Metals Prices Mixed Across Markets On Wednesday
AP reports spot prices for copper zinc lead gold and silver fluctuating with London and New York markets showing varied levels. Copper around 2 8828 per pound in London and 2 7330 per pound in New York. Gold quotations near 664 20 and 669 40 per troy ounce from Handy and Harman. Silver around 14 125 per troy ounce in New York with 54 100 per ounce noted. Mercury and platinum prices also cited with contract references in New York trading.
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Oklahoma City cattle market closes with mixed steers and heifers
Oklahoma National Stockyards reports Feb 26 to 28 cattle actions with 12,471 head sold, down from last week. Steers over 70 lbs up to 2.00 higher, feeders mixed with gains in thin to fleshy calves, and cows and bulls moderately lower as packers show steady demand. Readings include weighted averages for various weight classes and note higher demand later in the day.
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Grains Prices Across Oklahoma In Daily Closing Report
Oklahoma City AF filed closing prices from the state Department of Agriculture for U.S. No 1 hard red wheats and corn across towns such as Hooker Keyes Shattuck Ponca City and Weatherford. Prices vary from 3.15 to 8.95 per unit with multiple town totals and margins noted, plus hay values and premium forage costs per ton.
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Understanding stocks and how to invest in them
This overview explains what stocks are, how value is determined by earnings and market demand, and ways to invest through either self selecting stocks or mutual funds. It cautions about market downturns, timing risk, and emphasizes regular saving and low fees to improve long term returns.
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Mount Washington observers endure world’s fiercest winds
Observers at the Mount Washington Observatory brave hurricane strength winds that exceed 231 mph in record conditions while documenting weather on the Northeast’s highest peak. Meteorologist Ryan Knapp notes a personal limit around 112 mph, with a near miss during a midnight outage as winds surged to 158 mph.
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Stocks rebound after Bernanke remarks on economy
Wall Street recovered from a 416 point Dow plunge as investors drew comfort from Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke's congressional remarks that moderate growth is expected. Overseas markets helped, but confidence remained mixed as the Dow finished up 52.39 at 12,268.63. Ed Keon of Prudential Equity Group called valuation favorable for higher year-end moves.
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Economy slows in last quarter amid housing slump
The Commerce Department reports GDP growth at 2.2 percent for late 2006, down from 3.5 percent, as businesses cut back amid housing and autos weakness. New home sales fall 16.6 percent in January to 937,000 annual pace, the steepest since 1994 and the lowest since 2003. Bernanke cautions moderate growth ahead.
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