Stocks Sink On Semiconductor Weakness
New York stocks fell sharply as weak semiconductor demand and mixed earnings offset optimism from Microsoft's plan to return up to 75 billion dollars to investors. The Nasdaq dropped over 2 percent to a nine month low while the Dow declined about 100 points as traders weighed earnings outlooks and inflation concerns.
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Swindler Offers Tips On Preventing Check Forgery
The speaker discusses rising check forgery threats to companies and individuals. He explains how large corporate write offs shift costs to taxpayers, inflating prices and fees. He urges strong internal controls and due diligence to deter theft and protect employees, while noting his talks are bank-sponsored to limit public access.
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Grain futures slide on CBOT bearish day
Grain and soybean futures dropped on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for September delivery fell 7 cents to 3.24 a bushel, September corn dropped 7 3/4 cents to 2.26 a bushel, September oats down 4 cents to 1.27 a bushel, and August soybeans slid 17 cents to 7.07 a bushel.
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Stockyards Report Lower Eastern Cornbelt Carcass Prices
Eastern Cornbelt carcass prices eased across standard weights with 0.5 inch at 74.75 to 86.04 and 0.9 inch at 69.25 to 80.55. Illinois direct hog purchases totaled 14,938 with steady to higher bids and moderate demand. 1-3 300-400 lb hogs 46.00 to 48.00, up to 53.00 for heavy weights. boars under 300 lb 35.00 to 40.00, over 300 lb 10.00 to 16.00.
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