April Personal Incomes Stagnate as Spending Rises
U S government data show personal incomes flat in April at a 526 trillion annual rate, breaking a four month rise. Consumers boosted spending by 1 percent to 4.28 trillion despite weak income growth and a shrinking savings rate.
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Martin Marietta reports first quarter loss in 1993
Bethesda based Martin Marietta Corp posts a 1993 first quarter loss of 3.356 billion after a 412 million after tax accounting charge. Earnings before the charge were 764 million or 161 a share, versus 74.6 million or 151 a share a year ago. First quarter sales total 117 million, down from 137 million in 1992. After the charge the company shows a loss of 7.08 per share for the quarter.
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Yen climbs deflates dollar woes hit American visitors in Tokyo
Americans in Japan face rising costs as the dollar falls against the yen. In four months the dollar lost about 20 percent, pricing out tourists and pressuring businesses. Some ex-pats and firms cut staff or delay assignments. others benefit from yen wages. Currency shifts trigger widespread concern over Japan’s recovery and foreign-exchange earnings. AVEMCO Corp. declares a 10 cent dividend payable July 22 to holders of record June 25.
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