Grain futures surge on Midwest drought fears and heat
Chicago trading pits saw sharp gains as hot Midwest weather spurred buying in corn soybeans and wheat. July corn rose to $2.18 a bushel, soybeans to $5.05 1/4, oats to $1.89 3/4, and wheat to $2.91 3/4 per bushel amid drought worries and past rally comparisons.
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Hogs and cattle prices move in Peoria stockyards report
Stockyards Peoria AP notes moderate trading for hogs with barrows and gilts steady and specific ranges for 230 to 700 pounds. Sows across weights mostly steady with listed price points. boars priced by weight. Cattle trading moderately versus last Monday with higher scores for choice slaughter steers and heifers. cow market not established.
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Nasdaq dips below Sept 21 close then tech rally lifts markets
A late-day burst of buying sparked a tech rally on Wall Street after the Nasdaq briefly fell beneath its Sept. 11 attack level. The session ended mixed with the Nasdaq up 1.3 percent to 1460.34 while declines outpaced advances on the NYSE. Analysts cited profit-taking bets and ongoing concerns over governance and terrorism as dampening factors. The Dow rose modestly as markets braced for quarter end amid volatility.
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Feds probe Stewart stock sale statements under scrutiny
Congressional investigators examine new information challenging Martha Stewart and broker Peter Bacanovic over her ImClone sale on Dec 27, just before FDA denial news. Dr. acquaintance, share sales, and a widening circle of Stewart associates are under review as Omnimedia stock slides amid the inquiry.
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Euro climbs as dollar weakens touch Berlin travel costs
Frankfurt AP report notes the euro strengthens against the dollar, making Berlin stays pricier. Thomas Metcalf, UC Berkeley history professor, says his February Berlin hotel was booked before the euro rose, gaining about 11 percent since April, raising costs for visiting Americans.
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Marriage Marathon: A Slow Path to Couple's Long-Term Plan
A lighthearted column compares marriage to a marathon, arguing patience and steady progress build lasting partnership. It notes enduring commitment, regular communication, and mutual support as key strides toward shared goals over time.
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