Last minute rally saves Dow from deeper slump
A late surge trimmed losses on Thursday as the Dow Jones closed down 7.23 at 9,597.76 after a session that saw the Dow fall to near 120 points earlier. Nasdaq rose to 2,326.09, with Internet shares lifting sentiment while oil and bank equities fluctuated on cautious commentary from Goldman Sachs, Rivlin, and Brazil debt news.
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Grain and soybean futures dip on weak export data
Grain and soy futures settled lower on the Chicago Board of Trade as poor export sales weighed on soybeans and weather forecasts for South America. Wheat edged up on stronger demand expectations. corn and oats fell slightly, while hogs and pork belly contracts moved higher on anticipated policy aid and consumer cost shifts.
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Rockville Plant Faces Shutdown If Decommission Plan Fails
Neutron Products Inc may be forced out of business by mid April unless owners raise 900000 and present a decommissioning plan for the Cobalt 60 plant. State officials say the plant must meet decommissioning costs and satisfy regulatory requirements amid ongoing local health and safety concerns.
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Satellite Video Production wins five Prova Awards
Frederick County firm Satelite Video Production of Walkersville led by Fred and Ellen Berner earned five Prova Awards from the Association of Video Professionals at the international conference in Pittsburgh. honors included APA Logger of the Year for the American Pulpwood Association, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce business card exchange video, That Was Then This is Now for Farmers & Mechanics National Bank, and instructional videos for producers.
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Leave a Legacy seminar set January 25 in Frederick
Frederick County will host the third Leave & Legacy professional development seminar from noon to 1 30 p m on Monday January 25 in the 44 North McKinsey Room 44 N Market St Frederick David Keister vice president and estate planning specialist with FNB Trust will discuss retirement plan distributions He holds degrees from Roanoke College and a law degree
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Travel tourism industry reports outstanding year
Travel industry data from a Travel Industry Association of America release show 1997 as a record year for U S travel and tourism. Domestic and international travelers spent over 562 billion dollars, a 6 percent rise, generating more than 7.1 billion in tax revenue for federal, state and local governments in 1997.
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Alcoa Eastalco aims for 125 early retirement takers
Alcoa Eastalco Works seeks 125 workers to opt for early retirement after 117 had volunteered by mid month. The plant, employing about 800, reorganized after Alcoa purchased Altmax for 3.8 billion, planning further cuts and a 150 headcount reduction.
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Ames Stores reports increased net sales
Ames Department Stores announces a five week period ending January 2 net sales of 374 million, up 10.8 percent from the prior period. For the 28 week period ending January 2, net sales reached 22 billion, up 8.9 percent. Noland Co declares a dividend of 8 cents per share payable to shareholders of record January 21.
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