Tokyo minister resigns amid electoral defeat scandal
Japan's agriculture minister Norihiko Akagi steps down after an accounting scandal amid criticism of the government following a major electoral defeat. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasuhisa Shiozaki said the resignation was tendered and accepted. In Darfur, UN Security Council approves a 26,000 strong peacekeeping force to surpass AU troops by year end. Ban Ki moon calls for political process to end the conflict. Edwards criticizes the US weapons plan to Saudi Arabia.
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Bookkeeper questioned in Stevens corruption probe
Justice Department probes Ted Stevens by examining the Senate and his Alaska home. A longtime aide who handled personal bills testified before a grand jury amid a raid on Stevens residence. The probe centers on a home expansion in 2000 overseen by contractor Bill Allen, already linked to bribery cases and federal contracts.
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U S leaders pledge gradual Iraq pullout to Gulf allies
In Sharm El-Sheik U S Secretary of State Rice and Defense Secretary Gates assured Arab leaders the United States will not withdraw from Iraq abruptly. They stressed Bush plans a careful long term strategy balancing regional stability with congressional pressure to end the war.
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Closing Stocks NYSE Most Active List Mixed Across Sectors
New York stocks on Tuesday show mixed activity on the NYSE with large caps like AT&T, ExxonMobil, Chevron and General Electric trading between modest gains and losses. Notable movers include Apple, Microsoft, Boeing, Pfizer, Coca Cola, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs with varied closes and session highs and lows.
Grain futures mixed on Chicago Board of Trade
Agriculture futures were mixed Tuesday as Wheat for September delivery fell to 6.365 a bushel while December corn rose to 3.41 a bushel and December oats advanced to 2.645 a bushel. November soybeans climbed to 8.615 a bushel in a development reported by The Associated Press.
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Stockyards Springfield price report Illinois hog trades
Today's negotiated purchases show trading steady with light to moderate demand and offerings. 1-3 hogs 300-400 lbs bring 31.00 to 33.00. 400-500 lbs 34.00 to 35.00. 500-600 lbs 35.00 to 37.00. over 600 lbs 36.00 to 38.00. Boars under 300 lbs 26.00 to 32.00. over 300 lbs 11.00 to 15.00.
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WalMart
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Local Stocks End Mixed With Small Shifts Across Sectors
Trading on the local exchange shows mixed results as shares fluctuated within narrow bands. Notable movers include several tech and consumer firms, while utility and financial stocks closed near their previous levels.
Market snapshot July 31 2007 Dow Mixes Gains and Losses
Market watch shows Dow Jones at 146.32 higher at 13 211.99 and Nasdaq up 97.01 to 2 546.27 with S&P 500 at 1 455.27. NYSE diary records 1 418 advances 1 915 declines and 87 unchanged, volume 4 183 726 110. Nasdaq diary lists 1 247 advances 54 new highs 0 lows and 113 unchanged, volume 2 671 399 048.
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