Americans cheer as consumer confidence rises in February
Consumer sentiment improves sharply in February with the best reading in a year as job prospects brighten and unemployment drops to a three year low. Wall Street gains, with the Dow topping 13,000 for the first time since 2008, amid optimism about momentum and the 2012 election. Risks include rising gas prices and global debt tensions.
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Stockyards Peoria Hog Prices and Cattle Quotes
Hog trading at Peoria Stockyards shows 200 head, moderate activity with barrows and gilts steady. Prices listed for 230-260 lb at 59.50-60.00, 260-280 lb at 58.00-59.50. Sows and cows prices mixed with heifers at 122.50-126.00 for 1,350 lb, steers, cows and bullocks noted. select and high yield ranges given for various weights.
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Dow finishes above 13,000 for first time since crisis start
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 13,005.12 marking its first close above 13,000 since May 2008. Analysts cite revived investor confidence as consumer sentiment rises in February to 70.8, signaling a sturdier stock rally despite oil price concerns. Johnson & Johnson aided the gain.
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