Stocks rise despite climbing oil prices
Wall Street closed out a difficult week with a small gain as oil prices hit a record high near 46.58 dollars a barrel, boosting fears of higher energy costs. Tech shares suffered on weak earnings outlooks while consumer confidence softened in mid August, signaling economic worry. Dow Jones ended at 9,825.35, up 10.76 points.
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New York Mercantile Exchange
University of Michigan
Court approves class action status in light cigarette suit
In a 4-3 ruling the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court allows smokers of Marlboro Lights to join a class-action against Philip Morris USA over alleged misbranding as less harmful. The decision paves the way for a broad suit with a potential monetary judgment and moves back to Superior Court for trial preparation.
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Philip Morris USA
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Supreme Judicial Court
High Court
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Grain futures dip on Chicago Board of Trade trading
Grain and soybean futures declined on Friday at the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for September delivery held at $2.99 a bushel, September corn slipped 4 cents to $2.17 a bushel, September oats fell 1 cent to $1.26, and September soybeans dropped 35 1/2 cents to $6.52 a bushel.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Hog and pork product prices and negotiated purchases summary
Illinois direct hogs trade remains steady with light to moderate demand and offerings. Prices for 300-400 lb hogs range 45.00-47.00, 400-500 lb hogs 46.00-48.00, 500-600 lb hogs 48.00-50.00, and over 600 lb hogs 50.00-52.00. Boar prices cited: under 300 lb 35.00-40.00, over 300 lb 10.00-16.00. 0.5 to 0.9 inchBF price bands noted with varying bids and offers. Negotiated purchases total 13,711 head in Illinois.
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