as children, arranging in home care, special meals, insulin for diabetics, and even unique chores such as moving dog poop to a designated "poop zone" while their parents travel.
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Libica
Jamison
Martin
Wilma Wake
Professional Sitters Unlimited Inc
Lawrence
Gleeper
Jolly
Gwen
Gary Klingenberg
Richard Gwin
Journal-Worll
Ducky
Gina Jamison
Gina
Pet Setters Plus
Dow Jones tops 5000 as market soars to year high
Analysts cite low rates and earnings strength as drivers behind the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossing 5000, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also delivering strong yearly gains. Investors note a mix of profits taking and continued optimism as the long rally continues.
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U.S
Dow
Standard & Poor
Sheldon Jacobs
New York
Car Maintenance Organizations reshape auto repair network
Insurers push CMOs or Car Maintenance Organizations to steer injured car repairs through approved collision repair shops. Networks offer discounted pricing and monitor procedures while limiting driver choice. Anti steer laws block pilots in several states, as regulators and shop groups oppose mandated vendor networks.
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Florida
California
Colorado
Edward Kizenberger
New York State
Auto Collision Technicians Association
CMO
Infinity Insurance Co
Maryland
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Web
Ois
Craig
Valerie Martin
Germany
Rasta
Akee
Kansas City
Boston
Martin’s
Atrar
Dow Jones
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