Retailers confirm dismal Christmas sales
The Associated Press reports a nationwide drop in Christmas shopping, with Wal-Mart up 1.1 percent for stores open a year, while Sears and Tiffany fared better. J.C. Penney Talbots and Limited posted declines, and Salomon Brothers recorded the smallest December gain in a decade.
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Black & Decker posts 48 percent Q3 earnings gain
Towson AP reports Black & Decker's third quarter earnings rose 48 percent to 43.5 million as cost cuts and productivity programs lift results. Excluding currency effects, revenue rose 4 percent to 1.38 billion. Nine month totals show earnings at 104 million on 3.91 billion in revenue with strong per share gains.
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Budget talk breakdown stalls market
Stocks ended sharply lower in New York as budget talks stalled in Washington. The Dow fell 20.23 to 5173.84 while Nasdaq slipped 16.44 to 1029.82 on record volume. Traders cited a canceled Clinton meeting and government shutdown fears, with tech shares leading losses and third‑quarter earnings cited by banks and retailers.
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Beltone Hearing Center opens in downtown Frederick
Beltone Hearing Center opens at 11 East Church Street serving Frederick and Hagerstown with free hearing tests, home visits, and repairs for all makes. The center offers microminiature hearing aids, financing options, 30 day trials, and a full ear exam with a videoscope to detect wax or infection.
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