Tech gains amid jitters as Knight Trading probe weighs market
Bargain hunting lifts techs moderately while the broader market slides after Knight Trading faces government probes into possible illegal tech trades. Greenspan cautions the first quarter surge may not endure as Dow drops, Nasdaq and S&P stabilize with mixed results.
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Smokeless tobacco firm accused of targeting youths in ads
U S Smokeless Tobacco Inc faces accusations from Rep Henry Waxman and Sen Richard Durbin that its 1998 settlement with state attorneys general is violated by ad spending. Massachusetts officials report 9.4 million dollars in 1999 magazine ads with large youth readership, up from 3.6 million in 1997.
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Grain futures slide as wheat prices retreat on Chicago CBOT
Wheat futures gave back gains after a sharp rally as funds stopped buying, with wheat for July at 2.82 a bushel down 4 3/4 cents. Corn and soybeans climbed modestly as soybeans benefited from bullish export sentiment and a weaker dollar. July oats rose to 1.99 a bushel.
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Stockyards Springfield prices ease for hog carcasses
Eastern Cornbelt carcass prices show small declines across 0.5 to 0.9 inch backfat ranges with bids from 39.00 to 49.59. Illinois Direct Hogs today total 12,840 with light demand and moderate offerings. weights 300 to 600 pounds mostly 14.00 to 21.00, several over 500 pounds at 22.00 to 25.00. Boars under 300 pounds 14.00 to 18.00, over 300 pounds 1.00 to 12.00.
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