Wall Street climbs after moderating January jobs data
Investors push stocks higher on a Goldilocks jobs report showing unemployment at 5.6 percent and 112000 new positions in January. The Dow rises 97.48 to 10593.03, the Nasdaq gains 44.45, while the S&P 500 adds 14.17 as analysts weigh rate outlook and dollar trends.
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Eastern Cornbelt hog prices rise at Stockyards Springfield
Eastern Cornbelt carcass prices moved higher with 0.5 to 0.9 inch beef fat ranges listed. Illinois direct hog purchases show steady to firm trading on light to moderate demand, with 300-600 lb ranges from 30.00 to 39.00 and boars at 25.00 to 30.00 for under 300 lbs and 8.00 to 10.00 for over 300 lbs.
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Grain Futures Move Higher on CBOT Prices
Grain and soybean futures climbed on the Chicago Board of Trade with wheat for March down 2 percent to 3.78 a bushel, March corn up 3 percent to 2.79, March oats down 3 percent to 1.51, and March soybeans up 7 percent to 8.40 a bushel.
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G7 Bickers Over Dollar Deficit Fight At Florida Meet
At a Florida Gold Coast retreat the United States and major allies clash over how to handle a slumping dollar and rising U.S. budget and trade deficits. Treasury Secretary Snow and Fed Chair Greenspan led the U.S. side while European officials warn weakness hurts exports and global growth. Snow met with delegations ahead of formal talks as leaders focus on choking off funding for terrorists since the 2001 attacks.
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Experts say prosecutors face tough road in Stewart case
NY AP Martha Stewart endured a week of testimony accusing her of trading on a secret stock tip and being a fierce buyer. Prosecutors must prove she lied to investigators about stock sales, not insider trading. Legal experts note pushy emails harm public image but not the crime. Stewart faces charges tied to two recollections, not the tip.
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