AT&T launches on line business network for SMB clients
AT&T Corp announced AT&T Business Network an online service for small and medium sized firms seeking around the clock news and data via Interchange a network that includes Washington Post Co Digital Ink and Ziff Communications CompuServe denies Prodigy talks with no negotiations acknowledged McGraw Hill appeals Supreme Court to publish a Bankers Trust Procter & Gamble story stocks mixed after Caterpillar warning Dow closes down 13.37 Caterpillar falls 6 3/8.
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SBA official touts leaner, more user friendly agency
SBA regional administrator Bruce Kent promoted changes from President Clinton’s Reinvention of Government initiative during a stop in Lawrence Kansas. He cited a 25 percent staff cut a smaller budget and faster loan processing including a one page loan application and halved regulations. Kent who formerly practiced law in Salina said banks will handle more lending as SBA expands easier access to capital in Kansas and the four state region.
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Nasdaq board to add public members and strengthen enforcement
The NASD board voted in principle to adopt an independent Rudman panel plan to have at least half of directors from outside the securities industry and to expand its enforcement budget and personnel. The move follows SEC and Justice Department probes into insider bias and dealer price fixing.
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Housing starts rise in August signaling steady market rebound
U S August housing starts rose 0.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.398 million, marking a fifth straight monthly gain and the year’s high. Permits edged up 0.1 percent while multifamily starts fell 2.4 percent, as economists forecast Fed to keep rates unchanged at the next meeting amid continued confidence from builders and buyers.
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Commodity and livestock price quotations from Omaha market
Commodities lead with lead and zinc prices, gold, silver, platinum quotes, and NY spot postings. Omaha live stock market shows hogs 1 000 head slow trade, cattle and calves steady to higher, steer and heifer prices 60 to 62.50, lambs steady with No 1 2 pelts 80 to 82 dollars.
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Kansas City Chain Opens Lawrence Check Cashing Location
Quik Cash, a Kansas City based check cashing chain with 20 plus area stores, will open at the former Greyhound Bus Depot at 1401 W. Sixth in Lawrence by Nov 1. It will cash personal and payroll checks, offer 50 to 100 dollar loans, provide utility payments and sell money orders.
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