Dow tops 11,000 as HP and IBM lift market optimism
The Dow Jones rose 73.1 to 11,046.8 in a quiet session as Hewlett Packard gained 4 to 110 and IBM advanced 4 to 127. The S P 500 edged up 3.09 to 1,330.77 while the Nasdaq gained to 2,645.28 amid anticipation of the Fed's rate decision. Nielsen rose 4 to 37% on news of a $2.7 billion VNU acquisition.
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Nielsen Media Research
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Calico Fudge Shop Seeks New Owners in Frederick
Calico Fudge and Creamers in downtown Frederick plans to change hands as owners Robert and Victoria Jenkins prepare to retreat due to family and teaching commitments. They opened in May 1994 and produced large quantities of fudge while sourcing local products, offering about 40 flavors and distributing to festivals and Sam's Club. They hope new owners share their vision and continue the shop’s legacy with training offered.
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Best Buy
Kohl's and Best Buy set to open at Frederick Crossing
Two stores announced for Frederick Crossing off Guilford Drive will open Friday August 20, with Kohl's starting at 7:45 am and Best Buy at 1 am behind Wal-Mart. The area will later welcome Office Max and Dollar Express, as Snoopy appears noon to 2 pm for autograph photos and a contest to bring Marc Brown to a local school.
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Soybeans and corn futures rise on dry Midwest weather
Markets on the Chicago Board of Trade show higher prices for soybeans and corn amid forecasts of dry weather. Wheat, oats and livestock futures shift with mixed moves as traders await crop ratings and weather signals.
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Chicago Board of Trade
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AIM reports earnings for the quarter at Rockville
American Insured Mortgage Investors reported net earnings for the quarter ending June 30 of about 2.5 million dollars or 77 cents per unit, up from 1.8 million dollars or 19 cents per unit for the quarter ending June 30, 1998.
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Rockville
Commercial Credit offices become CitiFinancial name change
Commercial Credit offices will adopt the CitiFinancial name on September 7. Frederick locations at 1202 E Patrick St and 1013 W Patrick St will display new signs. CitiFinancial, part of Citigroup, emphasizes continued friendly service and community focus as staff outline the transition and values.
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Bechtel Park to Open in Frederick on Aug 23
Bechtel Group will formally open Bechtel Park off Crestwood Boulevard in Frederick on Monday August 23 with a 2 p.m. ribbon cutting. The park adds 325000 square feet of office space and will serve as the international and North American headquarters for Bechtel Fossil Power and Nuclear Power and the international HQ for Bechtel Telecommunications. Two buildings are completed and occupied, with more planned later this year and by spring 2000. Bechtel employs over 1900 people in Frederick and Gaithersburg, while the company operates globally with more than 40000 employees and 20000 completed projects in 140 countries.
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