Rise in layoffs and gas prices cloud economic outlook
A rise in unemployment benefit claims signals weaker hiring as gas prices climb for 44 straight days. Analysts expect April nonfarm payroll gains of about 185,000 with the jobless rate holding at 8.8 percent, while autos pause output due to shortages from Japan's earthquake.
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Commodities fall and jobs worry roil U.S. markets
A broad commodity decline and higher unemployment claims rattled markets. Oil dropped about 10 dollars to under 100 a barrel, while silver and gold fell. The Dow gave way 139 points to 12,584, the S&P 500 slipped to 1,335, and the Nasdaq 2,815 as fears of a weak Friday jobs report mounted.
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Closing Stocks on NYSE Large Cap Drops and Rises
New York stock prices for numerous NYSE listed shares show mixed moves with AirSteel AMR and AT&T among notable changes. Citigroup, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Caterpillar, Ford, and General Electric appear with varied closes, while major indices and exchange traded funds provide broad market context for the session.
Stockyards Peoria Hog Prices and Weights
Hog quotes show 1-2 230-260 lb barrows 60.50 to 61.00 and 2-3 270-280 lb at 59.00 to 60.50. Sows steady with 1-2 300-400 lb and 400-500 lb at 48.00, 500-700 lb at 52.00. Boars over 300 lb at 21.00 and under 300 lb at 35.00.
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Grain futures slip on CBOT. July soybeans lead losses
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade declined Thursday with wheat down 18 cents to 7.54 a bushel, July corn off 20.75 cents to 7.0875, oats 12 cents lower at 3.34, and July soybeans down 30.25 cents to 13.2175 a bushel.
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