Dart considers Woolworth takeover as poison pill defense set
F W Woolworth Co says Dart Group plans to acquire a substantial Woolworth stake potentially signaling a takeover bid. Woolworth board adopts a poison pill to deter hostile methods, allowing shareholders to buy stock at a discount if 20 percent is crossed or a tender offer reaches 30 percent.
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Dow tops 2000 as market rebounds after plunge
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to 2006.97, rising 22.71 points to break the 2000 barrier for the first time since a sharp drop earlier in the year. Sovran Bank advertises a Risk Free Investment Certificate promising a rising-rate benefit and a single penalty-free withdrawal option.
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