Stocks edge mixed as high commodities buoy mining shares
Wall Street closed narrowly mixed as investors weighed record high commodities prices and weak manufacturing and construction data. The ISM index showed a deeper contraction at 48.3 while January construction spending fell 1.7 percent. Energy and mining stocks led gains with Coeur d Alene Mines Harmony Gold and Massey Energy climbing, even as the Dow slid 7.49 to 12258.90 and Nasdaq fell.
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Midwest survey shows drop in economic confidence
The Mid-America Business Conditions survey for February shows the nine state regional index at 49.5, down from 50.6 in January and below 50 for the second time in four months. Inflation readings rose, and economist Ernie Goss warns of growing risks of inflation with weak growth ahead. The Fed meets March 18.
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Stockyards Prices and Hogs Trade Report
Eastern Cornbelt carcass prices by weight show 0.5 to 0.9 inch bf ranges from 44.00 to 58.41. Today's Illinois Direct Hogs totals 14 167 with steady trading and moderate demand. Prices for hogs 300 to 400 lbs 22.00 to 25.00, 400 to 500 lbs 24.00 to 28.00, 500 to 600 lbs 26.00 to 30.00, over 600 lbs 28.00 to 32.00. Boars under 300 lbs 16.00 to 22.00, over 300 lbs 3.00 to 8.00.
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Grain futures rise on CBOT with mixed gains
Agriculture futures advanced on Monday at the Chicago Board of Trade led by wheat at 11.025 per bushel for May and corn near 15.595 a bushel for March. Soybeans rose as well while oats increased to 4.34 per bushel, with prices reflecting market demand and supply estimates.
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