Bush tax cut proposal little effect on stock prices
Wall Street showed muted response to President Bush's plan to cut taxes as traders took profits after a strong rally. The Dow fell 32.98 points while the Nasdaq gained 10.25 and the S&P 500 slipped 6.08, with analysts noting the move reflects profit taking and uncertainty over congressional approval.
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Dow Jones Endures Slight Gain Amid Broad Market Pressure
Wall Street closed modestly higher led by industrials as the Dow rose 32.98 points to 8,740.59 while the Nasdaq dipped and the S&P 500 slipped 6.08 to 922.93. Volume surged on NYSE with over 2.02 billion total shares traded and mixed results across major stocks.
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Pilots approve 29 percent cut in United bankruptcy plan
United Airlines pilots ratified a 29 percent interim pay reduction during bankruptcy, with 77 percent voting and 92 percent of those approving. Dispatchers and meteorologists also agreed to 13 percent cuts, while flight attendants and machinists braces for upcoming votes.
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Eastern Cornbelt carcass market slides on light trade
Stocks report shows prices slipping across weight ranges with 0.5 to 0.9 inch backfat figures 38.00 to 47.57. Illinois direct hog purchases total 17 109 with lighter demand for larger offerings. Boar prices span 12.00 to 18.00 for under 300 pounds and 4.00 to 6.00 for over 300 pounds.
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In Chicago grain trading the March corn contract rose 4 cents to $2.40 a bushel as wheat fell 3 percent to $3.27 a bushel and oats and soybeans gained slightly. The technically inspired rally supported prices amid light CBOT activity.
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