Market Watch Oct 8 2004 NYSE and Nasdaq diaries
The Oct 8 2004 Market Watch reports on NYSE activity with 1 607 advances 125 new highs 3 declines 1 653 and 132 unchanged with volume 1 631 094 527. Nasdaq diary shows 933 advances 1 new high 2 110 declines 430 unchanged with volume 1 659 843 105.
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Wage abuse suit against Wal-Mart allowed to proceed
A Washington court cleared a class action against Wal-Mart Stores Inc that could involve 40,000 current and former employees. The suit alleges off the clock work, missed meal and rest breaks, altered time records, and a no overtime policy enforced by discipline.
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Dell recalls 2.9 million AC adapters over fire risk
Dell Inc and the Consumer Product Safety Commission announce a nationwide recall of about 2.9 million AC adapters used with Latitude Precision and Inspiron notebooks due to overheating and shock hazards. Seven reports of overheating, no injuries. Recalled units sold Sept 1998 to Feb 2002. free replacement adapters offered.
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Honor system governs flu shots at Walgreens clinics
Walgreens and Maxim Healthcare implement an honor system for flu shots amid shortages. High risk status is self declared, with patients signing forms. Officials note imperfect enforcement as clinics close and providers redirect to only high risk groups.
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FluMist maker to nearly double nasal flu vaccine production
The maker of FluMist, a nasal flu vaccine, said it will boost production to meet demand amid shot shortages. It targets healthy people ages 5 to 49 and requires a health professional to administer, with price comparisons showing a supermarket discount at Giant Food to about $30 per dose.
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Payrolls rise 96 000 in September report shows weak jobs gain
The Labor Department says payrolls increased by 96,000 in September, leaving the unemployment rate at 5.4 percent and showing 1.78 million jobs added in the past year. Democrats rail against the economy while the White House touts policy gains ahead of the election.
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