Obama forms task force to probe oil market fraud
President Obama announced a Justice Department effort to root out fraud or manipulation in oil markets while Attorney General Holder notes regional price differences and lawful reasons for gas price increases. The Financial Fraud Enforcement Working Group will examine traders and speculators and involve Cabinet officials and regulators as prices hover near 3.84 per gallon nationally.
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Mall Fire Raises Columbine Echo in Littleton
Police drew parallels to the 1999 Columbine massacre as a fire forced evacuation at Southwest Plaza Mall in Littleton two miles from the campus. An unexploded pipe bomb and a propane tank were found, no injuries occurred, and investigators chased a man seen entering through a side door as fire officials assess detonation chances and motives.
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Grain futures rise and hold steady in Chicago trade
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade moved higher or were flat on Thursday. Wheat for July delivery rose to 8.3475 a bushel, July corn advanced to 7.4450, July oats held at 3.97, and July soybeans jumped to 13.8975 a bushel.
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Hog market report from Stockyards Peoria Hogs
Hogs trading moderately active at Stockyards Peoria with barrows and gilts 0.50 higher. 1-2 230-260 lb 64.00-64.50 and 2-3 270-280 lb 62.50-64.00. Sows steady with 300-400 lb and 400-500 lb at 50.00 and 500-700 lb at 54.00. Boars over 300 lb 21.00, under 300 lb 35.00.
Proposals Could Add More Specialty Illinois Plates
Springfield could see more specialty license plates if proposals pass. The Senate has approved eight and the House two, needing approval by both chambers and the governor. Plates must meet a 1,500-order threshold and are funded by added fees, with environmental and firefighters memorial plates among the most popular.
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Closing Stocks Mixed As Citigroup Leads Declines
New York stocks close with Citigroup showing a steep drop while Amex and IBM rebound. Major movers include ExxonMobil, DuPont, and General Electric with varied gains and losses across Dow Jones and NYSE listings.
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