Mortgage applications slip after two weeks of gains
Mortgage applications fell 2.8 percent for the week ended July 24 after two weeks of double digit gains sparked by lower rates. The Mortgage Bankers Association said refinancing remained dominant, accounting for about 60 percent of total applications, as 30 year fixed rates edged down to 7.9 percent with points.
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Association
David Lereah
Federal Reserve
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Chamber events schedule Fall activities and forums
The Frederick County Chamber lists upcoming events from August through November including a Business Development Committee breakfast on Aug 21 at the Holiday Inn with a solid waste plan briefing by Irvin L Slike Jr. and various board meetings, exchanges, forums, and Expo plans. Reservations can be made by calling 662-4164.
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Small Business Council
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Wal-Mart Denied Zoning for Ellicott City Store
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. faced a unanimous denial from the Howard County Council to rezone 54 acres in Ellicott City for a Wal-Mart retail store. Officials cited no mistake in zoning or change in neighborhood character, despite Wal-Mart's proposal.
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Market higher on gains despite bond market lull
New York stocks rose Thursday extending gains from the prior two sessions. The Dow gained 12.70 to 3,391.89 as advancers outpaced decliners by about 3 to 2 on the NYSE. Big Board volume reached an estimated 195.11 million shares as of 4pm EDT. Major indices quoted included the S&P 500 at 423.92, the S&P Industrials at 497.80, the Wilshire 5000 at 16.023 billion, the NYSE Index at 232.89, the Nasdaq Composite at 578.80, and the American Stock Exchange Index at 387.10.
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Litton
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Avemco
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BioWhittaker
Moore Corp
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Ma Citizens Bank
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CSX Corp
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Sears
Exxon
Fcnb Corp
F&m Bancorp
Giant Foods
GTE Corp
Ferris
Baker Watts Inc
New York Stock Exchange
Standard&Poor
Tokyo stocks rebound from yearly low amid yen slip
Tokyo share prices surged sharply after a year’s low, with the Nikkei Stock Average rising to 15 555 60 points. The day saw a weaker dollar against the yen and a 4 5 point gain, signaling only modest sentiment improvement despite the rebound.
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New home sales rise in June after four declines
New home sales jumped 7.9 percent in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 572,000, led by gains in the Northeast and West. The median price rose to 122,500 from 111,000, while inventory fell to 274,000, a six month supply at current pace. Regional results: Northeast 86,000. West 147,000. Midwest 101,000. South 239,000. Mortgage rates slipped, aiding purchases amid a Fed rate cut.
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Grain futures wrap from Chicago Board of Trade report
AP notes Chicago futures for Wheat Corn and Oats with open high low and last prices. Sep Wheat in range near 232 292, Corn around 221 225, Oats near 148 with open interest totals and daily sales figures. Reading reflects mixed movements across contracts and maturities.
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Untitled historical crop futures fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows soybean and grain futures with mixed quotes and codes. Mentions Aug Sept Jan contracts, prices around 65 to 66, and miscellaneous figures such as 12,309 bushels and 106,350. No coherent event or outcome.
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Grammar clinic seminar by Skillpath on Sept 10
Skillpath Inc presents a one day seminar on spelling grammar and punctuation skills on Thursday September 10 at the Holiday Inn on West Patrick Street. The cost is 99 dollars per person or 89 dollars each for four or more. For more information call 1 800 873 7545.
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Holiday Inn
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