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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 2008
Page
5
The Russell index shows a gain of 2,579 with declines and unchanged figures unlisted, while Nasdaq reports a drop of 1,948 with 613 declines and 71 unchanged, on volume totaling 1.57 billion shares for Russell and 2.02 billion for Nasdaq.
The report lists carcass prices by inch weight and negotiated purchases totaling 9,912. Illinois hogs prices show steady trading with light demand and offerings across weight ranges. Boar prices vary 12.00 to 17.00 for under 300 Ibs and 3.00 to 6.00 for over 300 Ibs. A.P.
Wall Street surged as JPMorgan raised its Bear Stearns bid to 10 per share, giving shareholders five times the prior payout. A stronger housing report and Fed support buoyed sentiment, with the Dow up about 190 points and major indexes climbing as investors bet on easing mortgage debt fears.
The Justice Department cleared Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio Holdings in a 5 billion buyout, saying competition would not be harmed and no conditions were needed. FCC review remains, with potential price freezes or spectrum obligations possible.
Agriculture futures ended mostly higher led by gains in wheat and soybeans on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for May delivery rose to 10.20 a bushel, May corn advanced to 5.2475, May oats fell to 3.3575, and May soybeans climbed to 12.57 a bushel.
New York AP report notes closing stock data unavailable at press time. Disney and Mylan appear among top activity with multiple major equities such as ExxonMobil, IBM, Apple, and JPMorgan Chase listed with varied highs, lows, and last prices amid a broad market snapshot.
Walgreen Co reports second quarter earnings of 685.9 million dollars or 69 cents a share on 15.39 billion in revenue, up from a year earlier as cost controls offset softer holiday sales. Shares rise 5 percent to 38.61.
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