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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 2001
Page
5
New York investors bought late as cheaper prices attracted buyers amid cautious mood. The Dow rose 44.70 to 9,811.15, the Nasdaq gained 6.66 to 1,953.17, and the S&P 500 advanced 3.69 to 1,123.07, ending the day modestly higher after a morning retreat.
Bridgestone Firestone plant in Decatur produced its last tires on Friday ending an era for nearly 2,000 workers. Wayne Miller, 53, chosen to make the final pair, reflects on the plant's legacy and its role in Firehawk and light truck radials amid years of labor disputes and layoffs.
Dow Jones ends at 9811.15 up 44.70 as Standard & Poor’s 500 sits at 1123.09, Nasdaq 1953.17, and Wilshire 5000 totals around 10.44 trillion. NYSE volume reaches 1.64 billion with 1770 gainers, 1360 losers, and 204 unchanged.
Soybeans climb and wheat recovers from a slow start on Friday at the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for March delivery gains to 2.86 a bushel while March corn rises to 2.16 and oats slip to 2.01. Soybeans edge up to 4.38 a bushel as analysts note little news moving prices.
Eastern Cornbelt carcass prices are mostly up .50 with various bf sizes listed. Illinois Direct Hogs report steady to firm demand with negotiated purchases at 13,861 head and 1-3 300-400 lb hogs 20.00-21.00, 500-600 lb 22.00-25.00, boars 12.00-20.00, several highs and lows across weight classes.
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