Boeing chief apologizes for lapses and vows ethics improvement
Boeing chief James McNerney apologized at a Senate hearing for scandals that ousted two predecessors and led to a record 615 million settlement with the Justice Department. He called the June settlement tough but fair and said unethical conduct harmed the company and taxpayers.
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Boeing unveils EA-18G Growler in St Louis rollout
Boeing defense unit in St Louis shows the first EA-18G Growler to the Navy as a replacement for the EA-6B Prowler. The nine billion dollar program plans 90 aircraft with new radar jamming capabilities. First flight slated this month. entry into fleet in 2009 at NAS Whidbey Island. Senators praise Boeing for ethics reforms and for declining a tax deduction.
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Stocks rise as rate fears ease and retail shines
Mild economic data and strong July retail sales lifted stocks as investors weighed a potential 0.25 percentage point rate increase to 5.5 percent. ISM services data and slower factory orders hint at a moderating economy, supporting a possible pause while keeping inflation in check.
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Closing Stocks NYSE Most Active Stocks Report
New York closing prices for NYSE listed equities show varied activity across many firms including AMR AT&T Abt Abbott Abercrombie and Fitch AMD Aeropostale Aetna Alcoa Alltel Altria American Outdoor Amex, with notable shifts in highs lows and closes. market breadth reflects broad participation among major issuers and sector leaders.
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Grain futures slide on Chicago Board of Trade
Grain and soybean futures declined on Thursday at the Chicago Board of Trade with Wheat for September down 6 percent to $3.95 a bushel, September corn down to $2.45, September oats at $1.88, and September soybeans at $5.81 per bushel. The Associated Press.
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Stockyards Springfield Hogs Prices and Illinois Direct Rates
Eastern Cornbelt carcass prices list by bf size with ranges from 0.5 to 0.9 inch. Negotiated purchases today total 34,289. Illinois Direct Hogs Laws show trading steady with light to moderate demand and offerings. US 1-3 prices for 300-400 to 500-600 and over 600 lbs are given, plus boars under 300 lbs and over 300 lbs price ranges.
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Du Pont to unload some failing businesses amid restructuring
DuPont plans divestitures and cost cuts to boost profitability in low return units. About 40 percent of its businesses miss targets, with some to be unloaded or converted into cash missions. The company markets 35,000 products, employs 60,000 workers, and has a $36.5 billion market cap.
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Shorebird Safari and Local Events Roundup Saturday
A listing of community happenings across Williamson and nearby counties includes a Shorebird Safari at Bend Lake College east parking lot at 7 am with binoculars. Williamson County Fair events at Marion Fairgrounds. Dowell Fest. a book signing in West Frankfort to aid a women's center. a Spaghetti and meatball supper with bingo at St. Joseph's Hall Willisville. a church picnic at St. Anthony Lively Grove. live raptor displays at Crab Orchard Campground. a carwash fundraiser by Marion High School. Hummingbird Festival at Trail of Tears State Forest Jonesboro. 9/11 revisited lecture by Paula Bradshaw and Rich Whitney. a Peace Picnic at the Church of the Good Shepherd commemorating the Hiroshima anniversary.
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Pinckneyville Loan Review Meets at City Office
The Pinckneyville Government Loan Review Committee will convene at 11 a.m. in the office of Gayl S. Pyatt located at 1 West Laurel Street. The Randolph County Board meets at 9 a.m. in the county commissioner's room inside the courthouse.
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