Teets Powell expands with GPS department in Frederick
Teets Powell & Associates opens a GPS department in its Frederick office after purchasing Trimble Navigation equipment. Norman Powell oversees the unit with William Orsinger directing technical operations and J T Leichert promoted to office supervisor along with Vince Boyd as field coordinator. For more information call 662 5034.
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Durable goods orders drop as jobless claims fall
In June durable goods slipped 0.1 percent led by a 2.6 percent drop in electronic equipment and weak aircraft demand amid a stubbornly high jobless claims figure. The report suggests the factory sector remains fragile even as claims decline and consumer confidence sags. The Fed earlier cut the federal funds rate to 5.75 percent, signaling possible additional cuts. Excluding transportation, orders rose 0.2 percent.
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Side-Impact Rules Set for Vans and Light Trucks
The NHTSA announced that side impact protection becomes mandatory for vans light trucks and SUVs starting September 1 1998. Stronger doors and padding will align safety standards across autos and larger vehicles. A broader GDP report due Friday will detail second quarter growth with analysts split on momentum though firming signs emerge.
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Dow Index Edges Higher as Earnings Crush Fears
Stocks rose broadly on Thursday as strong corporate results and cooler data boosted investor sentiment. The Dow closed at 4732.77, up 25.71, near an all time high with tech shares leading gains and IBM and Cirrus Logic among notable movers. Analysts cited soft landing hopes, restrained inflation, and possible Fed easing as support for further gains.
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