Manufacturing data sparks broad market gains
U S stock indices rose sharply as manufacturing data signaled job creation and ongoing recovery. ISM February readings showed overall activity expanding at a slower pace but with a higher employment subindex. Dow up 94.22 to 10,678.14, Nasdaq up 27.98 to 2,057.80, S P 500 up 11.02 to 1,155.96. Consumer spending rose 0.4 percent in January.
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NYSE listed stocks edge higher on Monday led by AmEx and ExxonMobil with notable gains for Merck and General Electric while techs like Intel and IBM show mixed moves. Strong ties to major banks, telecoms, and consumer brands populate the top volume names across sectors.
Grain futures mixed as soybeans rise on CBOT
In Chicago wheat for May delivery dropped 5.0 cents to 3.85 per bushel while corn slipped to 3.02. Oats advanced 1 cent to 1.64 per bushel and soybeans climbed 0.20 to 9.57 per bushel amid a fluctuating market.
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Economy in Recovery as ISM Reports Growth in February
The economy shows recovery with rising manufacturing activity and consumer spending. Construction spending stays solid but softens slightly. Economists note high energy prices and slow job growth as concerns, yet overall sentiment remains upbeat about the nation’s financial condition. ISM says manufacturing expanded for the ninth straight month in February, though at a slower pace than expected.
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Prosecutor says Stewart planned to lie at feds meeting
New York AP Martha Stewart knew before a 2002 meeting with federal authorities she would lie about selling ImClone stock. Prosecutor Michael Schachter argued Stewart and broker Peter Bacanovic crafted a cover story to disguise a prearranged sale when ImClone stock stayed above 60. He cited an altered phone log and credible witness Faneuil to prove guilt, noting Faneuil faced penalties after admitting past lies. The judge recently dropped the most serious charge about lying to investors in her media empire.
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