Market watch summary of February 9 2005 price levels
Dow Jones industrial average at 10 664 11 up 60 52 points while Nasdaq composite stood at 2 052 55 34 13 higher and S and P 500 at 1 191 99 up 10 31. Russell 2000 at 625 71. NYSE diary shows 1 135 advances 2 153 declines 200 new lows 168 unchanged and volume 1 974 230 290. Nasdaq diary reports 785 advances 2 368 declines 47 new lows 112 unchanged and volume 1 944 211 089.
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California joins Mega Millions as 12th state
ATLANTA California becomes the 12th state in Mega Millions, boosting players and potential jackpots while rival Powerball is chosen by some states as a comparison. Lottery officials cite new drawing dates and higher jackpot possibilities, with Mega Millions drawings on Tuesdays and Fridays. California's board voted 3 0 to join Mega Millions over Powerball.
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Taft tax plan touted as business friendly in Ohio
Local manufacturers and accountants welcomed Gov Taft's proposed tax overhaul aiming to phase out machinery and equipment tax over two years and inventory tax over five years while eliminating the corporate franchise tax over five years. A gross receipts tax would replace the franchise tax, drawing praise from AK Steel and others though concerns remain about revenue gaps for schools and public services.
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Alan McCoy
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Nenni
S” Corporation
John Venturella
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Krispy Kreme weighs bankruptcy as cuts bite profits
Analysts warn bankruptcy may loom for Krispy Kreme after a 25 percent cut in corporate staff and sale of the corporate jet as the donut maker seeks cash. Shares slid to a record low, despite savings of about 7.4 million pretax annually and a 3 million lease exit, with lenders extending a credit deadline to March 25 amid missing quarterly filings.
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Carl Sibilski
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Steve Panagos
Krispy Kreme
Scott Livengood
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Ohio Casualty doubles operating income in 2004
Ohio Casualty Corp reports 2004 operating income at 1.17 per share or 115.1 million, up 119 percent from 2003, with fourth quarter at 64 cents per share or 43.7 million, up 73 percent. Year-end profits including investment income reach 1.89 per share or 128.4 million, up 69 percent, aided by lower losses and strong premium gains in commercial lines.
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Dan Carmichael
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Schultz chides Starbucks investors over 7 percent sales gain
Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz reproached investors at the annual meeting in Seattle for driving the stock lower after the company reported 7 percent same store sales in January, at the high end of expectations. Shares have fallen about 19 percent since year start despite a 90 percent rise in 2004.
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Starbucks Corp
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