Bargain hunters lift stocks amid modest market relief
United States equities rose as bargain buyers pushed the Dow to 10,320.07 and the Nasdaq to 1,881.35 while traders awaited a Federal Reserve rate cut. Ford and GM fell on downgrades and concerns over profits, with Consolidated volume at 1.07 billion shares. Overseas markets were mixed as Japan hit a near 17 year low.
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Dear Ann Landers Advice on Marriage and Seniors
A reader laments his wife’s gaming obsession harming their marriage and social life. Ann urges renewing shared activities, notes the wife’s escape needs, and cautions against neglect. Another letter defends elderly parents’ autonomy amid meddling siblings with a calm, respectful stance. Gem of the Day ends.
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Wisco
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Horoscope roundup of celebrities born on this day
A dated horoscope notes celebrities born on this day and offers star sign advice across Aries through Cancer. It suggests opportunities in acting, career shifts, romance, and finances, with cautions about overconfidence and careful decision making.
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Northern Select Equity Fund
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Federal Reserve
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Virgo
Scorpio
Evangelista Makes Big Comeback On Vogue September Cover
Linda Evangelista returns to modeling after a three year hiatus described as a vacation. The 36 year old says she will model as long as she looks good and rejects aging deception in the youth obsessed industry.
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Linda Evangelista
Vogue
Soybean futures slide after heavy Midwest rains
Chicago grain markets weakened as weekend rainfall proved heavier than anticipated. Soybeans dropped over 3 percent with rain boosting crop prospects, while corn and wheat also eased though exports limited losses. Prices for December soybeans hit 4.86 a bushel, corn 2.25, and wheat 2.81.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Midwest
U.S
China
Market Close Signals Broad Rally Across Indices
Dow Jones ends at 10,320.07 up 79.29 after a day of gains. S&P 500 sits near 1,171.41 while Nasdaq climbs to 1,881.35 with volume totals around 1.07 billion on the NYSE.
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Red light boosts crop resistance to Phytophthora fungus
University of Illinois researchers Mohammad Babadoost and Sayed Islam tested red light treatment on peppers tomatoes pumpkins and eggplant to resist Phytophthora in soil. About three quarters of treated plants showed resistance and grew bigger. Field testing will determine exposure timing and mechanics of resistance.
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Islam
J P Morgan Chase to Cut 8,000 Jobs in Sluggish Market
J P Morgan Chase and Co plans an 8,000 job reduction about 8 percent of its 100,000 staff due to weak markets. Dow Jones Newswires cites unnamed company sources. CFO Dina Dublon had hinted at larger cuts earlier without a figure.
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J.P. Morgan Chase & Co
Dow Jones
Joe Evangelista
Dina Dublon
American plans to close doors two minutes before departure
American Airlines CEO Donald Carty announces a policy to shut cabin doors two minutes before scheduled departure to boost on time performance. He notes the airline has fallen to a middle speed in on-time rankings and cites industry rivals already using early door closure. The plan follows a tougher standard after a managers meeting.
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ERT
American Airlines Inc
Donald J. Carty
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U.S. Department of Transportation
Southwest Airlines Co
TWA Airlines LLC
Northwest Airlines Inc
Continental Airlines Inc
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Hogs and cattle market update from Stockyards Peoria
AP report notes 1000 hogs trading moderately with barrows and gilts 1.00 lower, various weight ranges priced from 40.00 to 50.00, boars listed between 25.00 and 40.00. Cattle 150 head mixed, choice slaughter steers and heifers 0.50 higher, cows insufficient for market test.
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