Dow Falls as Micron Forecast Spooks Tech Shares
Wall Street Tuesday saw the Dow Jones slide 2717 to 929761 after a cautious sales forecast from Micron Technology. Hewlett Packard rose 2 to 68, while techs led a broad decline with Nasdaq down 613. The Conference Board noted a January rise in its index of future economic activity, yet new home sales fell 5 percent in January from December. Airlines advanced on upgrades from Goldman Sachs, offsetting mixed results across banks and energy.
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BBB reports top complaint types in 1998 health clubs and print shops
The Belter BBB lists health clubs and printing copying businesses as leading complaint types in 1998 while noting the importance of a firm’s response to inquiries. It cites BioReliance earnings, 1998 revenue of 496 million, and 136 arbitration hearings with over 35,000 complaints resolved. reliability reports topped by credit counseling and financial services.
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FBLA to Host Brunswick High Computer Seminars
The Future Business Leaders of America chapter at Brunswick High School will present two computer seminars this month. Microsoft Word Basics runs 7 to 9 30 p m on Tuesday March 9 in Room 106 led by Sand Bonesteel and Internet Searches privacy issues and information sources runs 7 to 9 30 p m on Tuesday March 23 in Room 106 led by Caleb Burt and Adam Stull. Fee is 15 and payable to Brunswick High School. registration 301 834 9133.
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Precision Tune Frederick opens under new management
Precision Tune in Frederick reopens with Pete Severinsen as owner bringing 16 years in Precision Tune Auto Care. The family run center offers diagnosis, repair, maintenance, brake service and oil changes with a 12 month 12,000 mile warranty and a lifetime brake warranty. Open 8am to 6pm weekdays and 8am to 5pm Saturdays at 5813 Buckeystown Pike.
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VetSmart opens March 6 at Frederick PetSmart store
VetSmart Pet Hospital & Health Center will open a full service veterinary hospital at 5401 Urbana Pike in Riverview Plaza, Frederick, on Saturday March 6. The state of the art center features a surgery suite, in-house laboratory and X ray equipment with convenient evening and weekend hours. VetSmart leases from PetSmart and operates as a privately held practice with more than 240 locations in 20 states.
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AOPA Says 1998 Safest Year In General Aviation History
The AQPA Air Safety Foundation in Fredericks said preliminary statistics from the National Transportation Safety Board show 1998 was the safest year for general aviation. Fatal accident rate fell 3.0 percent from 1997. total accidents 1,907 versus 1,858 in 1997.
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Wheat futures rise on cold forecast lift for grains
Wheat May futures gain 9 cents to 263 a bushel on CBOT as corn and soybeans also advance on forecasts of below normal weekend temperatures in major winter wheat regions. May corn up 4 cents to 2.15 4 a bushel while oats slip. Livestock futures slide with live cattle, feeder cattle, lean hogs, and pork bellies all down. Potomac Industrial Trucks of Frederick named Clark Material Handling dealer of excellence for 1998.
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