Market holds steady as recovery doubts linger
New York stocks barely moved amid cautious trading as investors awaited the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meeting. The Dow rose to 9,865.75 after paring intraday losses, while the Nasdaq gained 0.3 percent and the S&P 500 barely changed. Analysts cited murky forecasts and uncertain corporate outlooks delaying a clear market recovery.
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Dow Jones Closes Lower After Mixed Earnings Shifts
The Dow finishes at 9865.75, down 25.67 points with the Nasdaq up 6.21 to 1943.91 and the S&P 500 at 1133.06 down 0.22. Volume across NYSE and consolidated totals runs high as investors await fourth quarter earnings guidance.
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Wheat Futures Slump on Weak Demand in Chicago Trade
In Chicago futures trading wheat dropped sharply as demand remained weak, with corn also down and soybeans modestly higher. Wheat for March delivery fell 7 cents to 2.91 a bushel, corn slipped to 2.07, oats fell to 1.91, while soybeans rose to 4.31 a bushel as selling pressure eased late session.
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Hog and cattle prices at Stockyards Peoria AP report
Hogs trading moderately, barrows and gilts up .50 with price ranges for various weight classes. Boars listed, cattle activity noted with choice slaughter steers and heifers up about one dollar, cows lacking buyers. Slaughter steer and heifer price bands provided, with weight ranges and quality categories.
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Andersen CEO says firm will survive without merger
Arthur Andersen chief executive Joseph Berardino acknowledged loss of business due to the Enron scandal but said the firm can survive without a merger and is not pursuing one. He argued Enron's collapse was not Andersen's fault and pledged cooperation during investigations.
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Toys R Us to Close 64 Stores and Cut 1900 Jobs
Toys R Us plans to shut 64 U.S. stores and cut about 1,900 positions as part of a drive to cut costs and boost profits. The layoffs include roughly 1,350 store staff and 550 in support services, with about 70,000 employees worldwide. The firm cites weak economy and post 9/11 fallout as factors and says it may test groceries or baby apparel alongside toys.
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