United Airlines flight attendants ratify contract in bankruptcy plan
United Airlines flight attendants approve a contract with 9 percent wage cuts and altered work rules, aiding the carrier’s goal to cut labor costs by a third and reduce annual labor costs by about 2.56 billion through 2008. Mechanics and baggage handlers vote separately on similar concessions as talks continue.
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Stocks rise on upbeat earnings and confidence surge
Investors push stocks higher for a second day on strong earnings from Northrop Grumman DuPont and Bristol-Myers Squibb and a jump in consumer confidence. The Conference Board said its index climbed to 81.0 in April as war worries faded, aiding market optimism. Dow at 8502.99, up 31.38. S&P 500 at 917.84, up 3.06.
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Soybeans hit contract highs on Chicago futures rally
Soybeans surged to new contract highs on the Chicago Board of Trade as soymeal brief rally spurred frenzied buying. Wheat weakened, May corn held at 2.31, May oats fell to 1.67, and May soybeans rose to 6.20 a bushel amid the volatile session.
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