Unemployment benefit claims fall as economy strengthens
The Labor Department reports a four year low in unemployment benefits with a four week average of 2.58 million and last week’s new claims at 315,000. California sues 39 drug firms for inflating prices, naming Amgen and others. PetSmart warns of lower earnings amid competition and fuel costs. Kodak cuts film production in Rochester and China impacting about 1,000 jobs. Hormel posts Q3 earnings decline despite 17 percent revenue rise.
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Six Flags puts itself up for sale auction
Six Flags Inc. announces an auction of the company a week after Dan Snyder bid to raise his stake and oust chairman Kieran Burke. Shares rose 11 percent as Red Zone LLC participates while Snyder’s tender offer for just under 35 percent is opposed. Analysts see few bidders beyond Snyder. debt load cited as a major obstacle for any deal.
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Oil prices hit new high as Katrina looms
Oil futures rose to a fresh peak near 67.32 a barrel as gasoil rally faded. Analysts cited market momentum and storm fears despite Katrina moving toward Florida and expected Gulf shifts that could spare major production areas. Crude settled around 67.49 with a brief intraday touch at 68.0.
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