Congress probes Enron ties with Merrill Lynch in Nigeria barge deal
Congressional investigators examine Enron links to Merrill Lynch over a 1999 Nigeria barge transaction. Enron sought a $7 million investment to declare a $12 million gain and meet earnings targets, while Merrill aimed to profit in six months. Citigroup denies owning related offshore entities, and a Merrill executive testifies or invokes the Fifth Amendment.
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Dollar posts higher gains against euro and yen
The dollar rose against the euro and yen in New York trading, hitting 119.79 yen near 120.00 and suggesting further gains to 120.50 or 121.00 if the level holds. The euro slipped to 98.09 cents, while the dollar traded at 1.4860 Swiss francs from 1.4649.
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Closing Stock Prices Summary Data
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Grain futures slide after weekend rains ease drought
Chicago AP notes corn futures down five percent as weekend rains alleviate heat stress across the corn belt. Soybeans and wheat also fall, with December corn at 2.40 1/4 a bushel and soybeans near 5.03 a bushel as prices retreat from prior drought-driven gains.
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AP report from Stockyards Peoria shows hogs trading moderately active with barrows and gilts up 1.50. 1-2 230-260 lb 37.50-38.00, 2-3 260-280 lb 35.50-37.50. Sows steady across weights 19.00-20.00. Boars over 300 lb 10.00, under 300 lb 25.00. Slaughter steers 1,050-1,350 lb 62.00-62.50, 1,050-1,250 lb 61.00-61.75. Slaughter heifers 1,000-1,300 lb 62.00-62.50, 1,000-1,200 lb also cited.
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