Home sales reach 14-year high on low mortgage rates
Existing home sales rose to a 3.91 million annual rate in September, the second highest in 14 years, with gains across regions except the Northeast. The median price fell to 107,700 while regional prices varied, and economists forecast further gains as rates stay low.
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Taxicab drivers named most dangerous in 1980s work deaths
Federal safety officials say 7,603 Americans were murdered on the job from 1980 to 1989 with taxicab drivers and dispatch offices recording the highest rate. NYC cabbies report 32 on duty deaths this decade, while overall workplace homicides rose then declined.
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Biospherics to market D-tagatose overseas in 1994
Biospherics Inc of Beltsville Maryland announced plans to market its artificial sweetener D-tagatose abroad in 1994 after positive animal safety tests. The stock rose about six percent while FDA approval for US sales is still pending.
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Black & Decker reports surge in third quarter earnings
Towson based power tool maker Black & Decker posts third quarter net income of 195 million dollars, 20 cents per share, nearly double the 1992 period. Revenue totals reach 12 billion, with nine month 34 billion. Dividend of 10 cents per share declared, payable Dec 27 to Dec 13 records.
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